Bruges Beer Festival 2026 – Program, Tickets & Visitor Guide
The Bruges Beer Festival takes place on 12 and 13 September 2026 at the BMCC in Bruges. Around 50 breweries present some 350 beers including rare Trappist ales and geuze specialities. Free entry with tasting packages from €14.50.
Ifestia Festival Santorini 2026 – Volcanic Fireworks Over the Caldera
On 19 September 2026, Santorini's caldera comes alive at the Ifestia Festival with a drone light show and spectacular volcanic fireworks launched from Nea and Palea Kameni. Free to watch from all caldera viewpoints in Fira, Imerovigli and Oia.
Almabtrieb 2026 in Tyrol: Cattle Drive Dates in Söll, Alpbachtal and Zillertal
In September and October 2026, flower decorated cows return from the high pastures to the valley. Experience the traditional Almabtrieb with music, folk costumes and regional treats in Söll, the Alpbachtal and the Zillertal.
AnimaSyros Animation Festival 2026 – Program, Tickets & Visitor Guide
AnimaSyros International Animation Festival returns for its 19th edition from 21 to 27 September 2026 in Ermoupolis, Syros. Celebrating 200 Years of Hermoupolis, the festival offers free screenings, masterclasses, workshops, and the renowned Agora Pitching Forum for animation professionals from around the world.
Rupertikirtag Salzburg 2026 (St. Rupert's Fair): Program, Dates and Tips
From 23 to 27 September 2026, Salzburg celebrates its largest traditional folk festival, the Rupertikirtag. Enjoy historic fairground rides, a festive parade, regional specialties and traditional closing fireworks over the Old Town.
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.
Ortenauer Wine Festival Offenburg 2026 – Program, Opening Hours & Visitor Guide
The Ortenauer Wine Festival celebrates its 67th edition in Offenburg from 25 to 28 September 2026. Around 26 regional wine producers, live music, street artists and family activities in the heart of the city. Free entry.
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.
Cannstatter Volksfest 2026 – Stuttgart Beer Festival Guide, Program & Tips
The <strong>179th Cannstatter Volksfest</strong> runs from <strong>25 September to 11 October 2026</strong> at Cannstatter Wasen in Stuttgart. Enjoy 17 days of Germany's second largest folk festival with free entry, eight beer tents, Swabian food and the famous Historic Festival Parade.
Heidelberg Herbst 2026: Dates, Program and Tips for the Old Town Festival
On 26 and 27 September 2026, the Heidelberg Herbst celebrates its 55th anniversary as the region's biggest Old Town festival. Enjoy a craft market, flea market, live music on multiple stages and a Sunday shopping day; free admission.
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.
Marino Grape Festival 2026 – Sagra dell'Uva, Wine Fountains & Guide
On 4 October 2026, the fountains of Marino near Rome flow with local wine instead of water. The Sagra dell'Uva is one of Italy's oldest harvest festivals, celebrating the grape harvest and the Battle of Lepanto with historical parades, music and free entry.