Illustrative photo Kalymnos Dynamite Easter 2027 – The Island's Explosive Orthodox Easter
On Kalymnos, Orthodox Easter means <strong>real dynamite</strong>: from 1 to 3 May 2027, locals hurl homemade explosives from the mountains above Pothia harbour. A one-of-a-kind spectacle found nowhere else on Earth.
Illustrative photo Jazz sous les Pommiers Coutances 2027 – Jazz Festival Normandy Dates & Tickets
Jazz sous les Pommiers 2027: 1–8 May in Coutances, Normandy. International jazz festival with concerts, brass bands and street programme. Tickets and programme at jazzsouslespommiers.com.
Illustrative photo Myfest 2027 in Berlin-Kreuzberg – May Day Street Festival
On Saturday 1 May 2027 Kreuzberg fills Oranienstraße, Mariannenplatz and Görlitzer Park again: a free street festival of hip-hop, punk, electronic music and food stalls. The classic licensed Myfest (2003–2019) has not been officially revived; May Day on the ground is still Berlin’s biggest May party. Free entry, travel by U-Bahn, and check 2027 hours and line-up on berlin.de close to the date.
Illustrative photo Maibaum Raising and Maifest in Bavaria 2027: Tradition, Dates and Tips
On 1 May 2027, countless Bavarian villages raise their traditional maypole, accompanied by music, folk costumes and a lively village celebration. A custom with medieval roots, often kicked off by Walpurgis Night bonfires the evening before.
Illustrative photo Wachau Wine Spring 2027: Dates, Program and Tickets
On 1 and 2 May 2027, over 100 Wachau wineries open their doors for the Wine Spring. Taste the new vintage directly from the winemakers and join the Steinfeder Night at Schloss Spitz on Saturday evening for live music.
Illustrative photo Rouketopolemos: The Rocket War of Vrontados, Chios 2027
On Easter night from 1 to 2 May 2027, Vrontados on Chios turns into a one of a kind spectacle: two rival parishes fire tens of thousands of homemade rockets at each other, aiming for the opposing church's bell tower. No winner is ever declared, so the rivalry lives on every year.
Illustrative photo Balélec Festival Lausanne, Switzerland 2027: Student Open-Air Dates & Tickets
Balélec Festival 2027: 1 May on the EPFL campus in Lausanne. Student open-air with house, rap and rock from 19:00 to about 04:00. Tickets from about 32 euros.
Illustrative photo Music On Festival 2027 – House & Techno in Amsterdam
Music On Festival 2027 takes place on 1 and 2 May at Meerpark in Amsterdam (Radioweg 64). Two days of house and techno for the 10-year anniversary; the cancelled 2026 lineup is officially confirmed.
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Illustrative photo Paradiesvogelfest 2027 in Hildburghausen, Germany – Dates, Line-up & Visitor Guide
Paradiesvogelfest 2027 takes place from 5 to 9 May at Schloss Weitersroda in Hildburghausen. This alternative Liedermacher and singer-songwriter festival features two stages, free camping, a kids’ programme and a relaxed atmosphere in the castle park. Tickets from 95 Euro.
Illustrative photo Bevrijdingspop Haarlem 2027: Liberation Day Festival in the Haarlemmerhout
Bevrijdingspop Haarlem 2027 takes place on May 5 in the Haarlemmerhout park. This free festival marking Dutch Liberation Day brings well known artists to several stages for around 150,000 visitors.