Festivals in Europe

Costa Festival 2026 – Folk Music Week in Albufeira, Algarve

Athens International Film Festival 2026: Program, Tickets and Dates

From 30 September to 11 October 2026, the Athens International Film Festival brings twelve days of independent world cinema, international premieres and Greek short films to the cinemas of central Athens, opening with a gala at the Megaron.

Le Grand Soufflet 2026: World Music Festival in Rennes

Le Grand Soufflet 2026 fills Rennes and dozens of communes across Ille et Vilaine with world music and accordion sounds from 30 September to 11 October.

Dimitria Festival Thessaloniki 2026: Program from 1 to 24 October

From 1 to 24 October 2026, the Dimitria Festival transforms Thessaloniki for the 61st time into a stage for theatre, music, dance and visual arts. Running since 1966 and rooted in Byzantine tradition, the festival traditionally leads into the feast of Saint Demetrios on 26 October.

Olive Harvest Festival Greece 2026: Village Celebrations, Oil Tasting and Autumn Travel

Between October and November 2026, every Greek village celebrates its own olive harvest with fresh oil tastings, village festivities and culinary workshops. From Crete to the Peloponnese, the harvest is an ancient tradition visitors can experience up close.

Mushroom Season in Castile and León 2026: Fungi Fairs, Guided Tours and Foraging Areas

From October to November 2026, mushroom season draws visitors to Castile and León with fungi fairs, traveling exhibitions and guided tours across Soria, Segovia and Burgos. Foraging permits cost between 5 and 15 euros depending on the area and allow visitors to collect mushrooms in the forests.

PsyKA Festival 2026 in Karlsruhe, Germany – Psychedelic Rock Line-up & Tickets

PsyKA Festival Vol. 6 takes place from 1 to 3 October 2026 at the Fleischmarkthalle in Karlsruhe. Three days of underground psychedelic, stoner and space rock with an international line-up. 1-day tickets from €39, 3-day tickets from €79.

Waves Vienna 2026 in Vienna, Austria – Showcase Festival & Conference

Waves Vienna 2026 takes place from 1 to 3 October in Vienna along the Gürtel. The showcase festival and parallel conference present over 100 acts from indie, electronic and rock genres and act as a bridge between Eastern and Western Europe. Tickets from approx. €22–39.

OUT.FEST Barreiro 2026: Experimental Music Festival

OUT.FEST Barreiro 2026 runs from October 1 to 4 across several venues in the city, bringing four days of experimental music, noise and electronic sound to the southern bank of the Tejo.

MEI Faenza 2026: Independent Music Festival

MEI Faenza 2026 fills the squares of the old town from 1 to 4 October with concerts, award ceremonies and events celebrating Italy's independent music scene, and admission to every event is free.

Biennale MArteLive Festival, Rome, Italy 2026: Dates, Tickets & Line-up

Biennale MArteLive 2026 takes place from 1 to 11 October in Rome. Lo Spettacolo Totale, the national finals, runs on 1, 2 and 3 October at Lanificio 159: 16 disciplines, indie and alternative music, performance and visual art. Main-night tickets are around 20 to 25 EUR.

FrancoFaune Festival Brussels 2026 – Francophone Music Showcase

FrancoFaune Festival 2026: 1–11 October in Brussels. Francophone showcase concerts at around 15 venues. Festival pass 65–85 euros.