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 โ six million people and oceans of beer.
St Patrick's Day
A city (and a planet) turns green for a day.
San Fermรญn
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 โ 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 โ 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 Sebastiรกn, 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.