Illustrative photo Sound of Gastein Festival, Bad Gastein, Austria 2026/2027: Winter Music, Ski Opening & Tickets
Sound of Gastein 2026 stages the Gastein Valley ski opening on 11–12 December at the Schlossalmbahn valley station. Stay in Bad Gastein, ski by day and see Austropop, alternative acts and Paul Kalkbrenner after dark. Tickets and stay packages are sold via oeticket and gastein.com.
Illustrative photo Thunderdome 2026 in Antwerp: Hardcore and Gabber at AFAS Dome
Thunderdome returns to the AFAS Dome in Antwerp on December 11 and 12, 2026. Two nights of hardcore techno and gabber await fans from across Europe in one of Belgium's largest indoor arenas.
Illustrative photo Néon – La nuit électro, Clermont-Ferrand, France 2026: Tickets, Line-up & Dates
Néon – La nuit électro 2026 takes place on 12 December 2026 from 19:00 to 02:00 at the Grande Halle d’Auvergne near Clermont-Ferrand. The first electronic night of its kind in the region features Kungs, TRYM and Bon Entendeur for around 5,000 guests. Tickets currently range from 24 to 49 Euro.
Illustrative photo Walhalla Festival 2026 in Neumünster, Germany – Metal & Medieval Rock Festival
The Walhalla Festival 2026 takes place on 12 December at the Holstenhallen in Neumünster, Germany. A one-day metal and medieval rock festival featuring bands such as Beyond the Black, Xandria and Grave Digger. Doors open at 14:00, tickets from approx. €77, camping available.
Illustrative photo Knock Out Festival 2026 in Karlsruhe, Germany – Metal Indoor Festival Dates & Line-up
The Knock Out Festival 2026 takes place on 12 December at the Schwarzwaldhalle in Karlsruhe. Featuring W.A.S.P., Queensrÿche, Battle Beast and more, this indoor metal festival is the perfect year-end event. Tickets from €89.90.
Illustrative photo Punk im Pott 2026 in Oberhausen – Indoor Punk Festival at Turbinenhalle
Punk im Pott 2026 takes place on 19 December at Turbinenhalle Oberhausen. The 28th indoor punk festival with Dubioza Kolektiv, The Exploited and more offers a full day of German punk and punk rock.
Illustrative photo Gstaad New Year Music Festival, Switzerland 2026/2027
Gstaad New Year Music Festival runs 26 December 2026 to 10 January 2027 in churches around Gstaad. Classical and opera, some concerts free. Line-up TBA.
Illustrative photo International Chamber Music Festival Utrecht 2026 – Chamber Music between Christmas and New Year
The International Chamber Music Festival Utrecht 2026 runs from 27 to 30 December in Utrecht. Led by Janine Jansen, it offers four days of chamber music with international top musicians – evening concerts at TivoliVredenburg and further events across the city. Tickets from about €14 (under 30) or from about €38 for evening concerts.
Illustrative photo SnowParty Itter, Austria 2026/2027
SnowParty Itter: opening 29 December 2026, then Tuesdays until 23 February 2027. Salvista Stadl, DJ, ski show, free platter lift. Free entry.
Illustrative photo FCKNYE Festival Brussels 2026/2027 – Indoor New Year EDM & Urban Music Festival
FCKNYE Festival 2026/2027: 30 December 2026 to 1 January 2027 at Brussels Expo, Brussels. Indoor New Year festival with EDM, hard techno, drum & bass and urban music. Tickets from around 59 euros.
Illustrative photo Umbria Jazz Winter 2027 in Orvieto: New Year Jazz Festival
From December 30, 2026 to January 3, 2027, Orvieto becomes a stage for jazz, soul and gospel during Umbria Jazz Winter. Concerts in historic palaces, the Duomo and the Teatro Mancinelli come together with a lively New Year celebration.
Illustrative photo Vivaldi The Four Seasons 2026/2027 – Gala Concert at the Dresden Zwinger
On 30 December 2026 at 17:00, the Dresdner Residenz Orchester performs Vivaldi’s Four Seasons in the Wallpavillon of the Dresden Zwinger. The gala concert lasts about 90 minutes and offers Baroque chamber music in a historic setting — tickets via concerts-dresden.com.