Illustrative photo Bockbieranstich Bamberg 2026: Start of the Strong Beer Season
Bockbieranstich Bamberg 2026 takes place on October 8 at Schlenkerla and kicks off the city's strong beer season. The Urbock is ceremonially tapped in the Dominikanerhof, accompanied by Franconian food and a rustic atmosphere.
Illustrative photo Oktoberfest Winterthur 2026 – Bavarian Festival in the Reithalle, Dates & Tickets
Oktoberfest Winterthur 2026 takes place from 8 to 31 October in the Reithalle. With live music, Bavarian specialties and the Alpengaudi it offers genuine festival atmosphere in Switzerland.
Illustrative photo Gösser Kirtag 2026 in Leoben: Austria's Longest Folk Festival
The Gösser Kirtag takes place on October 8, 2026 in downtown Leoben. As Austria's longest folk festival, it offers music, food and tradition along more than four kilometers of market streets, with free admission.
Illustrative photo OLMA St. Gallen 2026 – Swiss Fair for Agriculture and Food
OLMA St. Gallen 2026 takes place from 8 to 18 October on the exhibition grounds. Switzerland’s largest public fair for agriculture and food combines tradition, culinary delights and a folk-festival atmosphere.
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Illustrative photo Fragile Festival 2026 in Parma, Italy – Dates, Programme & Visitor Guide
The Fragile Festival 2026 takes place from 9 to 11 October in Parma. With over 40 free talks, concerts and sustainable activities across various city locations, it offers an open forum for dialogue and encounter. Admission is free.
Illustrative photo Historic Town Festival Meersburg 2026: Medieval Celebration in the Old Town
The Historic Town Festival Meersburg 2026 turns the old town on Lake Constance into a medieval market with crafts, performers and fire shows, held around the Schlossplatz, Vorburggasse, Glatter Stein and Reithof.
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Illustrative photo Suns Europe 2026 in Udine, Italy – Minority Languages & World Music Festival
Suns Europe 2026 takes place from 2 to 10 October in Udine and surrounding locations. The highlights on 9 and 10 October feature world music and arts in minority languages, culminating in the final concert on 10 October at Teatro Nuovo Giovanni da Udine.
Illustrative photo Keep It Low Festival 2026 – Stoner, Doom & Psychedelic Rock in Munich
Keep It Low Festival 2026 takes place on 9 and 10 October at Backstage Munich. Two days of stoner rock, doom, sludge and psychedelic with a strong line-up, two stages and an outdoor beer garden – a must for the heavy underground scene.
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Illustrative photo Festival of Lights Berlin 2026: Light Art at Berlin's Landmarks
The Festival of Lights Berlin 2026 bathes landmarks like the Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Cathedral and the TV Tower in artistic light installations for ten evenings. Walking the illuminated city is free of charge.