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.
Food and drink festivals
Germany
Berlin
Germans know a thing or two about making beer.
The best local offerings will be mixing it up with international treasures at the Berlin International Beer Festival.
Over 2000 different beers to chose from, so you should be able to find your favorite, and maybe discover some new ones too.
Hamburg
Speciality cheeses, hearty meals from the grill, and of course, delectable wines, will all be on offer at the Winzerfest Hamburg.
It’s Hamburg’s culinary event of the year.
Stuttgart
It’s not only quality cars that come out of Stuttgart, it’s also one of Germany’s most renowned wine regions.
Stuttgarter Weindorf offers the best of the region’s food and wine.
Dusseldorf
Prepare to be inspired and entertained at the Gourmet Festival in Dusseldorf
It’s a sophisticated meeting place to enjoy taste sensations from all corners of the world.
Frankfurt
Celebrating the wines of the Rheingau, the region’s vintners gather in Frankfurt to show off their finest vintages at the Rheingau Wine Festival.
England
London
London Craft Beer Festival is a celebartion of the best of modern beer.
The Great British Beer Festival – 900 beers in four days, your time starts now!
Cultural Festival
Germany – Frankfurt
Europe’s largest culture festival is held on the banks of the River Main in Frankfurt,
Museumsufer Fest attracts over 3 million visitors every year.
It’s a tribute to the museums of the city and combines art, theatre, music, dance, food and wine to create a unique visitor experience.
Medieval and historical festivals
Croatia
The old town Koprivnica in Croatia is a silent and mystical witness of past times.
It’s an ideal backdrop for the wonderful Renaissance Festival showcasing the Middle Ages.
Denmark
When you visit the Medieval Festival in Horsens, Denmark, you’ll step back in time and experience life as it was lived 500 years ago
England
England’s Medieval Festival is a magical medieval experience taking place at The Herstmonceux Castle in Hailsham, East Sussex.
Germany
Bringing the Middle Ages back to life,
Manderscheid in Germany presents the fabulously annual Historical Burgenfest Manderscheid in on the last weekend of August.
Music Festivals
Nordic Countries biggest dance festival is the Weekend Festival in Helsinki.
It’s one of the best electronic music festivals in Europe.
Gothenburg’s Way Out West Festival is an annual Swedish event.
Over the three days you’ll have the chance to experience a great specter of different music genres.
The Netherlands
Lowlands takes place just outside Utrecht.
It’s a music and performing arts festival with over 250 acts performing over the three days.
Croatia
Pag Island, Croatia is home to the Sonus Festival – sun, sand, sea and exciting electronic music.
What’s not to love? Electronica, techno, world, disco, dubstep – if we’re talking your language, this Dimension Festival Croatia is for you.
On top of great beats, the location is unbeatable.
A beach, an abandoned fort, stunning views over the crystal blue waters of the Adriatic Sea, parties on land and at sea,
These are the backdrop to the amazing Outlook Festival, the leading festival of its kind in Europe.
England
Eastern Electrics is back for the fifth year. This fantastic festival for electronic music lovers takes place at Hatfield House, just a hop, skip and a jump north of central London.
Creamfields Festival in the UK took the award for Best Dance Event in 2015.
It’s held near Liverpool and is a fantastic outdoor clubbing experience.
Reading Music Festival could be described as the granddaddy of the UK music festival scene.
A magical and unique blend of multi-genre madness.
Hugely popular, Leeds Music Festival is another great British festival.
Germany
A fixture in the German electronic music festival calendar;
Nature One Festival, held in a former NATO missile base in Kastellaun, and has the best DJs from around the world.
All Festivals in August
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.
Jazz Middelheim in Antwerp, 15 – 18 August 2019
The annual summer jazz festival, Jazz Middelheim in Antwerp has gained quite the reputation for featuring some of best international jazz musicians.
Reading Multi Genre Music Festival, 23 – 25 August 2019
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.
Lowlands Festival – Music and Entertainment, 16 – 18 August 2019
Lowlands multi genre music and arts festival is unique. Music, theatre, film, arts, stand-up comedy, science, literature and street theater
La Tomatina Buñol, Spain. Wednesday 28 August 2019
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.
Folk Festival Cambridge, UK 1 – 4 August 2019
An eclectic mix of music, including the best traditional folk artists from the UK and Ireland. Also American blues, roots and country artists.
Copenhagen Cooking & Food Festival 23 August – 1 September 2019
Copenhagen Cooking & Food Festival is an annual event celebrating the Nordic kitchen, seasonal produce, and fabulous culinary experiences.
Stuttgart Wine Festival Weindorf – 28 August – 8 September 2019
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.
Shrewsbury Folk Festival. 23 – 26 August 2019, 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.
Mainz Wine Festival 29 August -1 Sept. and 5 – 8 September 2019
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.
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.
Renaissance Festival in Koprivnica – Croatia , 22 – 25 August 2019
Renaissance Festival in Koprivnica Croatia is the biggest medieval festival in this part of Europe. Held every year in August.
Culture Festival in Frankfurt, 23 – 25 August 2019
The Museum Embankment Festival, or "Museumsufer Fest", is an annually held festival and it attracts more than 3 million visitors every year.
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.
Consuegra Medieval Festival, in Consuegra Spain, 15 – 18 August 2019
Consuegra Medieval Festival is a time warp of dramatized performances. You are transported back to the 8th century. Every year a weekend in August.
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, 23 – 25 August 2019
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.
The Great British Beer Festival, London 6 – 10 August 2019
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.
Shambala Festival, 22 – 25 August 2019 Northamptonshire, UK
A family festival, in Northamptonshire countryside. More than 200 musical acts, cabaret, 12 stages, workshops, talks, circus shows interactive theater
Nišville Jazz and Blues Festival, Serbia, 8 – 11 August 2019
Each year Nišville jazz festival attracts some 100.000 visitors with a great lineup.
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.
Edinburgh Food Festival, 2 – 4 August 2019
Edinburgh once again hosts this three day culinary food festival in August: The month of festivals in Edinburgh.
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 !
A Summer’s Tale Open Air Music Festival, Germany 1 – 4 August 2019
International and local multi-genre music, Cultural, creative, an outdoor experiences. A Summer's Tale is a world of its own.
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 Festival, another year with a Great Lineup! 23 – 25 August 2019
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.
Dimensions Festival Croatia, 28 August – 1 September 2019
Electronica, techno, world, disco, dubstep, Dimensions festival - Great music and the location is almost unbeatable.
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.
Sidmouth Folk Week, UK. 2 – 9 August 2019
A seaside celebration of music, dance and song. Known as Britain’s oldest festival. Over 700 events with concerts,parties and folk dancing
Øya Festival Oslo. Norway. 6 – 10 August 2019
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.
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.
Berlin International Beer Festival 2 – 4 August 2019
Approximately 86 countries will present about 2.000 beer varieties on the 2,2 kilometer street beer festival. You will find more than 20 regions with music and beers
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.
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.
Historical Burgenfest in Manderscheid, Germany 24 – 25 August 2019
Manderscheid in Germany is once again bringing the Middle Ages back to life at the last weekend in August
Viagem Medieval, in Santa Maria da Feira, Portugal. 31 July – 11 Aug. 2019
Viagem Medieval em Terra de Santa Maria, Portugal in August - Medieval Journey in Santa Maria - one of Europe’s major historical reenactment events.
Störtebeker medieval games, Rugen Germany. 22 Juni – 07 September 2019
One of the most famous events on Rugen island is the annual Störtebeker medieval games in Ralswiek. Ongoing games Mondays to Saturdays.
Obidos Medieval Festival , Portugal. 18 July – 4 August 2019
Obidos Medieval Festival - Portuguese artisans and merchants travel from far and wide to attend this picturesque town with a lovely medieval atmosphere.
Eastern Electrics Music Festival, London 3 – 4 August 2019
Expect the finest sounds across house, techno, disco, garage, bass and more for this summer outing, plus lots of on-site fun and games to keep all party people entertained.
Medieval Festival in Horsens, Denmark. 23 – 24 August 2019
An annual festival that takes place always on the last 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.
Creamfields Festival – UK, 22 – 25 August 2019
House, EDM, techno, drum and bass, trance, grime and more makes Creamfields a great festival for all dance music fans.
England’s Medieval Festival at Herstmonceux Castle, 24 – 26 August 2019
England’s Medieval Festival - a magical medieval experience annually held in the beautiful Herstmonceux castle in East Sussex.
Starlite Festival Marbella 2019 – Sting, Eros Ramzzotti, Beach Boys …
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 ..
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.
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.
Gothenburg’s Way Out West Festival 8 – 10 August 2019
Way Out West Festival - one of the best multi genre music festivals in Scandinavia. Annually held in August in Gothenburg Sweden
North Sea Beer Festival in Oostend, Belgium 23 – 25 August 2019
About 30 breweries and beer companies will be flaunting more than 150 Belgian specialty beers in the relaxing seaside town Oostende, Belgium.
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