Illustrative photo Keep It Low Festival 2026 – Stoner, Doom & Psychedelic Rock in Munich
Keep It Low Festival 2026 takes place on 9 and 10 October at Backstage Munich. Two days of stoner rock, doom, sludge and psychedelic with a strong line-up, two stages and an outdoor beer garden – a must for the heavy underground scene.
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Illustrative photo Rotten Fruit Fest 2026 in Peer, Belgium – Punk & Garage Festival
Rotten Fruit Fest 2026 takes place on 9 and 10 October in Peer, Belgium. A small punk and garage rock festival featuring acts such as Dungbeetle and branch of melas. Intimate atmosphere and raw live energy – exact venue, times and tickets still TBA.
Illustrative photo Kastelruther Spatzenfest 2026: Folk Music in South Tyrol
Kastelruther Spatzenfest takes place from October 9 to 11, 2026 in Kastelruth, South Tyrol. For the 40th time, the Kastelruther Spatzen celebrate their traditional folk music festival in a large tent set against the Dolomites.
Illustrative photo Historic Town Festival Meersburg 2026: Medieval Celebration in the Old Town
The Historic Town Festival Meersburg 2026 turns the old town on Lake Constance into a medieval market with crafts, performers and fire shows, held around the Schlossplatz, Vorburggasse, Glatter Stein and Reithof.
Illustrative photo No Bounds Festival 2026: Electronic Music in Sheffield and Rotherham
No Bounds Festival takes place from October 9 to 11, 2026, across multiple venues in Sheffield and Rotherham. This electronic and experimental music festival fills warehouses, churches and galleries with a line up spanning techno, bass and gothic folk.
Illustrative photo Funtastic Drácula Carnival 2026 in Benidorm, Spain – Garage Punk, Psychobilly & Horror Rock Festival
The Funtastic Drácula Carnival XXI takes place from 9 to 11 October 2026 at KU Disco in Benidorm. The festival delivers garage punk, psychobilly and horror rock with international bands, DJs and non-stop party energy inside the legendary “Flying Saucer” building. Weekend passes cost 100 euros and sold out rapidly.
Illustrative photo Berlin Festival of Lights 2026: Dates, Program and Highlights
From 9 to 18 October 2026, the Festival of Lights turns Berlin into a glowing open air gallery. Over 50 landmarks including the Brandenburg Gate, TV Tower and Berlin Cathedral light up under the theme "Colours of Love", with free admission.
Illustrative photo Stockholm Jazz Festival 2026: Ten Days of Jazz Across Stockholm
Stockholm Jazz Festival takes place from October 9 to 18, 2026 across more than 70 venues throughout Stockholm. For ten days, one of Sweden's oldest festivals brings international jazz stars and rising talent to stages all over the city.
Illustrative photo Suns Europe 2026 in Udine, Italy – Minority Languages & World Music Festival
Suns Europe 2026 takes place from 2 to 10 October in Udine and surrounding locations. The highlights on 9 and 10 October feature world music and arts in minority languages, culminating in the final concert on 10 October at Teatro Nuovo Giovanni da Udine.
Illustrative photo Weimar Onion Market 2026: Dates, Program and Visitor Tips
From 9 to 11 October 2026, Weimar celebrates the 373rd edition of its famous Onion Market, Thuringia's largest and oldest folk festival. Enjoy onion braids, onion cake, a big wheel and live music throughout the old town, with free admission.
Illustrative photo Blacklist Festival Oberhausen 2026 – Germany’s Biggest Bass Festival
Blacklist Festival 2026 takes place on 9 and 10 October at Turbinenhalle Oberhausen. Germany’s biggest bass festival with an international line-up, massive sound and tickets from approx. €47.