Illustrative photo Sant Antoni Bonfires 2027 – Traditional Fire Festival in Sant Antoni de Portmany
The Sant Antoni Bonfires 2027 in Sant Antoni de Portmany and other towns on Ibiza honour the patron saint of animals with a procession, animal blessing, Ball Pagès and traditional tastings. This free popular festival takes place around 17 January and offers authentic Ibizan winter atmosphere.
Illustrative photo National Tulip Day 2027: Free Tulip Picking Event in Amsterdam
National Tulip Day 2027 takes place on January 16 at Museumplein in Amsterdam. At this free event, every visitor can pick their own bunch of tulips from a garden of 200,000 flowers.
Illustrative photo Patras Carnival 2027 – Greece's Largest Carnival Festival
Patras Carnival 2027, Greece's largest carnival, runs from 17 January to 14 March. Experience weeks of parades, the legendary Bourboulia masked ball, the Children's Carnival and the Grand Parade on 14 March with up to 40,000 participants. Free entry to all main events.
Illustrative photo Mountain Shaker Tignes, France 2027: Dates, Program, Tickets
Mountain Shaker Tignes 2027 runs 17-22 January. Freestyle, Big Air, free concerts. Ski pass extra. Sixth edition, first time in January.
Illustrative photo Tamborrada San Sebastián 2027: 24 Hour Drum Festival on 20 January
On 20 January 2027, San Sebastián drums nonstop for 24 hours: the Tamborrada is the strongest expression of Basque identity, with over 150 drumming groups, a midnight flag ceremony and the beloved midday children's parade.
Illustrative photo Tenerife Carnival 2027 – Program, Dates & Visitor Guide Santa Cruz
Tenerife Carnival 2027 runs from 22 January to 28 February under the theme «Roma Eterna». Highlights include the Queen Election Gala on 17 February, the Coso Apoteósico parade on 23 February and the legendary Entierro de la Sardina. One of the world's greatest carnivals.
Illustrative photo Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Carnival 2027 – Program, Highlights & Visitor Guide
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Carnival 2027 runs from 22 January to 28 February under the theme "Music". Five weeks of festivities include the Drag Queen Gala on 19 February, the Gran Cabalgata on 20 February and the symbolic Burial of the Sardine to close the season on 28 February.
Illustrative photo Up Helly Aa 2027 – Viking Fire Festival in Lerwick, Shetland
On 26 January 2027, over 900 torchbearers in Viking costume march through the darkened streets of Lerwick and burn a hand-built longship in one of Europe's most spectacular fire festivals. The procession begins at 19:30 and is free to watch from the streets.
Illustrative photo Kukeri Festival Surva Pernik 2027 – Masquerade Games, Program & Visitor Guide
The Kukeri Festival Surva in Pernik, Bulgaria, is Southeast Europe's biggest masquerade celebration. Every January, over 6,000 costumed performers from around the world fill the city with ancient ritual, thunderous bells and spectacular handmade masks. Free entry for all.
Illustrative photo Copenhagen Light Festival 2027: Light Art in Copenhagen
Copenhagen Light Festival 2027 runs from January 29 to February 21 in Copenhagen. For its tenth edition, more than 50 free light installations transform the city's canals, squares and historic buildings.
Illustrative photo Kotor Winter Carnival 2027 – Masquerade Balls, Parade & Visitor Guide
Each February, Kotor's medieval Old Town comes alive with Venice-inspired masquerade balls, colourful costume parades and the dramatic burning of the carnival effigy on the shores of the Bay of Kotor. One of the Adriatic's most atmospheric winter festivals.
Illustrative photo La Candelaria 2027 – Candlemas Festival with Processions in Madrid
La Candelaria 2027 in Madrid takes place on 2 February and combines candle blessings, processions and traditional folk customs. The free celebrations centre on churches such as the Parroquia de la Virgen de la Candelaria and bring light and community spirit to the streets of the city.