Carnaval, Feb-Mar, carnival is celebrated on the Monday and Tuesday before Ash Wednesday
Semana Santa (Holy Week), Mar-Apr, the biggest religious celebration of the year with scores of processions and church events
Festival Internacional de Teatro, early Apr in even years, national and international groups descend upon the city for 17 days of world-class theatre
Diablos Danzantes, May-Jun, the small town of Francisco de Yare is flooded with swirling dancers sporting colourful devil costumes. It is a day trip from Caracas but well worth it
Festival de Música El Hatillo, two weeks in Sep-Nov, music festival showcasing everything from folk to classical to rock and jazz