If you're someone who loves attending different kind of festivals in different cites and countries of the world, 2020 is your year to tick off all the great world fests off of your bucket list! There are so many great fests across the world which aren't only related to music but also different cultures, languages, traditions and so much more. We've got you a list of world festivals that you should books yourself tickets to right away!

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One of the oldest annual sporting events in the world, this one was recognized by the UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage Event back in 2010. In this festival, men bathed in oil wrestle it out in order to win the title of Chief Pehilvan (chief wrestler) as well as the Kirkpinar Golden Belt.

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This festival is held annually in Germany which is a beer-guzzling fest in Munich that origins to 1810. It was held to celebrate the marriage of Crown Prince Ludwig I and Princess Therese of Saxony-Hildburghausen. This event begins with a traditional gun salute followed by beer, food and music.

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This is one of the ultimate exhibitions of teamwork where people from all walks of life come together to construct a human tower. The teams that participate in the competition are then judged by their three best attempts out of five. Apart from the excitement and thrill that it brings, the revelers can actually enjoy local culture that is displayed in music and dance festivals, parades, street performances and concerts.

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This one is a music and performing arts fest that was founded by a certain dairy farmer. The event runs for five whole days which features dance, comedy, circus, contemporary music and many other art forms. This festival makes it's 50th anniversary in 2020 which makes it an even big of a deal and you shouldn't miss it.

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Hogmanay literally means the last day of the year in Scottish. This festival has revelers carry out torchlight processions through the streets, burn a replica of a Viking ship and swing burning fireball. There are also glimpses of the Scottish culture all through the night and live entertainment. The firework display itself is so worth watching even from the sidelines.

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This one is a week-long annual event that is held in the Black Rock Desert which is a celebration of artistic self-expression. The festival is named so due to the ritual of burning a large wooden effigy. It is a dedication to art and community. You must travel to the US to experience this festival.

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This festival is held in Paris annually which is a chocolate fair that features several activities like workshops, chocolate sculpture contest, chocolate tasting sessions and live performances. The chocolate fashion show is one of the biggest highlights where models present clothes that are made from chocolates.

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This one's held annually ever since 1970 and it is the popularity and importance of the Jazz Fest that makes this even more prominent. This festival features performances that go on simultaneously on many stages that are built across the Fair Grounds Racecourse. More to it, there are parades, kids' activities, crafts and demonstrations and food as added attractions.

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This one is a two-month long international arts festival that is celebrated only during the season of the midnight sun in St. Petersburg. The festivities include opera, music events, as well as classical ballet. The Scarlet Sails celebration with phenomenal fireworks is one of the biggest highlights.

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