Alkmaar Cheese Market – Traditional Dutch Cheese Trading at Waagplein
The Alkmaar Cheese Market takes place every Friday from March to September at Waagplein (10:00 AM to 1:00 PM). Watch cheese carriers in traditional dress, witness the handjeklap trading ritual and experience a 500-year-old Dutch tradition. Evening markets in July and August on Tuesdays from 7:00 to 9:00 PM. Free entry.
Gouda Cheese Market 2026 – Program, Opening Hours & Visitor Guide
Visit the world-famous Gouda Cheese Market every Thursday from April to August 2026 on the historic Markt square. Watch traditional cheese trading, visit the 17th-century weigh house and enjoy Dutch crafts and freshly made stroopwafels. Free admission.
Malta Festas – Village Feasts & Patron Saint Festivals Across Malta and Gozo
Malta's festas are the island's cultural soul: over 80 free patron saint celebrations with spectacular church decorations, brass band marches and world-renowned fireworks run from May to October across Malta and Gozo. Inscribed on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list in 2023.
Panigiri 2026 – Greek Island Village Festivals: Dates, Traditions & Guide
Panigiria are Greece's most authentic summer festivals: open, free to attend and running until dawn. From May to September, village communities across the Greek islands celebrate their patron saint's day with live music, circle dancing and communal feasting. 15 August 2026 is the biggest panigiri day of the entire year.
Varna Summer International Music Festival 2026 – Program, Tickets & Guide
The International Music Festival "Varna Summer" celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2026 with an exceptional programme running from 27 June to 14 October. World-class ensembles including the BBC Symphony Orchestra London and the Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra perform on the Black Sea coast.
Scheveningen International Fireworks Festival 2026 – Program, Times & Visitor Guide
In August 2026, the International Fireworks Festival in Scheveningen will light up the night sky once again. Over four evenings (two weekends), different countries compete with spectacular shows. Enjoy the free event from the cozy beach cafes or directly from the sandy beach.
Brussels Dance Festival 2026: Program, Dance and Tips
From 14 to 23 August 2026, the Brussels Dance Festival turns downtown Brussels into a giant, free dance stage with performances, battles, workshops and parties across the city's finest squares.
Stuttgart Wine Village 2026: 50th Anniversary, Program and Opening Hours
From 20 August to 5 September 2026, the Stuttgart Wine Village celebrates its 50th anniversary in the heart of the city. Enjoy more than 500 Württemberg wines, Swabian specialties and lively summer evenings on Marktplatz, Schillerplatz and Kirchstraße.
Koprivnica Renaissance Festival 2026 – Program, Tickets & Visitor Guide
From 20 to 23 August 2026, Koprivnica hosts one of Croatia's most authentic historical festivals. Over 1,300 costumed performers from 13 European countries bring the Renaissance to life with knight tournaments, alchemists, torch-lit night battles and medieval cuisine. Entry free on Thursday, €5 Friday to Sunday.
Neustifter Kirtag 2026: Wine Harvest Festival in Vienna's Wine Suburb
From 20 to 23 August 2026, Neustift am Walde in Vienna's 19th district celebrates the Neustifter Kirtag, a wine harvest festival dating back over 250 years, featuring the Hauerkrone procession, traditional costumes, market stalls and cosy evenings at the wine taverns. Free entry.
Parkenfestivalen Bodø 2026 – Program, Lineup & Visitor Guide
Parkenfestivalen 2026 in Bodø marks its 20th and final edition on 21 and 22 August at Rensåsparken. Featuring Karpe, Skunk Anansie, Suede and many more, Northern Norway's most celebrated music festival bids farewell under the theme "One Last Dance".
Robola Wine Festival Kefalonia – Program, Experience & Visitor Guide
Join the legendary Robola Wine Festival in Fragata, Kefalonia, on 22 and 23 August 2026: two nights of free wine, traditional dancing and authentic Greek island celebrations in the beautiful Omala Valley since 1978.