Tibetan festivals are a chapter of faith and life. From the Tibetan New Year in Lhasa at the beginning of the year to the Lantern Festival and Guttural Night at the end of the year, Tibetans display their religious beliefs and cultural memories that have lasted for thousands of years in the form of prayers, recitation of sutras, horse races, jumping from the gods, and life releases. Below are the times and characteristics of the most representative Tibetan festivals in 2026.