Global Political and Cultural Events: A Comprehensive Overview

This diary offers a comprehensive overview of key political and cultural events occurring globally from February to April 2026. It covers state visits, international festivals, and significant meetings such as the Munich Security Conference, the Rio Carnival, and various national elections.

The upcoming months are packed with significant global events, touching on politics, culture, and international relations. Key instances include U.S. Vice President JD Vance's final day in Europe, major state visits, and international festivals capturing worldwide attention.

In February, the spotlight will be on the global political scene with figures like Israel's President conducting talks in Australia and various EU and NATO meetings taking shape in Brussels. Furthermore, noteworthy cultural events like Venice Carnival and Rio Carnival will add a unique vibrancy to the months ahead.

As the calendar turns to March, the EU leads numerous councils addressing trade and cohesion, while NATO convenes defense leaders for high-level discussions. Meanwhile, national elections across countries including Italy, Slovenia, and Colombia will set the political course for these regions.

(With inputs from agencies.)