Midsommar Sweden 2026 – Midsummer Festival, Traditions & Visitor Guide
On 19 and 20 June 2026, all of Sweden celebrates Midsommar with maypole dancing, flower crowns, herring and nearly endless daylight. The best celebrations take place at Skansen in Stockholm, in Dalarna and across the Stockholm archipelago. Sweden's biggest holiday – much of it free and open to all.
Parklife Festival Manchester – Lineup, Tickets & Visitor Guide
The UK's largest city music festival, Parklife returns to Heaton Park, Manchester each June with electronic, house and pop headliners. The 2026 edition was led by Calvin Harris, Skepta and Sammy Virji in front of around 82,500 daily attendees.
Rockwave Festival Athens – Lineup, Tickets & Visitor Guide
Rockwave Festival is Greece's premier open-air rock event, held each summer at Terra Vibe Park in Malakasa, 40 km north of Athens. Since 1996, it has welcomed tens of thousands of fans with international rock, metal and alternative headliners under the Greek summer sky.
Lucca Summer Festival 2026 – Program, Lineup & Visitor Guide
From 24 June to 26 July 2026, the Lucca Summer Festival transforms Tuscany's medieval city of Lucca into an open-air concert stage. Headliners include Jamiroquai, Katy Perry and John Legend performing their only Italian shows of the year. Tickets from €50.
Jazz à Vienne 2026 – Programme, Tickets & Visitor Guide
The 45th edition of <strong>Jazz à Vienne</strong> runs from 25 June to 11 July 2026 at the Roman <strong>Théâtre Antique</strong> in southern France. Marcus Miller, Jon Batiste, Vulfpeck and Samara Joy headline 250 concerts across 17 days. Three quarters of the programme is free; evening tickets from €6.
Medieval Market Turku 2026 – Finland's Largest Medieval Festival
From 25 to 28 June 2026, the <strong>Medieval Market Turku</strong> celebrates its 30th anniversary at the historic Old Great Square. Finland's largest medieval festival with over 151,000 visitors, minstrels, craftspeople, reenactments and authentic medieval food. Free admission.
Kløften Festival Haderslev – Program, Tickets & Visitor Guide
Kløften Festival takes place 25 to 27 June 2026 in Kløftens Park, Haderslev, with over 40 concerts across five stages. One of Southern Jutland's biggest music events, this volunteer-run festival has been a community highlight since 1980.
Wine Festival Radevormwald – Program, Wineries & Visitor Guide
The Radevormwald Wine Festival takes place from 26 to 28 June 2026 at the Marktplatz. Six family wineries, live music across all three days and a wide range of food specialities await visitors. Admission is free.
Cherry Festival Kyustendil 2026 – Program, Highlights & Visitor Guide
From 26 to 28 June 2026, Kyustendil – Bulgaria's famous Orchard City – hosts its annual Cherry Festival in the City Garden. Enjoy over 100 cherry varieties, folk performances, live concerts and a vibrant crafts market. Admission is free.
Roskilde Festival 2026 – Line-Up, Tickets & Visitor Guide
Roskilde Festival 2026 runs 27 June to 4 July in Denmark with 177 artists from 37 countries. Headliners include Gorillaz, The Cure and K-pop star Jennie. Day tickets from approx. €191; full festival tickets are sold out.
Varna Summer International Music Festival 2026 – Program, Tickets & Guide
The International Music Festival "Varna Summer" celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2026 with an exceptional programme running from 27 June to 14 October. World-class ensembles including the BBC Symphony Orchestra London and the Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra perform on the Black Sea coast.
Bull Festival Lesvos – The Ancient Ritual of Agia Paraskevi
The Bull Festival of Agia Paraskevi on Lesvos is one of Greece's most ancient surviving folk rituals. Since 1774, late June or early July brings a decorated bull sacrifice, free communal Kiskek feasting, horse racing and all-night dancing to this remarkable island village.