Medieval Festival of Azincourt 2027 – Historical Reenactment & Tournaments
On 10 and 11 July 2027, the northern French village of Azincourt brings the legendary 1415 battlefield back to life with jousting tournaments, armoured combat reenactments, falconry and a grand Saturday evening fire show. Admission from €5; children under 12 free.
Galway International Arts Festival – Program, Tickets & Visitor Guide
The Galway International Arts Festival is one of Europe's leading arts events, turning Galway into a two-week celebration of music, theatre, circus and street spectacle every July. In 2027 the festival marks its 50th anniversary on the Wild Atlantic Way.
Festival Internacional de Benicàssim 2027 – FIB Program, Tickets & Guide
The <strong>Festival Internacional de Benicàssim</strong> returns 15–17 July 2027 for three days of indie, rock, pop and electronic music on the Spanish Mediterranean coast. Tickets from €50 are already on sale.
Biberach Schützenfest 2027 – Program, Tradition & Visitor Guide
In July 2027, the traditional Biberach Schützenfest takes place. Experience ten days of historical parades, the popular children's festival, theater performances, and fairground fun on the Gigelberg in Biberach an der Riß.
Colours of Ostrava – International Music Festival in Industrial Setting
Colours of Ostrava returns 21–24 July 2027 to the iconic Dolní Vítkovice industrial complex in Ostrava. One of Central Europe's largest multi-genre festivals, it combines international music headliners with art, science and theatre. Early-bird tickets from approx. €165.
Gela Bagpipe Festival 2027 – National Gaida Competition in the Rhodope Mountains
Bulgaria's most authentic bagpipe festival returns to the Rhodope village of Gela every first weekend of August. Three days of folk music, competition, horo dancing and traditional food under the open mountain sky; entry is always free.
Zürich Openair 2027 – Music Festival in Zürich
Zürich Openair returns in 2027 after a creative break. One of Switzerland's biggest music festivals featuring Indie, Electro, Rock and Pop in August near Zürich Airport. Ticket info and lineup to follow in 2027.
Maritime Days Bremerhaven 2027 – Program, Ships & Visitor Guide
From August 11 to 15, 2027, Bremerhaven celebrates the Maritime Days. This free harbor festival features impressive tall ships open to the public, live music, street food, and is crowned by a grand fireworks display on Saturday evening in the Havenwelten.
Kukerlandia Masquerade Festival Yambol – Program, Dates & Visitor Guide
Kukerlandia in Yambol is Bulgaria's most spectacular Kukeri festival: over 100,000 visitors gather in late February to witness millennia-old rituals, giant handcrafted masks and competitive parades from across Europe, all recognised as UNESCO intangible cultural heritage.
Odprta kuhna – Open Kitchen Ljubljana – Friday Street Food Market
Every sunny Friday from March to October, Ljubljana's Pogačarjev Square becomes Slovenia's most popular street food market. Over 65 vendors, 280 freshly prepared dishes and free entry make Open Kitchen an unmissable highlight of any visit to Ljubljana.
Matisse 1941–1954 – Retrospective at the Grand Palais Paris
From 24 March to 26 July 2026, the Grand Palais in Paris presents France's largest ever Matisse retrospective. Over 300 works from his final thirteen years, including monumental cut-out gouaches on loan from MoMA, the Barnes Foundation and the Centre Pompidou. Tickets from €16, with late-night Friday openings until 10:30 PM.
Lentebock Festival Utrecht – Spring Beer Festival at Janskerkhof
The Lentebock Festival runs from 27 to 29 March 2026 at Janskerkhof in Utrecht. Three days of 25+ spring bock beers, live music from local bands and DJs, expert beer tastings and BBQ food. Tickets from €4.95.