Long summer evenings lend themselves perfectly to visiting a festival or two.
And there are plenty to choose from over the summer months.
Here’s a selection of some of the most fascinating and lively festivals being held across Europe this June.

Madrid Pride Festival, 23 June – 2 July 2023
Madrid Pride Festival is annually held in the Chueca neighbourhood. About two million visitors are expected to attend this Pride festival.
March 12, 2023/by Roger
Kappa Futur Festival in Turin, Italy. 30 June – 2 July 2023
Kappa Futur Festival is an electronic music and digital arts festival. It runs for three days in Parco Dora in central Turin.
March 10, 2023/by Roger
Blue Wave Festival with Blues on Rugen Island, 8 – 11 June 2023
The Blue Wave Festival for blues, jazz and funk on Rugen takes place four days in June every year. It's the largest music festival in Rugen.
March 8, 2023/by Roger
Bruges Beer Festival, 10 – 11 June 2023
More than 80 breweries and over 500 different beers at the Bruges beer festival attract over 20,000 visitors.
February 10, 2023/by Roger
Rotterdam Bluegrass Festival, Netherlands, 23 – 25 June 2023
Bluegrass bands from all over Europe, USA, Australia, and New Zealand perform this three-day Rotterdam Bluegrass Festival.
February 10, 2023/by Roger
Ferie Messium, Medieval Festival, San Gimignano Italy in June
Each year in the ancient town, San Gimignano evokes its past in June when celebrating this Medieval Festival "Ferie Messium".
February 4, 2023/by Roger
Roskilde Pop and Rock Festival, Denmark, 24 June – 1 July 2023
Roskilde pop and rock festival is among Europe's most famous music festivals, annually visited by 130.000 people.
February 4, 2023/by Roger
Scheveningen, long Beach and a Herring Festival, The Netherlands
Scheveningen is a lovely beach resort with 11 kilometres of beach. If you like salted raw fish, you can enjoy the Herring Festival in June
January 29, 2023/by Roger
World Club Dome Music Festival in Frankfurt, 9 – 11 June 2023
World Club Dome in Frankfurt in June - One of the biggest and best European electronic music parties!
January 22, 2023/by Roger
Provins Medieval Festival in Provins near Paris, 10 – 11 June 2023
An hour by car from Paris, Provins Medieval Festival in June. A wonderful celebration of the Middle Ages that takes over the whole town.
October 21, 2022/by RogerParklife Music Festival in Manchester, UK. 10 – 11 June 2023
Parklife festival is one of the UK’s most diverse musical events, showcasing famous DJs and some of the best bands in different genres.
June 24, 2022/by RogerLet’s Rock Scotland – Dalkeith Country Park, Saturday 18 June 2022
A Saturday with Retro Pop and Rock in Dalkeith, near Edinburgh.
March 7, 2022/by RogerVida Festival, Vilanova i la Geltrú, Barcelona, 30 June – 2 July 2022
A music festival where you can listen to some great rock-pop performers at several venues annually in Vilanova, south of Barcelona.
March 7, 2022/by RogerArtusiana Food and Wine Festival, Forlimpopoli Italy, 25 June – 3 July 2022
During the Artusiana Food and Wine Festival, the Italian town Forlimpopoli is a beautiful mix of gastronomy, culture and entertainment.
March 4, 2022/by RogerBarcelona Pride Festival 23 – 26 June 2022
Welcome to Barcelona Pride Festival - a celebration of diversity and fight for freedom, dignity, respect and acceptance for LGBTQ rights.
March 2, 2022/by RogerLes Eurockeennes, Belfort in France. 30 June – 3 July 2022
Les Eurockeennes is a non-profit, eco-friendly and independent Rock & Pop music festival in Belfort, northeastern France.
March 2, 2022/by Roger
Craft Beer Festival Helsinki, Finland, 30 June – 2 July 2022
Taste some of the best Finnish and European craft beers straight from the breweries. Enjoy some lovely summer days in Helsinki.
February 18, 2022/by Roger
Copenhagen Jazz Festival, Denmark, 24 June – 10 July 2022
Copenhagen comes alive to jazz in the streets, cafes, concert halls and open-air stages during the Copenhagen Jazz Festival.
February 18, 2022/by RogerFestival Django Reinhardt in Fontainebleau, France. 23 – 26 June 2022
Festival Django Reinhardt in Château de Fontainebleau Park, a tribute to the swing and modernity of the greatest jazz guitarist
February 18, 2022/by RogerMelt Festival in Ferropolis, Germany, 9 – 12 June 2022
Melt Festival has been entertaining music fans for two decades. It's a multi-genre music festival with pop, rock and electronic music.
February 17, 2022/by RogerGarorock Music Festival in Marmande, France, 30 June – 3 July 2022
Garorock is one of the most respected French pop and rock music festivals. The festival offers a variety of activities and great artists.
February 13, 2022/by RogerShrewsbury Food Festival, 25 – 26 June 2022
Shrewsbury Food Festival highlights local craft, unsigned bands, family entertainment and regional food and drinks.
February 13, 2022/by RogerArde Lucus – Roman revival Festival in Lugo, Spain. 9 – 12 June 2022
During Arde Lucus, you can enjoy banquets, artisan markets, Celtic weddings, Roman circuses, battles, music, dance, parades and much more.
February 13, 2022/by RogerJazz a Vienne Festival, France, 29 June – 13 July 2022
One of the best jazz festivals in Europe, Jazz a Vienne with over 140 musicians from all over the world, for a two-week-long music festival
February 12, 2022/by RogerHay Literary Festival in Wales, UK. 26 May – 5 June 2022
Hay-on-Wye hosts an annual celebration of writing. This literary festival brings together people who share a love of literature.
February 12, 2022/by RogerAwakenings Summer Festival, Netherlands, 29 – 31 July 2022
Awakenings festival with spectacular electronic music parties in Spaarnwoude. Techno and house, surrounded by the natural beauty of the area.
February 12, 2022/by RogerTollwood Summer Festival in Munich. 16 June – 17 July 2022
Tollwood Summer Festival - Theatre performances, art exhibitions, live music from all over the world, and the colourful “Market of Ideas”.
February 12, 2022/by RogerAzkena Rock Festival in Vitoria Gasteiz, Spain, 16 – 18 June 2022
The Azkena Rock Festival is a pure rock & roll experience, annually held in June in Vitoria-Gasteiz.
February 11, 2022/by RogerBordeaux Wine Festival, 23 – 26 June 2022
Bordeaux, the wine city, holds a four-day wine festival every two years. Over 80 wine areas from the district of Bordeaux to taste.
February 3, 2022/by RogerFreemusic Festival, Lac de Montendre, France. 17 – 19 June 2022
Lake Montendre and its legendary pine forest rediscover the festive spirit that animates it every summer for Freemusic.
January 1, 2022/by RogerIsle of Wight Pop and Rock Festival, UK, 16 – 19 June 2022
Isle of Wight Festival is one of Europe's biggest and most impressive pop and rock music festival with a massive lineup of artists.
October 9, 2021/by RogerLet’s Rock Leeds – Retro Pop & Rock – Saturday 25 June 2022
Let's Rock Leeds Retro Rock & Pop Festival occur at Temple Newsam next to the magnificent Temple Newsam House.
September 21, 2021/by RogerPinkpop Festival in Megaland-Landgraaf, Netherlands, 17 – 19 June 2022
Pinkpop festival - A weekend with great Pop and Rock in Megaland - Landgraaf, Netherlands. Lineup 2022 Metallica, Twenty One Pilots and more
June 19, 2021/by RogerRock Werchter Pop and Rock Festival in Belgium, 30 June – 3 July 2022
Rock Werchter is a massive international event in many different genres that will bring some of the best pop and rock music in four days.
June 6, 2021/by RogerMetronome Music Festival, Prague, 23 – 25 June 2022
Metronome Music Festival Prague is an open-air festival in June with top international acts and local Czech artists.
June 6, 2021/by Roger
Rock in Rio Festival, Lisbon, Portugal. 18 – 19 and 25 – 26 June 2022
Rock in Rio Lisbon Rock and Pop festival held every two years. The first headliners in 2022 are Foo Fighters, The National and Liam Gallagher
May 17, 2021/by RogerNOS Primavera Sound Porto festival, 9 – 12 June 2022
NOS Primavera Sound festival in Porto, a weekend with Indie, pop and rock music in June.
May 17, 2021/by Roger
Wychwood Pop and Rock Music Festival, UK. 3 – 5 June 2022
Enjoy Wychwood pop and rock festival with lots of good music, great food, idyllic camping and over 100 workshops for all ages.
May 11, 2021/by RogerHello Festival, Retro Pop in Emmen, Netherlands, 10 – 11 June 2022
Hello festival, earlier Retropop festival, promises to take you back in time and have you move with the grooves—an annual event in Emmen.
May 10, 2021/by RogerSouthside Festival in Neuhausen ob Eck, Germany, 17 – 19 June 2022
Southside Festival features more than 100 pop and rock bands. Big international names, well-known local talents and talented newcomers.
May 7, 2021/by RogerElb Jazz Festival in Hamburg , 3 – 4 June 2022
Unique venues in the harbour, excellent music and perfect atmosphere - that's Elbjazz Festival in Hamburg, Germany.
May 5, 2021/by RogerLes Fogueres de Sant Joan in Alicante. 20 – 24 June 2021 Cancelled
Les Fogueres de Sant Joan in Alicante; Bonfires, fireworks, music, parades and people partying all night make you want to join the fun
May 4, 2021/by RogerTaste of Amsterdam – Summer food festival, 2 – 5 June 2022
Every summer, the Taste of Amsterdam takes place with the best national and international chefs and restaurants with great delicacies.
May 2, 2021/by RogerStörtebeker medieval games on Rugen Island 2021 Cancelled
One of the most popular events on Rugen island is the annual Störtebeker medieval games in Ralswiek. Ongoing games Mondays to Saturdays.
April 24, 2021/by RogerSonar Festival Barcelona, Spain. 15 – 18 June 2022
Sonar is an international festival of advanced music and new media annually held in Barcelona one weekend every summer.
April 17, 2021/by RogerOpen Air St. Gallen Music Festival 30 June – 3 July 2022
Switzerland's oldest and biggest outdoor festival with a capacity of 30,000 visitors per day. Rock, pop, indie, and electronic music.
April 14, 2021/by RogerCouleur Café music festival in Brussels, 24 – 26 June 2022
Couleur Café is one of the greatest festivals in Belgium that has attracted the biggest names of soul, funk, reggae and Latin music.
April 12, 2021/by RogerHurricane Festival in Scheessel, Germany, 17 – 19 June 2022
Hurricane Festival takes place in Scheessel in Germany. This music festival features big international and German names alongside newcomers.
April 10, 2021/by RogerHolland International Blues Festival in Grolloo, 9 -11 June 2022
Holland International Blues Festival is annually held in June. Grolloo has a long history with blues.
April 4, 2021/by RogerTinderbox Music Festival, Odense, Denmark, 23 – 25 June 2022
Tinderbox is a great pop and rock festivals in the north of Europe. Enjoy rock, pop and electronic music with some of the best performers.
April 4, 2021/by RogerLet’s Rock The North East. Herrington Country Park. 21 August 2021
Let's Rock The North East is taking place in the Herrington Country Park in Tyne and Wear. Headliners 2021 THE HUMAN LEAGUE and OMD.
April 3, 2021/by RogerRibs and Blues Festival in Raalte, Netherlands. 4 – 6 June 2022
Ribs and Blues in Netherlands - Big blues and roots festival with entertainment for the whole family, attracting over 50,000 visitors.
April 1, 2021/by RogerBristol Food Connections
An affordable series of events at Bristol food festival weekend. All you want to know about the delicacies of this city and its surroundings.
March 29, 2021/by RogerBlues’n’jazz in Rapperswil-jona, Zurich Switzerland, 10 – 12 June 2022
Blues'n jazz festival is an annual event in the centre of the medieval Old Town Rapperswill-Jona in Switzerland.
March 25, 2021/by RogerNorthside Festival in Aarhus, Denmark, 2 – 4 June 2022
Rock, pop and everything in-between at this fabulous festival that attracts the world’s biggest music acts to an area - Ådalen - Aarhus.
March 22, 2021/by Roger
Bergenfest – Norway, Multi Genres Music Festival. 14 – 18 June 2022
Bergenfest festival is yearly visited by 35 - 40 thousand visitors and one of the best Scandinavian open-air multi-genre music festivals.
March 22, 2021/by RogerStarlite C.O. Festival, Marbella Spain, 10 June – 3 September 2022
Intimate set up instead of overcrowded arenas is what Starlite Festival Marbella is all about.
March 21, 2021/by RogerViti Loire wine and food festival in Tours, France.
Viti Loire Festival in the city of Tours in the beautiful Loire Valley, an area synonymous with fine wine, promotes the region's wines.
February 10, 2021/by RogerOpen Air Gallery – Two Days with Street Art in Berlin
One of the biggest open-air exhibition in Berlin features over 100 international artists. Paintings, sculptures, photography, and graphics.
January 3, 2021/by RogerFestivals in June
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