Sunny days and long lazy evenings are perfect for enjoying a festival at home or while away on holiday.
August is packed with a wide variety of festivals from food and drink festivals to medieval events.
Here are some of the top festivals in Europe in August.
North Sea Beer Festival in Oostend, Belgium 28 – 30 August 2020
About 30 breweries and beer companies will be flaunting more than 150 Belgian specialty beers in the relaxing seaside town Oostende, Belgium.
Sidmouth Folk Week, UK. 2020 Cancelled. Next is 30 July – 6 August 2021
A seaside celebration of music, dance and song. Known as Britain’s oldest festival. Over 700 events with concerts,parties and folk dancing
Historical Burgenfest in Manderscheid, Germany 29 – 30 August 2020
Manderscheid in Germany is once again bringing the Middle Ages back to life at the last weekend in August
Museum Embankment Culture Festival, Frankfurt 28 – 30 August 2020
The Museum Embankment Festival Frankfurt is one of the largest Kulture Festivals in the world and attracts more than 3 million visitors every year.
Way Out West Festival, Gothenburg, Sweden 13 – 15 August 2020
Way Out West Festival - one of the best multi genre music festivals in Scandinavia. Annually held in August in Gothenburg Sweden
Eastern Electrics Music Festival, London 2020 Cancelled
Eastern Electrics in London, will be offering a fantastic festival for electronic music lovers, techno, disco, garage, bass and more for this summer outing.
Edinburgh Food Festival, 7 – 9 August 2020
Edinburgh once again hosts this three day culinary food festival in August: The month of festivals in Edinburgh.
Camp Bestival in Lulworth Castle, UK. 30 July – 2 August 2020
Camp Bestival Pop and Rock music festival is packed full of fantastic offerings and a long list of live music acts. Held in July every year.
St.Pauli Winzerfest, Wine Festival Hamburg Germany, 20 – 23 August 2020
The St. Pauli Winzerfest takes place in Hamburg. Every year in August you can enjoy wine, music and food, and the great Hamburg atmosphere.
Medieval Festival in Horsens, Denmark. 21 – 22 August 2020
An annual festival that takes place a weekend in August in Horsens, Denmark. It's a unique journey to the past, organized in the former prison "FÆNGSLET" – truly amazing place for all activities that this festival has to offer.
Outlook Festival, The Garden Resort Tisno, Croatia 30 July-3 August 2020
Stunning views over the Adriatic Sea, parties on land and at sea - Outlook Festival in Croatia
Rheingau Wine Festival in Frankfurt. 28 August – 6 September 2019
Rheingau Wine Festival in Frankfurt invites you to try the finest wines of Rheingau region. Over 600 wines at about 30 wine stands.
London Craft Beer Festival, 7 – 9 August 2020
A weekend focused firmly on the joys of beer, with over 45 breweries from around the world showcasing their finest craft beers. 300 unique beers for you to sample.
SONUS Festival on the Party Island Pag, Croatia, 16 – 21 August 2020
The ones who have visit SONUS Festival and Zrce beach at Pag Island in Croatia, knows that it’s an European hot spot for ultimate fun and parties.
Nišville Jazz and Blues Festival, Serbia, 7 – 16 August 2020
Each year Nišville jazz festival attracts about 100.000 visitors with a great lineup.
Øya Festival Oslo. Norway. 11 – 15 August 2020
The Oya festival draws around 60,000 music fans to Oslo's east side. International stars mixed with local well-known and up-coming artists.
Beer Days Festival in Zrenjanin, Serbia. 26 August – 1 September 2019
Zrenjanin in Serbia, a city with long traditions in beer crafting. Last week in August you can experience the Beer Days Festival with good beer and music !
Berlin International Beer Festival – No more festival from 2020
We are very sorry to inform you all that this popular beer festival in August has seen its end and there will not be any festival in 2020.
The Great British Beer Festival, London 4 – 8 August 2020 (Cancelled)
The Great British Beer Festival offers visitors the chance to try more than 900 beers. A tasty exploring adventure known as UK’s biggest beer festival.
Obidos Medieval Festival , Portugal. 16 July – 2 August 2020
Obidos Medieval Festival - Portuguese artisans and merchants travel from far and wide to attend this picturesque town with a lovely medieval atmosphere.
Renaissance Festival in Koprivnica, Croatia. 20 – 23 August 2020
Renaissance Festival in Koprivnica Croatia is the biggest medieval festival in this part of Europe. Held every year in August.
Starlite Catalana Occidente Festival, Marbella Spain 2 July-28 August 2020
Starlite Marbella 2019, one more year with a great lineup: Kool and The Gang - Luis Fonsi - Supertramp's Roger Hodgson - Tribute to ABBA and much more ..
Consuegra Medieval Festival, in Consuegra Spain, August 2020
Consuegra Medieval Festival is a time warp of dramatized performances. You are transported back to the 8th century. Every year a weekend in middle of August
Lowlands Festival, Biddinghuizen, The Netherlands. 21 – 23 August 2020
Lowlands multi genre music and arts festival is unique. Music, theatre, film, arts, stand-up comedy, science, literature and street theater
Viagem Medieval in Santa Maria da Feira, Portugal 29 July – 9 August 2020
Viagem Medieval em Terra de Santa Maria, Portugal in August - Medieval Journey in Santa Maria - one of Europe’s major historical reenactment events.
Great Week San Sebastian, Spain 9 – 17 August 2019
A festival for all tastes. During the week that marks the Virgin’s Day (Aug. 15). This Basque city in northern Spain makes a big celebratory fuss that includes an International Fireworks Competition.
Summer Music Festival Salzburg, Austria. 20 July – 31 August 2019
The highlights at Summer Music Festival Salzburg is Opera, Drama and Classical Music - The annual "Salzburger Festspiele" is going on in July and August.
Fiesta del Albariño Wine Festival, Cambados Spain 31 July-4 August 2019
Fiesta del Albariño is a wine festival with great music that takes place on the west coast of Spain in Cambados. Celebrating the locally-produced white wine, Albariño.
Leeds Music Festival, 28 – 30 August 2020
One of the most popular pop and rock festivals in UK. Just like Reading Festival, Leeds Festival usually have the same quality lineup every year, with some of the biggest names in the pop and rock industry.
Ardesio DiVino Wine Festival, Bergamo Italy 2 – 4 August 2019
Ardesio DiVino is a festival where you'll discover the magic of the flavors of Italy. It all takes place in the center of the picturesque city Ardesio. Cultural events, art, games, and, of course, food and wine.
Gourmet Festival Düsseldorf, 28 – 30 August 2020
Gourmet Festival Düsseldorf is held in August every year at the famous "Königs Alle". All kind of food, soft drinks, cocktails, beer, wine and much more.
Creamfields Festival in Daresbury, UK. 27 – 30 August 2020
House, EDM, techno, drum and bass, trance, grime and more makes Creamfields a great festival for all dance music fans.
La Tomatina Buñol, Spain. Wednesday 26 August 2020
La Tomatina is a food fight festival held on the last Wednesday of August each year in the town of Bunol near to Valencia in Spain.
Reading Multi Genre Music Festival, 28 – 30 August 2020
Reading is one of the largest music festivals with a combination of rock, pop, punk, progressive rock, metal, RnB, dance, electronic and hip-hop music.
Shambala Festival, Northamptonshire, UK. 27 – 30 August 2020
A family festival, in Northamptonshire countryside. More than 200 musical acts, cabaret, 12 stages, workshops, talks, circus shows interactive theater
Antwerpen Proeft Food Festival – Taste of Antwerp, 28 – 30 August 2020
Antwerpen Proeft food festival is held on a unique and pretty spectacular location with the priceless views of the River Scheldt.
Dimensions Festival, Croatia, 13 – 17 August 2020
Electronica, techno, world, disco, dubstep, Dimensions festival - Great music and the location is almost unbeatable.
Sziget Festival – The Island of Freedom, Hungary, 5 – 11 August 2020
A seven-day pop & rock music and art festival. Sziget Festival will be enjoyed by nearly half a million visitors from all over the world.
England’s Medieval Festival at Herstmonceux Castle, 29 – 31 August 2020
England’s Medieval Festival - a magical medieval experience annually held in the beautiful Herstmonceux castle in East Sussex.
Copenhagen Cooking & Food Festival 21 – 30 August 2020
Copenhagen Cooking & Food Festival is an annual event celebrating the Nordic kitchen, seasonal produce, and fabulous culinary experiences.
Störtebeker medieval games Rugen Germany 20 June – 5 September 2020
One of the most famous events on Rugen island is the annual Störtebeker medieval games in Ralswiek. Ongoing games Mondays to Saturdays.
Mainz Wine Festival 27 – 30 August and 3 – 6 September 2020
A cozy and relaxing wine festival that let you discover the infinite lightness of wine. It is annually held two weekends in the beautiful Mainz City Park.
Shrewsbury Folk Festival. 28 – 31 August 2020, Shrewsbury, UK
Shrewsbury Folk Festival is an all-round music festival for all ages with four sound stages, dance tent and unique venues for children and youth.
Cambridge Folk Festival, UK 30 July – 2 August 2020
An eclectic mix of music, including the best traditional folk artists from the UK and Ireland. Also American blues, roots and country artists.
Maschsee Lake Festival Hannover, Germany. 29 July – 16 August 2020
Music and performances 3 first weeks of August. Lovely atmosphere by the lake Maschsee in Hannover, with drinks, food and international artists.
Nature One Festival, Kastellaun Germany. 2 – 4 August 2019
Among the largest European open air electronic music festivals, and one of the most famous in Germany. Situated in a former NATO missile base right next to Kastellaun, Nature One Festival is practically a giant industrial dance floor.
Primavera Sound Festival Barcelona, (New Dates) 26 – 30 August 2020
The definition of music at Primavera Sound Festival can fit under the beats of rock, pop and Indie music. It’s annually held in Barcelona.
Stuttgart Wine Festival Weindorf – 26 August – 6 September 2020
Stuttgarter Weindorf is attracting people from all Germany, Europe and even other continents, to experience an unique peaceful and cozy atmosphere, and of course the best wines and food from this district of Germany.
Edinburgh International in August and more – The great festival city !
Edinburgh International Festival is one of the most important summer events in Scotland. Many festivals to join during the summer, most of them in August.
A Summer’s Tale Open Air Music Festival, Germany 22 – 25 July 2021
International and local multi-genre music, Cultural, creative, an outdoor experiences. A Summer's Tale is a world of its own.
Jazz Middelheim in Antwerp, Belgium. 13 – 16 August 2020
The annual summer jazz festival, Jazz Middelheim in Antwerp has gained quite the reputation for featuring some of best international jazz musicians.
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