Discover Rize and enjoy popular festivals
From the second week of June until the last week of August feasts take place through the participation of thousands of people in Rize plateaus. These local festivals bring together the people who live in Rize, also all over the world.
Rize celebrates many events and festivals throughout the year. These festivals which are held starting from June and increasing in number in August provide you an opportunity to enjoy all the qualities of our region.
Rize are home to 21 local and 2 international festivals during the long summer period, experiences a particular excitement at the time of the festivals. If you are in Rize during those days, the city would be very delighted to have and welcome you at the festivals filled with Kemence sounds and Horon circles.
International organisations are attractions for tourists who stay in the region during the festival period.
International festivals in Rize;
Following is a guide to just some of the local festivals you can see in / around Rize. Festival dates may change according to weather conditions in the region.
Some of the most famous local festivals in Rize;