Guizhou is one of China's best destinations for experiencing living ethnic cultures and traditional festivals. Throughout the year, Miao, Dong, Shui and other ethnic communities celebrate colorful festivals featuring traditional costumes, Lusheng music, dancing, singing, village gatherings and centuries-old customs.
Our Guizhou Festival Calendar 2026 highlights some of the most interesting Miao and Dong festivals, including Lusheng Festivals, the Sisters' Meal Festival, Dragon Canoe Festival, Miao New Year and other traditional celebrations.
Below you can find the 2026 festival dates, locations and ethnic groups, making it easier to plan your Guizhou cultural journey around a festival.
If you are interested in attending a particular festival, contact our local Guizhou travel experts. We can arrange private transportation, local guides and a tailor-made itinerary around the festival.
| Festivals | Ethnic Groups | Areas | Festival Date |
| Miao New Year | Miao | Villages around Xingren | Jan.30-Feb.01 |
| Jisashui Festival | Dong | Longtu of Congjiang area | Feb.06 |
Spring Festival Activities |
Miao |
Kongshen | Feb.06-12 |
| Spring Festival Activities | Dong, Miao |
Zhaoxing, |
Feb.07-09 |
| Lusheng Festival | Miao |
Villages around Rongjiang | Feb.06-08 |
| Spring Festival Activities | Dong | Maogong | Feb.16 |
| Lusheng Festival | Miao |
Wengyi(Kaili), Yanglupo(Anshun), Huaxi Gaopo |
Feb.09-11 |
| Lusheng Festival | Miao |
Yatang | Feb.12-13 |
| Lusheng Festival | Miao | Dafengdong | Feb.12-13 |
| Lusheng Festival | Miao | Lengshui | Feb.12-14 |
| Lusheng Festival | Miao | Xin'guang | Feb.14-15 |
| Lusheng Festival | Miao | Tongmuling | Feb.14-15 |
| Lusheng Festival | Miao | Dazhong | Feb.16-17 |
| Lusheng Festival | Miao | Suoga | Feb.15 |
| Lusheng Festival | Miao | Tonggu, Shiqing | Feb.18-19 |
| Lusheng Festival | Miao | Yangchang | Feb.17-19 |
| Lusheng Festival | Miao | Baiyang | Feb.19 |
| Lantern Dragon Festival | Miao | Taijiang | Feb.19-20 |
| Lusheng Festival | Miao | Qingman, Taojiang | Feb.19-21 |
| Lusheng Festival | Miao and Gejia | Longchang,Wanshui | Feb.21-22 |
| Lusheng Festival | Miao, Han | Zhouxi | Feb.21-25 |
| Lusheng Festival | Miao | Nangao | Mar.04-05 |
| Bridge Worship Festival | Miao | Hongyang | Mar 09 |
| Bridge Worship Festival | Miao | Jiuji | Mar 09 |
| Bridge Worship Festival | Miao, Dong | Zhaitou | Mar 09 |
| Bridge Worship Festival | Miao | Nangong | Mar 09 |
| Fan'gu Festival | Miao | Qinglang | Mar 09 |
| Sisters Meal Festival | Miao | Maopo, Liangshang | Mar 22 |
| Tiaohua Festival |
Miao | Nankai | Mar 17-22 |
| SanYueSan | Miao, Dong | Baojing, Fulu,Kongshen | April 09 |
| Sisters Meal Festival | Miao | Laotun, Shidong | April 20-22 |
| Siyueba Festival | Miao and Gejia | Huangping, Huaxi,Zhenfeng | May13 |
| Lusheng Festival | Miao, Han | Bijie, Zhenyuan | Jun.09 |
| Dragon Canoe Festival | Miao | Shidong | Jun.28-30 |
| Liuyueliu Festival | Miao, Gejia, Han | Qiaowangcun, Paimo, Pingtang, Zhenfeng, |
Jul.09 |
| Rain Worship Festival | Miao | Huanggang | Jul.18 |
| Lusheng Festival | Miao, Gejia, Han |
Chong'an, Gulong,Shidong | Oct.25-27 |
| Miao New Year | Miao | Leishan Area | Nov.07-20 |
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