Juhannus – Finnish Midsummer Festival 2027 – Program & Guide
On June 25 and 26, 2027, Finland celebrates its major Midsummer festival, "Juhannus." Experience the white nights, traditional lakeside bonfires, festive gatherings on Seurasaari (Helsinki), or major music festivals across Finland.
Miaoulia Festival Hydra 2027 – Naval Reenactment, Fireworks & Visitor Guide
Hydra's Miaoulia Festival is Greece's most spectacular naval celebration: a dramatic harbour reenactment of an Ottoman flagship burning, followed by a stunning fireworks display over the water. Free entry. Expected dates for 2027: 25 to 27 June.
Psara Holocaust Commemoration – Annual Memorial on the Heroic Island
Every last Sunday of June, the Greek island of Psara commemorates the 1824 Holocaust in which the last defenders blew up their own powder magazine rather than surrender. Religious ceremonies, poetry, a torch procession and a firework re-enactment honour their sacrifice.
L-Imnarja Festival Malta 2027 – Buskett Gardens, Program & Visitor Guide
L-Imnarja is Malta's oldest folk festival, held every year on 28 and 29 June at Buskett Gardens near Rabat. Enjoy traditional għana folk music, horse and donkey races, agricultural exhibitions and the classic rabbit stew Fenkata. Free entry; 29 June is a public holiday in Malta.
Batalla del Vino Haro 2027 – Wine Battle, Program & Visitor Guide
On 29 June 2027, thousands gather at the Riscos de Bilibio above Haro for the Batalla del Vino, Spain's legendary wine battle. Dressed in white, participants drench each other in Rioja red wine at dawn in one of Europe's most unforgettable festivals.
Provinssi Festival 2027 – Program, Tickets & Visitor Guide for Seinäjoki
Provinssi Festival returns to Seinäjoki from 1 to 3 July 2027, making history as its first-ever July edition. Three days of live music, camping at <strong>Camp Provinssi</strong> and the magic of the Finnish midnight sun await in Törnävänsaari.
Wife Carrying World Championship 2027 – Sonkajärvi, Finland
On 2 and 3 July 2027, Sonkajärvi in Finland hosts the Wife Carrying World Championship. Male competitors race through a 253.5-metre obstacle course carrying their female partners, with the winner's prize being the wife's weight in beer. Tickets from €5.
Kiliani Volksfest Würzburg 2027 – Program, Beer Tent & Visitor Guide
Kiliani Volksfest 2027 runs from 2 to 18 July at Talavera in Würzburg. Enjoy 17 days of beer tent celebrations, live music, Franconian food, funfair rides and a traditional costume parade – with free entry to the festival grounds.
La Notte Rosa 2027 Rimini – Program, Dates & Visitor Guide
In early July 2027, Rimini and the entire Adriatic coast celebrate "La Notte Rosa," Italy's biggest summer festival. Experience 110 kilometers of coastline bathed in pink light, free open-air concerts, massive beach parties, and a breathtaking synchronized fireworks display on Friday at midnight. Free admission!
Hannover Schützenfest 2027 – Program, Parade & Visitor Guide
From July 2 to 11, 2027, Hannover celebrates the world's largest marksmen's festival. Look forward to thrilling rides, lively beer tents, and the massive Marksmen's Parade on July 4. Admission to the fairgrounds is free!
Spreewald and Marksmen Festival Lübbenau 2027 – Program & Boat Parade
From July 2 to 4, 2027, Lübbenau hosts the largest folk festival in the Spreewald region. Experience a mix of a vibrant funfair, Sorbian traditions, and a marksmen's festival. The absolute highlight is the grand traditional boat parade on Sunday afternoon along the waterways of the Great Harbor.
Festa della Bruna Matera 2027 – Procession, Chariot Destruction & Visitor Guide
On 2 July 2027, Matera celebrates the 638th Festa della Madonna della Bruna: a dawn shepherd's procession, a Cavalcata of around 100 knights, a magnificent papier-mâché Carro Trionfale and the unmissable Strazzo, when the crowd tears the chariot apart for good luck. Free admission, over 120,000 visitors expected.