Illustrative photo Vatertags Rockweekend 2027 in Barig-Selbenhausen – Rock & Metal Festival with Camping
The Vatertags Rockweekend 2027 takes place from 6 to 8 May at the Dorfgemeinschaftshaus in Barig-Selbenhausen. Three days of rock and metal with tribute bands, camping and festival atmosphere await visitors.
Illustrative photo WOMAD Festival, Cáceres, Spain 2027: Dates, Line-up & Tickets
WOMAD Festival 2027 takes place from 7 to 9 May in the UNESCO Old Town of Cáceres, Spain. The free world music event fills Plaza Mayor and other historic squares with concerts, workshops and the Mercado Global. The 2027 line-up had not yet been announced.
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Illustrative photo Beethoven Festival Leipzig 2027 – Gewandhaus Classical Festival, Symphonies & Stars
The Beethoven Festival Leipzig 2027 takes place from 9 to 23 May at the Gewandhaus. All symphonies, world stars such as Lang Lang and Igor Levit plus innovative formats await visitors.
Illustrative photo Cannes Film Festival 2027 – Program, Tickets & Visitor Guide
The 80th Cannes Film Festival runs from 11 to 22 May 2027 along the iconic Croisette. Twelve days of red carpet glamour, Palme d'Or competition screenings and free nightly beach cinema at one of the world's most celebrated cultural events.
Illustrative photo Afro-Pfingsten 2027 in Winterthur, Switzerland – World Music, Reggae & Afro Cultures
The Afro-Pfingsten Festival takes place from 12 to 17 May 2027 in Winterthur, Switzerland. It celebrates Afro cultures with world music, reggae, a large old-town market, concerts, workshops and Family Day. Many parts are free; concert tickets are available separately.
Illustrative photo Erlanger Bergkirchweih 2027 – Program, Opening Hours & Visitor Guide
The Erlanger Bergkirchweih 2027 runs from 13 to 24 May on the Erlanger Burgberg. Free entry, 15 historic beer cellars, live music on five stages and over one million visitors every year – one of the world's oldest folk festivals and officially recognised as Bavarian Intangible Cultural Heritage since 2026.
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Illustrative photo Festival Perspectives Saarbrücken 2027 – German-French Performing Arts Festival
Festival Perspectives 2027 takes place from 13 to 22 May in Saarbrücken and the Département Moselle. The German-French performing arts festival presents theatre, dance and new circus at special venues.
Illustrative photo Steelfest Open Air 2027: The Ultimate Guide to the Black Metal Festival in Hyvinkää
Steelfest Open Air 2027 takes place from May 13 to 15 at Villatehdas in Hyvinkää, Finland. The festival is one of the key destinations for international black and death metal fans, offering three days of uncompromising underground metal inside a former wool factory.
Illustrative photo Hip Hop Marathon 2027 in Luxembourg – Rap, Dance, Graffiti & Youth Culture
The Hip Hop Marathon 2027 takes place on 13–14 May at the Rotondes in Luxembourg and then tours to CAPE and Rockhal. Around 180 young people present a self-created hip-hop show featuring rap, dance and graffiti under the theme “Hot & Cold”.