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World Kite Festivals • Dates • Guides • Shopping
Kite flying festivals around the world
Looking for the biggest kite festivals and the best time to fly? This page is your global hub: discover the most famous kite events, explore country-wise traditions, and open each festival’s detailed guide (history, best months, photos, and what to buy).
For Visitors
Pick a festival, see the best month, and get a simple checklist for a safe flying day.
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Why kite festivals matter
Kite festivals are more than flying—each region has unique designs, cultural meaning, and seasonal wind patterns. This hub helps travelers, hobbyists, and event organizers find the right festival and prepare properly.
Seasonal wind advantages
Most festivals happen when wind is reliable: spring breezes, coastal winds, or harvest-season conditions.
Local kite styles
From traditional Patang to giant dragon kites and artistic inflatables, festival kites reflect regional creativity.
Community & celebration
Many festivals include food, music, family gatherings, and competitions—perfect for travel and local culture.
Featured kite festivals
These are the most popular festivals you should cover first for international SEO. Add/edit them in the festivals table.
Pampanga Giant Lantern & Kite Festival
Philippines kite festival featuring artistic and giant display kites.
Location: Pampanga, Philippines
Shirone Giant Kite Festival
Famous Japanese giant kite battle festival held annually in Shirone.
Location: Niigata, Japan
International Kite Festival Long Beach
Southern California beach kite festival with artistic and stunt displays.
Location: Long Beach, USA
Upcoming festivals (approx season)
This list uses month_start from your database to show an approximate “upcoming” order. You can later replace this with exact dates if needed.
| Festival | Best months | Location | Note | Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beijing International Kite Festival | Apr | Beijing, China | April | View |
| Cervia International Kite Festival | Apr | Cervia, Italy | April | View |
| Hong Kong International Kite Festival | Apr | Hong Kong, Hong Kong | April | View |
| International Kite Festival Berck-sur-Mer | Apr | Berck-sur-Mer, France | April | View |
| Korea International Kite Festival | Apr | South Korea | April | View |
| Ocean City Kite Festival | Apr | Ocean City, USA | April | View |
| Ostend Kite Festival | Apr | Ostend, Belgium | April | View |
| Pampanga Giant Lantern & Kite Festival | Apr | Pampanga, Philippines | April | View |
| Turkey International Kite Festival | Apr | Turkey | April | View |
| Weifang International Kite Festival | Apr | Weifang, China | April | View |
| Wrightsville Beach Kite Festival | Apr | Wrightsville Beach, USA | April | View |
| Da Nang International Kite Festival | May | Da Nang, Vietnam | May | View |
How to prepare for a kite festival
A practical section improves user engagement and gives you keyword coverage (kite festival tips, what to bring, beginner guide).
Checklist
Beginner-friendly checklist
Bring a stable kite, comfortable gloves, and plan a safe open area away from power lines. Always follow local rules. For family events, choose easy-handling kites and keep children supervised.
Shopping
What to buy for any festival
Most festivals are easier when you buy a ready pack: matching kite sizes, color themes, and accessories. For organizers, bulk supply can include custom colors and event themes.
All kite festivals (database list)
This section displays every active festival in your festivals table. Add more rows to expand coverage for new countries and keywords.
| Festival | Region | Country / City | Best months | Link |
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Gudiparan Bazi
Traditional Afghan kite fighting culture during spring.
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— | Afghanistan, Kabul | Feb | Open |
| Vienna Kite Festival | — | Austria, Vienna | Sep | Open |
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Ostend Kite Festival
Belgian beach kite festival attracting European teams.
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— | Belgium, Ostend | Apr | Open |
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Festival de Pipas
Brazilian kite flying tradition popular among youth communities.
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— | Brazil | Jul | Open |
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Sao Paulo Kite Festival
Urban Brazilian kite festival attracting large youth participation.
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— | Brazil | Sep | Open |
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Siem Reap Kite Festival
Cambodian kite festival featuring traditional kites.
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— | Cambodia, Siem Reap | Jan | Open |
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Chile Kite Festival
Spring kite celebrations in Chile marking seasonal change.
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— | Chile | Sep | Open |
| Beijing International Kite Festival | — | China, Beijing | Apr | Open |
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Festival del Viento y las Cometas
Colombian wind and kite festival celebrated in multiple regions.
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— | Colombia | Aug | Open |
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Zagreb Kite Festival
Croatian spring kite celebration with artistic displays.
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— | Croatia, Zagreb | May | Open |
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Helsinki Kite Festival
Finnish coastal kite celebration during summer.
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— | Finland, Helsinki | Jul | Open |
| International Kite Festival of Dieppe | — | France, Dieppe | Sep | Open |
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Berlin Kite Festival
Family-friendly European kite festival in Berlin.
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— | Germany, Berlin | Sep | Open |
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Hong Kong International Kite Festival
Urban Asian kite festival featuring artistic and sport kites.
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— | Hong Kong, Hong Kong | Apr | Open |
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Makar Sankranti (Pan India)
A major harvest festival celebrated across India, often with kite flying in many regions.
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— | India | Jan | Open |
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Bali Kite Festival
Traditional Balinese giant kites flown on beaches during the windy season.
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— | Indonesia, Bali | Jun – Jul | Open |
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Jerusalem International Kite Festival
Family-friendly kite festival held in Jerusalem parks.
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— | Israel, Jerusalem | Aug | Open |
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Kuwait International Kite Festival
Middle East kite festival featuring family-friendly beach events.
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— | Kuwait, Kuwait City | Mar | Open |
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Malaysia Kite Festival
Traditional Malaysian kite festival featuring wau kites and cultural shows.
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— | Malaysia | Mar | Open |
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Essaouira Kite Festival
Moroccan coastal kite festival in the wind capital of Africa.
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— | Morocco, Essaouira | May | Open |
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Pampanga Giant Lantern & Kite Festival
Philippines kite festival featuring artistic and giant display kites.
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— | Philippines, Pampanga | Apr | Open |
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Guarda International Kite Festival
Portuguese summer kite festival with cultural performances.
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— | Portugal, Guarda | Jul | Open |
| Doha Kite Festival | — | Qatar, Doha | Feb | Open |
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Singapore Kite Festival
A modern family-friendly kite festival with international participants.
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— | Singapore, Singapore | Aug | Open |
| Cape Town International Kite Festival | — | South Africa, Cape Town | Oct | Open |
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Korea International Kite Festival
Traditional Korean kite festival celebrating spring.
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— | South Korea | Apr | Open |
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Jaffna International Kite Festival
Sri Lankan coastal kite festival with traditional and artistic displays.
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— | Sri Lanka, Jaffna | Aug | Open |
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Stockholm Kite Festival
Swedish summer kite festival with artistic and sport kites.
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— | Sweden, Stockholm | Aug | Open |
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St. Moritz Snow Kite Festival
Unique snow-based kite festival in the Swiss Alps.
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— | Switzerland, St. Moritz | Jan – Feb | Open |
| New Taipei City International Kite Festival | — | Taiwan, New Taipei City | Oct | Open |
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Thailand International Kite Festival
A colorful Southeast Asian kite festival featuring traditional and modern kite displays.
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— | Thailand, Bangkok | Mar | Open |
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Turkey International Kite Festival
Springtime kite gathering in Turkey featuring international teams.
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— | Turkey | Apr | Open |
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Dubai International Kite Festival
Premium Middle East kite festival on Dubai beaches.
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— | UAE, Dubai | Jan | Open |
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Portsmouth International Kite Festival
Major UK beach kite festival attracting international kite flyers.
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— | United Kingdom, Portsmouth | Aug | Open |
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AKA Convention (American Kitefliers Association)
Annual gathering of American kitefliers featuring competitions and workshops.
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— | USA | Oct | Open |
| Da Nang International Kite Festival | — | Vietnam, Da Nang | May | Open |
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Phan Thiet Kite Festival
Vietnam coastal kite event popular among tourists.
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— | Vietnam, Phan Thiet | Dec | Open |
| Festival Internacional del Viento (Tarifa) | Andalusia | Spain, Tarifa | May | Open |
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Vancouver International Kite Festival
Canadian summer kite festival on Vancouver beaches.
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British Columbia | Canada, Vancouver | Jul | Open |
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International Kite Festival Long Beach
Southern California beach kite festival with artistic and stunt displays.
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California | USA, Long Beach | Aug | Open |
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Festival Internacional de Cometas de Fuerteventura
Canary Islands beach kite festival attracting international participants.
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Canary Islands | Spain, Fuerteventura | Nov | Open |
| Cervia International Kite Festival | Emilia-Romagna | Italy, Cervia | Apr | Open |
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Dieppe on the Downs Kite Festival
UK summer kite gathering near Brighton.
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England | United Kingdom, Brighton | Jul | Open |
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Guangzhou International Kite Festival
Major Chinese spring kite festival in southern China.
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Guangdong | China, Guangzhou | Mar | Open |
| Uttarayan (Gujarat Kite Festival) | Gujarat | India, Ahmedabad | Jan | Open |
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Ocean City Kite Festival
East Coast USA beach kite festival with artistic displays.
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Maryland | USA, Ocean City | Apr | Open |
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Sayulita Kite Festival
Mexican beach kite festival attracting international visitors.
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Nayarit | Mexico, Sayulita | Mar | Open |
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Dieppe Kite Festival New Brunswick
Canadian Atlantic kite festival distinct from France Dieppe.
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New Brunswick | Canada, Dieppe | Aug | Open |
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Wildwoods International Kite Festival
Major East Coast kite festival held on New Jersey beaches.
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New Jersey | USA, Wildwood | May | Open |
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Bondi Kite Festival
Australian coastal kite festival near Sydney beaches.
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New South Wales | Australia, Sydney | Sep | Open |
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Trouville International Kite Festival
French coastal kite festival with artistic and international participation.
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Normandy | France, Trouville-sur-Mer | Sep | Open |
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Wrightsville Beach Kite Festival
Spring beach kite festival on the North Carolina coast.
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North Carolina | USA, Wrightsville Beach | Apr | Open |
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Halifax International Kite Festival
Atlantic Canada kite festival featuring beach displays.
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Nova Scotia | Canada, Halifax | Jul | Open |
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Ottawa International Kite Festival
Canadian capital kite festival with artistic displays.
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Ontario | Canada, Ottawa | Aug | Open |
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Toronto Kite Festival
Urban Canadian kite festival in Toronto parks.
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Ontario | Canada, Toronto | Jun | Open |
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Lincoln City Summer Kite Festival
Oregon coast kite festival with giant inflatable kites.
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Oregon | USA, Lincoln City | Jun | Open |
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International Kite Festival Berck-sur-Mer
Large French spring kite festival attracting global teams.
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Pas-de-Calais | France, Berck-sur-Mer | Apr | Open |
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International Kite Festival Sobieszewo
Polish Baltic Sea kite festival with artistic displays.
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Pomerania | Poland, Gda?sk | Aug | Open |
| Basant Pakistan (Jashn-e-Baharan) | Punjab | Pakistan, Lahore | Feb | Open |
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Montreal Kite Festival
Autumn kite festival in Montreal parks.
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Quebec | Canada, Montreal | Sep | Open |
| Redcliffe KiteFest | Queensland | Australia, Redcliffe | Sep | Open |
| Jaipur International Kite Festival | Rajasthan | India, Jaipur | Jan | Open |
| Weifang International Kite Festival | Shandong | China, Weifang | Apr | Open |
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Shirone Giant Kite Festival
Famous Japanese giant kite battle festival held annually in Shirone.
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Shirone | Japan, Niigata | Jun | Open |
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Hamamatsu Kite Festival
A Japanese spring tradition featuring powerful kite battles and large kites.
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Shizuoka | Japan, Hamamatsu | May | Open |
| Fano Kite Festival | South Denmark | Denmark | Jun | Open |
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Scheveningen Kite Festival
Dutch beach kite festival featuring artistic and stunt kites.
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South Holland | Netherlands, The Hague | Sep | Open |
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South Padre Island Kite Festival
Texas Gulf Coast kite festival with international teams.
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Texas | USA, South Padre Island | Oct | Open |
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Washington State International Kite Festival
One of the largest kite festivals in the United States held on the beaches of Washington.
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Washington | USA, Long Beach | Jul | Open |
Kite Festivals Calendar (Year-wise)
Looking for kite festival dates and plans for a specific year? Browse our year-wise calendar pages.
Each calendar links to individual edition pages (e.g., /festivals/weifang-kite-festival-2026/) so Google
and visitors can find the most relevant, up-to-date info fast.
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Kite festival FAQs
FAQ content helps SEO and answers common questions for new visitors.
Which are the biggest kite festivals in the world?
Popular large festivals include Basant (Pakistan), the International Kite Festival in Gujarat (India), Weifang (China), Bali (Indonesia), and major beach festivals in Europe and the USA.
When do kite festivals usually happen?
Many festivals happen in spring or during seasonal wind windows. Some are tied to cultural calendar dates (for example around mid-January in South Asia).
Can KiteShop.pk supply kites for a festival event?
Yes. For bulk supply, use the Contact page and share your event location, theme colors, and approximate quantity so we can advise the best options.