Bull Festival Lesvos – The Ancient Ritual of Agia Paraskevi
The Bull Festival of Agia Paraskevi on Lesvos is one of Greece's most ancient surviving folk rituals. Since 1774, late June or early July brings a decorated bull sacrifice, free communal Kiskek feasting, horse racing and all-night dancing to this remarkable island village.
Ommegang Brussels 2026 – Historic Pageant on the Grand-Place
On 1 and 3 July 2026, 1,400 performers in Renaissance costumes bring Emperor Charles V's 1549 Joyous Entry back to life on Brussels' Grand-Place. Free Sablon festivities, jousting, and Japan as Guest of Honour complete this UNESCO-recognised spectacle. Tickets from €55.
Rock Werchter 2026 – Lineup, Tickets & Complete Visitor Guide
Rock Werchter runs 2–5 July 2026 at Festivalpark Werchter, Belgium. Headliners include The Cure, Gorillaz, Twenty One Pilots and Mumford & Sons across four stages. Four-day pass €315; single-day tickets for Thursday and Friday from €140.
Montreux Jazz Festival 2026 – 60th Edition, Lineup & Visitor Guide
The Montreux Jazz Festival marks its 60th edition from 3 to 18 July 2026 on the shores of Lake Geneva. With RAYE, Sting, Lewis Capaldi, Zara Larsson and over 700 concerts across 16 days, this milestone edition is set to be the most celebrated in the festival's history.
Donauinselfest Vienna 2026 – Europe's Biggest Free Festival
From 3 to 5 July 2026, Vienna's Danube Island once again becomes Europe's largest free open-air festival. Over 700 hours of programming across 14 stages, featuring Nico Santos, Zartmann and Giant Rooks alongside extensive family and inclusion programming.
Finowfurt Raft Festival – Traditional Logging Festival at Finow Canal
Since 1996, the Finowfurter Flößerfest in Schorfheide has brought together living raft-making traditions, live music, canal raft rides, a traditional duck race and a spectacular laser show with fireworks finale at Finow Canal. A genuine Brandenburg family festival.
Karlovy Vary International Film Festival – Central Europe's Premier Cinema Event
The Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (KVIFF) is the Czech Republic's largest film festival and one of the world's oldest A-list events. For nine days each July, the spa town hosts around 200 international films, world premieres and red carpet appearances.
Festival d'Avignon 2026 – Program, Tickets & Visitor Guide
The Festival d'Avignon runs from 4 to 25 July 2026, celebrating both the 80th edition of Festival IN and the 60th edition of Festival OFF. Over 1,800 performances in theatre, dance and circus across the city – from the iconic Cour d'Honneur to the backstreets of the Old Town. Tickets from €12.
Bilbao BBK Live – Festival Dates & Visitor Guide
Bilbao BBK Live marks its 20th anniversary on 9 to 11 July 2026 at Kobetamendi, featuring Calvin Harris, FKA twigs, David Byrne, Robbie Williams and Interpol. Indie, pop and electronic music with panoramic views over Bilbao. Tickets from €145.
EXIT Festival 2026 – Festival, Line-up & Petrovaradin Fortress Guide
The award-winning EXIT Festival will take place in mid-July 2026 at the historic Petrovaradin Fortress in Novi Sad, Serbia. Born from a student movement in 2000, the festival now hosts global rock acts, hip-hop stars, and the legendary Dance Arena for electronic music, delivering spectacular all-night parties until sunrise.
Awakenings Festival 2026 Hilvarenbeek – Lineup, Tickets & Visitor Guide
Awakenings Festival returns to Hilvarenbeek from 10 to 12 July 2026. Over 120 artists across six stages including Adam Beyer, Charlotte de Witte and Nina Kraviz make this Europe's most important outdoor techno event. Camping and after-hours programme included.