Illustrative photo Fête du Piment d'Espelette 2026: The Pepper Festival in the Basque Country
On October 24 and 25, 2026, the Basque village of Espelette celebrates its famous AOP pepper with a mass, a blessing ceremony, a procession of brotherhoods and a bandas festival. Admission is free.
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Illustrative photo Bockbierfest 2026 at Brauerei Biergarten Martinsbräu Marktheidenfeld
The Bockbierfest at the Martinsbräu brewery beer garden in Marktheidenfeld takes place on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 5 pm to 11:59 pm, with live music from the Knolli Trio. Admission is free.
Illustrative photo Basel Autumn Fair 2026: Traditional Fair in Basel Old Town
The Basel Autumn Fair 2026 takes place from October 24 to November 8 across the old town of Basel. Switzerland's oldest and largest amusement fair fills seven historic squares with rides, market stalls and local specialities like Mässmogge candy.
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Illustrative photo National Day 2026 in Vienna: Program, Dates and Celebrations
Austria's National Day takes place on October 26, 2026 and is celebrated nationwide, with the main program at Vienna's Heldenplatz. A military display, a safety festival and free museum entry make the day a free experience for the whole family.
Illustrative photo BIME Bilbao 2026 – Music Industry Showcase Festival in Bilbao
BIME 2026 runs from 27 to 30 October in Bilbao, with BIME Pro at Palacio Euskalduna and showcase concerts across the city. The industry gathering mixes conference sessions, networking and around 65 live shows linking Europe and Latin America. Pro tickets start at about 80 euros; many evening concerts are free to attend. ```
Illustrative photo BIME Live 2026 in Bilbao, Spain – Showcase, Concerts & Music Industry Event
BIME Live 2026 takes place from 27 to 30 October in Bilbao. The showcase and concert programme of the international music gathering BIME features more than 65 acts from Ibero-America and Europe across various city venues. Many events are open to the public.
Illustrative photo JazzOnze+ Festival Lausanne 2026 – Jazz Dates & Line-up
JazzOnze+ Festival Lausanne 2026: 27 October to 1 November. Jazz across central Lausanne venues. Tickets and programme on jazzonzeplus.ch.
Illustrative photo Derry Halloween Festival 2026: Europe's Biggest Halloween Celebration
The Derry Halloween Festival 2026 takes place from October 28 to 31 in the Walled City of Derry, marking its 40th anniversary. The parade and fireworks are free, while select zones of the Awakening the Walled City trail introduce a small timed entry ticket for the first time.