Mark your calendars! Here are some examples of various exciting events happening around the world this month. You can use the Ferryscanner website to book ferry tickets to every place on this list.
Vinterjazz
February 2 – 26 | Copenhagen, Denmark
Vinterjazz is a music festival that takes place all over Denmark each year in February spanning three weeks and featuring more than 600 concerts across the country, including the historic jazz capital of Copenhagen. This event is a collaboration between venues and organizers as well as musicians and audiences in both big cities and the outskirts of Denmark.
Carnevale Di Venezia
February 4 – 21 | Venice, Italy
The most well-known annual carnival event in Italy is the one happening in Venice. The Opening Parade of the Carnevale Di Venezia will take place on February 4th with a floating performance along the Grand Canal. Among many other things, there is also a Grand Masquerade Ball at Palazzo Pisani Moretta. The official website of the Venice Carnival is where you can book your tickets and read more details.
Båtmässan Gothenburg Boat Show
February 4 – 12 | Gothenburg, Sweden
Since 1960, the Båtmässan boat show in Gothenburg has taken place to encourage people to start getting back out on the water during winter. Everybody that enjoys life at sea (for instance, boat owners, fishing enthusiasts, and even curious beginners) will enjoy this event. Daily seminars will be held throughout the duration of the show and tons of professionals and companies come to exhibit. Every year, thousands of people attend the Båtmässan from the western part of Sweden.
Apokries
February 5 – 26 | Greece
Carnival in Greece is called ‘Apokries’ and according to the Greek Orthodox calendar, it takes place three weeks before Lent Monday. There are costumes, parties, feasts, and lots of dancing. Large parades happen all around the country, specifically in places like Patras in the Peloponnese region, Rethymno in Crete, and the entire Ionian island of Corfu. In recent years the Cycladic island of Naxos has also been putting on quite the show. The exact dates vary every year but nevertheless, Apokries always comes to an end seven weeks before Greek Easter.
Santa Eulàlia
February 10 – 12 | Barcelona, Spain
The Santa Eulàlia festivities are a celebration of culture and tradition in Barcelona. Also known as ‘La Laia’, this has become the biggest winter festival in the city. Among the various events taking place, there will be a procession, a parade, human towers, dancing, and a fire run. If you find yourself in eastern Spain during these days in February, make sure to check out this iconic event.
Tallinn Winter Festival
February 14 – 21 | Tallinn, Estonia
The 16th edition of the Tallinn Winter Festival is arriving this month and the program consists of chamber music as well as musical pieces for orchestras and choirs. The various performances will be happening at amazing places around Estonia’s capital city, such as the Estonia Concert Hall and the Tallinn Town Hall. These spaces will host numerous Estonian master soloists as well as foreign guests from Italy and South Korea. Notably, this year’s Tallinn Winter Festival will be honoring maestro Jaan Rääts.
Fête du Citron
February 11 – 26 | Menton, France
The Fête du Citron (or Lemon Festival in English) is a unique event in France that attracts over 200,000 visitors every year. There will be parades full of animated floats made entirely out of citrus fruits and there is going to be a Crafts Fair and Festival of Orchards. Book a ferry trip to Nice and then it’s only 40 minutes from there over to Menton for this incredible show.
Malta Carnival
February 17 – 21 | Malta
This month is the time for carnivals around the world, and Malta is no exception. The capital city Valletta will be the center of the festivities but all around the island, you will be able to find parades and people partying in costume.
After browsing this list and deciding which events to visit during February 2023, check out the in-depth destination pages on the Ferryscanner website for more information about these places. Once you’ve narrowed down your top choices, find and book your ferry tickets and start packing your bags!