Carmel Events and Festivals

(Carmel - Carmel-by-the-Sea, Monterey County, California - CA, USA)



Picture of famous local monasteryThere is a surprisingly selection of annual festivals awaiting holiday makers arriving in Carmel. The biggest events are based both in Carmel and close by, within nearby Pebble Beach and also Monterey.

With such a good selection of festivals, particularly during the summer months, this means that you should never be at a loss looking for things to do. The Sunset Center 9th Avenue / San Carlos Street plays host to some of the biggest musical events and concerts, regularly staging performances at the much celebrated Chamber Music of Monterey Bay evenings, which have taken place each spring and fall for more than 40 years, giving a clear indication of its popularity.


Carmel Calendar of Festivals and Events 2014 / 2015

For the latest listings, refer to the local weekly newspaper entitled the 'Carmel Pine Cone. Some of the area's biggest festivals are as following: