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 exciting festivals in Europe in April and May.
Mallorca Live Festival, 13 – 15 May 2024
This rock, pop and electronic music festival is going on every year in Mallorca to welcome the start of the summer season.
La Fira del Vi – Wine Festival in Falset, Spain, 3 – 5 May 2024
Fira del Vi is a weekend of wine tastings, fabulous food and great music. In the charming town of Falset, Spain, in May.
Stuttgart Springfest “Fruhlingsfest” Germany, 20 April-12 May 2024
Stuttgart Springfest is held over three weeks in spring; it's one of the biggest spring festivals in Europe.
London Coffee Festival, 11 – 14 April 2024
Around 250 coffee and gourmet stalls at the London Coffee Festival. Demonstrations, tastings, coffee cocktails, live music and more.
Hamburg Port Birthday Festival, 9 – 12 May 2024
Hafengeburtstag, Port Birthday Festival in Hamburg, is the world's biggest port festival. A celebration of the founding of Hamburg port.
Dixieland Festival Dresden, Germany 12 – 19 May 2024
Dixieland Festival Dresden, an old-time swing jazz festival, has been running for over 50 years and attracts over 500,000 visitors yearly.
Cully Jazz Festival in Switzerland 5 – 13 April 2024
Experience one of Switzerland's most prominent jazz festivals. Enjoy the intimate and welcoming atmosphere at Cully Jazz Festival.
Keukenhof, Spring and Flower Festival 21 March – 12 May 2024
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.
Bloemencorso Flower Parade Bollenstreek – Saturday 20 April 2024
Since the end of the second World War, The Dutch have gathered in Bollenstreek to celebrate the beauty of spring flowers.
Amsterdam Coffee Festival, 4 – 6 April 2024
Amsterdam Coffee Festival is a joyful festival filled with music, art and fabulous coffee. Learn, drink and enjoy.
Solothurn Beer Days, Switzerland 25 – 27 April 2024
Explore the Swiss beer culture in this atmospheric town Solothurn, located between Basel and Bern. Check out Solothurn Beer Days Festival.
Zermatt Unplugged, Music Festival, 9 – 13 April 2024
Zermatt Unplugged Music Festival in Switzerland - A festival held in one of the most famous winter tourism destinations.
Snowbombing Music Festival, Austria, 8 – 13 April 2024
Snowbombing multi-genre music festival in the Tyrolean Mountains, about an hour away from Innsbruck, Austria. Ski by day, party by night.
Blenheim Palace Food Festival. Woodstock, UK. 27 – 29 May 2023
Cookery schools and chefs compete to serve up delicious dishes to be enjoyed at Blenheim Palace. A beautiful food festival in Oxfordshire UK
Primavera Sound Festival Barcelona, 29 May – 4 June 2023
The definition of music at Primavera Sound Festival can fit under rock, pop, and Indie music beats. It’s annually held in Barcelona.
Viti Loire wine and food festival in Tours, France. 27 – 28 May 2023
A friendly event dedicated to the wines and gastronomy of the Loire Valley. Viti Loire is in an open space in the city centre for a weekend.
Hay Literary Festival in Wales, UK. 25 May – 4 June 2023
Hay-on-Wye hosts an annual celebration of writing. This literary festival brings together people who share a love of literature.
Ribs and Blues Festival in Raalte, Netherlands. 27 – 29 May 2023
Ribs and Blues in the Netherlands - Big blues and roots festival with entertainment for the whole family, attracting over 50,000 visitors.
Saint Germain des Prés Jazz Festival in Paris. 10 – 17 May 2023
Saint Germain des Prés Jazz Festival is a cultural treasure with concerts, conferences, jazz classes, chats, and exhibitions.
Girona Flower Festival – Temps de Flors 13 – 21 May 2023
The streets become art installations with individual displays, music, light, fountains and thousands of flowers at the Girona Flower Festival.
Munich Springfestival “Frühlingsfest”, 21 April – 7 May 2023
Munich Springfest, Frühlingsfest is a lovely celebration of spring, one of Europe's biggest Spring Festivals and Oktoberfest's little sister.
La Linea, London Latin Music Festival, 21 April – 7 May 2023
La Linea Festival London is a Latin music festival taking place at locations across central London at the end of April and beginning of May.
Medieval Festival St. Jordi, Montblanc, Spain, 21 April – 1 May 2023
The legend of St. Jordi (San Jorge, Saint George) and the dragon is again brought to life at the medieval festival in Montblanc, Spain.
Fiesta de San Isidro, Madrid, 11 – 15 May 2023
During the Madrid Patron Saint "San Isidro" celebration, you'll be experiencing parades, music concerts, and other activities.
Cordoba Fair Festival, Cordoba Spain, 20 – 27 May 2023
Feria de Cordoba usually takes place at the end of May. It’s the largest amusement event in the city and a great experience.
DGTL Electronic Music Festival, Amsterdam 7 – 9 April 2023
DGTL Festival is taking place in Amsterdam over a weekend in April 2023 with great electronic music.
Brighton Food Festival, 29 April – 1 May 2023
Brighton Food Festival is one of the Foodies Festivals held across the UK. This festival is all about food creativity, positivism, and fun.
Birrasana Beer Festival, Lloret de Mar, Spain. 29 April – 1 May 2023
A weekend for beer lovers with Spanish craft brews while enjoying the idyllic seaside location of Lloret de Mar on Costa Brava, Spain.
Barcelona Beer Festival, 26 – 28 May 2023
Combine Beer and a fantastic city. Barcelona Beer Festival is held in May.
Antwerpen Proeft Food Festival, Taste of Antwerp 18-21 May 2023
Antwerpen Proeft food festival is held in a unique and spectacular location with priceless views of the River Scheldt.
Brussels Jazz Weekend, Belgium, 26 – 28 May 2023
Brussels Jazz Weekend is a free festival that offers jazz in all its forms: swing to bebop, blues and rock, and world music.
Feria del Caballo in Jerez, Spain, 6 – 13 May 2023
Jerez de la Frontera, located in Andalucia, is famous for its sherry and horses. In May, they have the beautiful festival Feria del Caballo.
King’s Day – A fun day in The Netherlands, April 27
King’s Day in Amsterdam will bring approximately seven hundred thousand people. Lots of music parties and fun to enjoy.
Latvia Beer Festival in Riga. May 2023 Cancelled
One of the largest beer festivals in the Baltics. Regional brews and worldwide unique craft beers at Latvia Beer Festival in the centre of Riga.
Carnival of Cultures Festival in Berlin, 26 – 29 May 2023
Carnival of Cultures Festival in Berlin - every year during the Pentecost weekend. The main attraction is the carnival parade on Sunday.
A Cappella Festival in Girona , Spain, 13 – 21 May 2023
A cappella festival in Girona is a great source of musical inspiration by the endless ways of making incredible music by only using voices.
Munich Strong Beer Festival Starkbierzeit, 10 March – 2 April 2023
In Munich, the strong beer festival Starkbierzeit has crowds half as large and beer twice as strong as the Oktoberfest.
Let’s Rock The Moor, Cookham – Saturday 20 May 2023
Let's Rock The Moor Pop & Rock Festival is part of a series across the UK from May to October.
Exeter Food and Drink Festival – May 2020 Cancelled
Festival Bar, Cookery Theatre and stalls serve delicious food in the Exeter Castle Courtyard on this food and drink festival.
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.
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