Illustrative photo Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Carnival 2027 – Program, Highlights & Visitor Guide
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Carnival 2027 runs from 22 January to 28 February under the theme "Music". Five weeks of festivities include the Drag Queen Gala on 19 February, the Gran Cabalgata on 20 February and the symbolic Burial of the Sardine to close the season on 28 February.
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Illustrative photo Venice Carnival 2027 – Masks, Balls & Visitor Guide
Venice Carnival 2027 runs from 23 January to 9 February, turning the city of canals into a breathtaking open-air stage. Daily costume parades on Piazza San Marco, exclusive masquerade balls in historic palaces and spectacular water shows at the Arsenale make this one of the world's most extraordinary festivals.
Illustrative photo Up Helly Aa 2027 – Viking Fire Festival in Lerwick, Shetland
On 26 January 2027, over 900 torchbearers in Viking costume march through the darkened streets of Lerwick and burn a hand-built longship in one of Europe's most spectacular fire festivals. The procession begins at 19:30 and is free to watch from the streets.
Illustrative photo La Folle Journée Nantes 2027 – Beethoven Galaxy Music Festival
La Folle Journée 2027 in Nantes (27–31 January) gives five days to the Beethoven Galaxy: short, affordable classical concerts directed by Vanessa Wagner. Cité des Congrès remains the hub, joined by Graslin, Lieu unique and other city stages while the grand auditorium is closed. Tickets go on sale 5 December 2026 at follejournee.fr.
Illustrative photo Dutchweek Festival, Montafon, Austria 2027: Ski & Music Dates
Dutchweek Montafon 2027 takes place from 27 to 30 January 2027 in the Silvretta Montafon ski area in Austria. Ski days combine with après-ski at Alte Talstation and mountain parties at Nova Stoba. The ski pass is the festival ticket; dynamic 3-day passes start from 197 EUR.
Illustrative photo Jumping Amsterdam 2027: International Equestrian Show at the RAI
Jumping Amsterdam 2027 takes place from January 28 to 31 at RAI Amsterdam. This internationally renowned equestrian show combines world class jumping and dressage with evening entertainment and a lively atmosphere in the heart of Amsterdam.
Illustrative photo Dark Music Days (Myrkir músíkdagar) 2027: Dates, Program and Tickets in Reykjavik
From 28 to 31 January 2027, Dark Music Days (Myrkir músíkdagar) brings contemporary classical music to Harpa Concert Hall and Hallgrímskirkja in Reykjavik. Since 1980, Iceland's leading stage for new compositions and international premieres.
Illustrative photo Planet Rock Winter's End 2027: Rock Festival in Porthcawl
Planet Rock Winter's End 2027 takes place from January 28 to 31 at Trecco Bay Holiday Park in Porthcawl. This tenth anniversary indoor rock festival brings bands like Bywater Call and Stone Broken to the Welsh coast.
Illustrative photo Festival Antigel Geneva 2027 – Winter Music & Arts Festival Dates
Festival Antigel 2027 in Geneva: 28 January to 21 February. Multi-genre music, performing arts and sport across many venues in the canton. Tickets and programme on antigel.ch.
Illustrative photo Don Giovanni – Opéra Bastille Paris 2027 – Program, Tickets & Visitor Guide
The Opéra Bastille in Paris stages a spectacular new production of Mozart's Don Giovanni from 28 January to 24 June 2027, directed by Louisa Proske. With world-class artists including Peter Mattei and Davide Luciano in the title role, this is one of the defining operatic events of the 2026/2027 season. Tickets from €151.
Illustrative photo Kukeri Festival Surva Pernik 2027 – Masquerade Games, Program & Visitor Guide
The Kukeri Festival Surva in Pernik, Bulgaria, is Southeast Europe's biggest masquerade celebration. Every January, over 6,000 costumed performers from around the world fill the city with ancient ritual, thunderous bells and spectacular handmade masks. Free entry for all.