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Illustrative photo BERGFESTival Saalbach, Austria 2026/2027: Dates, Tickets & Ski Festival
BERGFESTival 2026 runs from 3 to 6 December 2026 in Saalbach, Austria, pairing ski-season opening days with live music on the Schattberg Stage and parties across mountain huts and clubs. Festival tickets are limited and currently listed from about EUR 125 on berg-festival.com.
Illustrative photo Wertinger Schlossweihnacht 2026 – Christmas Market at Pappenheim Castle
The Wertinger Schlossweihnacht 2026 takes place on the second and third Advent weekends in the garden of Pappenheim Castle. Free admission, Castle Angel, fairy tales and regional specialties await visitors.
Illustrative photo Lumineuze Nachten Kasteel de Haar 2026: Winter Light Festival at the Netherlands Largest Castle
From December 4, 2026 to January 3, 2027, Lumineuze Nachten transforms the park of Kasteel de Haar in Haarzuilens into a glowing winter setting filled with video mapping, light installations and a symphonic soundtrack.
Illustrative photo Dystopia Festival, Saint-Etienne, France 2026: Dates, Line-up & Tickets
Dystopia Festival 2026 takes place on 4 and 5 December at Parc Expo Saint-Etienne, France. Hard techno and hard music on two stages, 18:00 to 04:00, tickets from about 54 EUR. Official info: dystopia-festival.com.
Illustrative photo BIMFest 2026 in Sint-Niklaas, Belgium – EBM, Wave & Gothic Festival
BIMFest 2026 takes place on 4 and 5 December at De Casino in Sint-Niklaas, Belgium. The 24th edition of the Belgian Independent Music Festival offers two days of EBM, industrial, darkwave and alternative electronics with strong international and Belgian acts. Tickets from around €60 (combi).
Illustrative photo Purple Weekend 2026 in Leon, Spain – Mod, Soul & 60s Garage Festival
Purple Weekend 2026 takes place from 4 to 7 December in Leon, Spain. The cult festival for mod, soul and garage music features concerts at Espacio Vías, a scooter run, DJ sessions and a vintage market. Tickets and passes available via official channels.
Illustrative photo Novi Sad Winterfest 2026 – Dates, Program & Visitor Guide
From 5 Dec 2026 to 7 Jan 2027, the Novi Sad Winterfest brings authentic Balkan Christmas spirit to Liberty Square. Highlights include the giant Singing Christmas Tree featuring daily choir performances and romantic horse-drawn carriage rides.
Illustrative photo Bad Schwalbach Christmas Market 2026 – Dates, Program & Prices
The Bad Schwalbach Christmas Market takes place on December 5 and 6, 2026, around the Weinbrunnen in the Kurpark. The compact regional market is open from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM on Saturday and from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Sunday.
Illustrative photo Fête des Lumières Lyon 2026 – Festival of Lights, Program & Visitor Guide
From 5 to 8 December 2026, the Fête des Lumières transforms Lyon into a glowing open-air museum. Four nights of free light installations by international artists illuminate the Old Town, the Presqu'île and the Fourvière Basilica. Admission free.
Illustrative photo Toxicator 2026 in Mannheim, Germany – Hardstyle & Hardcore Indoor Festival
Toxicator 2026 takes place on 5 December from 20:00 to 06:00 at the Maimarkthalle in Mannheim. The indoor festival features Hardstyle, Hardcore and Hardtechno across three floors and ranks among the biggest harder-styles events in southern Germany. Tickets from approx. €69.
Illustrative photo Fête des Lumières Lyon 2026 – Festival of Lights, Program & Visitor Guide
From 5 to 8 December 2026, the Fête des Lumières turns Lyon into the world's greatest open-air light art experience. Around 30 installations by international artists illuminate the city's squares, facades and rivers. Admission is entirely free.