Bloemencorso Bollenstreek 2027 – Flower Parade from Noordwijk to Haarlem
From 14 to 18 April 2027, the 80th Bloemencorso Bollenstreek fills the Netherlands with colour and fragrance. Spectacular floats adorned with millions of spring blooms travel 42 kilometres from Noordwijk to Haarlem. Free to watch from the roadside; grandstand seats from €32.50.
Munich Spring Festival 2027 – Dates, Program & Visitor Guide
Munich Spring Festival 2027 runs from 16 April to 2 May at Theresienwiese. Experience the best of Bavarian folk festival culture with two beer tents, over 100 fairground rides and free entry for everyone.
Feira Medieval Aldeia Viçosa – Medieval Fair in the Guarda Region Portugal
Every year on the last weekend of April, the Feira Medieval de Aldeia Viçosa transforms this tiny village in the Guarda region into an immersive medieval experience. Expect historical parades, birds of prey displays, jousting, 55+ exhibitors and a Saturday evening fire show – all free to enter.
King's Day Amsterdam 2027 – Koningsdag, Program & Visitor Guide
On 27 April 2027, Amsterdam celebrates King's Day (Koningsdag) with one million visitors: the iconic Vrijmarkt from 06:00, boat parties on the canals, Kingsland Festival at the Olympisch Stadion and free street parties across the entire city.
Shetland Folk Festival 2027 – Programme, Tickets & Visitor Guide
The 45th Shetland Folk Festival takes place in Lerwick from 29 April to 2 May 2027. The UK's most northerly folk festival brings together international touring artists and Shetland's own musicians for four days of concerts, sessions and workshops across the islands.
Sagra delle Virtù Teramo – The Feast of the 40-Ingredient Soup on 1 May
On 1 May 2027, Teramo celebrates the Sagra delle Virtù, one of Italy's oldest culinary festivals. The legendary Virtù teramane soup, made from over 40 ingredients, is served across the city centre by families and restaurants alike. Free entry.
Kalymnos Dynamite Easter 2027 – The Island's Explosive Orthodox Easter
On Kalymnos, Orthodox Easter means <strong>real dynamite</strong>: from 1 to 3 May 2027, locals hurl homemade explosives from the mountains above Pothia harbour. A one-of-a-kind spectacle found nowhere else on Earth.
Maibaum Raising and Maifest in Bavaria 2027: Tradition, Dates and Tips
On 1 May 2027, countless Bavarian villages raise their traditional maypole, accompanied by music, folk costumes and a lively village celebration. A custom with medieval roots, often kicked off by Walpurgis Night bonfires the evening before.
Hamburg Port Anniversary 2027: Dates, Program and Highlights
From 6 to 9 May 2027, Hamburg celebrates the 838th Hafengeburtstag, the world's largest port festival. Enjoy the grand ship parade, the unique tugboat ballet, fireworks over the Elbe and the colourful harbour mile along the Landungsbrücken; entry to the public areas is free.
Carnival of Cultures Berlin 2027 – Program, Parade & Visitor Guide
The Carnival of Cultures returns to Berlin-Kreuzberg from 14 to 17 May 2027. Around one million visitors enjoy four days of free music, dance and cultural performances at Blücherplatz. The highlight is the grand parade on Pentecost Sunday, 16 May 2027.
El Colacho 2027 – The Baby Jumping Festival in Castrillo de Murcia, Spain
El Colacho, Spain's extraordinary baby jumping festival, takes place on Sunday 30 May 2027 in Castrillo de Murcia, Burgos. Since 1621, a devil-costumed figure leaps over newborns to symbolically cleanse them of original sin. Free entry.
Bergen International Festival 2027 – Festspillene, Program & Visitor Guide
The <strong>75th Bergen International Festival</strong> runs from <strong>26 May to 12 June 2027</strong>. Over 200 events at iconic venues across Bergen, featuring Artist in Residence Leif Ove Andsnes and world-class performances including Yo-Yo Ma.