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Illustrative photo Festival Big Bang Lisbon 2026: Family Music Festival for Kids
Festival Big Bang takes place on October 2 and 3, 2026 at the Centro Cultural de Belém in Lisbon. Now in its fifteenth edition, this music and adventure festival for children offers performances, sound installations and workshops for the whole family.
Illustrative photo AngraJazz 2026: International Jazz Festival on Terceira
AngraJazz 2026 brings international jazz names such as SFJAZZ Collective and Aaron Parks to the UNESCO World Heritage city of Angra do Heroísmo on Terceira from October 2 to 4, marking 100 years of Miles Davis and Coltrane.
Illustrative photo Pirata Madrid Festival 2026 in Rivas-Vaciamadrid, Spain – Dates, Line-up & Tickets
The Pirata Madrid Festival 2026 takes place on 2 and 3 October at the Auditorio Miguel Ríos in Rivas-Vaciamadrid. Two days of punk, rock and indie featuring Evaristo, Non Servium, Boikot and more. Tickets from around 35 €, free for children under 10.
Illustrative photo Leidens Ontzet 2026: Leiden's Liberation Festival
Leidens Ontzet 2026 takes place on October 2 and 3 in Leiden, commemorating the city's liberation in 1574. The free public festival features herring and white bread, hutspot stew, a large parade and closing fireworks.
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Illustrative photo Bokbierfestival Amsterdam 2026: The Bock Beer Celebration
The Bokbierfestival Amsterdam 2026 takes place on October 2 and 3 at De Hallen Studio's. More than 40 Dutch bock beers invite visitors to taste their way through an evening of autumn atmosphere.
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 Barcolana Regatta 2026 in Trieste: Dates and Info
The Barcolana takes place from October 2 to 11, 2026 in the Gulf of Trieste, with the main race on Sunday, October 11. More than 2,000 boats make it the world's largest sailing regatta, and spectators can watch it all for free from the waterfront promenade.
Illustrative photo Faro Alternativo 2026: Alternative Music Festival in Faro
Faro Alternativo 2026 brings three nights of punk, hardcore, metal and underground music to the Passeio Ribeirinho in Faro from October 2 to 4. It is the 16th edition of this independent festival organized by A3 Associação Algarve Alternativo.
Illustrative photo Enjoy Jazz Festival 2026 in Heidelberg, Mannheim and Ludwigshafen
The Enjoy Jazz Festival turns Heidelberg, Mannheim and Ludwigshafen into a six week jazz stage from October 2 to November 7, 2026. International stars and local talents perform in historic concert halls and unusual venues across the Rhine Neckar region.