How FestivalIndex works

FestivalIndex keeps event pages concise so you can quickly understand what is happening, where it takes place, and when to check it. When a listing points to an outside page, a confirmation step makes the destination clear before you leave FestivalIndex.

1) Where listings come from

Listings are based on public event pages, organiser announcements, venue calendars, tourism information, media reports, and community notices. Some pages are clearer than others, so FestivalIndex gives stronger weight to:

• Official sources: websites or portals of government agencies, cultural authorities, organizers, and official notices.
• Online news outlets: reports or roundup articles with clear attribution.
• Community channels: fanpages or organization websites are only prioritized when there are verification signals such as official schedules, posters, or clear contact information.

Important details should be easy to check, especially before attending or travelling.

2) What each listing tries to show

Each event page is kept practical and easy to scan:

1. Core details: event name, date, location, short description, and organizer when available.
2. Clear dates: show event dates plainly, with local-calendar context added only when relevant and available.
3. Location clarity: place names are organized by the most useful available level, such as country, city, region, venue, or local area.
4. Status labels: events may be shown as upcoming, ongoing, recently ended, or needing an update when information is incomplete.

3) Why outside links use a confirmation step

When you open an outside link, you may see a confirmation page. It helps:

• Clarify that you are about to leave FestivalIndex and visit a third-party website.
• Show the source domain clearly so you can identify the original publisher.
• Reduce copyright confusion: FestivalIndex does not republish full third-party articles.

4) When details can differ

Festival information can change over time. Dates, venues, programmes, and ticket details may be updated after an event is first announced. Common cases include:

• Same-name events: an event may share the same name but take place in different cities, venues, or local editions.
• Updated announcements: the schedule changes, but older articles remain online.
• Roundup articles: one article may list many events, making it easy to mix up dates or locations between entries.

So before you attend, you should:

• Open the original source page to check the latest announcement.
• Prioritize official sources or organizer channels.
• Double-check the specific venue, city or region, and date.

5) Report corrections

If you notice a wrong date, wrong location, duplicate event, unsuitable image, broken link, or outdated announcement, please send feedback. Clear reports help improve the next visitor’s experience.