Summertime and July offer a great selection of festivals in Europe.
Barcelona Pride Festival, 28 June – 21 July 2024
Welcome to Barcelona Pride Festival - a celebration of diversity and fight for freedom, dignity, respect and acceptance for LGBTQ+ rights.
North Sea Jazz Festival, Rotterdam 12 – 14 July 2024
With more than 150 performances, and 16 stages. North Sea Jazz Festival focus on the past, the present and the future of jazz
Ghent Festival – Gentse Feesten, Belgium. 19 – 28 July 2024
Ghent Festival "Gentse Feesten" is one of Europe's most prominent folk festivals and cultural events, having been running since 1843.
Copenhagen Jazz Festival, Denmark, 5 – 14 July 2024
During the Copenhagen Jazz Festival, Copenhagen comes alive to jazz in the streets, cafes, concert halls, and open-air stages.
Ghent Jazz Festival, Belgium 5 – 20 July 2024
Ghent Jazz Festival takes place in Ghent, Belgium, in July. It's an 11-days celebration of jazz with prominent international musicians.
Duckstein Beer Festival Hamburg – Unfortunately Cancelled!
Duckstein Beer Festival in Hamburg with Music, design, international street theatre, fine dining and, of course, the Duckstein beer.
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
San Sebastian Jazz Festival Jazzaldia, 23 – 28 July 2024
San Sebastian Jazz Festival is a world-famous International Jazz Festival. Enjoy and alternate between jazz and pintxos tours in the city.
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.
Tollwood Summer Festival in Munich. 21 June – 21 July 2024
Tollwood Summer Festival - Theatre performances, art exhibitions, live music from all over the world, and the colourful “Market of Ideas”.
Tomorrowland Festival in Boom, 19 – 21 JULY / 26 – 28 JULY 2024
The Tomorrowland Festival is one of the world's largest music festivals. Two weekends in July between Antwerp and Brussels in Belgium.
Blanes Fireworks Festival, Spain. 23 – 27 July 2024
The international fireworks competition - "El Focs de Blanes" or "Concurs Internacional de Focs" in Blanes, Costa Brava, Spain.
Madrid Pride Festival, 28 June – 7 July 2024
Madrid Pride Festival is annually held in the Chueca neighbourhood. About two million visitors are expected to attend this Pride festival.
The International Fair, Fuengirola, Spain
One of the best things about Fuengirola is its festivals throughout the year which showcase the town's rich culture and traditions.
La Fira del Poblenou Beer Festival Barcelona, 5 – 7 July 2024
La Fira del Poblenou is Barcelona’s largest and most important Summer Craft Beer Fair.
Enjoy food, music and beer.
Enjoy food, music and beer.
Rigas Ritmi Festival, Riga, Latvia, 3 – 6 July 2024
One of the most favoured festivals in Latvia. Rigas Ritmi Festival attracts thousands of guests from all over Europe to enjoy great jazz.
NOS Alive Lisbon, Portugal 11 – 13 July 2024
NOS Alive Lisbon, Portugal, is one of Europe's most respected indie, rock and alternative music festivals.
Obidos Medieval Festival, Portugal, 18 – 28 July 2024
Obidos Medieval Festival. Portuguese artisans and merchants travel from far and wide to attend this picturesque medieval town.
Super Bock Super Rock Festival, Lisbon Portugal 18 – 20 July 2024
Super Bock Super Rock in Lisbon is a multi-genre festival with rock music and alternative sound combined with electronic and indie music.
CoolJazz in Cascais, Portugal. 9 – 31 July 2024
Cool Jazz on warm summer nights with a bit of funk, soul, rock and pop thrown in for good measure.
Visit the spectacular Montreux Jazz Festival, 5 – 20 July 2024
Montreux Jazz Festival is one of the best jazz festivals in Europe. It has implemented music for blues, pop and rock fans as well.
Open’er Festival in Gdynia, Poland. 3 – 6 July 2024
Open’er Festival - One more year with a great lineup. It all happens in Gdynia – a coastal city in northern Poland.
Pohoda Music Festival in Trencin, Slovakia, 11 – 13 July 2024
Pohoda is a music and art festival. A mix of alternative, indie, world and punk metal, classical music, film, visual art and theatre.
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.
Jazz à Juan in Juan les Pins, France. 10 – 21 July 2023
Jazz à Juan, at the beautiful French Mediterranean seaside resorts Antibes and Juan Les Pins, is one of the oldest jazz festivals in Europe.
Let’s Rock Exeter – 80s Pop and Rock – Saturday 1 July 2023
Powderham Castle, Let's Rock Exeter will entertain the crowds with fabulous 80s Pop and Rock at this retro-pop festival.
Edinburgh Jazz and Blues festival, 14 – 23 July 2023
Enjoy blues and jazz at the Edinburgh jazz festival in July, held in Edinburgh's many pubs as venues.
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.
Cognac Blues Passions Festival in Cognac, France, 4 – 9 July 2023
In the charming town Cognac, in France. Cognac Blues Passion Festival has existed since 1994, in the heart of the city’s public gardens.
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.
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.
Cambridge Folk Festival, UK. 27 – 30 July 2023
Cambridge Folk Festival brings the best traditional folk artists from the UK and Ireland. Also, American blues, roots and country 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.
Camp Bestival in Lulworth Castle, UK. 27 – 30 July 2023
Camp Bestival Pop and Rock music festival has fantastic offerings and a long list of live music acts. It is held in July every year.
Let’s Rock Shrewsbury Retro Pop Festival, Saturday, 15 July 2023
Let's Rock has been rocking the 80s since 2009, and Let's Rock Shrewsbury is back again with another action-packed day and retro pop.
Bospop Festival in Weert, Netherlands. 7 – 9 July 2023
Bospop Festival has a rich history. It's an old-fashioned and fun pop-rock festival in Weert in the Netherlands.
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.
Mad Cool Music Festival, Madrid. 6 – 8 July 2023
With a great lineup, Mad Cool Festival Madrid will ensure a fantastic music festival weekend.
Vijazz, Vilafranca del Penedès, Spain, 7 – 9 July 2023
Vijazz is a Jazzfest with Food, Wine and Cava - The jazz is perfectly complemented by opportunities to sample up to 300 wines and cavas.
Tortosa Renaissance Festival, Tortosa, Spain, 20 – 23 July 2023
The Splendour of a 16th Century City, Tortosa Renaissance Festival, recreates the atmosphere of that historical period every year in July.
Dusseldorf Funfair on the Rhine, 14 – 23 July 2023
Dusseldorf Funfair is one of the biggest outdoor celebrations in Germany, with over 4 million visitors.
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.
Grand Fauconnier Festival, Cordes sur Ciel, France 13-14 July 2023
Every July you can come to see the transformation of the city Cordes, in France, into the Middle Ages at The Grand Fauconnier Festival
Stragusto Food Festival in Trapani, Italy. 26 – 30 July 2023
There will be food with many dishes from across Italy and regional dishes. Check out the Stragusto food festival in Trapani.
Nice Jazz Festival, 17 – 21 July 2023
Nice Jazz Festival is among the most visited jazz festivals in Europe. The venue is Place Masséna.
Warwick Folk Festival, UK. 27 – 30 July 2023
Warwick folk festival is packed with music, dancing and parties. Concerts by the best in traditional and contemporary folk music.
Let’s Rock Southampton – Pop & Rock Festival, Saturday 9 July 2022
Let's Rock Southampton is back. A Saturday with retro pop & rock and great artists!
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