APRIL AND MAY FESTIVALS IN EUROPE
With spring in the air and summer fast approaching, Europe is gearing up for another bumper festival season.
Here are some of the most interesting and exciting festivals taking place in Europe in April and May.

Munich Strong Beer Festival Starkbierzeit, In middle of March 2022
The strong beer festival Starkbierzeit, in Munich, has crowds half as large, and beer twice as strong as the Oktoberfest.
April 6, 2021/by Roger
La Linea, London Latin Music Festival, Online 10 – 11 April and 2 May 2021
La Linea Festival London is a festival of Latin music taking placing at locations across central London in end of April and first days of May
April 4, 2021/by Roger
Barcelona Beer Festival, 16 – 18 April 2021 Postponed
Combine Beer and a fantastic city. Barcelona Beer Festival is usually held in middle of April.
April 4, 2021/by Roger
Hafengeburtstag,Hamburg Port Birthday Festival 2021 will only be virtual
Hafengeburtstag, the big Port Birthday Festival in Hamburg is the world's biggest port festival. A celebration of the founding of Hamburg port
April 2, 2021/by Roger
Dixieland Festival Dresden, Germany 15 – 22 May 2022
Dixieland Festival Dresden old-time swing jazz festival has been running for 50 years now and attracts over 500,000 visitors every year.
April 2, 2021/by Roger
Brussels Jazz Weekend, (Balcony Edition) 29 – 30 May 2021
Brussels Jazz Weekend is a free festival that offers jazz in all its forms: from swing to bebop, and from blues and rock to world music.
April 2, 2021/by Roger
Munich Springfestival – Frühlingsfest München, 2021 Postponed
Munich Springfest is a lovely celebration of spring. One of Europe's biggest Spring Festivals. Frühlingsfest München is known as Oktoberfest's little sister
April 1, 2021/by Roger
Zythos Beer Festival in Leuven, Belgium, April 2022
Zythos Beer Festival is held in April every year in Leuven - the capital city of the province Flemish Brabant. 25 kilometers from Brussels
April 1, 2021/by Roger
Medieval Festival and St. Jordi, Montblanc, Spain, 22 – 25 April 2021
The legend of St. Jordi (San Jorge, Saint George) and the dragon is once again brought to life at the medieval festival in Montblanc, Spain.
March 27, 2021/by Roger
La Fira del Vi – Wine Festival in Falset, Spain
Fira del Vi is a weekend of wine tastings, fabulous food and great music. In the charming town Falset, Spain, in May.
March 26, 2021/by Roger
Stuttgart Springfest – Fruhlingsfest, Germany, 2021 (Cancelled)
Stuttgart Springfest is a family friendly funfair with a huge range of stalls and rides and the famous beer tents.
Held over 3 weeks in spring, it's one of the biggest spring festivals in Europe.
March 24, 2021/by RogerHeld over 3 weeks in spring, it's one of the biggest spring festivals in Europe.

Bloemencorso Flower Parade Bollenstreek – Saturday 23 April 2022
Since the end of the second World War, The Dutch have gathered in Bollenstreek to celebrate the beauty of spring flowers.
March 23, 2021/by Roger
Beltane Fire Festival Edinburgh, every year on 30 April
Beltane Fire Festival is a modern reinterpretation of an ancient Celtic festival marking the changing seasons and the natural life cycle.
March 21, 2021/by Roger
Snowbombing Music Festival in Mayrhofen, Austria, 4 – 9 April 2022
Snowbombing multi genre music festival, high up in the Tyrolean Mountains about an hour away from Innsbruck Austria. Ski by day.party by night
March 18, 2021/by Roger
Berlin Culture Festival – Postponed to 15 August 2021
Carnival of Cultures Festival in Berlin takes place every year during the Pentecost weekend. Main attraction is the carnival parade on Sunday
March 12, 2021/by Roger
This is probably the most fun day in The Netherlands – King’s Day, April 27
King’s Day in Amsterdam will bring approximately seven hundred thousand people to the city. Lots of music parties and fun to enjoy.
March 12, 2021/by Roger
Zermatt Unplugged, Music Festival, 15–18 JULY & 22–25 JULY 2021
Zermat Unplugged Music Festival in Switzerland - A festival held in one of the most famous winter tourism destinations.
March 9, 2021/by Roger
Girona Flower Festival – Temps de Flors 8 – 16 May 2021
The streets become art installations with individual displays. Music, light, fountains and thousands of flowers at Girona Flower Festival.
March 9, 2021/by Roger
A Cappella Festival in Girona , Spain, 8 – 18 May 2021
A cappella festival in Girona is a great source of musical inspiration by the endless ways of making incredible music by only using voices.
March 9, 2021/by Roger
Solothurn Beer Days, Switzerland 22 – 24 April 2021 (Cancelled)
Explore the Swiss beer culture in this atmospheric town Solothurn, located between Basel and Bern. Check out Solothurn Beer Days
February 21, 2021/by Roger
Keukenhof, Spring and Flower Festival – Will not open in March 2021
Be ready for beautiful flowers as far as you can see, when you visit Keukenhof, one of the most beautiful spring gardens in the world
February 14, 2021/by Roger
17 May in Oslo, The National day of Norway
A big celebration in Oslo and other smaller towns all over Norway, it's the biggest event in Norway, their national day 17 May.
January 21, 2021/by Roger
Antwerpen Proeft Food Festival – Taste of Antwerp, 16 – 18 April 2022
Antwerpen Proeft food festival is held on a unique and pretty spectacular location with the priceless views of the River Scheldt.
January 13, 2021/by Roger
Carnival Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, 30 April – 23 May 2021
Las Palmas Carnival is an annual event to rival Rio de Janeiro's Carnival. Flamboyant costumes, dancing, music - it's one giant party.
July 28, 2020/by Roger
Birrasana Beer Festival, Lloret de Mar, Spain. 2020 Cancelled
A weekend for beer lovers with Spanish craft brews, all while enjoying the idyllic seaside location of Lloret de Mar on the Costa Brava, Spain.
March 29, 2020/by Roger
Saint Germain des Prés Jazz Festival in Paris, Postponed to fall 2020
A Paris jazz festival, annually held in May. Amazing concerts and talent of young jazz performers, mostly from France, but also from rest of the world.
March 29, 2020/by Roger
Fiesta de San Isidro, Madrid – A big Celebration of the Madrid Patron Saint
During the celebration of the Madrid Patron Saint "San Isidro", you'll experiencing parades, music concerts from classical to modern, dance, folklore, poetry readings, and other activities such as sport, gardening, and fair trade.
February 23, 2020/by Roger
Medieval Rose Festival, Rhodes town, Greece 2020 Postponed/Cancelled
Tradition, myth and history meld and collide in the legendary old town of Rhodes. You can encounter faeries, dragons and battles from a time long past.
February 10, 2020/by Roger
Hay Literary Festival in Wales, UK. 21 – 31 May 2020 (Cancelled)
Hay-on-Wye hosts an annual celebration of writing. This literary festival brings together a collection of people who share a love of literature.
February 8, 2020/by Roger
London Wine Week, 11 – 17 May 2020
London Wine Week is arranged by DrinkUp.London. More than 125 venues across London offering wine flights, paired menus, special deals on corkage and a variety of events.
February 6, 2020/by Roger
Wychwood Pop and Rock Music Festival, UK. 4 – 6 June 2021
Enjoy Wychwood pop and rock festival. Lots of good music, great food, idyllic camping, Real Ale Festival and over 100 workshops for all ages.
January 11, 2020/by Roger
Latvia Beer Festival in Riga 22 – 30 May 2020 (Cancelled)
The largest beer fest in the Baltics. Regional brews and special craft beers from around the world. Latvia Beer Festival takes place in the center of Riga.
November 15, 2019/by Roger
Cordoba Fair Festival, Cordoba Spain in May 23 – 30 May 2020 (Cancelled)
Feria de Cordoba usually takes place in the end of May. It’s the largest amusement event in the city and a great experience.
October 12, 2019/by Roger
Exeter Food and Drink Festival 8 – 10 May 2020 (Canselled)
Festival Bar, Cookery Theatre, Vip lounge with stalls serving delicious food all day long in the Exeter Castle Courtyard on this food and drink festival.
June 28, 2019/by RogerSearch hotels and more...
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