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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Enjoy the famous Venice Carnival, 27 January – 13 February 2024
Enjoy the most famous carnival in Europe, Venice Carnival.
March 29, 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.
February 27, 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
Carnival in Cadiz, Spain. 16 – 26 February 2023
Cadiz, the big city on Andalucia´s Atlantic coast, can proudly claim to have the oldest carnival celebrations in mainland Spain.
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
Cologne Carnival, Germany, 16 – 22 February 2023
Cologne Carnival is known as the "fifth season" in this Rhineland city, and the festivities culminate in a big parade on Rose Monday.
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 Roger
The beautiful Carnival in Nice 10 – 26 February 2023
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.
February 2, 2023/by Roger
Berlinale – Berlin International Film Festival, 16 – 26 February 2023
Berlin International Film Festival "Berlinale" is one of the largest film festivals and most reputable media events. It is held in February.
February 1, 2023/by Roger
Up Helly Aa – Viking History in Shetland – 30 January 2024
One of Europe's largest fire and 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
Sitges Carnival, Spain. 16 – 22 February 2023
Every year, just before the commencement of Lent, the Barcelona-adjacent seaside resort of Sitges goes crazy with its carnival !!
January 28, 2023/by Roger
Carnival Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, 10 February – 5 March 2023
Las Palmas Carnival is an annual event to rival Rio de Janeiro's Carnival. Flamboyant costumes, dancing, music - it's one giant party.
January 26, 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
Manchester Beer and Cider Festival
Manchester Beer Festival is one of the biggest beer festivals in Northern England.
A selection from breweries in the Greater Manchester area.
December 21, 2022/by RogerA selection from breweries in the Greater Manchester area.

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 RogerAmsterdam Light Festival, 1 December 2022 – 22 January 2023
The Amsterdam Light Festival brightens up the winter. Over seven weeks of inspiring light artworks and beautiful installations.
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 RogerPyrotechnic Arts Festival Courchevel, France, 10 February – 3 March 2022
Courchevel invites you to the International Festival of Pyrotechnic Arts with gorgeous sound and light shows of fireworks.
February 3, 2022/by RogerLogroño Art Festival “Actual” in January
October 1, 2017/by RogerFestivals in January
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