Illustrative photo Umeå Jazz Festival 2026: International Jazz Festival in Northern Sweden
The Umeå Jazz Festival 2026 takes place from October 21 to 24 at the Umeå Folkets Hus in northern Sweden. Running since 1968, it brings around 30 concerts of classic jazz, improvisation and world music to several stages in the heart of the city.
Illustrative photo Viennale 2026 in Vienna, Austria – International Film Festival Dates & Guide
The Viennale 2026 runs from 22 October to 3 November in Vienna. Austria’s largest international film festival presents current premieres, retrospectives and specials in historic cinemas including Gartenbaukino. Tickets from €7.50, advance sales from 17 October.
Illustrative photo Padova Jazz Festival 2026 in Padova, Italy – Dates, Line-up & Visitor Guide
The Padova Jazz Festival 2026 takes place from 22 October to 8 November in Padova. Featuring international stars such as Kurt Elling, Dee Dee Bridgewater and Isaiah Collier alongside strong Italian and Latin-jazz contributions, it offers a high-quality programme across the city’s historic and contemporary venues.
Illustrative photo Semibreve Festival 2026 – Experimental Electronic & Sound Art in Braga
Semibreve Festival 2026 runs from 22 to 25 October in Braga: four days of experimental electronic music and sound art at Theatro Circo, gnration and other historic venues. With Fennesz & Oscar Jockel, Azu Tiwaline, TYGAPAW and several world premieres – tickets and programme at festivalsemibreve.com.
Illustrative photo DGTL ADE 2026: Sustainable Techno Festival in Amsterdam
DGTL ADE 2026 takes place from October 22 to 25 in Amsterdam, spread across the NDSM Warehouse and the Kromhouthal. This sustainability driven techno and house festival brings eight standalone events to the historic former shipyard.
Illustrative photo Jazz & Wine of Peace 2026: Jazz Festival in the Collio
Jazz & Wine of Peace 2026 brings international jazz from 22 to 25 October to wineries, historic estates and theaters between Cormons, Gorizia and the Collio, including Cantina Jermann in Dolegna del Collio.
Illustrative photo Left of the Dial Rotterdam 2026: Showcase Festival for New Bands
Left of the Dial takes place from October 22 to 24, 2026 in Rotterdam. More than 150 emerging bands perform across over 25 stages in the city centre, with no traditional headliner in sight.
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Illustrative photo Tobermory Book Festival 2026: Literary Festival on the Isle of Mull
The Tobermory Book Festival 2026 takes place on October 23 and 24 at the Western Isles Hotel on the Isle of Mull. Over two days, readers meet Scottish and international authors through talks, conversations and shared meals overlooking Tobermory Bay.
Illustrative photo TEKK WAR NIE WEG pres. Rotzbengel & Friends 2026 in Cologne
On 23 October 2026, TEKK WAR NIE WEG brings Rotzbengel & Friends to Elektroküche Cologne: a night of hardtekk with Fabitekk, Beatforge, Genetekk, Rotzbengel, Destroyer, Leetekk, Numondo and Troublemaker running into the early morning.
Illustrative photo Horteralia 2026 in Cáceres, Spain – Kitsch Festival Dates & Guide
Horteralia 2026 takes place on 23 and 24 October at the Recinto Ferial in Cáceres. The colourful kitsch festival featuring acts such as Camela and Ladilla Rusa offers music, crazy outfits and carefree party vibes. Tickets from around €35, free for children under 12.
Illustrative photo Into the Woods ADE 2026 – Techno & House Festival in Amsterdam
Into the Woods ADE 2026 takes over NDSM Wharf in Amsterdam on 23–24 October: two days of techno, house and disco across seven indoor stages, 13:00 / 12:00 to 23:00. Tickets from about 75 euro at ade.intothewoods.nl.