Illustrative photo Festas da Praia 2027: Summer Festival in Praia da Vitória
Festas da Praia 2027 brings concerts, folklore and lively festivities to the seafront of Praia da Vitória on Terceira. Admission to the public events is free, from 30 July to 8 August 2027.
Illustrative photo Kölner Lichter 2027: Fireworks and Music on the Rhine
On 31 July 2027, hundreds of thousands of visitors gather along the Rhine in Cologne for Kölner Lichter: Europe's largest music synchronized fireworks display over the river, accompanied by music and entertainment on the riverbanks.
Illustrative photo Kulmbach Beer Week 2027: Franconian Beer Festival in Kulmbach
Kulmbach Beer Week 2027 is expected to turn the EKU Platz in Kulmbach into Franconia's most traditional beer festival from July 31 to August 8. Since 1939 the focus has stayed on four festival beers, brass music and togetherness, with free entry and no funfair rides.
Illustrative photo Luminaria di San Domenico Praiano 2027 (expected) – Festival of Lights & Program
The Luminaria di San Domenico lights up Praiano on the Amalfi Coast every early August with over 30,000 candles, fire shows and local tradition. The 2026 edition has ended; 2027 dates are not yet confirmed. Free entry.
Illustrative photo Festival da Sardinha Portimão 2027: Sardine Festival on the Algarve Riverfront
The Festival da Sardinha turns the Portimão riverfront on the Algarve into a celebration of the grilled sardine for several nights, with free admission and free evening concerts.
Illustrative photo Paphos Beer Festival 2027 (expected) – Craft Beer, Live Music and Street Food at the Medieval Castle in Paphos
The Paphos Beer Festival takes place every early August on the square in front of the Medieval Castle in Kato Paphos. The 2026 edition has ended; 2027 dates are not yet confirmed. Free entry, over 150 beers.
Illustrative photo Cranger Kirmes 2027: Germany's Biggest Funfair in Herne
Cranger Kirmes 2027 takes place from August 5 to 15 along the Rhine Herne Canal in Herne. As the largest funfair in North Rhine Westphalia, it offers around 50 rides, shows and stalls with free admission.
Illustrative photo Hanse Sail Rostock 2027: Dates and Program at the City Harbor
Hanse Sail Rostock 2027 takes place from August 5 to 8 at the city harbor and in Warnemünde. Around 200 tall ships, live music stages and maritime markets make it the largest free folk festival in Mecklenburg Vorpommern.
Illustrative photo Friedberg Volksfest 2027: Program and Dates
Bavaria's Friedberg Volks- und Heimatfest returns with rides, beer tents and tradition, expected 6-15 August 2027 (dates pending confirmation).
Illustrative photo Laurenzi-Messe Marktheidenfeld 2027 – Folk Festival on the Main in Spessart
The Laurenzi-Messe Marktheidenfeld 2027 takes place from August 6 to 15 around the Assumption of Mary on the Martinswiese by the Main river. Free admission, marquee, amusement park and Laurenzi Market await visitors.
Illustrative photo Kölner Bierbörse 2027 – Beer Specialties on the Rhine Promenade in Cologne
The 27th Kölner Bierbörse takes place from 6 to 8 August 2027 on the Rhine promenade. Over 40 breweries, hundreds of beer varieties and free admission await visitors right by the Rhine.
Illustrative photo Sunny Days Festival 2027: Music Festival in Dietersdorf near Graz
The Sunny Days Festival 2027 brings Styrian pop, metal and indie bands to Dietersdorf near Graz. This small, family friendly open air has free admission, and takes place on 6-7 August 2027.