Festivals in Europe
Discover festivals across Europe.
Sziget
A week-long 'Island of Freedom' on the Danube.
Notting Hill Carnival
Europe's biggest street festival, a Caribbean explosion.
Up Helly Aa
Vikings, torches and a burning longship in the depths of winter.
Oktoberfest
The world's largest folk festival — six million people and oceans of beer.
St Patrick's Day
A city (and a planet) turns green for a day.
San Fermín
The running of the bulls through the old town at dawn.
G! Festival
G! Festival is a festival held in Denmark.
Cheese Rolling
Chase a 4kg wheel of cheese down a near-vertical hill. Injuries expected.
Maggio Musicale Fiorentino
Experience Florence's vibrant pulse as the Maggio Musicale Fiorentino unfolds, a celebration of classical music where world-class orchestras and vocalists fill historic venues with captivating perform
White Ravens
White Ravens is a festival held in Germany.
Roskilde
Northern Europe's largest music festival, non-profit and gloriously muddy.
Napoli Pizza Village
The home of pizza throws a giant seaside celebration of it.
Wife Carrying
Race an obstacle course carrying a partner. Prize: her weight in beer.
Montreux Jazz
Legendary lakeside jazz (and far beyond) since 1967.
Edinburgh Fringe
The world's largest arts festival — thousands of shows across a whole city.
Tomorrowland
The world's most spectacular electronic-music festival.
Venice Carnival
Elaborate masks and Baroque costume along the canals.
Battle of the Oranges
The whole town divides into teams and pelts each other with oranges.
Burg-Herzberg-Festival
Burg-Herzberg-Festival is a festival held in Germany.
La Tomatina
One hour. 150,000 tomatoes. The world's largest food fight.
Galway Oyster
The world's oldest oyster festival, shucking since 1954.
Primavera Sound
Cult indie and electronic line-ups by the Mediterranean.
Cannes Film Festival
The most glamorous week in world cinema.
El Colacho
Costumed 'devils' leap over rows of babies. Yes, really.
Glastonbury
Five days of music and mud on Worthy Farm — the home of the British festival.
Historical Carnival of Ivrea
Ivrea, Italy, celebrates its rich heritage through the Historical Carnival of Ivrea, a cultural festival that brings the city's past to life with traditional performances and community engagement.
palio of Siena
Feel the electric tension of Siena's ancient streets as the Palio di Siena unfolds in Piazza del Campo, a vibrant cultural spectacle where centuries of history collide with raw community spirit.
Prix Europa
Berlin's Prix Europa festival transforms the city into a vibrant stage for global creative expression, where diverse artistic voices converge in lively performances and intimate exhibitions.
Bonfires of Saint John in Alicante
Alicante, Spain, hosts the Bonfires of Saint John, a deeply rooted cultural festival where the city's streets pulse with the warm glow of ancient bonfires lit in honor of Saint John.
Festival of Lights
Lyon's streets glow with the warm embrace of cultural celebration as this cherished festival illuminates the city with vibrant light displays and traditional performances.
Barcelona International Erotic Film Festival
Barcelona, Spain, hosts the International Erotic Film Festival, a distinctive arts event that showcases films exploring intimate human experiences with artistic vision.
Cannes Film Festival
The Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France, is a globally renowned celebration of cinematic art that draws film enthusiasts and industry leaders from across the world.
San Sebastian Jazz Festival
San Sebastián, Spain's vibrant coastal city, hosts a captivating jazz celebration where the city's lively energy meets the soulful sounds of live performance.
Donaueschingen Festival
Each summer, Donaueschingen hosts a renowned cultural festival where world-class performances of classical music and opera create an unforgettable atmosphere.
Festroia International Film Festival
Setúbal's Festroia International Film Festival transforms the city into a vibrant stage for cinematic magic, showcasing diverse global stories and innovative filmmaking.
Venice Biennale
Venice's magnificent canals and historic squares come alive with the vibrant energy of the Biennale, a global celebration of contemporary art and culture.
Primavera Sound
Primavera Sound in Barcelona, Spain, transforms the city into a vibrant tapestry of sound and spirit where global music lovers gather under the open sky.
Cologne Carnival
Cologne, Germany, transforms its streets into a vibrant stage for the Carnival festival, a cultural celebration that blends tradition with modern energy.
Hurricane Festival
The Hurricane Festival in Eichenring, Germany, is a vibrant cultural event that brings together the community through music, dance, and local traditions.
Angoulême International Comics Festival
Angoulême's vibrant comics festival celebrates storytelling through art and imagination, drawing global creators and passionate fans to its streets.
Carnival of Santa Cruz de Tenerife
The Carnival of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain, is a vibrant cultural festival that transforms the city into a dazzling stage of color and music.
Berlin International Film Festival
Berlin's vibrant film scene comes alive annually at this prestigious international event, showcasing global talent and innovative storytelling.
Nice Carnival
Nice Carnival transforms the city into a vibrant tapestry of color and sound, where historic streets pulse with lively music and joyful dance.
Festival d'Avignon
The Festival d'Avignon in Avignon, France, is a timeless celebration of the performing arts that has captivated audiences for generations.
Festival Puccini
This renowned cultural festival celebrates the legacy of Giacomo Puccini through vibrant opera performances that resonate across the city.
Festivity of ‘la Mare de Déu de la Salut’ of Algemesí
This vibrant festival in Algemesí celebrates the local devotion to the Virgin of Salut with heartfelt processions and traditional music.
Athens Epidaurus Festival
Experience the sun-drenched magic of Greece's premier classical festival where ancient amphitheaters echo with live performances under the open sky.
Carnival of Limoux
Limoux, France transforms its streets with the lively Carnival of Limoux, a vibrant cultural celebration rooted in local tradition.
Fête de l'Humanité
Brétigny-sur-Orge, France, hosts the Fête de l'Humanité as a vibrant cultural festival where community spirit takes center stage.
Festival dei Due Mondi
Spoleto, Italy, hosts the Festival dei Due Mondi, a vibrant cultural gathering where global voices converge in intimate settings.
San Fermín
Pamplona, Spain bursts with vibrant energy during San Fermín, a deeply rooted cultural festival celebrated with infectious joy.
Festival Internacional de Benicàssim
Benicàssim, Spain hosts a vibrant international cultural festival where diverse artistic expressions flourish under the sun.
Munich International Film Festival
Munich's vibrant international film festival showcases a diverse global cinema landscape within the city's historic streets.
San Sebastián International Film Festival
San Sebastián's vibrant international film festival transforms the coastal city into a living stage for cinematic art.
M'era Luna Festival
Feel the warm embrace of Hildesheim as the M'era Luna Festival transforms the city into a living canvas of creativity.
Fest Noz
This vibrant cultural festival in France celebrates living traditions through music, dance, and community spirit.
Thessaloniki International Film Festival
Thessaloniki comes alive with the vibrant energy of the International Film Festival, showcasing captivating international films that spark global conversations.
Wacken Open Air
Wacken Open Air in Germany transforms the small town into a vibrant hub of electric energy and shared passion.
Annecy International Animation Film Festival
Annecy, France, comes alive with the vibrant energy of the world's most prestigious animation film festival.
Sitges Film Festival
Sitges Film Festival transforms this coastal Spanish town into a vibrant hub for cinematic art and dialogue.
Festival Interceltique de Lorient
This vibrant summer celebration in Lorient, France, brings together Celtic cultures from across the globe.
Directors' Fortnight
Cannes, France hosts this intimate film festival where emerging voices share their cinematic visions.
Cabourg Film Festival
This annual film celebration in Cabourg, France, draws cinema lovers to its charming seaside town.
Melilla Film Week
Melilla Film Week invites you to experience cinematic magic in this vibrant Spanish coastal city.
Pordenone Silent Film Festival
Step into the enchanting world of silent cinema at Pordenone, Italy's renowned festival.
59th Berlin International Film Festival
59th Berlin International Film Festival is a arts festival in Germany.
Valladolid International Film Festival
Valladolid International Film Festival is a arts festival in Spain.
Moors and Christians of Alcoy
Moors and Christians of Alcoy is a culture festival in Spain.
Venice Film Festival
Venice Film Festival is a arts festival in Italy.
Taormina Film Fest
Taormina Film Fest is a arts festival in Italy.
Love Parade
Love Parade is a culture festival in Germany.
Eurovision Song Contest 2020
The Eurovision Song Contest, a globally celebrated music festival, transforms Rotterdam Ahoy in the Netherlands into a stage where dreams and melodies collide under one shared sky.
International Film Festival Rotterdam
Rotterdam hosts a vibrant celebration of global cinema each year, drawing film enthusiasts from around the world.
Pinkpop Festival
Step into Megaland, Netherlands, where the Pinkpop Festival pulses with vibrant energy and infectious joy.
KNE-Odigitis Festival
Feel the vibrant pulse of tradition and contemporary art as the KNE-Odigitis Festival unfolds in the open spaces of Antonis Tritsis Metropolitan Park, Athens.
Bråvalla festival
Bråvalla Festival in Sweden is a vibrant celebration of local culture, where music, dance, and storytelling weave together in a warm, inclusive atmosphere.
Holland Festival
Amsterdam's Holland Festival transforms the city into a vibrant stage for global artistic expression, welcoming audiences to experience diverse performances across music, dance, theater, and visual ar
Netherlands Film Festival
Utrecht, Netherlands hosts a vibrant international film festival where cinematic art takes center stage.
Qlimax
Qlimax is a culture festival in Netherlands.
Athens Biennale
Athens, Greece, hosts the Athens Biennale, a vibrant contemporary art festival that ignites the city with creative energy and cultural dialogue.
Gothenburg Film Festival
Gothenburg Film Festival celebrates cinematic artistry with a vibrant mix of international films and local creativity.
Stockholm International Film Festival
Experience the vibrant cinematic energy of Stockholm as this international film festival unfolds.
Sweden Rock Festival
Sweden Rock Festival is a music festival in Sweden.
Incubate
This vibrant culture festival in the Netherlands invites you to experience creative energy through live music, captivating performances, and thought-provoking art installations.
Stockholm Early Music Festival
Experience Stockholm's vibrant pulse as this celebrated early music festival unfolds, weaving timeless melodies with intimate performances that feel both historic and fresh.
West Pride
West Pride in Gothenburg, Sweden is a vibrant cultural festival celebrating community and diversity through music, art, and shared experiences.
Arvika Festival
Arvika Festival invites you to experience Sweden's vibrant cultural heart through music, crafts, and shared stories.
NärCon
NärCon in Linköping, Sweden, is a vibrant annual celebration of creative expression and local culture.
Way Out West
Gothenburg's vibrant Way Out West festival transforms the city into a dynamic hub of creative energy.
Super Bock Super Rock
Lisbon's vibrant streets pulse with electric energy as this iconic rock festival unfolds.
Warsaw International Film Festival
Experience the vibrant creative energy of Warsaw as the city comes alive with the international film community at this prestigious arts festival.
Warsaw Autumn
Warsaw Autumn invites global audiences to experience vibrant cultural exchange within the city's historic heart.
The International Film Festival of the Art of Cinematography Camerimage
Experience Łódź's vibrant cinematic spirit at Camerimage, where the art of moving images takes center stage.
Lund International Fantastic Film Festival
Lund's International Fantastic Film Festival invites you to experience cinematic magic where sci-fi, fantasy, and the extraordinary come alive on screen.
Amsterdam dance event
Amsterdam dance event is a arts festival in Netherlands.
Rawa Blues Festival
Experience soulful melodies and vibrant energy at Spodek, Poland's annual blues celebration where the city's historic streets pulse with live music.
Metalmania
Katowice's vibrant streets pulse with electric energy during Metalmania, Poland's celebrated heavy metal culture festival.
Jewish Culture Festival in Kraków
Kraków, Poland hosts a Jewish Culture Festival where the city's streets pulse with music, dance, and traditional crafts.
New Horizons Film Festival
Wrocław's New Horizons Film Festival invites film lovers to experience stories that resonate across cultures and time.
Basovišča
Gródek, Poland hosts the vibrant Basovišča festival, a cherished celebration of local traditions and community spirit.
National Festival of Polish Song in Opole
Opole's National Festival of Polish Song pulses with vibrant melodies that celebrate Poland's rich musical heritage.