The festival spirit in Europe is alive as well over the winter months.
Winter festivals have a charm of their own and work with the cooler temperatures and shorter days.
Below is a selection of what you’ll find happening across Europe in January and February.
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Carnival Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, 26 Jan. – 18 Feb. 2024
Las Palmas Carnival is an annual event to rival Rio de Janeiro's Carnival. Flamboyant costumes, dancing, music - it's one giant party.
August 31, 2023/by Roger
Carnival in Cadiz, Spain. 8 – 18 February 2024
Cadiz, the big city on Andalucia´s Atlantic coast, can proudly claim to have the oldest carnival celebrations in mainland Spain.
August 31, 2023/by Roger
Amsterdam Light Festival, 30 November 2023 – 21 January 2024
The Amsterdam Light Festival brightens up the winter. Over seven weeks of inspiring light artworks and beautiful installations.
August 19, 2023/by Roger
Cologne Carnival: Germany’s Largest, 8 – 14 February 2024
Discover the Cologne Carnival, the largest carnival in Germany. Come enjoy this carnival and explore other exciting things to do in Cologne.
August 12, 2023/by Roger
Berlinale – Berlin International Film Festival, 15 – 25 February 2024
Berlin International Film Festival "Berlinale" is one of the largest film festivals and most reputable media events. It is held in February.
August 1, 2023/by Roger
Fasnacht in Basel, Switzerland. Monday morning 19 February 2024
The Swiss carnival, called Fasnacht, is an exciting experience. It is held the first Monday morning after Ash Wednesday.
July 27, 2023/by Roger
The beautiful Carnival in Nice, 17 February – 3 March 2024
Nice Carnival with Parades by day and night. Flower Battles, fireworks, the burning of an enormous King and much more, and a lot of fun.
July 12, 2023/by Roger
Sitges Carnival, Spain. 8 – 14 February 2024
Every year, just before the commencement of Lent, the Barcelona-adjacent seaside resort of Sitges goes crazy with its carnival !!
July 11, 2023/by Roger
Enjoy the famous Venice Carnival, 27 January – 13 February 2024
Enjoy the most famous carnival in Europe, Venice Carnival.
March 29, 2023/by Roger
Jorvik Viking Festival – York, England, 11 – 19 February 2023
An atmospheric historical festival. Jorvik Viking Festival explores the impact the Viking invasion had on Anglo-Saxon England.
February 11, 2023/by Roger
Lemon Festival, Menton, France. 11 – 26 February 2023
Menton Lemon Festival – is an internationally renowned event, with over 160,000 visitors to a joyful fruity festival every year.
February 9, 2023/by RogerFira de l’Aixada Medieval Festival, Manresa, Spain. 25 – 26 February 2023
In February, the historic town of Manresa is filled with masters of ancient trade and attractions to revive the essence of the 18th century.
February 6, 2023/by Roger
Sneeuwbal Festival in Utrecht, Netherlands, 27 January 2024
Sneeuwbal Festival is an apres-ski party with snow-themed fun yearly at the Transwijk Park in Utrecht with house and techno music.
February 6, 2023/by RogerPyrotechnic Arts Festival Courchevel, France, 9 February – 2 March 2023
Courchevel invites you to the International Festival of Pyrotechnic Arts with gorgeous sound and light shows of fireworks.
February 3, 2023/by Roger
Up Helly Aa – Viking History in Shetland – 30 January 2024
One of Europe's largest Viking festivals, Up Helly Aa, has run almost every year since 1880 in Shetland on the last Tuesday of January.
January 30, 2023/by Roger
Hot Carnivals in Europe – The most popular and some not so well-known.
Some of the most famous carnivals in Europe. Nice, Santa Cruz, the giant Venice Carnival and some lesser-known.
January 29, 2023/by Roger
Wild street parties at Tenerife Carnival, 17 – 26 February 2023
Tenerife Carnival's main celebrations are in the capital city, Santa Cruz. An extravaganza of dance, colours, lights and music.
January 26, 2023/by Roger
Medieval Market in Orihuela, Spain. The first weekend in February.
Every year the first weekend in February, Orihuela hosts a Medieval Market and festival that brings back life in the Middle Ages.
January 12, 2023/by Roger
Barcelona NYE – New Years Evening in Barcelona
Spending New Year’s Evening in Barcelona is a great experience. Enjoy the street NYE celebrations at Plaça d’Espanya and later in the clubs.
January 9, 2023/by Roger
Carnival in Binche, Belgium, 19 – 21 February 2023
Binche Carnival is a unique carnival worth seeing. UNESCO recognizes it as a "masterpiece of humanity's oral and intangible heritage".
January 3, 2023/by Roger
Ivrea Historic Carnival – Battle of the Oranges 16-21 February 2023
The battle of oranges with around half a million kilograms of oranges in Ivrea, Italy. A well-organized Carnival steeped in history.
January 3, 2023/by Roger
Taste Florence Food Festival, 4 – 6 February 2023
If you love Italian food, it's a good idea to come and explore new tastes and ideas at the Taste Florence food festival.
December 1, 2022/by Roger
Dutch Ice Sculpture Festival, 17 December 2022 – 5 March 2023
Experience the Ice Sculpture Festival in Zwolle, 120 km. from Amsterdam. Over 100 ice and snow sculptures made by the world's best ice artists
November 2, 2022/by Roger
Christmas Markets in Tallinn, Estonia
Tallinn Christmas Market on Town Hall Square is wonderful to visit for everyone coming to Tallinn during the Christmas season.
November 1, 2022/by RogerLogroño Art Festival “Actual” in January
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