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.
Blues’n’jazz in Rapperswil-jona, Switzerland, 14 – 16 June 2024
Blues'n jazz festival is an annual event in the centre of the medieval Old Town Rapperswill-Jona in Switzerland.
Rotterdam Bluegrass Festival, Netherlands, 28 – 30 June 2024
Bluegrass bands from all over Europe, USA, Australia, and New Zealand perform this three-day Rotterdam Bluegrass Festival.
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.
Ferie Messium, Medieval Festival, San Gimignano Italy 16 – 18 June 2023
Each year in the ancient town, San Gimignano evokes its past in June when celebrating this Medieval Festival "Ferie Messium".
Rock Werchter Pop and Rock Festival in Belgium, 29 June – 2 July 2023
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.
Couleur Café Music Festival in Brussels, 23 – 25 June 2023
Couleur Café is one of the greatest festivals in Belgium that has attracted the biggest names of soul, funk, reggae and Latin music.
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.
Smaka på Stockholm Food Festival, Sweden, 3 – 9 June 2024
Smaka på Stockholm Food Festival covers everything from locally grown produce to organic food, creating a sustainable living model.
Jazz a Vienne Festival, France, 28 June – 13 July 2023
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
Food and Wine Festival in Forlimpopoli Italy, 24 June – 2 July 2023
During the Artusiana Food and Wine Festival, the Italian town Forlimpopoli is a beautiful mix of gastronomy, culture and entertainment.
Garorock Music Festival, Marmande, France, 29 June – 2 July 2023
Garorock is one of the most respected French pop and rock music festivals. The festival offers a variety of activities and great artists.
Festival Django Reinhardt, Fontainebleau, France 22-25 June 2023
Festival Django Reinhardt in Château de Fontainebleau Park, a tribute to the swing and modernity of the greatest jazz guitarist.
Let’s Rock Leeds – Retro Pop & Rock – Saturday 17 June 2023
Let's Rock Leeds Retro Rock & Pop Festival occur at Temple Newsam next to the magnificent Temple Newsam House.
Duckstein Beer Festival Hamburg, 23 June – 2 July 2023
Duckstein Beer Festival in Hamburg with Music, design, international street theatre, fine dining and, of course, the Duckstein beer.
Craft Beer Festival Helsinki, Finland, 29 June – 1 July 2023
Taste some of the best Finnish and European craft beers straight from the breweries. Enjoy some lovely summer days in Helsinki.
Bergenfest, Norway, Multi Genres Music Festival. 14 -17 June 2023
Bergenfest festival is yearly visited by 35 - 40 thousand visitors and one of the best Scandinavian open-air multi-genre music festivals.
Northside Festival in Aarhus, Denmark, 1 – 3 June 2023
Rock, pop and everything in-between at this fabulous festival that attracts the world’s biggest music acts to an area - Ådalen - Aarhus.
Parklife 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.
Let’s Rock Scotland, Dalkeith Country Park, Saturday 24 June 2023
Let's Rock Scotland with good old famous artists. A Saturday with Retro Pop and Rock in Dalkeith, near Edinburgh.
Isle of Wight Pop and Rock Festival, UK, 15 – 18 June 2023
The Isle of Wight Festival is one of Europe's biggest and most impressively rock and pop music festivals, with a massive lineup of artists.
Azkena Rock Festival in Vitoria Gasteiz, Spain, 15 – 17 June 2023
The Azkena Rock Festival is a pure rock & roll experience, annually held in June in Vitoria-Gasteiz.
Wychwood Pop and Rock Music Festival, UK. 2 – 4 June 2023
Enjoy Wychwood pop and rock festival with lots of good music, great food, idyllic camping and over 100 workshops for all ages.
Tinderbox Music Festival, Odense, Denmark, 22 – 24 June 2023
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.
Les Fogueres de Sant Joan in Alicante. 20 – 24 June 2023
Les Fogueres de Sant Joan in Alicante; Bonfires, fireworks, music, parades and people partying all night make you want to join the fun.
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.
Metronome Music Festival, Prague, 22 – 24 June 2023
Metronome Music Festival Prague is an open-air festival in June with top international acts and local Czech artists.
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.
Love Supreme Festival, Glynde, UK. 30 June – 2 July 2023
Love Supreme Jazz Festival - A medium-sized family music festival that celebrates the best in jazz, funk and soul with a massive lineup.
Southside Festival, Neuhausen ob Eck, Germany, 16-18 June 2023
Hurricane Festival takes place in Scheessel, Germany. This music festival features big international and German names alongside newcomers.
Hurricane Festival in Scheessel, Germany, 16 – 18 June 2023
Hurricane Festival takes place in Scheessel, Germany. This music festival features big international and German names alongside newcomers.
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.
Shrewsbury Food Festival, 24 – 25 June 2023
Shrewsbury Food Festival highlights local craft, unsigned bands, family entertainment and regional food and drinks.
La Fira del Poblenou Beer Festival Barcelona, 30 June – 2 July 2023
Combine beer and a fantastic city — La Fira del Poblenou, Barcelona’s largest and most important Craft Beer Fair.
Enjoy food, music and beer.
Enjoy food, music and beer.
Pinkpop Festival in Landgraaf, Netherlands, 16 – 18 June 2023
Pinkpop festival - A weekend with great Pop and Rock in Landgraaf, Netherlands. Robbie Williams and Red Hot Chili Peppers announced for 2023.
Bordeaux Wine Festival, 22 – 25 June 2023
Bordeaux, the wine city, holds an annual four-day wine festival in June. Over 80 wine areas from the district of Bordeaux to taste.
Beer Passion Weekend Antwerp, Belgium, 23 – 25 June 2023
An incredible selection of 200+ Belgian beers: fruity, heavy blond, brown, red, abbey and Trappist etc., at Beer Passion Weekend Antwerp.
Holland International Blues Festival in Grolloo, 9 -10 June 2023
Holland International Blues Festival is annually held in June in Grolloo, which has a long history with blues.
Hello Festival, Retro Pop in Emmen, Netherlands, 10 June 2023
Hello festival, earlier Retropop festival promises to take you back in time but will now also have a mix with newer music.
Dauwpop Festival Pop & Rock in Hellendoorn, 2 -3 June 2023
Great bands play at five stages at this weekend's mini pop and rock festival, Dauwpop, in Hellendoorn, in the Netherlands.
Copenhagen Jazz Festival, Denmark, 30 June – 9 July 2023
During the Copenhagen Jazz Festival, Copenhagen comes alive to jazz in the streets, cafes, concert halls, and open-air stages.
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.
Tollwood Summer Festival in Munich. 16 June – 16 July 2023
Tollwood Summer Festival - Theatre performances, art exhibitions, live music from all over the world, and the colourful “Market of Ideas”.
Elb-Jazz Festival in Hamburg, 9 – 10 June 2023
Unique venues in the harbour, excellent music and a perfect atmosphere - that's Elbjazz Festival in Hamburg, Germany.
Arde Lucus – Roman Festival in Lugo, Spain, 22 – 25 June 2023
During Arde Lucus, you can enjoy banquets, artisan markets, Celtic weddings, Roman circuses, battles, music, dance, parades and much more.
Vida Festival, Vilanova i la Geltrú, Barcelona, 29 June – 1 July 2023
A music festival where you can listen to some great rock-pop performers at several venues annually in Vilanova, south of Barcelona.
Let’s Rock The North East in Sunderland, 10 June 2023
Let's Rock The North East is taking place in the Herrington Country Park in Sunderland in 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.
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.
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.
Les Eurockeennes, Belfort in France. 29 June – 2 July 2023
Les Eurockeennes is a non-profit, eco-friendly and independent Rock & Pop music festival in Belfort, northeastern France.
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.
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
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!
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.
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
NOS Primavera Sound Porto festival, 9 – 12 June 2022
NOS Primavera Sound festival in Porto, a weekend with Indie, pop and rock music in June.
Taste of Amsterdam – Summer food festival, June 2022
Every summer, the Taste of Amsterdam takes place with the best national and international chefs and restaurants with great delicacies.
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