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Brussels Flower Carpet 2028 – Dates, Program & Visitor Guide
Held every two years on the Grand-Place, the Brussels Flower Carpet skips 2027 and returns in mid-August 2028 (exact dates not yet announced).
Illustrative photo Partita a Scacchi Marostica 2028: Living Chess Game in Veneto
The Partita a Scacchi 2028 in Marostica takes place over four evenings, on September 8, 9, 15 and 16, each starting at 9:00 pm in Piazza Castello. More than 600 performers in period costume bring the legendary chess game for the hand of the beautiful Lionora back to life on the great marble chessboard.
Illustrative photo Tomorrowland 2027 – Consciencia: Dates, Lineup & Tickets
Dates for Tomorrowland 2027 in Boom, Belgium are not yet confirmed (TBA). The Consciencia theme continues from the 2026 20th anniversary edition, while Tomorrowland Brasil has already announced its dates (30 April to 2 May 2027). This page will be updated once Belgium dates are confirmed.
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Illustrative photo Venice Film Festival 2027 – Program, Tickets & Visitor Guide
The 83rd Venice International Film Festival runs September 2–12, 2026 on the Lido di Venezia. World premieres, the legendary red carpet and public screenings from €12 at the world's oldest film festival, with Maggie Gyllenhaal as jury president.
Illustrative photo San Sebasti\u00e1n Film Festival 2027 \u2013 Program, Tickets & Visitor Guide
The 74th San Sebasti\u00e1n International Film Festival runs. Over 150,000 visitors experience world premieres competing for the Golden Shell alongside the 2027 Donostia Award ceremony honouring Jennifer Lawrence. Tickets from \u20ac8.75.
Illustrative photo Ljubljana Festival 2027 – Concerts, Opera, Ballet & Visitor Guide
The Ljubljana Festival returns to the Slovenian capital in 2027. The exact dates have not been announced yet. Opera, ballet, symphony concerts and theatre at the historic open-air Križanke and venues across Ljubljana.
Illustrative photo Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Festival 2027 – Program, Tickets & Visitor Guide
Running from 13 June to 12 September 2026, the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Festival presents around 120 concerts at 90 venues across northern Germany – from baroque palaces to open-air parks. Featuring Janine Jansen, Beatrice Rana and the Armida Quartet as Artist in Residence, this is one of Europe's great classical music festivals. Tickets from €30.