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Illustrative photo Hadra Trance Festival 2027: Psytrance by Lake Vieure in France
Hadra Trance Festival 2027 takes place by Lake Vieure in the Allier region of France. Known as the country's largest psytrance festival, it offers 72 hours of nonstop music across several stages within a strongly eco minded community village.
Illustrative photo Antaris Project 2027: Farewell Festival at the Gollenberg
Antaris Project 2027 takes place on the Gollenberg near Stölln in the Havelland region. As the final edition in the spirit of founder Uwe Siebert, Germany's oldest Goa festival bids farewell to its international community.
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Illustrative photo Shankra Festival 2027: Psytrance in the Swiss Alps
Shankra Festival in Switzerland has been on hold for three years running. Whether and when a 2027 edition takes place in Lostallo or elsewhere remains open; dates and tickets have not yet been announced.
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Illustrative photo Krampuslauf Villach 2026: Tradition and Terror in Carinthia
The Krampuslauf Villach 2026 brings around 40 to 50 Krampus and folklore groups into the city center and main square of Villach, Carinthia, at the start of the Advent season. The exact 2026 date is yet to be announced.
Illustrative photo Rosenheim Herbstfest 2027: Dates and Program in Bavaria
Rosenheim Herbstfest 2026 runs from August 29 to September 13 on the Loretowiese. Celebrating its 165th anniversary in 2026, this traditional Bavarian folk festival offers free admission and stands as an authentic, less touristy alternative to Munich's Oktoberfest.
Illustrative photo Altstädter Nikolausmarkt Bergneustadt 2026 – Historic St. Nicholas Market in the Old Town
The Altstädter Nikolausmarkt 2026 in Bergneustadt is a free St. Nicholas market organised by local clubs at the Heimatmuseum in the historic old town. It traditionally takes place on the first Advent weekend and features regional treats, a visit from St. Nicholas and cosy half-timbered atmosphere. Exact dates will be announced. ---
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Illustrative photo Lichterabend Bad Laasphe 2026 – Advent Lights & Illuminated Old Town in Bad Laasphe, Germany
The Lichterabend Bad Laasphe 2026 turns the historic old town of Bad Laasphe into a magical sea of lights on one December evening. Free admission, illuminated half-timbered houses, late-opening shops and Advent atmosphere await visitors. ---
Illustrative photo Adventsmarkt TextilWerk Bocholt 2026/2027: Christmas Market & Crafts at the Industrial Museum
The Adventsmarkt TextilWerk Bocholt brings handmade crafts and pre-Christmas atmosphere into the historic weaving mill of the LWL Museum. Between looms and the steam engine, visitors find unique handmade items and a colourful children’s programme. Dates and details for 2026/2027 will be announced on the official website. ---