Summertime offers a great selection with festival season in full swing.
It’s a bumper month for music lovers with so many options to choose from throughout July.
Here’s a peek at what you’ll find happening across Europe this month.
Food and drink festivals
Spain
Barcelona’s largest and most important Craft Beer Fair, Poblenou Beer Festival, offers three days of tastings plus much more.
Germany
You’ll find beer tents and hearty German fare amongst the rides at one of Germany’s biggest outdoor events, the Dusseldorf Fun Fair.
A summer highlight in Hamburg, the Duckstein Festival brings together art, culture and gastronomy to delight all your senses.
Italy
Italians and food – those words are almost synonyms.
So treat yourself and enjoy the lavish offerings at the Stragusto International Street Food Festival.
Cultural and Art festivals
England
Nine days of street art, dance and theatre will keep you spellbound at the Greenwich and Docklands International Festival.
One of the leading Arab arts and cultural events in the UK, the award-winning Liverpool Arab Arts Festival has been running for around 20 years, and only gets better.
Spain
The internationally recognised fireworks competition – El Focs de Blanes or Concurs Internacional de Focs.
It takes place in Blanes on the Costa Brava, Spain.
An absolute must-see for fans of firework displays.
Medieval and historical festivals
France
Without a doubt, the Grand Fauconnier is one of the best French medieval festivals.
Cordes is a sight to behold as it is totally transformed to the Middle Ages.
Portugal
Mercado Medieval is held in the charming and picturesque village of Obidos, Portugal.
This Medieval Market, with incredible medieval atmosphere, is another festival that gives you a chance to travel back in time.
Spain
Or why not travel to Spain for the Tortosa Renaissance Festival.
Germany
The Stoertebeker Medieval Games take place on Rugen Island, Germany over the whole summer.
It kicks off in mid-June, and finishes early September.
It’s full on with ships, horses, fireworks and other special effects.
Music festivals
It’s pick and choose time when it comes to music festivals in July.
Be it pop and rock, multi-genres, jazz, techno or electronic, there is plenty to choose from.
Techno and electronic
Love Family Park, held in Mainz, is one of Germany’s best-known festivals.
Electronic music families come together each year to enjoy a sumptuous feast of electronic music and dance.
Electric Daisy Carnival is described as an all-encompassing carnival for the 21st century and it truly brings Milton Keynes, UK, to life.
Croatia may be a small country but it’s big on festivals!
Ultra Europe is returning to the coastal town, Split, and this is definitely one of the most spectacular music festivals of all times.
Big, bold and beautiful, Tomorrowland is the most sought after EDM festival, not just in Europe, but in the world.
Belgium knows how to turn it on!
Jazz
Montreux Jazz Festival is one of the best and most famous jazz festivals in Europe.
Switzerland and jazz – it’s a magical combination!
One for all ages, the Copenhagen Jazz Festival transforms the Danish capital into the world’s largest jazz club.
North Sea Jazz Festival focuses on the past, the present and the future of jazz.
This year more than 1000 musicians will give 130 performances on 15 different stages throughout Rotterdam.
The Nice Jazz Festival in France is one of the most visited in Europe.
With its long and rich history, the city is deservedly proud of its jazz music heritage.
Jazz a Juan offers a venue that is as amazing as the musical talent it presents.
The beautiful French Mediterranean seaside resort of Juan les Pins is the perfect place to chill out and soak up the atmosphere of this fabulous jazz fest.
Edinburgh is a city that knows how to host a festival, and they do the Jazz and Blues Festival proud.
This festival presents high quality musicians from all over the world.
There’s no better time to visit San Sebastian than mid-summer for the San Sebastian International Jazz Festival.
Culture, food and jazz combined – what more could you wish for!
Pop, Rock & Indie
France
One of Frances biggest rock festivals, Garorock, is held in the small town Marmande on the Garonne River, and is a feast for all your senses.
A creative mix of pop, rock, indie, and electronic music makes up the Beauregard Festival in Normandy.
Les Eurockeennes Pop and Rock Festival is a non-profit, eco-friendly and independent music festival.
It takes place annually on the shores of the beautiful natural lakes of Belfort, in France.
Main Square pop and rock festival is your chance to party at a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Indie, rock, metal, pop, urban and electronic music are all showcased here in Arras, France.
Belgium
Neighboring Belgium is home to Rock Werchter; a massive international event where top performers from home and abroad will entertain and delight revellers.
If you’re a fan of the mixed genre then Couleur Cafe music festival in Brussels is a feast of soul, funk, reggae, hip-hop, dub and Latin music.
Czech Republic
The Czech Republic hosts some of the best rock performers at the unique Rock for People Festival that’s held in an old and unused airport.
Portugal
Held just outside of Lisbon, Super Bock Super Rock is all about rock and alternative music with touches of electronic and indie sounds.
Spain
The Starlite Festival in Marbella brings you a full month of amazing stars.
Small and intimate concerts are what this festival is all about.
It’s hard to know which category we should place the Festival Internacional de Benicassim with its mix of alternative, indie, electronic, and rock music.
Acclaimed and alternative names entertain you up in the Spanish mountains at the amazing Bilbao BBK Live Festival.
Mad Cool Festival Madrid burst onto the European pop and rock festival scene in 2016 to great success.
Serbia
Exit Music Festival, in Novi Sad Serbia, is an other pop-rock festival with the best music performers from a variety of genres on the stage.
Slovakia
A unique mix of music and art brings people of all cultures and interests together at the Pohoda Festival in Trencin.
All Festivals in July
Pohoda Festival – Art and music in Trencin, Slovakia. 5 – 7 July 2018
Pohoda is a music and art festival – unique mix to alternative, indie, world and punk metal, classical music backed with film, visual art and theatre.
Garorock, one of France’s biggest rock festivals, 28 June – 1 July 2018
One of the most respected French pop and rock music festivals. It is taking place by the Garonne River. The festival offers a variety of activities, and it even has a program for younger visitors
Copenhagen Jazz Festival, 5 – 14 July 2019
Around 100 venues across the capital with 1000 concerts. Copenhagen come alive to the sound of jazz being played in the streets, cafes, concert halls and open-air stages.
NOS Alive Lisbon, Portugal 11 -13 July 2019
NOS Alive Lisbon, Portugal, is considered by many to be one of Europe's most respected indie, rock and alternative music festivals. Consistently outstanding lineups year after year.
Beauregard Pop and Rock Music Festival, Normandy France, 6 – 9 July 2018
It's a festival made of creative line-ups of pop, rock, indie and electronic music. The venue, near the beautiful place called Hérouville-Saint-Clair is really nice.
Cognac Blues Passions Festival in Cognac, France. 4 – 8 July 2019
Set in the charming town that spawned the eau-de-vie, this friendly festival has existed since 1994 in the heart of the city’s public gardens.
Gentse feesten in Ghent, Belgium 19 – 28 July 2019
Gentsefeesten, one of the largest folk festivals in Europe, has been running since 1843.
It's a feast, a festival, and a cultural event all rolled into one.
It's a feast, a festival, and a cultural event all rolled into one.
Nice Jazz Festival, 17 – 21 July 2018
Nice Jazz Festival Nice Jazz Festival has a rich history. It started in 1948, when it was the first jazz festival launched in the world. During its existence, Nice Jazz Festival has hosted some of the biggest names in the industry.
Liverpool Arab Arts Festival, 6 – 15 July 2018
From 1998, when it was launched, this festival has been one of the leading Arab arts and culture events in Liverpool, and the UK. The aim is to make celebratory events of raising awareness and promotion of Arabic culture in Liverpool and in the UK.
Exit Festival, Novi Sad in Serbia, 4 – 7 July 2019
Awarded the Best Major Festival at the European Festival Awards 2017. Exit is something special, nestled on the spectacular Austro-Hungarian fortress, it offers dozens of stages of all music genres
FIB – Festival Internacional de Benicassim, 18 – 21 July 2019
The best showcase of alternative, indie, electronic and rock music and a focus on European music trends. A great festival with beautiful surroundings on Spain's Costa del Azahar.
Let’s Rock London ! UB40, The Boomtown Rats and Kim Wilde on 28 July 2018
Let's Rock London returns to wow audiences again this year. Come join the fun and enjoy listening to UB40 - The Boomtown Rats - Kim Wilde and many more
Love Supreme Festival in Glynde, East Sussex, UK. 5 – 7 July 2019
Love Supreme Jazz Festival - A medium-sized family music festival that celebrates the very best in jazz, funk and soul.
Super Bock Super Rock Festival in Lisbon Portugal 19 – 21 July 2018
Super Bock Super Rock Lisbon is all about rock music and alternative sound that is combined with electronic and indie touches. Basically this festival is great for people into any music genres.
Templars Night in Ponferrada, Spain. 27 June – 1 July 2018
A five day big celebration with medieval artisan markets, historical reenactments, parades, music, workshops and magnificent firework shows. Templars night in Ponferrada is suitable for all ages and a great family festival.
Gent Jazz Festival, Belgium 29 June – 8 July 2018
This ten days jazz festival has been running every year since 2002.
You'll find avant-garde artists, alongside mainstream international jazz artists.
You'll find avant-garde artists, alongside mainstream international jazz artists.
Edinburgh Jazz and Blues festival, 12 – 21 July 2019
Enjoy blues and jazz at Edinburgh jazz festival in July. It's held in Edinburgh's many great pubs as venues. First Sunday is the great Festival Carnival not to miss.
Mad Cool Multi Genre Music Festival, Madrid, 11 – 13 July 2019
Mad Cool Festival, Madrid, will come back with another amazing lineup for 2019. With 100,000 square metres and 80,000 people ensures an amazing weekend
North Sea Jazz Festival, Rotterdam 13 – 15 July 2018
More than 1000 musicians will give 130 performances on 15 different stages. North Sea Jazz Festival focus is on the past, the present and the future of jazz.
Tortosa Renaissance Festival, Tortosa Spain 19 – 22 July 2018
This festival is titled The Splendour of a 16th Century City and Tortosa artfully recreates the atmosphere of that historical period.
Sonar Festival Barcelona, 18 – 20 July 2019
Sonar is an international festival of advanced music and new media annually held in Barcelona one weekend every summer.
Couleur Café music festival in Brussels, 29 June – 1 July 2018
Couleur Café is today one of the greatest festivals in Belgium that has attracted some of the biggest names of soul, funk, reggae, hip-hop and Latin music.
Vijazz, Vilafranca del Penedes, Spain, 6 – 8 July 2018
Vijazz is a Jazz fest with Food, Wine and Cava - The jazz is perfectly complemented by the opportunities to sample up to 300 wines and cavas from the best wineries in the Penedès.
Open Air Gallery – Two Days with Street Art in Berlin
San Sebastian Jazz Festival – 25 – 29 July 2018
San Sebastian Jazz Festival has during its 52 years become a world famous International Jazz Festival. Alternating between jazz concerts and some pinxos tours in the city is the best way to enjoy this great event.
Visit the spectacular Montreux Jazz Festival, 28 June – 13 July 2019
Montreux Jazz festival, one of the best jazz festivals in Europe. It has implemented other styles of music too. Something for blues and rock fans as well
Awakenings Festival, Netherlands, 30 June – 1 July 2018
Awakenings is famous for spectacular electronic music parties, and nothing will change this weekend in Spaarnwoude. The best of techno and house, surrounded with the natural beauty of the area.
La Fira del Poblenou – Beer Festival Barcelona, 5 – 7 July 2019
Combine Beer and a fantastic city. La Fira del Poblenou is Barcelona’s largest and most important Craft Beer Fair - Three days full of tastings, presentations food trucks and music.
Störtebeker medieval games, Rugen Germany – 23. June – 08. September 2018
One of the most famous events on Rugen island is the annual Störtebeker medieval games in Ralswiek. Ongoing games Mondays to Saturdays.
Melt Festival – Electronic, Pop and Rock in Ferropolis, Germany, July 2018
The legendary Melt Festival has been entertaining legions of music fans for two decades. It's a multi genre music festival with pop, rock and electronic music
Grand Fauconnier Medieval Festival, Cordes sur Ciel, France 14 – 15 July
Every July, people from all over France (and Europe) comes to see the transformation of the city Cordes into a place from the Middle Ages.
Greenwich and Docklands International Festival, 22 June – 7 July 2018
GDIF is a leading festival of free outdoor performing arts such as street arts, dance and theatre. A nine days celebration of all outdoor art, annually held in London.
Jazz a Vienne Festival, France in June and July
Recognized as one of the top 5 best jazz festivals in Europe, Jazz a Vienne hails over 140 musicians from all over the world, for a two-week long music festival
Bospop Festival in Weert, The Netherlands 12 – 14 July 2019
Bospop Bospop has a rich history. It's an old-fashioned and fun pop-rock festival that is taking place for the 39th time in 2019.
Rock Werchter Pop and Rock Festival in Belgium, 5 – 8 July, 2018
A four day rock festival in Werchter, Belgium. Headliners from the lineup 2018 are Pearl Jam, Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, Gorillaz and Queens of the Stone Age.
Les Eurockeennes, Belfort in France. 5 – 8 July 2018
It is a non-profit, eco-friendly and independent music festival that annually takes place on the shores of the beautiful natural lakes of Belfort, in France. This years headliners are, among others; Queens of the Stone Age, Nine Inch Nails, Macklemore and Liam Gallagher
Open Air St. Gallen Music Festival 28 June – 1 July 2018
Switzerland's oldest and biggest outdoor festival with capacity of 30,000 visitors per day. Hosting the world’s best names in rock, pop, indie, and electronic music.
World Body Painting Festival in Klagenfurt Austria, 11 – 13 July 2019
This festival is known around the globe as the world championships in body painting. Face painting art, brush, airbrush and different effects. You'll also enjoy Music Bands & DJ's, Parties, Exhibitors, Photo Areas, Workshops, Art Installations, Food Trucks, Galleries & much more.
Let’s Rock Shrewsbury – Saturday 13 July 2019
Let's Rock has been rocking the 80s since 2009 and Let's Rock Shrewsbury is back again with another action-packed day.
Rock for People festival, in Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic , July 2018
Rock for People is a peaceful, friendly festival with a cool vibe that, except excellent music, also organizes workshops, debates, all kinds of activities such as cycling and geocaching.
Liverpool International Music Festival 21 – 22 July 2018
A big-hearted weekend celebration of new talent, big names, musical heritage and cultural diversity. Set in the unique surroundings of the Sefton Park Palm House in Liverpool.
Jazz à Juan in Juan les Pins, France, 12 – 22 July 2018
Jazz à Juan is one of the oldest jazz festivals on the continent and is placed by the coast, at the beautiful French Mediterranean seaside resorts Antibes and Juan les Pins.
Stragusto Food Festival. Trapani, Italy. 25 – 29 July 2018
The sights and smells of the delicious Mediterranean food are truly tantalizing. There will be food with many dishes from across Italy and other countries in addition to the regional dishes. Check out Stragusto food festival, in Trapani.
Open’er Festival in Gdynia, Poland. 4 – 7 July 2018
Open'er 2018 lineup include Arctic Monkeys, Gorillaz, Depeche Mode and Bruno Mars. Feel the sea breeze as you bask in the glow of music acts that will blow your mind.
Let’s Rock Southampton – Saturday 6 July 2019
Let's Rock Southampton is back. A Saturday with retro pop & rock and great artists !
Warwick Folk Festival, 26 – 29 July 2018, Warwick, UK
Warwick folk festival is packed with lots of music, dancing and street parties. Concerts by the best in traditional and contemporary folk music.
Festival Django Reinhardt in Fontainebleau, France. 5 – 8 July 2018
Enjoy top-notch musical acts from morning to evening. 2 stages, 30 groups, 120 musicians will be waiting for you. George Benson has been announced as the opening act of 2018 !
Summer Music Festival Salzburg, Austria 20 July – 30 August 2018
The highlights at Summer Music Festival Salzburg is Opera, Drama and Classical Music - The annual "Salzburger Festspiele" is going on from July 20 to August 30 in 2018.
Electric Castle Electronic Music Festival in Cluj-Napoca, Romania July 2018
A unique eclectic and electric music festival exploding within the ancient Banffy Castle, near Cluj-Napoca, in Transylvania, Romania. A festival which also includes arts, technology and innovative visuals, street performers, stand-up comedy acts, and elaborate productions.
Roskilde Festival 2018, Eminem & Bruno Mars announced – 30 June – 7 July
Roskilde pop and rock festival is among the most popular music festivals in Europe, annually visited by 130.000 people. This year Bruno Mars and Eminem are among the headliners.
Main Square Festival in Arras, France, 6 – 8 July 2018
Depeche Mode are the first headliner announced for Main Square Festival 2018 in Arras, France.
This festival is a showcase of indie, rock, metal, pop, urban and electronic music.
This festival is a showcase of indie, rock, metal, pop, urban and electronic music.
Obidos Medieval Festival , Portugal. 12 July – 5 August 2018
At this Obidos Medieval Festival market Portuguese artisans and merchants travel from far and wide to attend; adding to the incredible medieval atmosphere in the picturesque town Obidos.
Vida Festival, Vilanova i la Geltrú, Barcelona, 28 June – 1 July 2018
A music festival where you can listen to some of the best rock, pop performers at several venues that annually take place in Vilanova south of Barcelona.
Tomorrowland Festival 2018
One of the worlds largest music festivals. Held annually in July, in the town Boom, between Antwerp and Brussels in Belgium. Because of the massive popularity, with tickets sold out in minutes, it will go on for two weekends in 2018, like it was in 2017.
Bilbao BBK Live Music Festival, 11 – 13 July 2019
This festival features sounds of rock and pop music and the names are ranging from acclaimed to really alternative ones. Situated in the Kobetamendi Mountains, BBK Live is among the festivals placed on unique venues.
EDP Cool Jazz in Cascais, Portugal. 11 – 31 July 2018
Get yourself to Portugal for one of the coolest jazz festivals around, EDP Cool Jazz. Great jazz music on warm summer nights with a little funk, soul, rock and pop thrown in for good measure.
Blanes Fireworks Festival, Spain 21 – 26 July 2018
An absolute must-see for fans of firework displays. What could be better than standing outside on a warm summer’s evening watching the amazing competition between some of the world’s most talented pyrotechnic companies.
A versatile experience! Duckstein Festival Hamburg, 20 – 29 July 2018
Duckstein Beer Festival has long been a tradition in Hamburg with Music, design, international street theater, fine dining and of course the Duckstein beer.
Dusseldorf Funfair on the Rhine, 12 – 21 July 2019
It first took place 690 years ago and now the Dusseldorf funfair is one of the biggest outdoor celebrations in Germany with over 4 million visitors.
Hideout Festival on the Party Island Pag in Croatia. 1 – 5 July 2019
One of the best summer electronic party if you want a spectacular vacation on the sunny shores of eastern Mediterranean on Pag Island, Croatia
Ultra Europe Festival Summer Party in Split, Croatia 12 – 14 July 2019
Ultra Europe will take place in the lovely coast-city Split in Croatia. With over 150.000 visitors, Ultra Europe will make another great party festival.
Imagina Funk Festival in Southern Spain, 27 – 28 July 2018
A funky weekend dance party in the south of Spain where festival goers from all over the world celebrate the rhythm and melodies of funk music.
Paleo Festival Nyon, Switzerland, 17 – 22 July 2018
Over 250 shows across seven stages and around 230,000 visitors. Paleo is Switzerland's largest open-air festival and one of Europe's most important music events.
Paris Jazz Festival – 4 weekends of Jazz – 30 June to 22 July 2018
4 weekends with jazz !! Paris Jazz Festival is bringing great jazz music in June and July. Floral Park (Botanical Garden) in Vincennes, Paris.
Camp Bestival in Lulworth Castle, East Lulworth, UK. 25 – 28 July 2019
Camp Bestival Pop and Rock music festival is so jam-packed full of fantastic offerings and a long list of live music acts. Held in July every year.
Starlite Festival Marbella 2018 – with Sting and more! 19 July – 13 August
Concerts which are purposefully for a reduced number of spectators so that they can see and hear their favourites up close. Intimate set up instead of overcrowded arenas is what Starlite is all about. A big headliner 2018 is Sting !
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