There are festivals throughout the year, and crowds of Bhutanese and foreign tourists descend on monasteries and dzongs to witness the ceremonies and lama dances that continue for several days. The tsechu festivals are colourful pageants and important social occassions, with all comers dressed in their finest traditional dress. It is indeed, the showcase of vibrant Bhutanese culture. Here are some of the important festivals dates of Bhutan.

Festival	Place	Dates
Punakha Dromchen	Punakha	21- 25 Feb
Punakha Tshechu	Punakha	26-28 Feb
Chorten Kora	Trashiyangtse	03& 19 March
Gom Kora	Trashigang	26-28 March
Chhukha Tsechu	Chhukha	31 March-02 April
Paro Tsechu	Paro	29 March-02 April
Ura Tsechu	Bumthang	27 April-01 May
Nimalung Tsechu	Bumthang	23-25 June
Kurjey Tsechu	Bumthang	25-Jun
Thimphu Drupchen	Thimphu	16-20 Sept
Wangdi Tshechu	Wangdi Phodrang	20-22 Sept
Thimphu Tshechu	Thimphu	21-23 Sept
Tamshingphala Choepa	Bumthang	21-23 Sept
Tangbi Mani	Bumthang	25-27 Sept
Jambay Lhakhang Drup	Bumthang	25-29 Oct
Paker Tshechu	Bumthang	26-28 Oct
Mongar Tshechu	Mongar	16-19 Nov
Pema Gatsel Tshechu	Pemagatsel	16-19 Nov
Trashigang Tshechu	Trashigang	17-20 Nov
Nalakhar Tshechu	Bumthang	24-26 Nov
Trongsa Tshechu	Trongsa	18-20 Dec
Lhuntse Tshechu	Lhuntse	18-20 Dec