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.
Primavera Sound Festival Barcelona, 2 – 6 June 2021 (Cancelled)
The definition of music at Primavera Sound Festival can fit under the beats of rock, pop and Indie music. It’s annually held in Barcelona.
Let’s Rock Scotland – Dalkeith Country Park, Saturday 28 August 2021
A Saturday with Retro Pop and Rock in Dalkeith, near Edinburgh. Some headliners in 2021 are TONY HADLEY, T´PAU, GO WEST and NIK KERSHAW
Blenheim Palace Food Festival. Woodstock, UK. 20 – 22 August 2021
Cookery schools and chefs compete to serve up delicious dishes to be enjoyed at Blenheim Palace. A beautiful food festival in Oxfordshire UK
Cully Jazz Festival in Switzerland 20 – 29 August 2021
Despite being one of the biggest jazz festivals in Switzerland, Cully Jazz Festival has retained it's intimate and welcoming atmosphere. Cully is a charming village set in a wine-growing region on the shores of Lake Geneva.
Paléo Festival in Nyon, Switzerland, 8 July – 8 August 2021
Over 250 shows, seven stages and around 230,000 visitors. Paleo Festival in Nyon is Switzerland's largest open-air festival.
Copenhagen Cooking & Food Festival 20 – 29 August 2021
Copenhagen Cooking & Food Festival is an annual event celebrating the Nordic kitchen, seasonal produce, and fabulous culinary experiences.
Aarhus Food Festival – Food Week, the largest in Denmark. 9 – 15 August 2021
Good food in Denmark’s second largest city, Aarhus food festival is considered to be the largest food festival in Denmark and Northern Europe
Medieval Festival in Horsens, Denmark. 20 – 21 August 2021
An annual festival that takes place a 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.
Manchester Pride Festival 27 – 30 August 2021
Manchester Pride Festival is a great celebration of LGBTQ+ life with many events and parties in the heart of the famous Gay Village.
Øya Festival Oslo. Norway. 11 – 14 August 2021
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.
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
London Craft Beer Festival, 13 – 15 August 2021
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.
Stuttgart Wine Festival Weindorf, 18 August – 5 September 2021
Stuttgarter Weindorf is attracting people from all Eorope and other continents to experience the wine and food from this district of Germany.
Greenwich and Docklands International Festival, 27 August – 11 september 2021
GDIF is a leading festival of free outdoor performing street arts, dance and theatre. A nine days celebration annually held in London.
England’s Medieval Festival at Herstmonceux Castle, 28 – 31 August 2021
England’s Medieval Festival - a magical medieval experience annually held in the beautiful Herstmonceux castle in East Sussex.
Ardesio DiVino Wine Festival, Bergamo Italy 30 July – 1 August 2021
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.
Consuegra Medieval Festival, in Consuegra Spain, 15 – 16 August 2020
Consuegra Medieval Festival is a time warp of dramatized performances. You are transported back to the 8th century. Every year a weekend in middle of August
Mainz Wine Festival, Germany. 26 – 29 August and 2 – 5 September 2021
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.
St.Pauli Winzerfest, Wine Festival Hamburg Germany, 19 – 22 August 2021
The St. Pauli Winzerfest takes place in Hamburg. Every year in August you can enjoy wine, music and food, and the great Hamburg atmosphere.
Great Week San Sebastian, Spain, 2020 (Cancelled)
A festival for all tastes. San Sebastian Great Week marks the Virgin’s Day Aug. 15. A big celebration that includes an International Fireworks Competition
Gourmet Festival Düsseldorf, 27 – 29 August 2021
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.
Stragusto Food Festival in Trapani, Italy. July 2021
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.
Nature One Festival, Kastellaun, Germany. 30 July – 1 August 2021
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.
Fiesta del Albariño Wine Festival, Cambados Spain 29 July-2 August 2020
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.
Edinburgh Food Festival, 6 – 8 August 2021
Edinburgh once again hosts this three day culinary food festival in August: The month of festivals in Edinburgh.
Way Out West Festival, Gothenburg, Sweden 12 – 14 August 2021
Way Out West Festival - one of the best multi genre music festivals in Scandinavia. Annually held in August in Gothenburg Sweden
Sidmouth Folk Week, UK. 30 July – 6 August 2021
A seaside celebration of music, dance and song. Known as Britain’s oldest festival. Over 700 events with concerts,parties and folk dancing
The Great British Beer Festival, London 4 – 8 August 2020 (Cancelled)
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.
Jazz Middelheim in Antwerp, Belgium. 12 – 15 August 2021
The annual summer jazz festival, Jazz Middelheim in Antwerp has gained quite the reputation for featuring some of best international jazz musicians.
Lowlands Festival, Biddinghuizen, Netherlands. 20 – 22 August 2021
Lowlands multi genre music and arts festival is unique. Music, theatre, film, arts, stand-up comedy, science, literature and street theater
North Sea Beer Festival in Oostend, Belgium 2020 Cancelled
About 30 breweries and beer companies will be flaunting more than 150 Belgian specialty beers in the relaxing seaside town Oostende, Belgium.
Renaissance Festival in Koprivnica, Croatia. 20 – 23 August 2020
Renaissance Festival in Koprivnica Croatia is the biggest medieval festival in this part of Europe. Held every year in August.
Creamfields Festival in Daresbury, UK. 26 – 29 August 2021
House, EDM, techno, drum and bass, trance, grime and more makes Creamfields a great festival for all dance music fans.
Nišville Jazz and Blues Festival, Serbia, 7 – 16 August 2020
Each year Nišville jazz festival attracts about 100.000 visitors with a great lineup.
Reading Festival Multi Genre Music, 28 – 30 August 2020 (Cancelled)
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.
Historical Burgenfest in Manderscheid, Germany, August 2021
Manderscheid in Germany is once again bringing the Middle Ages back to life at the last weekend in August
La Tomatina Buñol, Spain. Wednesday 26 August 2020
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.
Leeds Music Festival, 28 – 30 August 2020 (Cancelled)
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.
Shrewsbury Folk Festival. 27 – 30 August 2021, 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.
Shambala Festival, Northamptonshire, UK. 26 – 29 August 2021
A family festival, in Northamptonshire countryside. More than 200 musical acts, cabaret, 12 stages, workshops, talks, circus shows interactive theater
Museum Embankment Culture Festival, Frankfurt 27 – 29 August 2021
The Museum Embankment Festival Frankfurt is one of the largest Kulture Festivals in the world and attracts more than 3 million visitors every year.
Starlite Catalana Occidente Festival, Marbella Spain 2 July-28 August 2020
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 ..
Dimensions Festival, Tisno, Croatia 12 – 16 August 2021
Electronica, techno, world, disco, dubstep, Dimensions festival - Great music and the location is almost unbeatable.
Eastern Electrics Music Festival, London 2020 Cancelled
Eastern Electrics in London, will be offering a fantastic festival for electronic music lovers, techno, disco, garage, bass and more for this summer outing.
Obidos Medieval Festival , Portugal. 16 July – 2 August 2020 (Cancelled)
Obidos Medieval Festival - Portuguese artisans and merchants travel from far and wide to attend this picturesque town with a lovely medieval atmosphere.
Viagem Medieval in Santa Maria da Feira, Portugal 2020 (Cancelled)
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 on Rugen Island 19 June-11 September 2021
One of the most popular events on Rugen island is the annual Störtebeker medieval games in Ralswiek. Ongoing games Mondays to Saturdays.
Cambridge Folk Festival, UK. 2020 (Cancelled)
An eclectic mix of music, including the best traditional folk artists from the UK and Ireland. Also American blues, roots and country artists.
Maschsee Lake Festival Hannover, Germany. 28 July – 15 August 2021
Music and performances 3 first weeks of August. Lovely atmosphere by the lake Maschsee in Hannover, with drinks, food and international artists.
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.
Camp Bestival in Lulworth Castle, UK. 29 July – 1 August 2021
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.
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.
Summer Music Festival Salzburg, Austria. 1 – 30 August 2020
The highlights at Summer Music Festival Salzburg is Opera, Drama and Classical Music - The annual "Salzburger Festspiele" is going on in July and August.
A Summer’s Tale Open Air Music Festival, Germany 22 – 25 July 2021
International and local multi-genre music, Cultural, creative, an outdoor experiences. A Summer's Tale is a world of its own.
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