Illustrative photo Venice Film Festival 2027 – 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.
Illustrative photo San Sebasti\u00e1n Film Festival 2027 \u2013 Program, Tickets & Visitor Guide
The 74th San Sebasti\u00e1n International Film Festival runs. Over 150,000 visitors experience world premieres competing for the Golden Shell alongside the 2027 Donostia Award ceremony honouring Jennifer Lawrence. Tickets from \u20ac8.75.
Illustrative photo Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Festival 2027 – Program, Tickets & Visitor Guide
Running from 13 June to 12 September 2026, the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Festival presents around 120 concerts at 90 venues across northern Germany – from baroque palaces to open-air parks. Featuring Janine Jansen, Beatrice Rana and the Armida Quartet as Artist in Residence, this is one of Europe's great classical music festivals. Tickets from €30.
Illustrative photo Detour Discotheque Matera 2027 – 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.
Illustrative photo Haverskerque Tomato Festival 2027 – Fête de la Tomate, Program & Guide
On 13 September 2026, Haverskerque hosts the 19th Fête de la Tomate et des Légumes Anciens. Discover thousands of heirloom tomato varieties, expert talks, tastings and free seed packets across 70 exhibitor stands. Entry €3, free for children under 16.
Illustrative photo WorldPride Amsterdam 2027 – Recap & What's Next (Cape Town 2028)
A look back at WorldPride Amsterdam 2026 and ahead to Cape Town 2028 – the exact 2027 date has not yet been published.
Illustrative photo Cerco de Almeida 2027 – Napoleonic Siege Reenactment in the Fortress
Each year, the fortress of Almeida hosts the Cerco de Almeida. The exact date for 2027 has not been announced yet. Portugal's largest Napoleonic reenactment features battles, a historical market, live music and the spectacular Night Battle inside the fortress moat. Free entry.
Illustrative photo Historic Castle Festival Manderscheid 2027 – Knights, Medieval Fun & Guide
Niederburg Manderscheid hosts the Historic Castle Festival every year; the exact date for 2027 has not been announced yet. Enjoy knight tournaments, a medieval craftsmen's market, fire spectacles and family entertainment. Weekend tickets from €22 in advance.
Illustrative photo Dürkheimer Wurstmarkt Bad Dürkheim 2027 – World’s Largest Wine Festival
The Dürkheimer Wurstmarkt takes place in 2027, split across two festival periods, on the Wurstmarktplatz in Bad Duerkheim. Free admission, Schubkarch stands, Palatinate wines and fireworks await visitors.
Illustrative photo Festival del Peperoncino Diamante 2027 – 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.
Illustrative photo Alkmaar Cheese Market – Traditional Dutch Cheese Trading at Waagplein
The Alkmaar Cheese Market takes place every Friday from March to September at Waagplein (10:00 AM to 1:00 PM). Watch cheese carriers in traditional dress, witness the handjeklap trading ritual and experience a 500-year-old Dutch tradition. Evening markets in July and August on Tuesdays from 7:00 to 9:00 PM. Free entry.
Illustrative photo Giostra del Saracino Arezzo: Saracen Joust September 2027
The Giostra del Saracino returns to Piazza Grande in Arezzo in 2027. The exact date for 2027 has not been announced yet. This medieval jousting tournament, complete with a historic procession, is one of Italy's most spectacular and authentic historical events.