Illustrative photo Herzberg Festival 2027 in Breitenbach am Herzberg – Krautrock, Folk & Hippie Festival
The Herzberg Festival 2027 takes place from 29 July to 1 August in Breitenbach am Herzberg. Europe’s legendary hippie festival offers krautrock, folk, workshops and camping in nature at the foot of Burg Herzberg.
Illustrative photo Burgbrand Open Air 2027 in Lauchröden (Gerstungen), Germany – Metal Festival at Castle Ruins
Burgbrand Open Air 2027 takes place from 29 to 31 July at the Brandenburg castle ruins in Lauchröden (Gerstungen), Germany. This intimate metal festival featuring Heavy, Thrash, Stoner and Doom acts offers a unique atmosphere against a medieval backdrop. Tickets and info on the official website.
Illustrative photo Drachenstich Furth im Wald 2027 – Program, Tickets & Visitor Guide
Germany's oldest folk play returns to Furth im Wald, expected 30 July-15 August 2027 (exact dates to be confirmed by the Festspiele e.V.).
Illustrative photo Viagem Medieval em Terra de Santa Maria 2027 – Program, Tickets & Visitor Guide
One of Europe's largest medieval recreations is expected to transform Santa Maria da Feira into a medieval kingdom again in late July/early August 2027 (exact dates to be confirmed).
Illustrative photo Gela Bagpipe Festival 2027 – National Gaida Competition in the Rhodope Mountains
Bulgaria's most authentic bagpipe festival returns to the Rhodope village of Gela every first weekend of August. Three days of folk music, competition, horo dancing and traditional food under the open mountain sky; entry is always free.
Illustrative photo Off the Beaten Path Festival 2027 (expected) – Chamber Music in Kovachevitsa, Bulgaria
The Off the Beaten Path Chamber Music Festival returns to Kovachevitsa in the Bulgarian Rhodope Mountains every year in late July/early August. The 8th edition in 2026 has ended; 2027 dates are not yet confirmed.
Illustrative photo Sunny Hill Festival Prishtina 2027 (expected) – Program, Lineup & Tickets
Sunny Hill Festival in Prishtina is Kosovo's largest international music festival, co-founded by Dukagjin Lipa and promoted worldwide by Dua Lipa. Each year it draws over 100,000 visitors from around 60 countries to the Sunny Hill Festival Park for three nights of headline acts and electronic music.
Illustrative photo Eteläpohjalaiset Spelit 2027 (expected) – South Ostrobothnian Folk Music Festival in Alavus
Eteläpohjalaiset Spelit in Alavus is Finland's most celebrated South Ostrobothnian folk music gathering with over 400 musicians, dance, spontaneous sessions and competitions across two festival days. Weekend tickets from €55.
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