Reykjavik Culture Night 2026 – Menningarnótt, Program & Visitor Guide
On 22 August 2026, Reykjavik celebrates Menningarnótt: over 400 free events, live concerts, open museums, street theatre and a grand fireworks finale at 10 PM transform the entire city centre into one spectacular open-air festival. All events free of charge.
Cochem Wine and Homeland Festival 2026: Dates, Program and Tips
From 27 to 31 August 2026, Cochem celebrates its traditional Wine and Homeland Festival on the Moselle, right beneath the Reichsburg castle. Enjoy wine stands, live music, the big Sunday parade and a brilliant fireworks display over the river.
Museumsuferfest Frankfurt 2026 – Program, Stages & Fireworks
Frankfurt's Museumsuferfest takes place from 28 to 30 August 2026 along the Main river. Over 25 museums, 12 live stages, dragon boat races and a spectacular Sunday fireworks display welcome around one million visitors. Entry to the festival grounds is free; the museum button costs €7.
Klosterneuburg Harvest Festival 2026: Wine Estate Celebration at Austria's Oldest Winery
On 28 and 29 August 2026, Stift Klosterneuburg, Austria's oldest continuously operating winery (since 1114), celebrates its traditional wine estate festival. Enjoy an atmospheric cellar tour through the baroque wine cellar, wine tastings, live music and a kids program, with free entry.
Nuremberg Autumn Folk Festival 2026: 200th Anniversary, Dates and Program
From 28 August to 13 September 2026, the Nuremberg Autumn Folk Festival at the Dutzendteich celebrates its 200th anniversary with rides, beer tents and two big fireworks displays. Free admission, half price Family Days and an especially large program await visitors.
Mühldorf am Inn Traditional Folk Festival 2026: Dates, Program and Tips
From 28 August to 7 September 2026, Mühldorf am Inn celebrates its 161st traditional folk festival on the banks of the Inn river. Enjoy three beer tents, a traditional costume parade and a grand closing fireworks display, all with free entry.
Harvest Festival in the Mostviertel 2026: Harvest Crown, Processions and Apple Juice
From September to October 2026, villages in the Mostviertel celebrate the harvest festival with crown processions, traditional brass music and freshly pressed apple and pear juice along the famous Moststraße. A free, authentic piece of rural tradition in Lower Austria.
Rheingau Wine Market Frankfurt – Gourmet Mile on the Freßgass'
From 2 to 11 September 2026, the Rheingau Wine Market on Frankfurt's Freßgass' invites wine lovers to discover over 600 wines and sparkling wines. Around 30 Rheingau wineries, free admission and an authentic atmosphere in the heart of the city.
Rothenburg Imperial City Festival 2026: Program, Torch Procession and Dates
From 4 to 6 September 2026, Rothenburg ob der Tauber celebrates the Reichsstadt Festtage with a torch procession, medieval knights' camp, the historic play "Der Meistertrunk" and fireworks throughout the famous old town. Admission is free.
Festival del Peperoncino Diamante 2026 – Calabria's Famous Chilli Festival
The Festival del Peperoncino returns to Diamante, Calabria from 9 to 13 September 2026 for its 34th edition. Five days of tastings, concerts, culture and the legendary Italian chilli eating championship – all free of charge.
Bad Dürkheim Wurstmarkt 2026: Dates, Program and the World's Largest Wine Festival
From 11 to 21 September 2026, Bad Dürkheim transforms into the world's largest wine festival with its historic Wurstmarkt. Enjoy over 300 wines, traditional wheelbarrow stands, two firework shows and free entry to the entire festival grounds.
Dürkheimer Wurstmarkt 2026 – The World's Largest Wine Festival in Bad Dürkheim
The Dürkheimer Wurstmarkt, the world's largest wine festival, takes place from 11–15 and 18–21 September 2026 in Bad Dürkheim. Nine days of celebration, 36 wine cart stands, around 300 Palatinate wine specialities and two spectacular fireworks displays await over 600,000 visitors. Entry is free.