Jāņi – Latvian Midsummer 2027 – Līgo & Jāņi Night in Latvia
Jāņi is Latvia's most celebrated festival, taking place on 23 and 24 June 2027. Join bonfires, flower wreaths, oak leaf crowns, caraway cheese and traditional Līgo singing as all of Latvia stays awake through the shortest night of the year.
Joninės – Lithuania's Ancient Midsummer Festival in Kernavė
On the night of 23 to 24 June 2027, Kernavė hosts Lithuania's most ancient midsummer celebration: bonfires on UNESCO-listed hillforts, wreaths floating down the Neris River and a dawn greeting in the first morning dew. Free admission.
Festa di San Giovanni in Florence – Historic Football, Procession & Fireworks
On 24 June, Florence celebrates its patron saint with the Festa di San Giovanni: Renaissance processions, the legendary Calcio Storico Fiorentino final in Piazza Santa Croce and the spectacular Fochi fireworks display at 10:00 PM from Piazzale Michelangelo.
Solidays Festival Paris 2027 – Music, HIV Awareness & Solidarity
<strong>Solidays Festival</strong> returns to Paris Longchamp in 2027 for three days of music, community and solidarity in the fight against HIV/AIDS. Up to 9 stages, an international Solidarity Village and a proudly LGBTQ+ friendly atmosphere. 3-day passes from €39.
Juhannus – Finnish Midsummer Festival 2027 – Program & Guide
On June 25 and 26, 2027, Finland celebrates its major Midsummer festival, "Juhannus." Experience the white nights, traditional lakeside bonfires, festive gatherings on Seurasaari (Helsinki), or major music festivals across Finland.
Miaoulia Festival Hydra 2027 – Naval Reenactment, Fireworks & Visitor Guide
Hydra's Miaoulia Festival is Greece's most spectacular naval celebration: a dramatic harbour reenactment of an Ottoman flagship burning, followed by a stunning fireworks display over the water. Free entry. Expected dates for 2027: 25 to 27 June.
Psara Holocaust Commemoration – Annual Memorial on the Heroic Island
Every last Sunday of June, the Greek island of Psara commemorates the 1824 Holocaust in which the last defenders blew up their own powder magazine rather than surrender. Religious ceremonies, poetry, a torch procession and a firework re-enactment honour their sacrifice.
L-Imnarja Festival Malta 2027 – Buskett Gardens, Program & Visitor Guide
L-Imnarja is Malta's oldest folk festival, held every year on 28 and 29 June at Buskett Gardens near Rabat. Enjoy traditional għana folk music, horse and donkey races, agricultural exhibitions and the classic rabbit stew Fenkata. Free entry; 29 June is a public holiday in Malta.
Batalla del Vino Haro 2027 – Wine Battle, Program & Visitor Guide
On 29 June 2027, thousands gather at the Riscos de Bilibio above Haro for the Batalla del Vino, Spain's legendary wine battle. Dressed in white, participants drench each other in Rioja red wine at dawn in one of Europe's most unforgettable festivals.
CEV EuroBeachVolley 2027 Gstaad – European Championships, Program & Visitor Guide
From 30 June to 4 July 2027, Gstaad hosts the CEV EuroBeachVolley 2027 – the Beach Volleyball European Championship against a stunning Swiss Alpine backdrop. Tickets available in multiple categories; early booking strongly recommended.
Provinssi Festival 2027 – Program, Tickets & Visitor Guide for Seinäjoki
Provinssi Festival returns to Seinäjoki from 1 to 3 July 2027, making history as its first-ever July edition. Three days of live music, camping at <strong>Camp Provinssi</strong> and the magic of the Finnish midnight sun await in Törnävänsaari.
Wife Carrying World Championship 2027 – Sonkajärvi, Finland
On 2 and 3 July 2027, Sonkajärvi in Finland hosts the Wife Carrying World Championship. Male competitors race through a 253.5-metre obstacle course carrying their female partners, with the winner's prize being the wife's weight in beer. Tickets from €5.