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Illustrative photo Oktoberfest Hannover 2026: Dates and Program at the Schützenplatz
Oktoberfest Hannover 2026 runs from September 25 to October 11 at the Schützenplatz. Northern Germany's best known Oktoberfest alternative offers festival tents, fairground rides and three big firework nights, all with free admission.
Illustrative photo Erfurt Oktoberfest 2026: Bavarian Folk Festival on the Cathedral Square
The Erfurt Oktoberfest 2026 runs from September 25 to October 11 on the Domplatz. Set against the backdrop of the cathedral and St Severus Church, visitors can enjoy beer tents, fairground rides and live music with free admission.
Illustrative photo Cannstatter Volksfest 2026 in Stuttgart (Wasen) – Dates, Tents & Visitor Guide
The Cannstatter Volksfest 2026 takes place from 25 September to 11 October on the Cannstatter Wasen in Stuttgart. As the world’s second-largest folk festival it features eight beer tents, numerous rides and around four million visitors. Admission is free.
Illustrative photo Oktoberfest Alexanderplatz 2026 in Berlin – Dates, Dirndl Contest & Live Brass Music
The Oktoberfest Alexanderplatz 2026 takes place from 25 September to 4 October on Alexanderplatz in Berlin. A festival tent with brass music, a daily dirndl competition, Paulaner beer and Bavarian specialities await visitors. Admission is free.
Illustrative photo German Wine Harvest Festival Neustadt 2026 – Wine Festival on the Wine Route with Parade
The German Wine Harvest Festival in Neustadt an der Weinstraße takes place from 25 September to 12 October 2026. Free admission to the Haiselscher wine village, fairground and Germany’s largest winegrowers’ parade.
Illustrative photo Vienna Design Week 2026 in Vienna, Austria – 20th Anniversary Edition
Vienna Design Week 2026 takes place from 25 September to 4 October in Vienna and celebrates its 20th anniversary. With the Festival Headquarters at Hietzinger Kai 101, around 200 events and a strong sound and performance programme, it is one of Europe’s leading design festivals. Admission is mostly free.
Illustrative photo Oktoberfest Züri Oberland 2026: Bavarian Beer Festival in Uster
Oktoberfest Züri Oberland turns the Landihalle in Uster into a Bavarian beer tent from 25 September to 10 October 2026, with live bands, dirndls and lederhosen.
Illustrative photo Oktoberfest Wädenswil 2026: Bavarian Beer Festival by Lake Zurich
Oktoberfest Wädenswil 2026 brings Bavarian beer tent atmosphere to Lake Zurich across two festival weekends in September and October, with live music and traditional food at Festwiese Neubühl.
Illustrative photo L’Estival 2026 in Poissy, France – Line-up, Tickets & Festival Guide
L’Estival 2026 takes place from 25 September to 10 October in Poissy and the Yvelines. The 39th edition of the Francophone music festival features artists including Selah Sue, Julien Clerc and Yannick Noah across multiple venues. Tickets range from 12 to 60 euros depending on the concert.
Illustrative photo Halloween Disneyland Paris 2026: The Disney Halloween Festival
The Disney Halloween Festival 2026 turns Disneyland Paris into an autumnal wonderland from September 26 to November 1, complete with villains, pumpkins and a parade around Sleeping Beauty Castle.
Illustrative photo Nos Sourires font Désordre, Vitry-sur-Seine, France 2026: Line-up, Dates and Tickets
Nos Sourires font Désordre 2026 at Le Kilowatt, Vitry-sur-Seine: 26 September to 16 October. Opens with Gnawa Diffusion on 26 September; tickets about 16–34 euros.