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Major Festivals in Goa

Major Festivals in Goa

Festival

When & Where

Best For

Goa Carnival

February, Panjim, Margao, Mapusa

Colorful street parades, costumes, live music

Christmas & New Year

December 24-31, Across Goa

Church masses, beach parties, fireworks

Sunburn Festival

December, Vagator Beach

EDM concerts, beachside raves

Shigmo Festival

March, Panjim & Margao

Folk dances, temple celebrations, Holi festival

Sao Joao Festival

June 24, Siolim, Candolim

Jumping into wells, boat races, feni drinking

Grape Escapade

January, Panjim

Wine tasting, grape stomping, food festival

Goa Arts & Literature Festival

December, Panjim

Literature, art, book fairs

 

 Why Experience Goa’s Festivals?

A blend of Portuguese, Hindu, and modern influences.
Lively, colorful, and filled with music, dance, and food.
Unique traditions like jumping into wells & grape stomping!

Which Goan festival do you want to experience?