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Festivals in Europe

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Lymington Seafood Festival 2025, UK

Bath Road Park Lymington, Hampshire, United Kingdom

One of the foody highlights of the South Coast, the Lymington Seafood Festival occurs each summer. The Lymington Seafood Festival must be one of the most picturesque...

£10 – £25

Leominster & Hereford Kite Festival, Berrington Hall

Berrington Hall Leominster, Herefordshire, United Kingdom

Berrington Hall will see the return of The Hereford and Leominster Kite Festival in July. Either bring your own kite, or watch hundreds of kites take to the air. The

Free

Ventnor Fringe, Isle of Wight 2025

Ventnor Exchange 11 Church Street, Ventnor, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom

This year's Ventnor Fringe will feature performances outdoor cinema and improv events. As always the Fringe will feature emerging talent and future stars in a line-up of the most exciting

Kynren 2025, Bishop Auckland, UK

Flatts Farm Bishop Auckland, County Durham, United Kingdom

Since its launch in 2016 in Bishop Auckland, County Durham, Kynren – An Epic Tale of England has taken audiences on an immersive journey through 2,000 years of history, myth,

£30

Ozora Festival Dadpuszta Hungary

Dadpuszta , Hungary

Held from July 25, to August 5, 2025, the Ozora Hungary Festival is an extraordinary fusion of music, creativity and spirituality. Set in the scenic countryside of Dadpuszta, Hungary,

€190 – €290

Fringe by the Sea 2025, Scotland

North Berwick East Lothian, United Kingdom

Forget the Edinburgh Fringe and Edinburgh International Festival, Fringe by the Sea returns to the East Lothian town of North Berwick in August for ten days of music, literature, film,

Free – £75

Edinburgh Festival 2025 (Edinburgh International Festival)

Edinburgh Festival The Hub Castlehill, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

The Edinburgh Festival, or Edinburgh International Festival, kicks off on 1 August, 2025. This year’s programme features some of the best and emerging contemporary artists from around the world. This

£10

Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025

Edinburgh Fringe Box Office 180 High Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

One of the largest arts festivals in the world, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe takes place in the Scottish capital from 2 to 26 August, 2024. The world’s oldest fringe festival runs alongside the

Free

Waterperry Opera Festival 2025, UK

Waterperry Gardens Near Wheatley, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

Just like most festivals and events in the Uk this summer, the Waterperry Opera Festival has faced numerous challenges. However, the team has devised an innovative approach...

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Edinburgh Book Festival 2025, Scotland

Edinburgh Futures Institute 1 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

The Edinburgh Book Festival, or Edinburgh International Book Festival, is a magical event for book lovers from all over the world. It is a celebration of literature and a gathering of some of the most

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Interested in Festivals in Europe?

Given the diversity of the continent, it will come as little surprise that there is a breadth and diversity amongst the festivals in Europe celebrated each year. Some of our European Festivals are world-renowned, but others featured in our pages, such as the White Nights Festival in St Petersburg and the Dour Festival in Belgium might need an introduction.

Music Festivals in Europe

Each summer, the whole continent seems to explode into a festival of music, with everyone taking to the outdoors to enjoy the music. One of the largest and most popular European music festivals is the Sziget Festival in Hungary, held each August. Other events include Tomorrowland Europe, Pukkelpop in Belgium and Zurich Tanzt, a celebration of music and dance. If you are a fan of jazz, then Jazz Brugge or Vinterjazz in Copenhagen could be just the ticket for you. Or, why not try the Tallinn Music Week in Estonia?

Beer, Wine and Food Festivals

If you wish to want to avoid the crowds at Oktoberfest then perhaps you should head to Belgium for either the Bruges Beer Festival or Zythos Bier Festival. Wine lovers looking for something a bit different could try the National Wine Day Moldova in the capital city of Chisinau, or for a food festival with a twist then how about the Onion Market in Weimar, in Germany, or Spain’s Gran Festa de la Calçotada, if spring onions are your thing.
Carnivals in Europe
While you might be forgiven for associating the carnival with South America, Europe has many a carnival that predates Rio. One of the oldest is the Venice Carnival, although the Nice Carnival and Cologne Carnival (Fastelovend) are also well worth a visit. Or if you like your carnival descending into a historical food fight then the Battle of Oranges in Italy is a must. Alternatively, try the typically Belgium quirky Carnaval de Binche.

Christmas Markets and Winter Festivals

In the build up to Christmas, most of Europe is a frenzy of Christmas Markets and Winter Festivals. Salzburg Christmas Market provides a typically Austrian take on the festive occasion, while Dresden Christmas Market and Vienna Christmas Market are equally steeped in tradition. Alternatively, if you are not in a festive mood then you can always visit the Amsterdam Lights and watch the capital of the Netherlands major winter festival turn the city on.And don't worry, we haven't forgotten that the UK is part of Europe, as we have a separate page for Festivals in the UK.