Shrewsbury Food Festival, 25 – 26 June 2022
Shrewsbury Food Festival
25 – 26 June 2022
Basic Information
When: 25 – 26 June 2022
Where: Quarry Park & around town in Shrewsbury, UK
Map: The Querry Park, Shrewsbury, on Google Maps
Official website: shrewsburyfoodfestival.co.uk
Started by two locals who already run the Shropshire Oktoberfest, Kids Festival and Christmas Festivals. Shrewsbury Food Festival highlights local craft, unsigned bands, family entertainment and of course, all the regional food and drinks you can find.
About Shrewsbury Food Festival
Festival Highlights
This town’s fantastic food scene has been slowly coming onto the mainstream, with great producers and independent retailers and restaurants joining the fray.
Shrewsbury Food Festival is a celebration of food throughout the town, just northwest of Birmingham, and in the main festival site of Quarry Park.
The Unplugged area features up and coming local musicians. There are also kids entertainment, workshops and a Chef Demonstration stage with top local chefs and a Chef School.
Get Your BBQ On!
All the best BBQ teams from across the UK will also be in the Quarry Park competing for Shropshire’s best BBQ title.
You’re welcome to watch the teams as they prepare their victuals, which will take hours to make their BBQ the best.
The BBQ stage will also introduce you to top grill masters and tips on getting the best from your food.
Where to Stay – Hotel Tips
In the heart of historical Shrewsbury is a charming timber-framed hotel with period fixings, including exposed beams and sloping ceilings.
Shrewsbury Castle is just 5 minutes walk away, and The Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery less than 500 metres away.
is one more in the historic centre of Shrewsbury, a newly renovated hotel with elegant and stylish rooms and a highly-regarded restaurant.
Shrewsbury Station, the medieval centre, shops, local market and Theatre Severn are all within a 5-minute walk from the hotel.
Festivals in Shrewsbury
Borefts Beer Festival Bodegraven, Netherlands 22 – 23 Sept. 2023
Borefts Beer Festival is a celebration of local and international fine craft beer. It takes place in beautiful Bodegraven, the Netherlands.
Aarhus Food Festival in Denmark 1 – 3 September 2023
Good food in Denmark’s second-largest city, the Aarhus food festival, is considered the largest food festival in Denmark and Northern Europe.
Chianti Classico Wine Festival, Italy 7 – 10 September 2023
Chianti Classico Wine Festival takes place in September every year in Greve in Chianti, Italy.
Brussels Comic Strip Festival, 8 – 10 September 2023
For all comic strip fans, this festival in Brussels is for experts and amateurs, young and old — something for anyone curious about the art.
DGTL Electronic Music Festival, Amsterdam 7 – 9 April 2023
DGTL Festival is taking place in Amsterdam over a weekend in April 2023 with great electronic music.
Medieval and Historical-Themed Festivals in Europe
Here you will find some of the best historical-themed events and medieval festivals in Europe.
Swing, Blues, Bluegrass and Jazz Festivals in Europe
Some of the most popular Blues and Jazz festivals in Europe. Also, some excellent Swing and Bluegrass Festivals.
La Fira del Vi – Wine Festival in Falset, Spain 28 April – 1 May 2023
Fira del Vi is a weekend of wine tastings, fabulous food and great music. In the charming town of Falset, Spain, in April/May.
Budapest Wine Festival, Hungary, 7 – 10 September 2023
Budapest International Wine Festival - one of Europe's most beautiful wine festivals that annually takes place in September.
Reeperbahn Festival, Hamburg, Germany 20 – 23 September 2023
Reeperbahn Festival is a big music festival in Hamburg in September—one of the largest club festivals with over 600 events and 70 venues.
Medieval Festival in Ter Apel, The Netherlands 2-3 September 2023
The Middeleeuws Festival is the most authentic medieval event in the Netherlands. Be immediately transported back to the 13th century!
Mainz Wine Festival, Germany. 24 August – 3 September 2023
Mainz Wine Festival lets you discover the infinite lightness of the wine for two weekends in the beautiful Mainz City Park.
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.
Mercat de Musica Viva de Vic, Spain. 13 – 16 September 2023
Live Music Market with sounds from Catalonia, Spain, and other parts of the world —free concerts at various outdoor stages in Vic.
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.
Brighton Food Festival, 29 April – 1 May 2023
Brighton Food Festival is one of the Foodies Festivals held across the UK. This festival is all about food creativity, positivism, and fun.
Birrasana Beer Festival, Lloret de Mar, Spain. 29 April – 1 May 2023
A weekend for beer lovers with Spanish craft brews while enjoying the idyllic seaside location of Lloret de Mar on Costa Brava, Spain.
Hamburg Port Birthday Festival, 5 – 7 May 2023
Hafengeburtstag, Port Birthday Festival in Hamburg, is the world's biggest port festival. A celebration of the founding of Hamburg port.
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.
Culture Festival Frankfurt, 25 – 27 August 2023
The Museum Embankment Festival in Frankfurt is one of the largest Culture Festivals globally and attracts over 3 million visitors every year
Barcelona Beer Festival, 26 – 28 May 2023
Combine Beer and a fantastic city. Barcelona Beer Festival is held in May.
Antwerpen Proeft Food Festival, Taste of Antwerp 18-21 May 2023
Antwerpen Proeft food festival is held in a unique and spectacular location with priceless views of the River Scheldt.
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.
Let’s Rock Norwich – Retro Pop & Rock – Saturday 19 August 2023
Retro Pop Rock! Let's Rock Norwich Festival is part of a series of festivals across the UK from May to September.
Munich Springfestival “Frühlingsfest”, 21 April – 7 May 2023
Munich Springfest, Frühlingsfest is a lovely celebration of spring, one of Europe's biggest Spring Festivals and Oktoberfest's little sister.
Europe’s loudest festival, Las Fallas in Valencia 15 – 19 March 2023
Las Fallas is known for its lights, traditional costumes, fireworks and music. Valencia in the middle of March is a great travel tip
London Coffee Festival, 20 – 23 April 2023
Around 250 coffee and gourmet stalls at the London coffee festival. Demonstrations, tastings, coffee cocktails, live music and more.
Stuttgart Springfest “Fruhlingsfest” Germany, 22 April-14 May 2023
Stuttgart Springfest is held over three weeks in spring; it's one of the biggest spring festivals in Europe.
Brussels Jazz Weekend, Belgium, 26 – 28 May 2023
Brussels Jazz Weekend is a free festival that offers jazz in all its forms: swing to bebop, blues and rock, and world music.
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.
Feria del Caballo in Jerez, Spain, 6 – 13 May 2023
Jerez de la Frontera, located in Andalucia, is famous for its sherry and horses. In May, they have the beautiful festival Feria del Caballo.
Rioja Wine Festival, Fiestas de San Mateo, 16-23 September 2023
Every year in September, you can enjoy the Rioja Wine Harvest Festival Saint Mateo and an exciting ceremony on the main day, September 21st.
Oktoberfest in Munich 16 September – 3 October 2023
It all started with a royal wedding and ended with the most famous beer festival in Europe and probably worldwide. Oktoberfest in Munich.
Berlin Beer Week Festival, 1 – 10 September 2023
Breweries from Berlin and worldwide and craft beer establishments from all over the city present their products at Berlin Beer Week
Jerez de la Frontera, Spain – Sherry, Horses and a Colorful Festival
Taste some of the world's finest Sherry and view a performance of the elegant art of dressage on fiery horses in Jerez de la Frontera.
Latvia Beer Festival in Riga. May 2023 Cancelled
One of the largest beer festivals in the Baltics. Regional brews and worldwide unique craft beers at Latvia Beer Festival in the centre of Riga.
Carnival of Cultures Festival in Berlin, 26 – 29 May 2023
Carnival of Cultures Festival in Berlin - every year during the Pentecost weekend. The main attraction is the carnival parade on Sunday.
Medieval Discovery Fair, Palos de la Frontera, Spain 18-19 March 2023
Palos de la Frontera and the Medieval Discovery Fair - Festival of the "so-called" discovery of America and the time of Christopher Columbus.
Girona Flower Festival – Temps de Flors 13 – 21 May 2023
The streets become art installations with individual displays, music, light, fountains and thousands of flowers at the Girona Flower Festival.
Snowbombing Music Festival, Austria, 10 – 15 April 2023
Snowbombing multi-genre music festival in the Tyrolean Mountains, about an hour away from Innsbruck, Austria. Ski by day, party by night.
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.
World Body Painting Festival in Austria, 26 – 30 September 2023
Top artists from over 40 nations practice body painting and art in different forms in Austria’s Pörtschach am Wörthersee.
A Cappella Festival in Girona , Spain, 13 – 21 May 2023
A cappella festival in Girona is a great source of musical inspiration by the endless ways of making incredible music by only using voices.
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.
Zermatt Unplugged, Music Festival, 11 – 15 April 2023
Zermatt Unplugged Music Festival in Switzerland - A festival held in one of the most famous winter tourism destinations.
Bruges Beer Festival, 10 – 11 June 2023
More than 80 breweries and over 500 different beers at the Bruges beer festival attract over 20,000 visitors.
England’s Medieval Festival, 26 – 28 August 2023
England’s Medieval Festival - a magical medieval experience annually held in the beautiful Herstmonceux castle in East Sussex.
Enjoy some good wine Tasting in Tuscany
A full or half-day tour combines the beautiful scenery and wine tasting in Tuscany.
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.
The beautiful city Nice on the French Riviera
People worldwide come to Nice to enjoy shops, great restaurants, events, festivals and culture. Check out what to see and do.
Nice Jazz Festival, 17 – 21 July 2023
Nice Jazz Festival is among the most visited jazz festivals in Europe. The venue is Place Masséna.
Keukenhof, Spring and Flower Festival 23 March – 14 May 2023
Be ready for beautiful flowers as far as you can see when you visit Keukenhof, one of the most beautiful spring gardens in the world.
Attractions, Festivals and events in Nice
Nice has a lot for culture lovers, museums as well as theatres. Combine your visit to Nice with one of the annual festivals and events.
Munich Strong Beer Festival Starkbierzeit, 10 March – 2 April 2023
In Munich, the strong beer festival Starkbierzeit has crowds half as large and beer twice as strong as the Oktoberfest.
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.
Rotterdam Bluegrass Festival, Netherlands, 23 – 25 June 2023
Bluegrass bands from all over Europe, USA, Australia, and New Zealand perform this three-day Rotterdam Bluegrass Festival.
Mallorca Live Festival, 18 – 20 May 2023
This rock, pop and electronic music festival sprouts every year in Mallorca to welcome the warmth and the start of the vacation summer season.
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.
Bloemencorso Flower Parade Bollenstreek – Saturday 22 April 2023
Since the end of the second World War, The Dutch have gathered in Bollenstreek to celebrate the beauty of spring flowers.
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.
Fira 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.
Jenever and Gin Festivals in Schiedam. 25 – 26 March 2023
With a rich history of producing fine Genever and Gin, Schiedam is the perfect host city for Jenever and Gin Festivals.
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.
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.
Lovely Girona in Spain
Girona offers all the allure of a historic Spanish city in a smaller, more human-sized package. Its architecture spans Spain’s exciting past.
Ferie Messium, Medieval Festival, San Gimignano Italy in June
Each year in the ancient town, San Gimignano evokes its past in June when celebrating this Medieval Festival "Ferie Messium".
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.
4 days in Cologne for the Carnival
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.
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.
Amsterdam Coffee Festival 30 March – 1 April 2023
Amsterdam Coffee Festival is a joyful festival filled with music, art and fabulous coffee. Learn, drink and enjoy.
Festivals in March in Europe
Some festivals are taking place across Europe in March. Spring is in the air, and it's time to head outdoors and enjoy a festival or two.
Rickenbackers Berlin – Is unfortunately permanently closed!
Rickenbackers Berlin - Was popular with varied music and bands playing almost every evening. But now it's unfortunately permanently closed.
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.
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.
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.
Enjoy the famous Venice Carnival, 4 – 21 February 2023
Enjoy the most famous carnival in Europe, Venice Carnival.
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 !!
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.
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.
Christmas Market Gendarmenmarkt, Berlin 27 Nov. – 31 Dec. 2023
Gendarmenmarkt Christmas market is maybe the most beautiful and famous in Berlin. Nicely between the German and French Church.
Milan Coffee Festival, 2 – 4 December 2023
Everything about coffee at Milan Coffee Festival. Complimentary tastings, street food noshes, baristas, demonstrations, art and live 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.
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!
Beautiful Bruges in Belgium
Bruges is a marvellous city, beautifully romantic, with a relaxing atmosphere. Many attractions, festivals and events to enjoy.
Corso Zundert Flower Parade, Netherlands 3 – 4 September 2023
Massive artworks created by steel wire, paper-mâché and flowers march down the Bloemencorso Zundert on the first Sunday of September.
Crossing Border, Den Haag, Netherlands. 1 – 4 November 2023
Crossing Border in The Hague is a cultural festival about music and language, exploring ways to bring them together.
Adriatic Cruises and tours along the Croatian coast
Adriatic cruises run from May to the middle of October. See Split, Hvar, Korcula, Dubrovnik, Elaphiti Islands and many more.
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.
Autumn brings some warming festivals in Europe in October
Here's a look at what festivals are happening across Europe in October. There's a focus on food and drink festivals in the autumn months.
Festivals in Europe in August
Lots of festivals around Europe in August. Medieval, music, food, wine and beer festivals, Join in and find your favourite festival.
Exciting and Entertaining Festivals in Europe in June
Here’s a selection of some of the most exciting and lively festivals being held across Europe in June.
Festivals in Europe in July
Summertime and July offer a great selection of festivals across Europe. Here's a peek at what you'll find in Europe in July.
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.
Festivals in Europe in December and joyful Christmas markets
A wonderful festive time of the year. Also, time to enjoy Gluhwein and hot chocolate at the various Christmas markets.
Festivals in Europe in November
Last week of November, most cities start their Christmas Markets in Europe. Here's a look at them and other festivals in Europe in November
The charming medieval village San Gimignano
San Gimignano is a charming hill town set in the heart of Tuscany. Just 52 kilometres (32 miles) south of Florence.
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".
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.
Rave On Snow Festival in Austria, 14 – 17 December 2023
Saalbach Hinterglemm in Austria is hosting "Rave on Snow", one of the best winter electronic music festivals in Europe
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.
A selection from breweries in the Greater Manchester area.
North Sea Jazz Festival, Rotterdam 7 – 9 July 2023
With more than 1000 musicians, 130 performances, and 15 stages. North Sea Jazz Festival focus on the past, the present and the future of jazz
Zurich Beer Festival, Switzerland, 30 March – 1 April 2023
Zurich Beer Festival, also known as Zurich Beer Week, will be held at the end of March.
Christmas Markets in Vienna, 19 November 2022 – 4 January 2023
Vienna and Its squares become fairytale sets. Christmas in Vienna is magic happening from the last weeks of November into the new year.
Quasimodo Jazz Club Berlin
Medieval Christmas Market, Provins, France 10 – 11 Dec. 2022
The magic of Christmas lightens up the medieval city of Provins (Paris region) every year, one weekend in December.
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.
Gourmet Festival in Düsseldorf, 25 – 27 August 2023
Gourmet Festival Düsseldorf in August every year at the famous "Königs Alle". Good food, soft drinks, cocktails, beer, wine, and more.
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
Amsterdam 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.
Vegfest UK at Olympia Grand, London, 12 – 13 November 2022
Vegfest UK, November in London, offers over 250 stalls demonstrating fabulous food, fashions, cosmetics, body care, cooking classes and more.
New Years Eve Celebration – Silvester in Berlin
New Year celebration in Berlin. The highlight is the big show and concert with famous artists at the Brandenburg Gate on New Years Eve
Beautiful colours on Festival of Lights Lyon, 8 – 11 December 2022
The fabulous Festival of Lights Lyon - "Fête des Lumières". Lyon is lightened up in beautiful colours four evenings in December.
Christmas markets and winter wonderland in London
Visit London for Christmas and enjoy some lovely Christmas Markets and the beautiful winter wonderland in Hyde Park.
Tollwood Winterfestival, Munich, 24 November – 31 December 2022
Tollwood Winterfestival Munich with concerts, exhibitions, lectures, performances, and markets. It ends with a big Silvester party on NYE.
Christmas, Candlelight night and Winter events in Gouda
Christmas in Gouda. The Town Hall is lightened, the Christmas tree is on the square, and it is a Candlelight night in the middle of December.
The Hague in The Netherlands
The Hague has a lot to offer to see and do. Lovely architecture, history, culture, parks, shopping, cafes, restaurants and vibrant nightlife.
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.
Gouda in the Netherlands
Gouda is probably more known for its cheese than the name of the historic Dutch city 27 kilometres northeast of Rotterdam.
Visit the Christmas Markets in Prague, 26 Nov. 2022 – 6 Jan. 2023
Visit this beautiful city during the Christmas holidays. Prague has some great Christmas markets with a fantastic atmosphere.
Rotterdam in The Netherlands – Attractions and Festivals
Rotterdam is a great city for both shopping and going out. Many trendy bars and cafés. Festivals and lots of things to see and do.
Enjoy some Beautiful and Cosy Christmas Markets in Hamburg
Hamburg has some of the best Christmas Markets in northern Germany. Romantic, magical and exciting Christmas markets all over Hamburg.
Dresden Christmas Markets, 23 November – 24 December 2022
Enjoy Christmas time in Germany and take a peek at the great atmosphere at Dresden Christmas Markets and Striezelmarkt.
Bremen Christmas Market, 21 November – 23 December 2022
Roasted almonds, cinnamon, Glühwein, and 180 festively decorated stalls make a delightful Christmas experience in Bremen.
Frankfurt Christmas Market, 21 November – 22 December 2022
Frankfurt Christmas market attracts thousands of people. Explore the beautiful decorated Römerberg and Paulsplatz and a giant Christmas tree.
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.
Strasbourg Christmas Markets, 25 November – 26 December, 2022
Strasbourg is one of the best European Christmas market destinations. It’s a magical Christmas atmosphere spread over the city centre.
Nuremberg Christmas Market, 25 November – 24 December 2022
Nuremberg´s Christmas market is special because it is a unique mix of history, tradition, art and food. An atmospheric German city to visit.
Christmas Beer Festival in Essen, Belgium 17 – 18 December 2022
During the two days OBER Kerstbierfest Christmas beer festival, you have the chance to try more than 150 Belgian Winter and Christmas beers.
Christmas Market at Charlottenburg Palace, Berlin, 21 Nov. – 26 Dec. 2022
The Christmas market at Charlottenburg Palace in Berlin is beautiful. With the castle and decorations, it all gives a cosy atmosphere.
Christmas Market, Berlin City Hall, 21 Nov. – 30 Dec. 2022
Outside the Red Town Hall in Berlin - A large Christmas market with everything that belongs to it and a lovely skating rink and Ferris wheel.
Museums
There are over 170 museums in Berlin, and here is an overview of some of them.
Lucia Christmas market at Kulturbrauhaus in Berlin
A romantic Christmas market named after Lucia is dedicated to the Nordic countries. It takes place in "Kulturbrauerei" in Prenzlauer Berg.
Christmas market at Breitscheidplatz
An excellent Christmas market on Breitscheidplatz, between the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church and the Europa shopping centre.
Poperinge Beer Festival in Belgium, 29 – 30 October 2022
The Poperinge Beer Festival, during two days of the last weekend in October, it's often referred to as "Belgium's cosiest beer festival".
Amsterdam Dance Event, 19 – 20 October, 2022
The Amsterdam Dance Event is one of the biggest club festivals of its kind in the world. It's held annually in mid-October.
Christmas Markets in Barcelona 25 November – 23 December 2022
In front of the Cathedral in the Gothic Quarter, Santa Lucia Christmas Market is the oldest and most famous Christmas market in Barcelona.
Smaka – Good Food Festival, Stockholm, Sweden
This good food festival in Stockholm covers everything from locally grown produce to organic food, creating a sustainable living model.
Provins, an exciting medieval town not far from Paris
Provins medieval village is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. More than fifty listed Middle Ages monuments and exciting festivals and events.
Le Guess Who? Music festival in Utrecht, 10 – 13 November 2022
Le Guess Who? is a unique music festival held in the picturesque city of Utrecht in the Netherlands.
Cavatast Cava Festival, Sant Sadurni d’Anoia, Spain 7-9 Oct. 2022
Spain's Cava capital, Sant Sadurni d'Anoi, invites you to the annual Cavatast: a cava & gastronomy tasting fair held in October.
Boccaccesca Food and Wine Festival, 14 – 16 October 2022
Boccaccesca is a yearly food and wine extravaganza, attracting countless visitors to the narrow medieval streets of Certaldo Alto in October.
Renaissance Festival Roi de l’Oiseau, France 14 – 18 September 2022
Four days in September, the town Puy-en-Velay dress up in Renaissance style with battles, archery displays, music and medieval markets
Free State of Stellingen Festival, Netherlands. 18 September 2022
The charming Free State of Stellingen Festival reclaims when the municipality of Ooststellingwerf existed as a Free Nation from 1300 to 1500.
Winzerfest Wine Festival Hamburg Germany 25 – 28 August 2022
The St. Pauli Wine festival in Hamburg. You can enjoy wine, music, food, and the great Hamburg atmosphere every year in August.
Feira Franca Medieval Festival, Pontevedra Spain, 2 – 3 September 2022
On the first weekend of September, the time is turned back by over 500 years during the medieval festival Feira Franca in Pontevedra, Spain.
Rothenburg Imperial City Festival, 2 – 4 September 2022
Imperial City Festival is reviving that old atmosphere and traditional professions. Everything from old equipment to original fashion.
Carthaginians and Romans in Cartagena Spain, 16-25 September 2022
Cartagena, in Spain, is worth visiting at any time of year. Especially in September during the Festival of Carthaginians and Romans.
Bruges Christmas Market, 25 November 2022 -8 January 2023
Christmas is the special time of the year when Bruges, a medieval centre of Belgium, becomes a beautiful Christmas-decorated destination.
The charming Cognac city in France
Soak in French culture, wander the streets of a beautiful old town and taste some good Cognac in Cognac.
Utrecht – A Hidden Treasure
Utrecht could be described as the Netherlands' hidden treasure. It's a medieval city with a modern feel. Vibrant and energetic.
Jenever Festival, Hasselt, Belgium. 15 – 16 October 2022
On the 3rd weekend of October, Hasselt hosts the fun Jenever Festival. Experience all the tastes and colours of this Belgian national drink.
Oktoberfest Events in Berlin 2022
Berlin has some great Oktoberfests held annually, Two of them at Zentral Festplatz am Kurt-Schumacher-Damm and at Alexander Platz.
Events and Festivals in Berlin
Always something going on in Berlin; an overview of some of the most visited annual events and festivals. For all tastes and styles.
Chateauneuf du Pape; One of the best wine villages in France
A half or whole-day excursion to the scenic Chateauneuf du Pape may be enough to explore the beauty and taste some great wines.
Duckstein Beer Festival Hamburg, 15 – 24 July 2022
Duckstein Beer Festival in Hamburg with Music, design, international street theatre, fine dining and of course, the Duckstein beer.
Dusseldorf Funfair on the Rhine, 15 – 24 July 2022
Dusseldorf funfair is one of the biggest outdoor celebrations in Germany with over 4 million visitors.
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.
Liverpool International Music Festival. 29 – 31 July 2022
A big weekend and celebration of new talents, big names, musical heritage and cultural diversity. In Sefton Park Palm House in Liverpool.
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.
Exeter Food and Drink Festival – May 2020 Cancelled
Festival Bar, Cookery Theatre and stalls serve delicious food in the Exeter Castle Courtyard on this food and drink festival.
Rheingau Wine Festival in Frankfurt, 31 August – 9 September 2022
Rheingau Wine Festival in Frankfurt invites you to try good wine from the Rheingau region. Over 600 wines at about 30 wine stalls.
Lollapalooza Music Festival in Berlin, 24 – 25 September 2022
Lollapalooza Berlin is regularly sold-out with over 70,000 music fans. The Lollapalooza Festival is held in the Olympiastadion & Olympiapark.
Food Festival Zurich, Switzerland, 8 – 18 September 2022
Food Festival Zurich celebrates the unique foods of the surrounding region of Zurich and Switzerland. Over 60,000 visitors will join.
Cognac Blues Passions Festival in Cognac, France. 6 – 10 July 2022
In the charming town Cognac, in France. Cognac Blues Passion Festival has existed since 1994, in the heart of the city’s public gardens.
La Fira del Poblenou Beer Festival Barcelona, 1 – 3 July 2022
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.
Choco-Story and Chocolate Museum in Bruges
Sidmouth Folk Festival, UK. 29 July – 5 August 2022
Set on a red-cliffed coastal location, Sidmouth comes alive with loads of vibrant entertainment and atmosphere during Sidmouth Folk Festival.
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!
Stuttgart Wine Festival Weindorf, 17 August – 4 September 2022
Stuttgart Wine Festival Weindorf is attracting people from all over the world to experience wine and food from this district of Germany.
Cully Jazz Festival in Switzerland 1 – 9 April 2022
One of Switzerland's most prominent jazz festivals, the Cully Jazz Festival, has retained its intimate and welcoming and charming atmosphere.
Let’s Rock Scotland – Dalkeith Country Park, Saturday 18 June 2022
A Saturday with Retro Pop and Rock in Dalkeith, near Edinburgh.
KeNaKo Africa Festival in Berlin, 1 – 11 July 2022
A pleasant festival every summer at Alexanderplatz in Berlin. Learn more about this big continent at the KeNaKo Africa festival.
Vida Festival, Vilanova i la Geltrú, Barcelona, 30 June – 2 July 2022
A music festival where you can listen to some great rock-pop performers at several venues annually in Vilanova, south of Barcelona.
Cambridge Folk Festival, UK. 28 – 31 July 2022
Cambridge Folk Festival brings the best traditional folk artists from the UK and Ireland. Also, American blues, roots and country artists.
Creamfields Festival in Daresbury, UK. 25 – 28 August 2022
House, EDM, techno, drum and bass, trance, grime and more makes Creamfields a great festival for all dance music fans.
Exit Festival, Multi Genre Music in Novi Sad, Serbia, 7 – 10 July 2022
Exit Festival is unique, nestled on the Austro-Hungarian fortress; it offers dozens of stages of all music genres annually in July.
La Tomatina Buñol, Spain. 31 August 2022
La Tomatina is a food fight festival held on the last Wednesday of August each year in Bunol near Valencia in Spain.
Nišville Jazz and Blues Festival, Serbia, 11 – 14 August 2022
Each year Nisville Jazz Festival attracts about 100.000 visitors with a great lineup.
Maschsee Lake Festival Hannover, Germany 27 July -14 August 2022
Maschsee Lake Festival 3 weeks in August. Lovely atmosphere by the lake Maschsee in Hannover, with drinks, food and international artists.
Edinburgh Jazz and Blues festival, 15 – 24 July 2022
Enjoy blues and jazz at the Edinburgh jazz festival in July, held in Edinburgh's many pubs as venues.
Tomorrowland Festival. 15 – 17 JULY / 22 – 24 JULY / 29 – 31 JULY 2022
Tomorrowland is one of the world's largest music festivals in the town Boom, three weekends in July between Antwerp and Brussels in Belgium.
FIB – Festival Internacional de Benicassim, Spain, 14 – 17 July 2022
The best showcase of alternative, indie, electronic and rock music focuses on European music trends on Spain's Costa del Azahar.
Pisa – much more than the Leaning Tower
Pisa is best known of the Leaning Tower, but when you visit this city in Tuscany, there are many more things to see and do.
Artusiana Food and Wine Festival, Forlimpopoli Italy, 25 June – 3 July 2022
During the Artusiana Food and Wine Festival, the Italian town Forlimpopoli is a beautiful mix of gastronomy, culture and entertainment.
Tortosa Renaissance Festival, Tortosa, Spain, 21 – 24 July 2022
The Splendour of a 16th Century City, Tortosa Renaissance Festival recreates the atmosphere of that historical period every year in July.
London Craft Beer Festival, 12 – 13 August 2022
London Craft Beer Festival with over 100 breweries worldwide showcasing hundreds of unique craft beers to sample.
Barcelona Pride Festival 23 – 26 June 2022
Welcome to Barcelona Pride Festival - a celebration of diversity and fight for freedom, dignity, respect and acceptance for LGBTQ rights.
Ardesio DiVino Wine Festival, Bergamo Italy 6 – 7 August 2022
Ardesio Divino is a food and wine festival in the picturesque city of Ardesio in Italy. Glorious food and wine accompanied by great music.
Main Square Music Festival in Arras, France, 30 June – 3 July 2022
Main Square Music Festival in Arras, France. This festival showcases indie, rock, pop, urban and electronic music.
Les Eurockeennes, Belfort in France. 30 June – 3 July 2022
Les Eurockeennes is a non-profit, eco-friendly and independent Rock & Pop music festival in Belfort, northeastern France.
The light is the art at Festival Of Lights in Berlin, 7 – 16 October 2022
All major attractions in Berlin are illuminated for nine days in October and lighted up in beautiful colours for the Festival of Lights.
Le Grand Fauconnier Festival, Cordes sur Ciel, France, 16 – 17 July 2022
Every July you can come to see the transformation of the city Cordes, in France, into the Middle Ages at The Grand Fauconnier Festival
Craft Beer Festival Helsinki, Finland, 30 June – 2 July 2022
Taste some of the best Finnish and European craft beers straight from the breweries. Enjoy some lovely summer days in Helsinki.
Sziget Festival – The Island of Freedom, Hungary, 10 – 15 August 2022
A seven-day pop & rock music and art festival. Sziget Festival will be enjoyed by nearly half a million visitors from all over the world.
Copenhagen Jazz Festival, Denmark, 24 June – 10 July 2022
Copenhagen comes alive to jazz in the streets, cafes, concert halls and open-air stages during the Copenhagen Jazz Festival.
Festival Django Reinhardt in Fontainebleau, France. 23 – 26 June 2022
Festival Django Reinhardt in Château de Fontainebleau Park, a tribute to the swing and modernity of the greatest jazz guitarist
Melt Festival in Ferropolis, Germany, 9 – 12 June 2022
Melt Festival has been entertaining music fans for two decades. It's a multi-genre music festival with pop, rock and electronic music.
Charles Dickens Festival in Deventer, Netherlands. 10 – 11 December 2022
Deventer brings the stories of Charles Dickens to life. Meet the many colourful characters from his works at this exciting festival.
York in England – Exciting Viking History and Many Things to See and Do.
York is a walled city steeped in history and founded in 71 AD by the Romans. Many exciting things to see and do in this charming city.
Jazz à Juan in Juan les Pins, France. 6 – 19 July 2022
Jazz à Juan, at the beautiful French Mediterranean seaside resorts Antibes and Juan Les Pins, is one of the oldest jazz festivals in Europe.
Imagina Funk Festival in Torres, Spain. 29 – 30 July 2022
More than 4,000 people come to enjoy some of the best soul and funk music at the Imagina Funk Festival in the south of Spain.
Garorock Music Festival in Marmande, France, 30 June – 3 July 2022
Garorock is one of the most respected French pop and rock music festivals. The festival offers a variety of activities and great artists.
Shrewsbury Food Festival, 25 – 26 June 2022
Shrewsbury Food Festival highlights local craft, unsigned bands, family entertainment and regional food and drinks.
Shrewsbury Folk Festival. 26 – 29 August 2022, Shrewsbury, UK
Shrewsbury Folk Festival is an all-round music festival for all ages. Four sound stages, dance tent and unique venues for children and youth.
Let’s Rock Shrewsbury – Retro Pop Festival – Saturday 16 July 2022
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.
Arde Lucus – Roman revival Festival in Lugo, Spain. 9 – 12 June 2022
During Arde Lucus, you can enjoy banquets, artisan markets, Celtic weddings, Roman circuses, battles, music, dance, parades and much more.
Jazz a Vienne Festival, France, 29 June – 13 July 2022
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
Medieval Festival and St. Jordi, Montblanc, Spain, 22 April – 1 May 2022
The legend of St. Jordi (San Jorge, Saint George) and the dragon is once again brought to life at the medieval festival in Montblanc, Spain.
Festivals in Spain – Food, Drink, Historical, Music and Culture Festivals
Some of the best festivals in Spain. Some well known and some lesser-known. Find your favourite Spanish festivals for your travel to Spain.
Hay Literary Festival in Wales, UK. 26 May – 5 June 2022
Hay-on-Wye hosts an annual celebration of writing. This literary festival brings together people who share a love of literature.
This is probably the most fun day in The Netherlands – King’s Day, April 27
King’s Day in Amsterdam will bring approximately seven hundred thousand people to the city. Lots of music parties and fun to enjoy.
Awakenings Summer Festival, Netherlands, 29 – 31 July 2022
Awakenings festival with spectacular electronic music parties in Spaarnwoude. Techno and house, surrounded by the natural beauty of the area.
Tollwood Summer Festival in Munich. 16 June – 17 July 2022
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, 1 – 3 July 2022
Vijazz is a Jazzfest with Food, Wine and Cava - The jazz is perfectly complemented by opportunities to sample up to 300 wines and cavas.
Saint Germain des Prés Jazz Festival in Paris. 16 – 21 May 2022
A Paris jazz festival in May. Amazing concerts and talent of young jazz performers, mainly from France and the rest of the world.
Blenheim Palace Food Festival. Woodstock, UK. 2 – 5 June 2022
Cookery schools and chefs compete to serve up delicious dishes to be enjoyed at Blenheim Palace. A beautiful food festival in Oxfordshire UK
Azkena Rock Festival in Vitoria Gasteiz, Spain, 16 – 18 June 2022
The Azkena Rock Festival is a pure rock & roll experience, annually held in June in Vitoria-Gasteiz.
Copenhagen Cooking & Food Festival 19 – 28 August 2022
Copenhagen Cooking & Food Festival is an annual event celebrating the Nordic kitchen, seasonal produce, and fabulous culinary experiences.
Dauwpop Festival Pop & Rock in Hellendoorn, 26 – 27 May 2022
Great bands play at five stages at this weekend mini pop and rock festival, Dauwpop, in Hellendoorn, in the Netherlands.
Ghent Jazz Festival, Belgium 7 – 17 July 2022
Ghent Jazz Festival takes place in Ghent, Belgium, in July. It's an 11-days celebration of jazz with prominent international musicians.
Jazz Middelheim in Antwerp, Belgium. 12 – 15 August 2022
The summer jazz festival, Jazz Middelheim in Antwerp, has gained a reputation for featuring some of the best international jazz musicians.
Bordeaux Wine Festival, 23 – 26 June 2022
Bordeaux, the wine city, holds a four-day wine festival every two years. Over 80 wine areas from the district of Bordeaux to taste.
Pyrotechnic 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.
Courchevel – Luxury in France
The place to see and to be seen. Enjoy the boutiques, après-ski, fine dining, spas and festivals Courchevel has to offer.
Freemusic Festival, Lac de Montendre, France. 17 – 19 June 2022
Lake Montendre and its legendary pine forest rediscover the festive spirit that animates it every summer for Freemusic.
Many good restaurants in Berlin – here are a few to check out !
Approximately 2000 restaurants in Berlin, plus many catering establishments, so you are sure to find something to your taste and style.
Dürkheimer Wurstmarkt Wine festival, Bad Dürkheim 9-19 September 2022
Wurstmarkt wine festival in Bad Dürkheim, one of Germany's most traditional and entertaining festivals, annually two weekends in September.
Isle of Wight Pop and Rock Festival, UK, 16 – 19 June 2022
Isle of Wight Festival is one of Europe's biggest and most impressive pop and rock music festival with a massive lineup of artists.
Discover Beautiful Tuscany in Italy
Tuscany is beautiful; Florence, or the equally famous city of Pisa; then there’s Arezzo and Siena with their gorgeous historic architecture.
Lowlands Festival, Biddinghuizen, Netherlands. 19 – 21 August 2022
Lowlands multi-genre music and arts festival are unique. Music, theatre, film, arts, stand-up comedy, science, literature and street theatre
Let’s Rock Exeter – 80s Pop and Rock – Saturday 2 July 2022
Powderham Castle, Let's Rock Exeter will be wowing the crowds with fabulous 80s rock. Join the celebrations at this retro-pop festival.
Let’s Rock Leeds – Retro Pop & Rock – Saturday 25 June 2022
Let's Rock Leeds Retro Rock & Pop Festival occur at Temple Newsam next to the magnificent Temple Newsam House.
Reading Multi Genre Music Festival, 26 – 28 August 2022
Reading Festival is one of the largest multi genre music festivals; rock, pop, punk, prog-rock, metal, RnB, dance, electronic and hip-hop
Leeds Music Festival at Bramham Park in Leeds, UK. 26 – 28 August 2022
One of the most popular pops and rock festivals in the UK. Like Reading Festival, Leeds Festival have the same quality lineup every year.
Iceland Airwaves Music Festival, 2 – 5 November 2022
Multi-genre music festival. Iceland Airwaves with artists and new acts from Iceland and worldwide on several venues in Reykjavik.
Fete des Vendanges Wine Festival, Montmartre Paris 6 – 10 October 2021
Paris's only working vineyard, Clos Montmartre, is found here. Over half a million visit the "Fete des Vendanges" wine festival every year.
Blanes Fireworks Festival, Spain. July 2022
The international fireworks competition - "El Focs de Blanes" or "Concurs Internacional de Focs" in Blanes, Costa Brava, Spain.
Bilbao BBK Live Music Festival, 7 – 9 July 2022
Pop, Rock and Multi-Genre Music at Bilbao BBK Live - spectacular venue - exceptional atmosphere - great performers - every year in July.
Beer Passion Weekend Antwerp, Belgium, 1 – 3 July 2022
An incredible selection of 200+ Belgian beers: fruity, heavy blond, brown, red, abbey and trappist etc, at Beer Passion Weekend Antwerp.
Paris Jazz Festival, Parc Floral de Paris, 30 June – 08 September 2021
Paris Jazz Festival brings great jazz music throughout the summer in Parc Floral de Paris in Vincennes, Paris.
Pinkpop Festival in Megaland-Landgraaf, Netherlands, 17 – 19 June 2022
Pinkpop festival - A weekend with great Pop and Rock in Megaland - Landgraaf, Netherlands. Lineup 2022 Metallica, Twenty One Pilots and more
Mad Cool Multi Genre Music Festival, Madrid. 6 – 9 July 2022
Mad Cool Festival, Madrid, will come back in 2022. A great lineup and 80,000 people will ensure an amazing music festival weekend.
Nature One Festival, Kastellaun, Germany. 5 – 7 August 2022
Nature One is among the largest European open-air electronic music festivals, Situated in a former NATO missile base near Kastellaun, Germany
Dubrovnik – Pearl of the Adriatic
Dubrovnik’s nickname is Pearl of the Adriatic and one of the most visited destinations on the Adriatic coast.
Rock Werchter Pop and Rock Festival in Belgium, 30 June – 3 July 2022
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.
Metronome Music Festival, Prague, 23 – 25 June 2022
Metronome Music Festival Prague is an open-air festival in June with top international acts and local Czech artists.
Spot on London – Lots of Festivals and things to see and do.
London is a global city and one of the world’s most visited tourist destinations. Famous for its history, entertainment, culture, and fashion.
Dresden, Germany – Rich History, Events and Lots to See and Do
What to see and do in this delightful German city, Dresden. Beautiful buildings, Dixieland Festival and a wonderful Christmas Market.
Beautiful and famous Stratford upon Avon
In the Midlands of England lies Stratford upon Avon, the historic town famous for Shakespeare's birthplace.
The Historic Warwick Castle in Midlands England
A castle originally built by William the Conqueror in 1068 in wood. Warwick Castle is one of the most famous attractions in England.
Gordes in France, A Provencal Gem !
Gordes is a beautiful village and full of charm, set amidst the beautiful scenery of the Vaucluse department in Provence.
NOS Alive Lisbon, Portugal 7 – 10 July 2021
NOS Alive Lisbon, Portugal, one of Europe's most respected indie, rock and alternative music festivals.
EDP Cool Jazz in Cascais, Portugal. July 2022
EDP Cool Jazz in Portugal. Great jazz music on warm summer nights with a little funk, soul, rock and pop threw in for good measure.
Electric Castle Music Festival, Cluj-Napoca, Romania 13 – 17 July 2022
Electric Castle multi-genre music festival in the ancient Banffy Castle, near Cluj-Napoca, Romania. Pop, rock and electronic music and more.
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.
Viagem Medieval in Santa Maria da Feira, Portugal. July/August 2021
A Medieval Journey in Terra de Santa Maria, Portugal, in July/August - Viagem Medieval; One of Europe’s major historical reenactment events.
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.
Bospop Festival in Weert, Netherlands. 8 – 10 July 2022
Bospop Festival has a rich history. It's an old-fashioned and fun pop-rock festival in Weert in the Netherlands.
Open’er Festival in Gdynia, Poland. 29 June – 2 July 2022
Open’er Festival - One more year with a great lineup. It all happens in Gdynia – a city by the sea in northern Poland.
Pohoda Art and Music Festival in Trencin, Slovakia, 7 – 9 July 2022
Pohoda is a music and art festival. A mix of alternative, indie, world and punk metal, classical music, film, visual art and theatre.
Semana Grande – Great Week San Sebastian, Spain, 14 – 21 August 2021
San Sebastian Great Week marks the Virgin’s Day, August 15. A big celebration with an International Fireworks Competition.
Wychwood Pop and Rock Music Festival, UK. 3 – 5 June 2022
Enjoy Wychwood pop and rock festival with lots of good music, great food, idyllic camping and over 100 workshops for all ages.
Shambala Festival, Northamptonshire, UK. August 2021 Cancelled
A family festival in Northamptonshire countryside with over 200 musical acts, cabaret, workshops, talks, circus shows and interactive theatre.
Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. 6 – 28 August 2021
During August, the Edinburgh Military Tattoo is held, featuring military displays, music, and marching.
Consuegra Medieval Festival, in Consuegra Spain. A weekend in August.
Consuegra Medieval Festival is a time warp of dramatized performances. Every year a weekend in the middle of August.
Hello Festival, Retro Pop in Emmen, Netherlands, 10 – 11 June 2022
Hello festival, earlier Retropop festival, promises to take you back in time and have you move with the grooves—an annual event in Emmen.
Edinburgh International Festival. 7 – 29 August 2021
Edinburgh International Festival, one of the most important summer events in Scotland. Most Edinburgh festivals are in August. Check them out
Paléo Festival in Nyon, Switzerland, 19 – 24 July 2022
Over 250 shows, seven stages and around 230,000 visitors. Paleo Festival in Nyon is Switzerland's largest open-air festival.
St. Moritz – a Popular and Luxury Ski Resort
St. Moritz is one of the most exclusive and luxury ski resorts in the world. Good gourmet food restaurants, lovely hotels and great skiing.
Zermatt in Switzerland, home of the Matterhorn
Zermatt is famous for the mountain Matterhorn, mountaineering, skiing and other winter sports - Also for the Zermatt Unplugged Festival.
Way Out West Festival, Gothenburg, Sweden 11 – 13 August 2022
Way Out West Festival is one of the best multi-genre music festivals in Scandinavia. It is annually in August in Gothenburg, Sweden.
Basel, Switzerland
Basel is Switzerland's third-largest city. However long your visit, you'll be sure to be delighted by all that Basel has to offer.
Southside Festival in Neuhausen ob Eck, Germany, 17 – 19 June 2022
Southside Festival features more than 100 pop and rock bands. Big international names, well-known local talents and talented newcomers.
Historical Burgenfest in Manderscheid, Germany, 28 – 29 August 2021
Manderscheid in Germany is again bringing the Middle Ages back to life at the last weekend in August with the Historical Burgenfest.
Love Supreme Festival in Glynde, East Sussex, UK. 1 – 3 July 2022
Love Supreme Jazz Festival - A medium-sized family music festival that celebrates the very best in jazz, funk and soul.
Seville, Spain – Rich Culture, Flamenco, festivals and a vivid nightlife
Visit this exciting city, Seville, the capital of Andalusia. Flamenco shows, Festivals, Rich Culture and History.
Obidos Medieval Festival, Portugal, 15 July -1 August 2021 (not confirmed)
Obidos Medieval Festival. Portuguese artisans and merchants travel from far and wide to attend this picturesque medieval town.
Elb Jazz Festival in Hamburg , 3 – 4 June 2022
Unique venues in the harbour, excellent music and perfect atmosphere - that's Elbjazz Festival in Hamburg, Germany.
Les Fogueres de Sant Joan in Alicante. 20 – 24 June 2021 Cancelled
Les Fogueres de Sant Joan in Alicante; Bonfires, fireworks, music, parades and people partying all night make you want to join the fun
Taste of Amsterdam – Summer food festival, 2 – 5 June 2022
Every summer, the Taste of Amsterdam takes place with the best national and international chefs and restaurants with great delicacies.
Hvar Island, Croatia
Combine lovely weather and beach life with culture, history and sightseeings in several historic and beautiful towns on Hvar Island, Croatia.
Störtebeker medieval games on Rugen Island 2021 Cancelled
One of the most popular events on Rugen island is the annual Störtebeker medieval games in Ralswiek. Ongoing games Mondays to Saturdays.
Makarska City – The Heart of the Riviera
Makarska is an attractive city centred around a horseshoe-shaped bay that serves as the city’s harbour. The Heart of the Makarska Riviera
Renaissance Festival in Koprivnica, Croatia. 19 – 22 August 2021
Renaissance Festival in Koprivnica Croatia is the biggest medieval festival in this part of Europe. Held every year in August.
Croatia’s Makarska Riviera
Following a narrow stretch of coastline along Croatia’s Adriatic Sea coast is the beautiful Makarska Riviera.
Marvelous Montepulciano in Tuscany
The medieval and Renaissance hill town of Montepulciano sits above the Tuscan countryside, about 70 kilometres southeast of Siena.
Sonar Festival Barcelona, Spain. 15 – 18 June 2022
Sonar is an international festival of advanced music and new media annually held in Barcelona one weekend every summer.
Open Air St. Gallen Music Festival 30 June – 3 July 2022
Switzerland's oldest and biggest outdoor festival with a capacity of 30,000 visitors per day. Rock, pop, indie, and electronic music.
Couleur Café music festival in Brussels, 24 – 26 June 2022
Couleur Café is one of the greatest festivals in Belgium that has attracted the biggest names of soul, funk, reggae and Latin music.
Cordoba Fair Festival, Cordoba Spain in May 2021 Cancelled
Feria de Cordoba usually takes place at the end of May. It’s the largest amusement event in the city and a great experience.
Hurricane Festival in Scheessel, Germany, 17 – 19 June 2022
Hurricane Festival takes place in Scheessel in Germany. This music festival features big international and German names alongside newcomers.
Edinburgh Food Festival, 6 – 8 August 2021
Edinburgh once again hosts this three-day culinary food festival in August: The month of festivals in Edinburgh.
The Great British Beer Festival, London 4 – 8 August 2020 (Cancelled)
The Great British Beer Festival offers visitors the chance to try more than 900 beers. A tasty adventure at UK’s biggest beer festival.
North Sea Beer Festival in Ostend, Belgium. August 2021
About 30 breweries and beer companies and more than 150 Belgian speciality beers in the relaxing seaside town Oostende in Belgium.
Holland International Blues Festival in Grolloo, 9 -11 June 2022
Holland International Blues Festival is annually held in June. Grolloo has a long history with blues.
La Linea, London Latin Music Festival, 22 – 28 April 2022
La Linea Festival London is a festival of Latin music taking placing at locations across central London in end of April and first days of May
Tinderbox Music Festival, Odense, Denmark, 23 – 25 June 2022
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.
Primavera Sound Festival Barcelona, 1 – 5 June 2022
The definition of music at Primavera Sound Festival can fit under rock, pop, and Indie music beats. It’s annually held in Barcelona.
Let’s Rock The Moor, Cookham – Saturday 2 October 2021
Let's Rock The Moor Pop & Rock Festival is part of a series across the UK from May to October. Among the Headliners; UB40 and Kim Wilde.
Sound City Music Festival Liverpool, UK. 1 – 3 October 2021
Sound City will again be making a giant party in Liverpool. Organizers promise hundreds of the most hottest-tipped new bands and headliners.
Let’s Rock The North East. Herrington Country Park. 21 August 2021
Let's Rock The North East is taking place in the Herrington Country Park in Tyne and Wear. Headliners 2021 THE HUMAN LEAGUE and OMD.
Dixieland Festival Dresden, Germany 15 – 22 May 2022
Dixieland Festival Dresden old-time swing jazz festival has been running for 50 years now and attracts over 500,000 visitors every year.
Ribs and Blues Festival in Raalte, Netherlands. 4 – 6 June 2022
Ribs and Blues in Netherlands - Big blues and roots festival with entertainment for the whole family, attracting over 50,000 visitors.
Bristol Food Connections
An affordable series of events at Bristol food festival weekend. All you want to know about the delicacies of this city and its surroundings.
Visit the spectacular Montreux Jazz Festival, 2 – 17 July 2021
Montreux Jazz festival, one of the best jazz festivals in Europe. Ii has implemented music for blues, pop and rock fans as well.
Blues’n’jazz in Rapperswil-jona, Zurich Switzerland, 10 – 12 June 2022
Blues'n jazz festival is an annual event in the centre of the medieval Old Town Rapperswill-Jona in Switzerland.
Northside Festival in Aarhus, Denmark, 2 – 4 June 2022
Rock, pop and everything in-between at this fabulous festival that attracts the world’s biggest music acts to an area - Ådalen - Aarhus.
Bergenfest – Norway, Multi Genres Music Festival. 14 – 18 June 2022
Bergenfest festival is yearly visited by 35 - 40 thousand visitors and one of the best Scandinavian open-air multi-genre music festivals.
Olympic Stadium in Berlin
Olympic Stadium Berlin - among Berlin's must-see attractions with hundred years old history.
Starlite C.O. Festival, Marbella Spain, 10 June – 3 September 2022
Intimate set up instead of overcrowded arenas is what Starlite Festival Marbella is all about.
Beltane Fire Festival Edinburgh, every year on 30 April
Beltane Fire Festival is a modern reinterpretation of an ancient Celtic festival marking the changing seasons and the natural life cycle.
Øya Festival Oslo. Norway. 10 – 13 August 2022
The Oya festival draws around 60,000 music fans to Oslo's east side. International stars mixed with local well-known and up-coming artists.
Museums in Amsterdam
Amsterdam has numerous museums, some of which are world renowned. Here’s a brief guide to five of the best museums in Amsterdam
Fiesta de San Isidro, Madrid – A big Celebration of the Madrid Patron Saint
During the Madrid Patron Saint "San Isidro" celebration, you'll be experiencing parades, music concerts, and other activities.
Solothurn Beer Days, Switzerland 28 – 30 April 2022
Explore the Swiss beer culture in this atmospheric town Solothurn, located between Basel and Bern. Check out Solothurn Beer Days.
Viti Loire wine and food festival in Tours, France.
Viti Loire Festival in the city of Tours in the beautiful Loire Valley, an area synonymous with fine wine, promotes the region's wines.
London Wine Week – London Coctail Week
DrinkUp London arranges London Wine Week. More than 125 venues across London offering wine flights, paired menus and special deals.
Cies Islands and Vigo City
In the Atlantic Ocean, off the coast from the port town of Vigo, lie the twin islands, Islas Cies in Galicia, Spain´s northwest province.
Greenwich and Docklands Festival, 27 August – 11 september 2021
GDIF is a leading festival of free outdoor performing street arts, dance and theatre. A nine days celebration annually held in London.
Open Air Gallery – Two Days with Street Art in Berlin
One of the biggest open-air exhibition in Berlin features over 100 international artists. Paintings, sculptures, photography, and graphics.
Attractions and what to see and do in Berlin
Lots of attractions, landmarks, museums and historical monuments in Berlin.
Here you'll find a few tips on what to see in Berlin.
Here you'll find a few tips on what to see in Berlin.
Fiesta del Marisco Seafood Festival, O Grove, Spain, October 2021
Seafood festival in O Grove, Galicia, Spain, Over 200 000 visitors are visiting this cultural-gastronomic festival. Held in October every year since 1963.
Rose of saffron festival in Consuegra Spain, 23 – 25 October 2020
Consuegra, 60 km from Toledo is right in the middle of the vast saffron plantations. The Saffron festival is going on the last weekend of October.
Travel from Stockholm to Hamburg by train
First day's march; Train Stockholm to Copenhagen and Hamburg
Free WIFI and a Bistro helps through some boring parts of the country
Free WIFI and a Bistro helps through some boring parts of the country
Barcelona private romantic sailing tour
Flawor your stay in Barcelona with a romantic sailing tour
Gola Gola – Food Festival in Piacenza, 2020 (Postponed to September)
Piacenza invites to one of the largest food festivals in Italy with lots of events to choose from, great food & drink, lots of music and entertainments.
Romantic and Beautiful Santorini
Santorini should definitely appeal to couples looking for a romantic and luxury vacation, but it’s also a lively Greek Island with great nightlife .
Explore Beautiful Mykonos Island, Greece
Explore Mykonos, Greece - Beautiful sandy beaches, archaeological treasures and exciting nightlife
The Medieval town Toledo in Spain
If you really want to experience the magic, visit Toledo, also known as The Imperial City at sunset.
Bordeaux – The French Wine Capital
Bordeaux, the capital of one of the world’s premier wine producing regions.
The ninth largest city in France has a lot to offer, not just wine. Check out some tips here ...
The ninth largest city in France has a lot to offer, not just wine. Check out some tips here ...
Fiesta del Albariño Wine Festival, Cambados Spain 29 July-2 August 2020
Fiesta del Albariño is a wine festival with great music that takes place on the west coast of Spain in Cambados. Celebrating the locally-produced white wine, Albariño.
Gwledd Conwy Feast, Wales, UK. 23 – 25 October, 2020
The Conwy Feast is a weekend full of food, drink, music, arts and crafts. It takes place in the stunning medieval town of Conwy in North Wales in October
Athens – Home of the Acropolis and Capital of Greece
If you appreciate history and culture then Athens is an amazing city! It is one of the oldest cities in the world with lots of attractions and events.
Discover the charming city Barcelona in Catalunia, Spain
Barcelona is a vibrant city with lots of attractions, festivals, shopping and beautiful beaches. Here are tips and facts about the beautiful city.
Colossus of Prora on Rugen
A large construction buildt by order from Hitler, on the east coast of Rügen in the middle of the mile-long bay between Binz and Sassnitz.
Greece – Beautiful islands and ancient history
From the busy streets of its capital, Athens, to the quietest uninhabited islands, Greece has a multitude of attractions for the tourist.
Lincoln, UK – Historic attractions and a beautiful Christmas Market
Lincoln with one of the oldest traditional Christmas market in the UK. Located in the historic area with the Castle, it gives a magical old history feeling.
Kitzbuhel, Tough Skiing, Luxurious Surroundings and Good Festivals
Kitzbuhel - A great après-ski destination - Luxurious restaurants and hotels - Beautiful Surroundings - Lovely Festivals and events all around the year.
Events on Rugen Island in Germany
Antwerp – Belgium’s diamond
The second biggest European port after Rotterdam, a fashion capital and the second biggest city of Belgium – you just arrived to Antwerp!
Getting Christmas inspiration in Hamburg and Copenhagen
December darkness can be prepared with some Christmas lights in most cities in Europe. Copenhagen and Hamburg are some of the best Christmas cities to visit
Cordoba Spain – Exciting history, sights and festivals !
Nightlife in Barcelona
An endless nightlife for all tastes can be found in Barcelona. Here you get some tips for nightlife with popular nightclubs, famous bars and pubs
Mercado Cervantino Medieval festival, Alcala de Henares, Spain in October
With over 200,000 visitors, the Cervantino Market is one of Spain's greatest regional historical tourist events held every year in October.
Tossa de Mar, a charming spot on Costa Brava
The lovely Rugen Island in Germany
What to see and do in Hamburg, Germany
With 1.7 million inhabitants, Hamburg is a big city, but it still not feels like that. Many attractions and festivals to enjoy in this great city. Check it out!
Camp Bestival in Lulworth Castle, UK. 29 July – 1 August 2021
Camp Bestival Pop and Rock music festival is packed full of fantastic offerings and a long list of live music acts. Held in July every year.
Hamburg weekend with the worlds largest port festival “Hafengeburstag”
Hamburg is home to great festivals and there's always something fun happening. It's big enough to explore and discover something new every time you visit.
Saturday afternoon and football match at Camp Nou Barcelona
Berlin TV Tower (Fernsehturm) – A famous Attraction
This interesting architectural piece, Berlin TV Tower, offers the most spectacular views of Berlin and its surroundings. It's also an restaurant up there.
Summer Music Festival Salzburg, Austria. 1 – 30 August 2020
The highlights at Summer Music Festival Salzburg is Opera, Drama and Classical Music - The annual "Salzburger Festspiele" is going on in July and August.
A Summer’s Tale Open Air Music Festival, Germany 22 – 25 July 2021
International and local multi-genre music, Cultural, creative, an outdoor experiences. A Summer's Tale is a world of its own.
Tips on what to see and do in Amsterdam
A beautiful city with a wonderful historic center that’s interlaced with canals, pretty bridges, narrow streets, and attractive architecture.
Culture and Art Festivals in Europe
Menton – the pearl of the French Riviera
Visit The Famous City Ronda in Spain
Writers, painters, singers and countless less famous visitors have been attracted to and inspired by Ronda. A famous city for its Pedro Romero fair and goyesque style bullfights.
Blanes on Costa Brava – Spain
Charlottenburg Palace Berlin
Frigiliana, Spain – The charming white village in Andalusia
No glossy coffee table book about Andalusia, and her white washed villages, which does not prominently feature images of Frigiliana.
Granada’s Alhambra – a Moorish dream
The breathtaking Palace and gardens of Granada’s Alhambra and Generalife , the epitome of an Arabian dream located in the South of Spain.
Split, a city not to miss in Croatia
Lying on the shores of the Adriatic Sea, Split is one of the oldest in the region. It's Croatia’s second largest city, and a top tourist destination with a lot to offer.
Exciting evening and day sailing tours in Barcelona
Enjoy one of the many sailing tours in Barcelona on your next travel. Short day tours or long sailings starting in Barcelona.
Windmills in Bruges
The Beer Wall in Bruges
If you walk along the shopping street from the Market Square, you'll find a nice beer wall.
De Halve Maan brewery in Bruges
Marvelous and Exciting Attractions in Rome
Full of monuments, culture, and events, Rome is a city with a lot to see and do. You'll also need to spend time just wandering around and soaking in the atmosphere
Rome, The eternal city
Rome certainly lives up to its nickname. Founded over two and a half thousand years ago – not quite been eternity, but this is one of the oldest cities in Europe.
Florence – Birthplace of the Renaissance
Florence is everything you’ve ever imagined it to be - a beautiful city full of striking, historic architecture, abundant in monuments and culture
The attractive Sylt Island in Germany
Because Sylt Island is a little bit like a "Germany's Mallorca", it is perhaps not surprising that you experience an extraordinary service.
Attractions in Florence
Without doubt the main highlight of Florence is its architecture. The historic heart of the city is full of buildings dating back to its golden age in medieval times
Tarragona, Spain – A beautiful city to visit on Costa Dorada
Paris Attractions, tours and sightseeings
For some visitors Paris is just a wonderful place to soak in the Parisian atmosphere. But explore some Paris attractions also if you want. You get a few tips here.
Wellness and Spa on Rugen
Rugen is a popular destination for spa and wellness. All beach resorts have high-quality, beautiful and luxurious spa facilities.
Nature Reserve Granitz and the Hunting Lodge
From Binz you can easily find the trails going through the magnificent beech forest and natural reserve Granitz.
Charming Putbus on Rugen Island, Germany
Putbus, with its unique character, is a nice outing for a change from the beach resorts on the Rugen island.
Camping on Rugen Island, Germany
Logroño Art Festival “Actual” in January
Paris – The city of light
Paris known over the world for its wonderful landmarks, cuisine, culture and lively ambiance. But there is much more to see and discover.
The seaside resort Göhren on Rugen
Göhren is located on the southeastern peninsula, Mönchgut, on the tip of the island of Rugen and therefore has beaches both to the north and the south.
Museums on Rugen island in Germany
Mönchgut is the southeastern peninsula of Rugen. Here are the museums of local history.
The famous Berlin ZOO
Tenerife and the beach Las Teresitas
Weather and temperatures in Barcelona
Costa del Maresme
Swing and Boggie days in Dresden at the Dixieland Festival
Everywhere you go, you are caught up in the sound of the fabulous swing music that quickly had you tapping your feet and swaying to the beat.
Spring Festival “Fruhlingsfest” in Munich and Stuttgart
Beach Resorts on Costa del Sol, Spain
Hotel Barcelo at the main train station Sants in Barcelona
Provence, a stunning region in southern France
Provence; Ancient market towns, coastal scenery, beautiful mountains, fields filled with glorious lavender, vineyards and good cuisine.
Theme and fun -park “Europa Park” in Rust, Germany
Marseille, France’s Second City
The village Cordes sur Ciel in France
Cordes sur Ciel, above the Cerou valley in France
It's the first and largest of the new walled towns. A city with a charm, exciting history and great events
It's the first and largest of the new walled towns. A city with a charm, exciting history and great events
Berlin Tiergarten – the city’s paradise for activities and chill-outs.
If you’re for a picnic, cycling, jogging, or just relaxing in the city center – Berlin Tiergarten is the best choice.
San Pedro del Pinatar and Mar Menor in Spain
Amsterdam Canals Tours Cruises and Bridges
Antibes on the beautiful French Riviera
The Medieval city of Ghent in Belgium
Ghent is a city for relaxation and a place where you’ll discover hidden alleys or green spots all across the city. Ghent is beautiful and exciting
Binz on Rugen Island, Germany
The design and music experience – The awesome Nhow hotel in Berlin
On the Green roads in France
When traveling by car in France - drive a little outside the main highways. Just above Lyon, we decided to take the fee-free roads a while.
Spa resort Montecatini Terme
Dive into Europe’s tropical holiday world – Tropical Islands Resort in Germany
Las Arenas – from a bull ring to a glamorous shopping arena
Las Arenas-a glamorous new lease of life for a redundant bull…
The Villages in Cinque Terre
You don’t need to know a lot of Italian to figure out that…
Excitement and art in Nerja Spain
Nerja is a little town in Andalucia on Spain's Costa del Sol. Sixty kilometres east of Malaga.
The picturesque village Lucca in Tuscany
Set just a few short miles off Tuscany’s coast is the…
Cortina d’Ampezzo
Fashionable Ski Resort, Italian Style
Many of us think of…
Many of us think of…
Villefranche-sur-Mer – The Quieter Alternative to Nice
A beautiful village at the French Riviera - Tips on where to stay, what to see and do in Villefranche-sur-Mer
More from United Kingdom
Borefts Beer Festival Bodegraven, Netherlands 22 – 23 Sept. 2023
Borefts Beer Festival is a celebration of local and international fine craft beer. It takes place in beautiful Bodegraven, the Netherlands.
Aarhus Food Festival in Denmark 1 – 3 September 2023
Good food in Denmark’s second-largest city, the Aarhus food festival, is considered the largest food festival in Denmark and Northern Europe.
Chianti Classico Wine Festival, Italy 7 – 10 September 2023
Chianti Classico Wine Festival takes place in September every year in Greve in Chianti, Italy.
Brussels Comic Strip Festival, 8 – 10 September 2023
For all comic strip fans, this festival in Brussels is for experts and amateurs, young and old — something for anyone curious about the art.
DGTL Electronic Music Festival, Amsterdam 7 – 9 April 2023
DGTL Festival is taking place in Amsterdam over a weekend in April 2023 with great electronic music.
Medieval and Historical-Themed Festivals in Europe
Here you will find some of the best historical-themed events and medieval festivals in Europe.
Swing, Blues, Bluegrass and Jazz Festivals in Europe
Some of the most popular Blues and Jazz festivals in Europe. Also, some excellent Swing and Bluegrass Festivals.
La Fira del Vi – Wine Festival in Falset, Spain 28 April – 1 May 2023
Fira del Vi is a weekend of wine tastings, fabulous food and great music. In the charming town of Falset, Spain, in April/May.
Budapest Wine Festival, Hungary, 7 – 10 September 2023
Budapest International Wine Festival - one of Europe's most beautiful wine festivals that annually takes place in September.
Reeperbahn Festival, Hamburg, Germany 20 – 23 September 2023
Reeperbahn Festival is a big music festival in Hamburg in September—one of the largest club festivals with over 600 events and 70 venues.
You might also like
Latest Posts
Borefts Beer Festival Bodegraven, Netherlands 22 – 23 Sept. 2023March 24, 2023 - 5:57 pm
Aarhus Food Festival in Denmark 1 – 3 September 2023March 24, 2023 - 4:30 pm
Chianti Classico Wine Festival, Italy 7 – 10 September 2023March 24, 2023 - 3:05 pm
Brussels Comic Strip Festival, 8 – 10 September 2023March 24, 2023 - 10:01 am
DGTL Electronic Music Festival, Amsterdam 7 – 9 April 2023March 24, 2023 - 6:13 am
Medieval and Historical-Themed Festivals in EuropeMarch 20, 2023 - 3:21 pm
Swing, Blues, Bluegrass and Jazz Festivals in EuropeMarch 20, 2023 - 11:22 am
La Fira del Vi – Wine Festival in Falset, Spain 28 April – 1 May 2023March 20, 2023 - 10:03 am
Budapest Wine Festival, Hungary, 7 – 10 September 2023March 14, 2023 - 6:22 am
Reeperbahn Festival, Hamburg, Germany 20 – 23 September 2023March 13, 2023 - 6:19 pm