Summertime and July offer a great selection of festivals in Europe.
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.
Tomorrowland Festival in Boom, 21 – 23 JULY / 28 – 30 JULY 2023
The Tomorrowland Festival is one of the world's largest music festivals. Two weekends in July between Antwerp and Brussels in Belgium.
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.
Cool Jazz in Cascais, Portugal. 8 – 29 July 2023
Cool Jazz on warm summer nights with a bit of funk, soul, rock and pop thrown in for good measure.
Obidos Medieval Festival, Portugal, 20 – 30 July 2023
Obidos Medieval Festival. Portuguese artisans and merchants travel from far and wide to attend this picturesque medieval town.
The Salzburg Festival, Austria. 20 July – 31 August 2023
The highlights at Summer Music Festival Salzburg is Opera, Drama and Classical Music. "Salzburger Festspiele" is going on in July and August.
Main Square Music Festival in Arras, France, 30 June – 2 July 2023
Main Square Music Festival in Arras, France. This festival showcases indie, rock, pop, urban and electronic 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.
Ghent Jazz Festival, Belgium 5 – 15 July 2023
Ghent Jazz Festival takes place in Ghent, Belgium, in July. It's an 11-days celebration of jazz with prominent international musicians.
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.
LOOPFEST, Shrewsbury Town Centre, UK, 8 July 2023
Shrewsbury Town Centre is set to come alive with the sound of music, laughter, and community spirit as it gears up to host the LOOPFEST 2023!
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.
North Sea Jazz Festival, Rotterdam 7 – 9 July 2023
With more than 150 performances, and 16 stages. North Sea Jazz Festival focus on the past, the present and the future of jazz
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.
San Sebastian Jazz Festival Jazzaldia, 21 – 25 July 2023
San Sebastian Jazz Festival is a world-famous International Jazz Festival. Enjoy and alternate between jazz and pintxos tours in the city.
Exit Festival, Multi Genre Music, Novi Sad, Serbia, 6 – 9 July 2023
Exit Festival is unique, nestled on the Petrovaradin Fortress; it offers over 40 stages of most music genres annually in July.
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.
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.
Bilbao BBK Live Music Festival, 6 – 8 July 2023
Pop, Rock and Multi-Genre Music at Bilbao BBK Live - spectacular venue - exceptional atmosphere - great performers - every year in July.
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.
Paléo Festival in Nyon, Switzerland, 18 – 23 July 2023
Over 250 shows, seven stages and around 230,000 visitors. Paleo Festival in Nyon is Switzerland's largest open-air festival.
FIB – Festival Internacional de Benicassim, Spain, 13 – 16 July 2023
One of the best showcase of alternative, indie, electronic and rock music focuses on European music trends on Spain's Costa del Azahar.
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.
Barcelona Pride Festival, 3 – 15 July 2023
Welcome to Barcelona Pride Festival - a celebration of diversity and fight for freedom, dignity, respect and acceptance for LGBTQ+ rights.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mad Cool Music Festival, Madrid. 6 – 8 July 2023
With a great lineup, Mad Cool Festival Madrid will ensure a fantastic music festival weekend.
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”.
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.
Imagina Funk Festival in Torres, Spain. 28 – 29 July 2023
More than 4,000 people come to enjoy some of the best soul and funk music at the Imagina Funk Festival in southern Spain.
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.
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.
Maschsee Lake Festival Hannover, Germany 26 July-13 Aug. 2023
Maschsee Lake Festival 3 weeks in July-August. Lovely atmosphere by the Lake Maschsee in Hannover, with drinks, food and international artists
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.
KeNaKo Africa Festival in Berlin, 20 – 30 July 2023
A pleasant festival every summer at Alexanderplatz in Berlin. Learn more about this big continent at the KeNaKo Africa festival.
Blanes Fireworks Festival, Spain. July 2023
The international fireworks competition - "El Focs de Blanes" or "Concurs Internacional de Focs" in Blanes, Costa Brava, Spain.
Ultra Europe Festival in Split, Croatia 7 – 9 July 2023
Ultra Europe will take place in the lovely coastal city of Split in Croatia. Over 150.000 visitors will make another great party festival.
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.
Rigas Ritmi Festival, Riga, Latvia, 5 – 8 July 2023
One of the most favoured festivals in Latvia. Rigas Ritmi Festival attracts thousands of guests from all over Europe to enjoy great jazz.
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.
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
Awakenings Festival, Hilvarenbeek, Netherlands, 7 – 9 July 2023
Awakenings festival with techno and house music in Hilvarenbeek, the Netherlands.
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.
Ghent Festival “Gentse feesten”, Belgium. 14 – 23 July 2023
Ghent Festival "Gentsefeesten" is one of Europe's most prominent folk festivals and cultural events, having been running since 1843.
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.
Beauregard Festival in Normandy, France 6 – 9 July 2023
A festival with creative line-ups, pop, rock, indie and electronic music. The venue is near a beautiful place, Hérouville-Saint-Clair.
Liverpool Arab Arts Festival, 7 – 17 July 2022
Liverpool Arab Arts Festival has been one of the leading Arab arts and culture events in Liverpool and the UK.
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!
NOS Alive Lisbon, Portugal 7 – 10 July 2021
NOS Alive Lisbon, Portugal, one of Europe's most respected indie, rock and alternative music festivals.
Super Bock Super Rock Festival in Lisbon Portugal 15 – 18 July 2021
Super Bock Super Rock in Lisbon is a multi-genre festival with rock music and alternative sound combined with electronic and indie music.
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