Historic Castle Festival Manderscheid 2026 – Knights, Medieval Fun & Guide
On 29 and 30 August 2026, Niederburg Manderscheid hosts the 41st Historic Castle Festival. Enjoy the knight tournament "The Seven Seals", a medieval craftsmen's market, fire spectacles and family entertainment. Weekend tickets from €22 in advance.
Venice Film Festival 2026 – 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.
Middle Moselle Wine Festival Bernkastel-Kues 2026 – Program, Highlights & Guide
The Middle Moselle Wine Festival in Bernkastel-Kues runs from 3 to 7 September 2026. Enjoy five days of fine Riesling from more than 20 Moselle communities, live music on three stages, a grand festival procession on Sunday and a spectacular fireworks display on Saturday at 9:00 PM. Admission to the Weinstraße is free.
Imperial City Days Rothenburg ob der Tauber 2026 – Program & Visitor Guide
The Imperial City Days in Rothenburg ob der Tauber take place from 4 to 6 September 2026. The entire Old Town becomes a medieval camp with torch procession, knights' tournament, historical play and spectacular fireworks. Free admission!
Belgian Beer Weekend Brussels 2026 – Program, Beers & Visitor Guide
Belgian Beer Weekend returns to Brussels' Grand-Place from 4 to 6 September 2026. For its 26th edition, more than 50 breweries present over 500 exceptional Belgian beers. Free entry, live music and an unforgettable UNESCO-listed setting.
Braemar Royal Highland Gathering 2026 – Program, Tickets & Visitor Guide
Scotland's most iconic Highland Games take place on 5 September 2026 in Braemar. Experience caber tossing, Highland dancing, world-class pipe bands and the presence of royalty in the stunning Cairngorms National Park. Tickets from £20.
Giostra del Saracino Arezzo – 150th Edition September 2026
On 6 September 2026, Arezzo's <strong>Piazza Grande</strong> hosts the <strong>150th edition of the Giostra del Saracino</strong>. This medieval jousting tournament, complete with a 300-person historic procession, is one of Italy's most spectacular and authentic historical events.
Kinderdijk Illumination Week 2026 – Lit Windmills, Program & Visitor Guide
From 7 to 12 September 2026, all 19 UNESCO windmills at Kinderdijk are illuminated from 8:15 PM in a spectacular nightly display. Boat tours, kayaking, photography workshops and craft beer evenings make the Verlichtingsweek an unforgettable autumn experience.
Festival del Peperoncino Diamante 2026 – Calabria's Famous Chilli Festival
The Festival del Peperoncino returns to Diamante, Calabria from 9 to 13 September 2026 for its 34th edition. Five days of tastings, concerts, culture and the legendary Italian chilli eating championship – all free of charge.
Maison & Objet Paris September 2026 – Interior Design & Lifestyle Trade Fair
Maison & Objet Pulse takes place from 10 to 14 September 2026 at Paris Nord Villepinte. Under the theme "Pulse in Motion", over 3,000 brands present the latest interior design and lifestyle trends. Trade professionals only.
Detour Discotheque Matera 2026 – La Dolce Vita Disco Part II
Detour Discotheque returns to southern Italy from 11 to 13 September 2026, taking over a 16th-century UNESCO-listed convent in Matera for an intimate weekend of retro disco, silent dancing, sunset aperitivo and cultural exploration. Just 300 tickets available.
Dürkheimer Wurstmarkt 2026 – The World's Largest Wine Festival in Bad Dürkheim
The Dürkheimer Wurstmarkt, the world's largest wine festival, takes place from 11–15 and 18–21 September 2026 in Bad Dürkheim. Nine days of celebration, 36 wine cart stands, around 300 Palatinate wine specialities and two spectacular fireworks displays await over 600,000 visitors. Entry is free.