Events & cultural calendar
Tshechus, festivals and community events with confirmed dates only. Provisional, postponed and cancelled events are labelled clearly — and dates are never reused automatically from previous years.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 – 24 Oct 2026
Royal Highland Festival
Highland festival celebrating nomadic culture, with yak races, traditional sports and layap community showcase...
Thu, 5 Nov 2026 – 6 Nov 2026
Jambay Lhakhang Drup
Ancient temple festival famous for the sacred Tercham (naked dance) performed at night.
Wed, 11 Nov 2026
Black-Necked Crane Festival
Community-run conservation festival celebrating the arrival of the black-necked cranes, with crane dances and...
Wed, 25 Nov 2026 – 27 Nov 2026
Trashigang Tshechu
Eastern Bhutan's largest tshechu, drawing communities from across the district with distinct eastern dance tra...
Wed, 2 Dec 2026 – 6 Dec 2026
Bhutan Wellness & Mindfulness Week
Programme of meditation retreats, traditional medicine talks and riverside wellness sessions.