Illustrative photo Mushroom Season in Castile and León 2026: Fungi Fairs, Guided Tours and Foraging Areas
From October to November 2026, mushroom season draws visitors to Castile and León with fungi fairs, traveling exhibitions and guided tours across Soria, Segovia and Burgos. Foraging permits cost between 5 and 15 euros depending on the area and allow visitors to collect mushrooms in the forests.
Illustrative photo Bokkenfestival 2026: The Bock Beer Season in the Netherlands
Throughout October 2026, bars across the Netherlands celebrate the arrival of the new bock beer. The season peaks with the Nationale Bokbierdag on October 11 in Zutphen, while cafés and local festivals nationwide mark the arrival of autumn's bock beer.
Illustrative photo Biennale MArteLive Festival, Rome, Italy 2026: Dates, Tickets & Line-up
Biennale MArteLive 2026 takes place from 1 to 11 October in Rome. Lo Spettacolo Totale, the national finals, runs on 1, 2 and 3 October at Lanificio 159: 16 disciplines, indie and alternative music, performance and visual art. Main-night tickets are around 20 to 25 EUR.
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Illustrative photo Heidelberg Wine Village 2026: Wine Tasting on Karlsplatz
The Heidelberg Wine Village takes place from October 1 to 18, 2026 on Karlsplatz. With free admission, visitors enjoy wines from Baden, Württemberg and the Palatinate with a view of Heidelberg Castle.
Illustrative photo Arezzo Wave Love Festival 2026 in Arezzo, Italy – Dates, Line-up & Visitor Guide
The Arezzo Wave Love Festival 2026 takes place from 2 to 4 October in Arezzo and celebrates its 40th edition. It focuses on emerging bands, rock and indie live music plus the contest finals at the Teatro Tenda. Many programme parts are traditionally free to attend.
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Illustrative photo Crossing All Over Festival 2026 in Brunico, Italy – Metalcore, Rap & Alternative Rock
The Crossing All Over Festival 2026 takes place on 2 October from 19:30 at the UFO Youth and Cultural Centre (Skatepark) in Brunico, Italy. Featuring The Narrator, Bluthund, Accvsed and Last Chance, the evening offers metalcore, rap and alternative rock. Tickets from approx. 29 EUR.
Illustrative photo Monster Festival Geiselwind 2026: Rock and Metal Indoors
Monster Festival Geiselwind 2026 brings rock, heavy metal and punk rock as a fully indoor festival to the Eventzentrum Strohofer, with an on site festival campground.
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