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.
Stuttgart Wine Festival Weindorf, 28 August – 8 September 2024
Stuttgart Wine Festival Weindorf is attracting people from all over the world to experience wine and food from this district of Germany.
Gourmet Festival in Düsseldorf, 23 – 25 August 2024
Gourmet Festival Düsseldorf in August every year at the famous "Königs Alle". Good food, soft drinks, cocktails, beer, wine, and more.
Mainz Wine Festival, Germany. 29 August – 8 September 2024
Mainz Wine Festival lets you discover the infinite lightness of the wine for two weekends in the beautiful Mainz City Park.
Culture Festival Frankfurt, 23 – 25 August 2024
The Museum Embankment Festival in Frankfurt is one of the largest Culture Festivals globally and attracts over 3 million visitors every year
Winzerfest Wine Festival Hamburg, Germany, 22 – 25 August 2024
The St. Pauli Wine festival in Hamburg. You can enjoy wine, music, food, and the great Hamburg atmosphere every year in August.
Cork on a Fork Food Festival, Cork Ireland, 14 – 18 August 2024
Cork on a Fork Food Festival is a five day celebration of authentic food experiences in Cork City and the rich produce of its region.
Maschsee Lake Festival Hannover, Germany 31 July-18 Aug. 2024
Maschsee Lake Festival 3 weeks in July-August. Lovely atmosphere by the Lake Maschsee in Hannover, with drinks, food and international artists
The Salzburg Festival, Austria. 19 July – 31 August 2024
The highlights at Summer Music Festival Salzburg is Opera, Drama and Classical Music. "Salzburger Festspiele" is going on in July and August.
KeNaKo Africa Festival in Berlin, 23 August – 1 September 2024
A pleasant festival every summer at Alexanderplatz in Berlin. Learn more about this big continent at the KeNaKo Africa festival.
Viagem Medieval Festival, Portugal. 2 – 13 August 2023
A Medieval Journey in Terra de Santa Maria, Portugal, in July/August - Viagem Medieval; One of Europe’s major historical reenactment events.
Leeds Music Festivall in Bramham Park, UK. 25 – 27 August 2023
One of the most popular pops and rock festivals in the UK. Like Reading Festival, Leeds Festival have the same quality lineup every year.
Reading Multi Genre Music Festival, 25 – 27 August 2023
Reading Festival is one of the largest multi genre music festivals; rock, pop, punk, prog-rock, metal, RnB, dance, electronic and hip-hop
England’s Medieval Festival, 26 – 28 August 2023
England’s Medieval Festival - a magical medieval experience held in Pippingford, East Sussex, UK.
Ardesio DiVino Wine Festival, Bergamo Italy, 5 – 6 August 2023
Ardesio Divino is a food and wine festival in the picturesque city of Ardesio in Italy. Glorious food and wine accompanied by great music.
Arena Opera Festival, Verona, Italy, 16 June – 9 Sept. 2023
The famous Arena Opera Festival in Verona celebrates its 100th Anniversary this summer. Enjoy the magic and city of Romeo and Juliet.
Medieval Festival Horsens, Denmark, 25 – 26 August 2023
The Medieval Festival is an annual festival at a weekend in August in Horsens, Denmark.
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. 4 – 26 August 2023
During August, the Edinburgh Military Tattoo is held, featuring military displays, music, and marching.
Edinburgh International Festival, 4 – 27 August 2023
Edinburgh International Festival, one of the most important summer events in Scotland. Most Edinburgh festivals are in August. Check them out
Edinburgh Food Festival, 4 – 6 August 2023
Edinburgh once again hosts this three-day culinary food festival in August: The month of festivals in Edinburgh.
Sidmouth Folk Festival, UK. 4 – 11 August 2023
On a red-cliffed coastal location, Sidmouth comes alive with loads of vibrant entertainment and atmosphere during Sidmouth Folk Festival.
Festivals Du Parc Floral, Paris Jazz Festival, 28 June–6 Sept. 2023
Festivals Du Parc Floral - Paris Jazz Festival brings great jazz music throughout the summer in Parc Floral de Paris in Vincennes, Paris.
Renaissance Festival in Koprivnica, Croatia, 17 – 20 August 2023
Renaissance Festival in Koprivnica Croatia is the biggest medieval festival in this part of Europe. Held every year in August.
Copenhagen Cooking & Food Festival 18 – 27 August 2023
Copenhagen Cooking & Food Festival is an annual event celebrating the Nordic kitchen, seasonal produce, and fabulous culinary experiences.
Historical Burgenfest, Manderscheid, Germany, 26-27 August 2023
Manderscheid in Germany is again bringing the Middle Ages back to life at the last weekend in August with the Historical Burgenfest.
Rheingau Wine Festival in Frankfurt, 30 August – 8 September 2023
Rheingau Wine Festival in Frankfurt invites you to try good wine from the Rheingau region —over 600 wines at about 30 wine stalls.
The Great British Beer Festival, London 1 – 5 August 2023
The Great British Beer Festival offers visitors the chance to try more than 900 beers — a tasty adventure at UK’s biggest beer festival.
Störtebeker medieval games,Rugen Island, 24 June – 9 Sept. 2023
One of the most popular events on Rugen Island is the annual Störtebeker medieval games in Ralswiek. Ongoing games are Mondays to Saturdays.
London Craft Beer Festival, 11 – 12 August 2023
London Craft Beer Festival, where you can sample over 800 beers from over 100 breweries showcasing their finest craft beers worldwide.
Greenwich and Docklands Festival, 25 August – 10 september 2023
GDIF is a leading festival of free outdoor performing street arts, dance and theatre. A nine days celebration annually held in London.
Shrewsbury Folk Festival, Shrewsbury, UK. 25 – 28 August 2023
Shrewsbury Folk Festival is an all-round music festival for all ages. Four sound stages, a dance tent and unique venues for children and youth.
Starlite Festival, Marbella Spain, 23 June – 2 September 2023
Starlite Pop Music Festival in Marbella. Intimate set-up instead of packed arenas. Check out the great lineup with famous artists.
Albariño Wine Festival in Cambados, Spain 2 – 6 August 2023
Fiesta del Albariño is a wine festival on the northwest coast of Spain in Cambados. Celebrating the locally-produced white wine, Albariño.
Consuegra Medieval Festival, Spain – A weekend in August.
Consuegra Medieval Festival is a time warp of dramatized performances. Every year a weekend in the middle of August.
Great Week in San Sebastian, Spain, 12 – 19 August 2023
San Sebastian Great Week marks Virgin’s Day, August 15 — a big celebration with an International Fireworks Competition.
La Tomatina Buñol, Spain. Wednesday 30 August 2023
La Tomatina is a food fight festival held on the last Wednesday of August each year in Bunol near Valencia in Spain.
Manchester Pride Festival 25 – 28 August 2023
Manchester Pride Festival is an excellent celebration of LGBTQ+ life with many events and parties in the heart of the famous Gay Village.
Let’s Rock Norwich – Retro Pop & Rock – Saturday 19 August 2023
Retro Pop Rock! Let's Rock Norwich Festival is part of a series of festivals across the UK from May to September.
Jazz Middelheim in Antwerp, Belgium. Will be back in 2024
The summer jazz festival, Jazz Middelheim in Antwerp, has gained a reputation for featuring some of the best international jazz musicians.
North Sea Beer Festival in Ostend, Belgium in August
About 30 breweries, beer companies, and more than 150 Belgian speciality beers in the relaxing seaside town of Oostende in Belgium.
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