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Illustrative photo Nancy Jazz Pulsations 2026: Dates, Program and Tickets
From 3 to 17 October 2026, Nancy Jazz Pulsations turns the city of Nancy into a two week celebration of jazz, pop, rock and world music. With around 170 artists, free street concerts and big names like Peter Doherty and Pink Martini, NJP is one of France's leading autumn music festivals.
Illustrative photo Sparkassen Münsterland Giro 2026: Cycling Festival in Münster
The Sparkassen Münsterland Giro 2026 takes place on October 3, with the professional race starting in Borken and finishing at the Schlossplatz in Münster. This 20th edition combines an international road race with three amateur rides open to riders of all levels.
Illustrative photo International Brass Festival Merano 2026 – Concerts at the Kursaal
The International Brass Festival Merano 2026 presents four concerts from 3 to 17 October featuring international top ensembles at the Kursaal and the parish church. A cultural highlight for brass music fans in the spa town of Merano.
Illustrative photo Festival Vapor 2026 – Steampunk, Concerts and Crafts in Entroncamento
Festival Vapor 2026 fills the National Railway Museum in Entroncamento on 3–4 October with steampunk, concerts, crafts and street food, about one hour by train from Lisbon. Tickets from 8 euro, two-day pass 12 to 15 euro; free up to age 11. Programme and tickets: festivalvapor.entroncamento.pt.
Illustrative photo Antwerp Craft Beer Festival 2026: Modeste Beer Festival at De Koninck
The Antwerp Craft Beer Festival, known locally as the Modeste Beer Festival, takes place on October 3 and 4, 2026 at De Koninck in Antwerp. More than 30 Belgian breweries pour their beers with free entry across the beer garden and brewery halls.
Illustrative photo Bad Kreuznach Oktoberfest 2026: Five Wiesn Saturdays at the Brauwerk
The Bad Kreuznach Oktoberfest 2026 brings live music, beer and Wiesn atmosphere to the Brauwerk's Oktoberfest tent in the Saline Karlshalle on five Saturdays in October.
Illustrative photo Bockbieranstich Brauerei Griess Geisfeld 2026: Traditional Bock Beer Tapping near Bamberg
The Bockbieranstich at the family run Griess brewery in Geisfeld near Bamberg takes place on October 3, 2026. Admission is free, with the traditional bock beer ceremonially tapped alongside Franconian food in the taproom and beer garden.
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Illustrative photo Palva Fest 2026: Underground Music Festival in Vago di Lavagno
Palva Fest 2026 brings the fourth edition of this underground rock and metal festival to Vago di Lavagno near Verona on 3 October, headlined by the band Twintera.
Illustrative photo A Cerveja em Lisboa 2026 – Portuguese Oktoberfest in Lisbon
A Cerveja em Lisboa 2026 at Campo Pequeno (Avenida da República, Lisbon) is a four-day craft-beer festival with street food and concerts, listed for 3–6 October. Tickets (entry plus glass, beer extra) are sold via Fever – confirm availability before you go.
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