Illustrative photo Oktoberfest Alexanderplatz 2026 in Berlin – Dates, Dirndl Contest & Live Brass Music
The Oktoberfest Alexanderplatz 2026 takes place from 25 September to 4 October on Alexanderplatz in Berlin. A festival tent with brass music, a daily dirndl competition, Paulaner beer and Bavarian specialities await visitors. Admission is free.
Illustrative photo Sagra del Pistacchio 2026: Pistachio Festival in Bronte, Sicily
The Sagra del Pistacchio takes place over two weekends in 2026, from September 25 to 27 and October 2 to 4, in the Sicilian town of Bronte on the slopes of Mount Etna. Along Corso Umberto, the famous protected designation pistachio takes center stage, and admission is free.
Illustrative photo Cannstatter Volksfest 2026 in Stuttgart (Wasen) – Dates, Tents & Visitor Guide
The Cannstatter Volksfest 2026 takes place from 25 September to 11 October on the Cannstatter Wasen in Stuttgart. As the world’s second-largest folk festival it features eight beer tents, numerous rides and around four million visitors. Admission is free.
Illustrative photo Vienna Design Week 2026 in Vienna, Austria – 20th Anniversary Edition
Vienna Design Week 2026 takes place from 25 September to 4 October in Vienna and celebrates its 20th anniversary. With the Festival Headquarters at Hietzinger Kai 101, around 200 events and a strong sound and performance programme, it is one of Europe’s leading design festivals. Admission is mostly free.
Illustrative photo Oktoberfest Budapest 2026: Dates, Program, Beer Gardens
Oktoberfest Budapest 2026 takes place over two weekends in September and October at Fröccsterasz on Erzsébet tér and other locations across the city. Admission is free at almost every venue.
Illustrative photo German Wine Harvest Festival Neustadt 2026: Program, Dates and Wine Queen
From 25 September to 11 October 2026, Neustadt an der Weinstraße celebrates the Deutsches Weinlesefest, Germany's largest wine growers' festival. Highlights include the crowning of the German Wine Queen, the Haiselscher wine village and the grand winegrowers' parade with over one hundred floats.
Illustrative photo German Wine Harvest Festival Neustadt 2026 – Program, Parade & Visitor Guide
From 25 September to 12 October 2026, Neustadt an der Weinstraße hosts Germany's largest wine harvest festival. Enjoy 18 days of Palatinate wine culture, the German Wine Queen coronation and a spectacular parade with over 100 floats on 11 October. Admission to most events is free.
Illustrative photo German Wine Harvest Festival Neustadt 2026 – Wine Festival on the Wine Route with Parade
The German Wine Harvest Festival in Neustadt an der Weinstraße takes place from 25 September to 12 October 2026. Free admission to the Haiselscher wine village, fairground and Germany’s largest winegrowers’ parade.
Illustrative photo Oktoberfest Hannover 2026: Dates and Program at the Schützenplatz
Oktoberfest Hannover 2026 runs from September 25 to October 11 at the Schützenplatz. Northern Germany's best known Oktoberfest alternative offers festival tents, fairground rides and three big firework nights, all with free admission.
Illustrative photo Dimitria Festival Thessaloniki 2026: Program from 1 to 24 October
From 1 to 24 October 2026, the Dimitria Festival transforms Thessaloniki for the 61st time into a stage for theatre, music, dance and visual arts. Running since 1966 and rooted in Byzantine tradition, the festival traditionally leads into the feast of Saint Demetrios on 26 October.
Illustrative photo MEI Faenza 2026: Independent Music Festival
MEI Faenza 2026 fills the squares of the old town from 1 to 4 October with concerts, award ceremonies and events celebrating Italy's independent music scene, and admission to every event is free.
Illustrative photo Heidelberg Wine Village 2026: Wine Tasting on Karlsplatz
The Heidelberg Wine Village takes place from October 1 to 18, 2026 on Karlsplatz. With free admission, visitors enjoy wines from Baden, Württemberg and the Palatinate with a view of Heidelberg Castle.