Shetland Folk Festival 2027 – Programme, Tickets & Visitor Guide
The 45th Shetland Folk Festival takes place in Lerwick from 29 April to 2 May 2027. The UK's most northerly folk festival brings together international touring artists and Shetland's own musicians for four days of concerts, sessions and workshops across the islands.
Sagra delle Virtù Teramo – The Feast of the 40-Ingredient Soup on 1 May
On 1 May 2027, Teramo celebrates the Sagra delle Virtù, one of Italy's oldest culinary festivals. The legendary Virtù teramane soup, made from over 40 ingredients, is served across the city centre by families and restaurants alike. Free entry.
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.
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.
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.
Vogalonga Venice – The Grand Rowing Regatta of the Lagoon
The <strong>Vogalonga</strong> takes place in Venice on 16 May 2027. Around 8,000 rowers from across the globe take on a 30 km non-competitive route through the lagoon, passing Murano, Burano and the Grand Canal. A unique celebration of Venetian rowing tradition.
El Colacho 2027 – The Baby Jumping Festival in Castrillo de Murcia, Spain
El Colacho, Spain's extraordinary baby jumping festival, takes place on Sunday 30 May 2027 in Castrillo de Murcia, Burgos. Since 1621, a devil-costumed figure leaps over newborns to symbolically cleanse them of original sin. Free entry.
Bergen International Festival 2027 – Festspillene, Program & Visitor Guide
The <strong>75th Bergen International Festival</strong> runs from <strong>26 May to 12 June 2027</strong>. Over 200 events at iconic venues across Bergen, featuring Artist in Residence Leif Ove Andsnes and world-class performances including Yo-Yo Ma.
La Patum Berga 2027 – UNESCO Fire Festival in Catalonia
La Patum de Berga 2027 takes place from 26 to 30 May. This UNESCO Intangible Heritage masterpiece transforms Berga every Corpus Christi into a spectacular celebration of fire, drums, giants, dragons and fire-wielding devils at Plaça de Sant Pere. Free admission.
Storica Parata dei Turchi Potenza 2027 – Historic Parade, Program & Visitor Guide
On 29 May 2027 Potenza comes alive with the <strong>Storica Parata dei Turchi</strong>, a free historical pageant featuring over 1,100 costumed participants across three historical eras, ending with the breathtaking burning of the 12-metre Iàccara torch.
Le Infiorate di Spello 2027 – Flower Carpets, Program & Visitor Guide
At the end of May 2027 (May 29 & 30), the "Le Infiorate" festival transforms the streets of Spello (Umbria) into a sea of elaborate flower carpets. Experience the fascinating competition where artists spend Saturday night laying millions of petals, followed by the traditional Corpus Christi procession on Sunday morning.