Switzerland: Zürich Country Music Festival in Albisgütli from January 28th-March 19th
Germany: Berlin Berlinale (International Film Festival) from February 10-February 20th. Tickets can be purchased from February 7th on the internet and directly at the ticket booth.
Berlinale Palast entrance in Berlin
Italy: Venice Carnival from February 26th-March 8th
France: Nice Carnival from February 18th-March 8th
Brazil: Rio Carnival from March 5th-March 8th