Carnival events, in Venice and elsewhere, abound this month. (Getty Images/iStock)
AustriaSALZBURG: Mozart Week, through Feb. 2.
VIENNA: Viennese Ice Dream, skating in front of City Hall, through March 1.
BRIXEN IM THALE: AlpenIglu, igloo village open through March 15.
ZELL AM SEE: GP Ice Race, Feb. 1–2.
GASTEIN: Art on Snow, ice sculpture exhibition, Feb. 1–7.
ZELL AM SEE: Night Of The Balloons, Feb. 5.
ST. JOHANN IN TIROL: International Tyrolean Koasa Race, cross-country ski race, Feb. 6 – 9.
KOESSEN: Kaiserwinkl Magic Winter Night of Lights, laser show and fire artists, Walschsee Lake, Feb. 6, 13 and 20.
VIENNA: Ball Season, balls this month include Gala of the Viennese Industry Feb. 8, Ball of the Viennese Coffee House Owners Feb. 14, Opera Ball Feb. 20, Bonbon-Ball Feb. 21, Lawyers' Ball Feb. 22, Rudolfina Masked Ball Feb. 24 and Elmayer School of Dancing Ball Feb. 25.
ZELL AM SEE: NostalSki, ski races by participants with old fashioned gear and costumes, Feb. 15.
SAALFELDEN: Ski Marathon, cross country skiing competitions for pros and amateurs, Feb. 15–16.
ZELL AM SEE: Schmitten Nite Race, slalom ski racing in town center, Feb. 18.
SALZBURG: Hohe Jagd & Fischerei, hunting and fishing expo, Messezentrum, Feb. 20 – 23.
VIENNA: Accordion Festival, Feb. 22–March 22.
PERTISAU: Achensee Lake 3-Valleys-Run, cross-country ski race, Feb. 23.
KITZBUHEL: Streif Vertical Up, 860 meter upward race, Feb. 29.
LEUTASCH: Euroloppet Ganghofer Race & 2020 Ski Marathon European Championships, cross-country ski race, Feb. 29 – March 1.
BelgiumBASTOGNE: Legend Boucles, auto rally, through Feb. 2.
BRUSSELS: BRAFA, Brussels Fine Arts and Antiques Fair, Tour & Taxis, through Feb. 2.
BRUGES: Bruges Bierfestival, beer festival, Feb. 1–2.
ANTWERP: Pastry Week, special offers at bakeries and patisseries, Feb. 1–9.
BRUSSELS: Salon des Vacances, travel and tourism fair, Brussels Expo, Feb. 6–9.
ROTTERDAM: Art Rotterdam, fair for discovering young art, Van Nellefabriek, Feb. 6–9.
NAMUR: Salon des Vignerons Namurois, fair highlights wines from local and French vineyards, Citadel, Feb. 8–9.
BRUSSELS: Bright Brussels, light festival, Feb. 13–16.
BRUSSELS: Salon du Chocolat, Chocolate Expo, Tour & Taxis, Feb. 14–16.
GHENT: Flanders Horse Expo, Flanders Expo, Feb. 21–23.
HUY: Salon du vin et de la gastronomie, wine and gastronomy fair, Feb. 21–23.
SOHIER: Weekend of Special Beers, Feb. 21–23.
BRUSSELS: Anima, animated film festival, Flagey, Feb. 21–March 1.
BRUSSELS: Comic Con, Tour & Taxis, Feb. 22–23.
AALST: Carnaval, Feb. 23–25.
BINCHE: Carnival, folkloric carnival celebration includes the Gilles, Feb. 23–25.
CroatiaDUBROVNIK: Candle Mass, Celebration of St. Blaise, Feb. 2–3.
DONJA STUBICA: Peasant’s Revolt, historical re-enactment, Feb. 8.
PULA: Carnival, Feb. 8.
SAMOBOR: Carnival, Feb. 14–25.
ZAGREB: International Boat Show, Fairgrounds, Feb. 19–23.
DUBROVNIK: Carnival, Feb. 20–25.
RIJEKA: International Carnival Parade, Feb. 23.
Czech RepublicPRAGUE: Grand Restaurant Festival, through Feb. 29.
CESKE BUDEJOVICE: Winter Run, 4 and 8 km routes, Feb. 1; also Ostrava Feb. 8; Olomouc Feb. 15 and Prague Feb. 22.
BEDRICHOV: Jizerska 50, long distance ski race, Feb. 7–9.
CESKE BUDEJOVICE: Golden Beer Seal, international brewer’s competition and beer festival, House of Culture, Gerbera Budvar Arena, Feb. 17–22.
VORTOVA: Carnival procession, Feb. 22.
CESKY KRUMLOV: Carnival, Feb. 22–25.
PRAGUE: St. Matthew’s Fair, Exhibition Grounds, Feb. 22–April 13.
PRAGUE: Let it Roll, indoor drum and base festival, Expo grounds, Feb. 28–March 1.
DenmarkAALBORG: Northern Winter Beat, Skraen, through Feb. 1.
COPENHAGEN: Jewish Film Festival, through Feb. 3.
COPENHAGEN: Winter in Tivoli, illuminations and winter-themed fun, through Feb. 23.
COPENHAGEN: Light Festival, Feb. 1–23.
MIDDELFART: Strib Vinterfestival, folk music festival, Feb. 6–9.
AARHUS: Aarhus Gastro Week, discounted meals in restaurants, Feb. 6–15.
COPENHAGEN: Winter Jazz, Feb. 6–29.
COPENHAGEN: Copenhagen Dining Week, discounted meals in restaurants, Feb. 7–16.
ODENSE: World Toelt, Icelandic horse show, Arena Fyn, Feb. 21–22.
COPENHAGEN: Chocolate Festival, Carlsberg Tap 1, Feb. 29–March 1.
EnglandCOLCHESTER: Winter Ale Festival, Colchester Arts Centre, through Feb. 1.
LONDON: The Holiday & Travel Show, Olympia, through Feb. 2.
LONDON: VAULT Festival, entertainment and shows in vaulted chambers beneath Waterloo, through March 2.
LONDON: Antiques and Collectors Fair, Alexandra Palace, Feb. 2.
LONDON: Orchid Festival, celebrates Indonesia, Kew Gardens, Feb. 8–March 8.
LONDON: Imagine Children’s Festival, Southbank Centre, Feb. 12–23.
LONDON: MCN London Motorcycle Show, ExCel, Feb. 14–16.
LONDON: London Fashion Week, Feb 14–18.
JORVIK: Viking Festival, Jorvik Viking Centre, Feb. 15–23.
LONDON: The London Classic Car Show, ExCel, Feb. 20–23.
BROADSTAIRS: Broadstairs Blues Bash, free concerts in bars and cafes, Feb. 21–23.
OLNEY: International Pancake Day, pancake race against the women of Liberal, Kansas, Feb. 25.
ASHBOURNE: Royal Shrovetide Football, quirky football match, Feb. 25–26.
LONDON: Brew LDN, beer festival, Truman Brewery, Feb. 27–29.
EstoniaTALLINN: DocPoint Tallinn documentary festival, through Feb. 2.
TALLINN: Simple Session, BMX and skateboarding competition, Saku Arena, Feb. 8–9.
TALLINN: Tallinn Winter Festival, classical music concerts, Feb. 18–26.
FinlandHELSINKI: DocPoint, documentary film festival, through Feb. 2.
HELSINKI: MP 20 otorcycle Show, Messukeksus, through Feb. 2.
HELSINKI: International Boat Show, Messukeksus, Feb. 7–16.
RAUTALAMPI: Red Bull Crashed Ice, ice cross downhill world championship races, Feb. 8.
FranceANGOULEME: International Comic Strip Festival, through Feb.-2.
CALAIS: Salon des Vignerons et des Terroirs, wine and culinary fair, Forum Gambetta, through Feb. 2.
PARIS: Festival du Cirque de Demain, through Feb. 2.
SURESNES: Suresnes Cites Danse, hip hop dance festival, Jean Vilar Theatre, through Feb. 2.
PARIS: winter sales, through Feb. 4.
CLERMONT-FERRAND: International Short Film Festival, through Feb. 8.
PARIS: Sons d’Hiver, jazz and world music fest, through Feb. 8.
PARIS: Salon Retro Mobile, vintage auto show, Porte de Versailles, Feb. 5–9.
METZ: Creativa, craft and hobby fair, Expo, Feb. 6–9.
METZ: Chocolate and Gourmet Fair, Expo, Feb. 6–9.
MOREZ: Transjurassienne, cross country ski race, Feb. 8–9.
STRASBOURG: Salon des Vins des Vignerons Independants, wine expo, Wacken, Feb. 14–17.
NICE: Carnaval de Nice, this year’s theme is “King of Fashion,” various dates Feb. 15–29.
MENTON: Lemon Festival, Feb. 15–March 3.
MANDELIEU-LA NAPOULE: Mimosa Festival, Feb. 19–26.
PARIS: International Agricultural Show, Porte de Versailles, Feb. 22–March 1.
PARIS: Carnaval de Paris, street celebrations, Promenade de Boeuf Gras, Feb. 23.
VILLEFRANCHE-SUR-MER: Combat Naval Fleuri, flower battle takes place on the water, Feb. 24.
TOULOUSE: Art3F, contemporary art salon, Parc des Expositions, Feb. 28–March 1.
GermanyMUNICH: Braukunst Live, showcase of craft beers, MVG-Museum, through Feb. 1.
BREMEN: Bremen Classic Motor Show, Messe, through Feb. 2.
DORTMUND: Jagd und Hunt, hunting expo, Messe, through Feb. 2.
FELDBERG: FIS Snowboard Cross World Cup, through Feb. 2.
LEIPZIG: Motorcycle trade fair, through Feb. 2.
OFFENBURG: Baden Classics, horse jumping competition, through Feb. 2.
MANNHEIM: Winterlichter, illuminations in Luisenpark, through Feb. 23.
OBERAMMERGAU: Koenig Ludwig Lauf, country's biggest cross-country skiing competition, 23 or 50 km trails, Feb. 1-2.
ROTTACH-EGERN: Tegernseer Tal Montgolfiade, ballooning competition, Feb. 1-9.
SCHRIESHEIM: Rotweinwanderung, wine hike through the vineyards, begins 11 a.m., Feb. 2.
GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN: Kandahar Races, Men’s Giant Slalom Feb. 2; Women’s Downhill Feb. 8, Women’s Super-G Feb. 9.
BAD WIESSEE: Tegernseer Tal Montgolfiade, ballooning competition, Feb. 5–9.
LEONBERG: Pferdemarkt, market, Guggenmusik and entertainment in downtown area, Feb. 7–11.
TRIBERG: Torchlit Devil’s Parade, Feb. 8.
KARLSRUHE: Art Karlsruhe, art fair, Messe Karlsruhe, Feb. 13–16.
BREMEN: Carnival, Germany’s biggest samba carnival, Feb. 14–15.
MUNICH: IMOT, international motorcycle exhibition, MOC, Feb. 14–16.
KARLSRUHE: International Handel Festival, Badisches Staatstheater, Feb. 14–March 28.
BOCHUM: Steampunk Jahrmarkt, Feb. 15.
SCHWAEBISCH HALL: Hallia Venezia, Venetian style carnival celebration, Feb. 16.
BOCHUM: Historical Market, Feb. 16, 22–23, Feb. 29–March 1.
MUNICH: f.re.e., tourism and travel fair, Messe, Feb. 19–23.
DIETFURT: Chinese Fasching, carnival celebrated with Chinese flair, Feb. 20.
BERLIN: Berlinale, International Film Festival, Feb. 20–March 1.
FELDBERG AM SCHWARZWALD: Hexen Contest, free skiing for those in witch costumes, Feb. 21.
BERLIN: Night of the Jumps, freestyle MX world championships, Mercedes-Benz-Arena, Feb. 21–22.
WIESLOCH: Vampire Ball, Palatin, Feb. 22.
FRANKFURT: Carnival Parade, Feb. 23.
SCHRAMBERG: Hanselsprung, carnival celebrations, Feb. 23.
WIESBADEN: Carnival Parade, starts 1 p.m., Feb. 23.
AACHEN: Rose Monday Procession, Feb. 24.
COLOGNE: Rose Monday Parade, Feb. 24.
DUSSELDORF: Rose Monday Parade, Feb. 24.
MAINZ: Rose Monday Parade, Feb. 24.
SCHRAMBERG: Da-Bach-na-Fahrt, traditional raft race for carnival, Kirchenbach, Feb. 24.
ROTTWEIL: Narrensprung, fool’s jump carnival celebrations, Feb. 24–25.
HEIDELBERG: Carnival Parade, Feb. 25.
MUNICH: Dance of the Market Women, Viktualienmarkt, Feb. 25.
NECKARSTEINACH: Traditional fire wheel, starts 7 p.m., Darsberg, Feb. 25.
RUST: Euro Dance Festival, workshops in many dance styles open to all, Europa-Park, Feb. 25 – March 1.
ESSEN: Fahrrad, bicycle expo, Messe, Feb. 27–March 1.
HungaryFONYOD: Fonyodi Kolbaszfesztival, sausage festival, Feb. 7–9.
BUDAPEST: Mangalica Festival, showcase of pork products from Hungarian pig, Szabadsag ter, Feb. 7–9.
BUDAPEST: FeHoVa, hunting and fishing expo, Hungexpo, Feb. 13–16.
BUDAPEST: Indoor Beer Festival, Gellert Hotel, Feb. 14–16.
BUDAPEST: Borjour Magnum, indoor wine tasting event, Millinaris, Feb. 15.
MOHACS: Busojaras, frightening masked figures celebrate carnival, Feb. 20–25.
BUDAPEST: Budapest Boat Show, Hungexpo, Feb. 27–March 1.
IrelandWESTPORT: The Irish Soul Weekender, soul music highlighted, Feb. 7–9.
KILLORGLIN: Biddy’s Day Festival, Feb. 8.
BRAY: Comedy Festival, Feb. 12–16.
DUBLIN: Dublin International Film Festival, DIFF House and other venues, Feb. 26–March 8.
KILLARNEY: The Gathering, traditional music festival, Gleneagle Hotel, Feb. 26–March 1.
DOOLIN: Russell Memorial Weekend Festival, traditional music festival, Feb. 27–March 1.
ItalyTURIN: Automotoretro, classic auto show, Lingotto Fiere, through Feb. 2.
VIAREGGIO: Carnival parades, Feb. 1, 9, 15, 20, 23 and 25.
CATANIA: Feast of Sant Agata, religious festival, Feb. 3–5.
MODENA: Modenantiquaria, antiques expo, Fiere, Feb. 8–16.
VENICE: Carnival celebrations, Feb. 8–25.
ACIREALE: Carnival celebrations, Feb. 9, 14–16 and 19–25.
ROME: Hobby Show, Palacavicchi, Feb. 14–16.
GENOVA: Arte Genova, modern and contemporary art show, Fiera, Feb. 14–17.
BRESCIA: Fiera de San Faustino, street celebrations, Feb. 15.
FLORENCE: Chocolate Fair, artisan chocolate fair, Piazza della Annunziata, Feb. 20–23.
IVREA: Battle of the Oranges, carnival celebrations climax, Feb. 20–26.
VICENZA: Pescare Show, fishing expo, Fiera, Feb. 21–23.
NAPLES: Napoli City Half Marathon, Feb. 23.
MADONNA DEL CAMPIGLIO: Habsburg Carnival, characters wear costumes inspired by the Imperial Court of Vienna in the 19th century, Feb. 23–28.
AGRIGENTO: Mandorlo in Fiore, almond blossom festival, Feb. 28–March 8.
LatviaRIGA: Riga Craft Beer Weekend, Latvian Railway Museum, Feb. 21–22.
LuxembourgCITY: Antiques and Art Fair, Luxexpo, through Feb. 3.
Bech-Kleinmacher: Wine Cheese Enjoy, regional wine and cheese specialties showcased, Feb. 8–9.
DIEKIRCH: ING Eurocross Eurotrail, trail race of 10.2 km for men and 5.3 km for women, Feb. 9.
DIEKIRCH: Carnival parade, departs 2:30 p.m., Feb. 23.
REMICH: Streimannchen, end of carnival rite, Feb. 26.
MaltaVALLETTA: Carnival, Feb. 21–25.
MonacoMONACO: Historical Auto Rally, through Feb. 5.
MONACO: Monaco Run, includes 10 km City Trail, 5 km Herculis and Pink Ribbon walks, Feb. 15–16.
NetherlandsROTTERDAM: International Film Festival Rotterdam, through Feb. 2.
THE HAGUE: Holland Dance Festival, through Feb. 8.
ZWOLLE: Ice sculpture exhibition, through March 1.
AMSTERDAM: Summer Dance Forever, hiphop dance party, Paradiso, Feb. 1–4.
ROTTERDAM: Art Rotterdam, international art fair, Van Nellefabriek, Feb. 6–9.
ROTTERDAM: ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournament, Feb. 8–16.
DELFT: Delft Blues Festival, Feb. 14–16.
MAASTRICHT: Carnival parade, Feb. 23.
AMSTERDAM: Sonic Acts Academy, festival and academy, Paradiso Noord and other venues, Feb. 21–23.
NorwayTROMSO: Northern Lights Festival, celebrates jazz and classical music, through Feb. 2.
TROMSO: Sami Week, includes traditional market and reindeer racing, Feb. 3–9.
FINSE: Ice Music Festival, Feb. 7–9.
RJUKAN: Ice Festival, ice climbing competition, Feb. 7–9.
ROEROS: Roerosmartnan, traditional winter market, Feb. 18–22.
PortugalALBUFEIRA: Volta ao Algarve, distance cycling race, Feb. 19–23.
FUNCHAL: Carnival celebrations, main parade Feb. 22, fun parade Feb. 25.
PORTO: Fantasporto, International film festival, showcases fantasy and sci-fi films, Feb. 25–March 8.
ScotlandGLASGOW: Celtic Connections, folk, roots and world music festival, through Feb. 2.
DUMFRIES: Big Burns Supper, culture festival, through Feb. 2.
ABERDEEN: Spectra, festival of light, Feb. 13–16.
EDINBURGH: Mountain Film Festival, George Square Lecture Theater at Edinburgh University, Feb. 15–16.
FORT WILLIAM: Fort William Mountain Festival, Feb. 19–23.
GLASGOW: Music Fair, sales of records and music memorabilia, Bellahouston Leisure Center, Feb. 22.
GLASGOW: Glasgow Film Festival, Feb. 26–March 8.
INVERNESS: Inverness Music Festival, competitive music festival, Feb. 27–March 4.
SlovakiaVELKA LOMNICA: Balloon Fiesta, hot air balloons in the mountains, through Feb. 2.
ZUBEREC: Dog Sledding Race, Feb. 6–9.
SloveniaLJUBLJANA: Ment Festival, club festival and conference, Feb. 5–7.
SpainCANARY ISLANDS: Canary Islands Music Festival, classical music festival takes place on all islands, through Feb. 9.
BOCAIRENT: Moors and Christians Festival, Feb. 7–11.
MADRID: Gastrofestival, Feb. 7–23.
BARCELONA: Half marathon, Feb. 16.
SANTA CRUZ DE TENERIFE: Carnival celebrations, Feb. 19–March 1.
SITGES: Carnival celebrations, Feb. 20–26.
CADIZ: Carnival de Cadiz, Feb. 20–March 1.
MADRID: Arco Madrid, International Contemporary Art Fair, Feria de Madrid, Feb. 26–March 1.
MADRID: Classic Auto, vintage auto fair, Recinto Ferial Casa de Campo, Feb. 21-23.
JEREZ DE LA FRONTERA: Jerez Festival, celebrates flamenco and Spanish dance, Feb. 21–March 7.
SEVILLE: Zurich Marathon Sevilla, marathon, Feb. 23.
BAIONA: Festival of the Arrival, historical festival, Feb. 28–March 1.
SwedenGOTHENBURG: Gotenborg International Film Festival, through Feb. 3.
GOTHENBURG: Gothenburg Boat Show, Maessan, Feb. 1–5.
JOKKMOKK: Jokkmokk Winter Market, Sami meeting, Feb. 6–8.
STOCKHOLM: Stockholm International Antiques Fair, Feb. 13–16.
GOTHENBURG: Gothenburg Horse Show, Feb. 19–23.
UMEA: Umefolk, folk festival gathering, Feb. 21–22.
DALARNA: Vasaloppet, 90 km cross-country ski race, March 1.
SwitzerlandCHATEAU-D’OEX: International Balloon Festival, through Feb. 2.
GENEVA: Art Geneve, art salon, Palexpo, through Feb. 2.
BADEN: One of a Million Festival, concerts throughout city, through Feb. 8.
GSTAAD: Sommets Musicaux de Gstaad, highlights violin performances, through Feb. 8.
GENEVA: Antigel Festival, art and cultural festival, through Feb. 15.
ST. MORITZ: White Turf, horse races on snow, Feb. 2, 9 and 16.
SCHAFFHAUSEN: Carnival, Feb. 14–16.
ZURICH: Swiss Moto, motorcycle expo, Messe, Feb. 20–23.
ZURICH: Salsa festival, Kongresshaus, Feb. 20–23.
CHUR: Carnival, Feb. 21–26.
BERN: Carnival, Feb. 27–29.
NYON: Les Hivernales, contemporary music festival, Feb. 27–March 1.
VILLARS: Les Classiques de Villars, classical music festival, Feb. 27–March 13.
WalesLLANTRED WELLS: Lord Crawshaw Walk, walks of 10, 15 or 25 miles, Feb. 1.
BANGOR: New Music Festival, celebrates new and contemporary music, Feb. 14–15.
RHYL: 10 Mile Run, Feb. 22.