Illustrative photo Faro Alternativo 2026: Alternative Music Festival in Faro
Faro Alternativo 2026 brings three nights of punk, hardcore, metal and underground music to the Passeio Ribeirinho in Faro from October 2 to 4. It is the 16th edition of this independent festival organized by A3 Associação Algarve Alternativo.
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Illustrative photo Electron Festival Geneva 2026 – Electronic Cultures, Clubs & Live
Electron Festival 2026 in Geneva: 2–25 October. Electronic music, clubs, live acts and installations across the city. Tickets and programme on electronfestival.ch.
Illustrative photo Monster Festival Geiselwind 2026: Rock and Metal Indoors
Monster Festival Geiselwind 2026 brings rock, heavy metal and punk rock as a fully indoor festival to the Eventzentrum Strohofer, with an on site festival campground.
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Illustrative photo International Brass Festival Merano 2026 – Concerts at the Kursaal
The International Brass Festival Merano 2026 presents four concerts from 3 to 17 October featuring international top ensembles at the Kursaal and the parish church. A cultural highlight for brass music fans in the spa town of Merano.
Illustrative photo Bockbieranstich Brauerei Griess Geisfeld 2026: Traditional Bock Beer Tapping near Bamberg
The Bockbieranstich at the family run Griess brewery in Geisfeld near Bamberg takes place on October 3, 2026. Admission is free, with the traditional bock beer ceremonially tapped alongside Franconian food in the taproom and beer garden.
Illustrative photo A Cerveja em Lisboa 2026 – Portuguese Oktoberfest in Lisbon
A Cerveja em Lisboa 2026 at Campo Pequeno (Avenida da República, Lisbon) is a four-day craft-beer festival with street food and concerts, listed for 3–6 October. Tickets (entry plus glass, beer extra) are sold via Fever – confirm availability before you go.
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Illustrative photo Antwerp Craft Beer Festival 2026: Modeste Beer Festival at De Koninck
The Antwerp Craft Beer Festival, known locally as the Modeste Beer Festival, takes place on October 3 and 4, 2026 at De Koninck in Antwerp. More than 30 Belgian breweries pour their beers with free entry across the beer garden and brewery halls.
Illustrative photo Bad Kreuznach Oktoberfest 2026: Five Wiesn Saturdays at the Brauwerk
The Bad Kreuznach Oktoberfest 2026 brings live music, beer and Wiesn atmosphere to the Brauwerk's Oktoberfest tent in the Saline Karlshalle on five Saturdays in October.
Illustrative photo Palva Fest 2026: Underground Music Festival in Vago di Lavagno
Palva Fest 2026 brings the fourth edition of this underground rock and metal festival to Vago di Lavagno near Verona on 3 October, headlined by the band Twintera.