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 Yule Lads Bath in Mývatn – Iceland's Unique Christmas Tradition
On 6 December 2026, Iceland's 13 Yule Lads invite visitors to join them for their once-a-year bath at Earth Lagoon Mývatn starting at 4:00 PM. A Christmas market at Skjólbrekka and a Yule Lads visit at Dimmuborgir complete the most magical winter day in North Iceland.
Illustrative photo Wintertainment 2026 in Vienna, Austria – Jazz, Global & Pop Winter Festival
Wintertainment 2026 takes place from 7 to 23 December at Theater am Spittelberg in Vienna. The festival offers high-quality evenings of jazz, pop, cabaret, variety and comedy in a cosy atmosphere – a cultured alternative during Advent. Tickets from around 18 Euro.
Illustrative photo Los Escobazos in Jarandilla de la Vera: Flaming Broom Festival 2026
On 7 December 2026, Jarandilla de la Vera turns into a sea of fire as locals gently strike each other with flaming brooms during Los Escobazos, followed by a nighttime procession honouring the Virgin of the Conception.
Illustrative photo Festa di Sant'Ambrogio 2026: Milan's Patron Saint Day and the Scala Season
On December 7, 2026, Milan celebrates its patron saint Sant'Ambrogio with the historic Oh Bej Oh Bej market around the Castello Sforzesco and the glittering opening night of the opera season at La Scala.
Illustrative photo Barezzi Festival 2026 in Parma, Italy – Dates, Line-up & Visitor Guide
The Barezzi Festival 2026 takes place from 10 to 13 December in Parma, Busseto and Fidenza. The 20th edition features indie and singer-songwriter concerts with artists such as Arab Strap and Peter Hook & The Light in historic theatres. Tickets are available on the official website.
Illustrative photo Beats on Snow 2026/2027 – Ski and Electronic Festival in Saalbach
Beats on Snow 2026 runs from 10 to 13 December in Saalbach, Austria. The 2026/2027 winter edition pairs techno and house floors with skiing in the local ski circus. Current early-bird tickets start at EUR 150, with VIP passes listed up to EUR 290.
Illustrative photo Rave On Snow 2026: Winter Festival in Saalbach Hinterglemm
Rave On Snow 2026 takes place from December 10 to 13 in Saalbach Hinterglemm. For more than 30 years, this winter festival has combined daytime skiing with electronic music across 12 floors at night.
Illustrative photo Gouda bij Kaarslicht 2026: Candlelit Festival in the Old Town
Gouda bij Kaarslicht takes place on December 11, 2026, in the historic old town of Gouda. Thousands of candles light up the Markt as the great Christmas tree is switched on around 19:00, and admission is completely free.
Illustrative photo Music on Snow Festival, Gastein, Austria 2026/2027: Dates, Tickets & Line-up
Music on Snow 2026/2027 in Gastein is the ski-opening live-music weekend at the Schlossalmbahn valley station in Bad Hofgastein. On 11 and 12 December 2026 the bill includes Pizzera & Jaus, folkshilfe, KARL and Paul Kalkbrenner; tickets are sold via oeticket and gastein.com.
Illustrative photo Sound of Gastein Festival, Bad Gastein, Austria 2026/2027: Winter Music, Ski Opening & Tickets
Sound of Gastein 2026 stages the Gastein Valley ski opening on 11–12 December at the Schlossalmbahn valley station. Stay in Bad Gastein, ski by day and see Austropop, alternative acts and Paul Kalkbrenner after dark. Tickets and stay packages are sold via oeticket and gastein.com.
Illustrative photo Eindhoven Metal Meeting 2026: Extreme Metal Festival at Effenaar
Eindhoven Metal Meeting 2026 takes place on December 11 and 12 at Effenaar in Eindhoven. This annual indoor festival is dedicated entirely to extreme metal, bringing together more than 30 bands across two stages.