Illustrative photo Malta Festas – Village Feasts & Patron Saint Festivals Across Malta and Gozo
Malta's festas are the island's cultural soul: over 80 free patron saint celebrations with spectacular church decorations, brass band marches and world-renowned fireworks run from May to October across Malta and Gozo. Inscribed on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list in 2023.
Illustrative photo Somersby Out Jazz 2026: Free Sunday Evening Concerts in Oeiras near Lisbon
Somersby Out Jazz marks its 20th anniversary in 2026 with free concerts every Sunday from May to September in the parks of Oeiras near Lisbon. Jazz, soul, funk and hip hop soundtrack the sunset, with no entry fee at all.
Illustrative photo Chios Mastic Festival: The Resin That Only Grows on Chios
From June to September, Chios celebrates its most precious natural product: mastic, which grows nowhere else in the world. Village feasts, tastings of liqueur and chewing gum, and the Mastic Museum in Pyrgi turn the island into the stage for a unique summer festival.
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Illustrative photo Festliche Serenaden Schloss Favorite 2026: Baroque Music in Rastatt
From June to October 2026, the Sala Terrena at Schloss Favorite in Rastatt turns into a baroque stage for the Festliche Serenaden. The Quantz Collegium marks its seventieth concert season with works by Bach, Mozart, Haydn and Vivaldi performed in historic costumes.
Illustrative photo Varna Summer International Music Festival 2026 – Program, Tickets & Guide
The International Music Festival "Varna Summer" celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2026 with an exceptional programme running from 27 June to 14 October. World-class ensembles including the BBC Symphony Orchestra London and the Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra perform on the Black Sea coast.
Illustrative photo Aegina Pistachio Harvest 2026: Guided Farm and Orchard Tours
Between mid August and late September 2026, the pistachio harvest on Aegina can be experienced up close on guided orchard tours. Learn about growing, processing and tasting the famous Aegina pistachio straight from the producers.
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Illustrative photo Beethovenfest Bonn 2026: Classical Music Festival in Beethoven's Hometown
Beethovenfest Bonn 2026 runs from September 3 to October 3 at the newly reopened Beethovenhalle and around 25 further venues across Bonn. Roughly 80 concerts by international orchestras and soloists mark the festival's return to its restored main hall.
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