It's Party Time! - The Rough Guide World Party is a detailed guide to the world's best events and festivals. If you've ever thought of partying in Rio, throwing tomatoes in Spain or riding a camel in Pushkar, this guide is for you.

Full-colour throughout with detailed accounts of each major festival and insider tips on how best to enjoy each one. The useful 'festival keys' will help you to find the perfect world festival, from the best music, food and arts festivals to long-established religious celebrations to less ancient raves and fruit-throwing events. The guide comes complete with a festival map and calendar with background details and timings for each event.

If you love a party The Rough Guide World Party is for you.

Listen to Contributing Editor and Rough Guide co-founder Martin Dunford’s interview on “Here on Earth” with Jean Feraca!

Check out our new World Party website which features introductions to every festival found in the book, plus key info about when and where each party takes place.  Search or browse your way across the world's hottest festivals, and join the party!