Wacken Open Air 2026 – The 35th Anniversary of the World's Biggest Metal Festival
Wacken Open Air celebrates its 35th anniversary from 29 July to 1 August 2026. Around 85,000 metal fans will enjoy over 100 bands, including Judas Priest, In Flames and Sabaton, across multiple stages in the small village of Wacken. Tickets from €351.
Dekmantel Festival Amsterdam 2026 – Techno, House & Underground in the Forest
From 29 July to 2 August 2026, Dekmantel Festival turns Amsterdam into the capital of techno and house. Five days spanning city clubs and the Amsterdamse Bos forest, with over 160 acts and the new "Dekmantel at Dawn" morning programme.
Viagem Medieval em Terra de Santa Maria 2026 – Program, Tickets & Visitor Guide
From 29 July to 9 August 2026, the Viagem Medieval em Terra de Santa Maria celebrates its 30th anniversary in Santa Maria da Feira. Europe's greatest Iberian medieval reenactment brings history to life with 88 daily shows, jousting tournaments and spectacular night shows on the castle walls. Free opening spectacle on 28 July.
Drachenstich Furth im Wald 2026 – Program, Tickets & Visitor Guide
From 31 July to 16 August 2026, Furth im Wald hosts Germany's oldest folk play. Watch the Guinness World Record-holding robot dragon <strong>Tradinno</strong> battle 350 local performers in twelve open-air performances deep in the Bavarian Forest. Tickets from €21.
Off the Beaten Path Festival 2026 – Chamber Music in Kovachevitsa, Bulgaria
The Off the Beaten Path Chamber Music Festival returns to Kovachevitsa in the Bulgarian Rhodope Mountains from July 31 to August 2, 2026. Expect world premieres, internationally acclaimed soloists and a unique Midnight Concert in one of Bulgaria's most beautifully preserved mountain villages.
Sunny Hill Festival Prishtina – Program, Lineup & Visitor Guide
Sunny Hill Festival in Prishtina is Kosovo's largest international music festival, co-founded by Dukagjin Lipa and promoted worldwide by Dua Lipa. Each year it draws over 100,000 visitors from around 60 countries to the Sunny Hill Festival Park for three nights of headline acts and electronic music.
Þjóðhátíð 2026 – Iceland's National Festival on the Westman Islands
Þjóðhátíð 2026 on the Westman Islands takes place 31 July to 3 August in Herjólfsdalur valley. Join 15,000 visitors for four days of live concerts, a traditional bonfire, spectacular fireworks and the unforgettable communal hillside sing-along.
Eteläpohjalaiset Spelit – South Ostrobothnian Folk Music Festival in Alavus
Eteläpohjalaiset Spelit in Alavus is Finland's most celebrated South Ostrobothnian folk music gathering with over 400 musicians, dance, spontaneous sessions and competitions across two festival days. Weekend tickets from €55.
Cologne Kölner Lichter 2026 – Fireworks, Program & Tickets on the Rhine
On 1 August 2026, Cologne's Rhine riverbank lights up for the 21st Kölner Lichter. Expect a six-minute premiere drone show, a ship convoy with fire displays, and the breathtaking music-synchronised fireworks finale at 11:00 PM. Free entry along both banks of the Rhine.
Loxwood Joust 2026 – The Immersive Medieval Festival in West Sussex
The Loxwood Joust returns to Loxwood Meadow, West Sussex across three weekends from 1 to 16 August 2026. Experience <strong>full-contact jousting</strong>, medieval banquets, archery workshops and an immersive kingdom storyline. Tickets from £8.
Luminaria di San Domenico Praiano 2026 – Festival of Lights & Program
From August 1 to 4, 2026, Praiano on the Amalfi Coast shines in the glow of over 30,000 candles. The Luminaria di San Domenico offers magical nights in Piazza San Gennaro featuring spectacular fire shows, local traditions, and breathtaking views of the Mediterranean Sea. Free entry!
Medieval Week Visby 2026 – Gotland's Medieval Festival, Program & Visitor Guide
Medieval Week (Medeltidsveckan) takes place 2–9 August 2026 in the UNESCO World Heritage town of Visby, Gotland. Over 40,000 visitors experience Scandinavia's largest medieval festival with jousting, markets, fire shows and 800+ events. The 2026 theme is Love.