Festivals and events in Bangladesh

Baul singers at a shrine through the night, kites over Old Dhaka, water festivals in the hills and a full-moon fair on a Sundarbans island. Pick your dates or a type of festival to see what is on, with the next date and the tours that fit.

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January 2027

7 Jan to 6 Feb 2027

Cultural festivals

Amar Ekushey Book Fair in Dhaka

Bangla Academy and Suhrawardy Udyan, Dhaka

Bangladesh's month-long book fair, at Bangla Academy and Suhrawardy Udyan. In 2027 it moves earlier, from 7 January to 6 February.

Conch shell shop on Shakhari Bazar, Old Dhaka 14 Jan 2027

Cultural festivals

Shakrain: the kite festival of Old Dhaka

Shankhari Bazar, Sutrapur, Gendaria and other Old Dhaka neighbourhoods

On the last day of Poush, Old Dhaka's rooftops fill with kite fighters from morning to dusk. Shakrain 2027 is on 14…

February 2027

Curzon Hall at University of Dhaka 14 Feb 2027

Cultural festivals

Pohela Falgun and Basanta Utsab in Dhaka

Bakultala, Faculty of Fine Arts (Charukala), Dhaka University

The first day of spring turns Dhaka yellow and orange, with music and dance at Dhaka University. Pohela Falgun 2027 is on…

April 2027

Curzon Hall at University of Dhaka 14 Apr 2027

Cultural festivals

Pohela Boishakh: Bengali New Year in Dhaka

Ramna Batamul and Dhaka University, Shahbagh, Dhaka

Bangla New Year on 14 April turns Dhaka red and white, from sunrise songs at Ramna Batamul to the great Boishakhi procession.…

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