Illustrative photo Essen Light Festival 2026: Light Art in Essen City Centre
The Essen Light Festival 2026 takes place from October 2 to 11 in Essen city centre. Over ten evenings, international light art turns the city into a free open air gallery.
Illustrative photo Crossing All Over Festival 2026 in Brunico, Italy – Metalcore, Rap & Alternative Rock
The Crossing All Over Festival 2026 takes place on 2 October from 19:30 at the UFO Youth and Cultural Centre (Skatepark) in Brunico, Italy. Featuring The Narrator, Bluthund, Accvsed and Last Chance, the evening offers metalcore, rap and alternative rock. Tickets from approx. 29 EUR.
Illustrative photo International Brass Festival Merano 2026 – Concerts at the Kursaal
The International Brass Festival Merano 2026 presents four concerts from 3 to 17 October featuring international top ensembles at the Kursaal and the parish church. A cultural highlight for brass music fans in the spa town of Merano.
Illustrative photo Cold Vibes 2026 in Brussels, Belgium – Cold Wave, Gothic & Post-Punk Festival
Cold Vibes 2026 takes place on 3 October (mOtown Concerts) and 3 November (Drink Drink) in Brussels. The festival delivers pure wave, cold wave, gothic and post-punk sounds with acts including Malefixio, The Breath of Life and The Ultimate Dreamers in an intimate setting.
Illustrative photo Oktoberfest Möckern 2026: Bavarian Beer Festival in the Tent
Oktoberfest Möckern 2026 brings a proper Bavarian beer festival mood to a heated tent on the town's sports ground, with a keg tapping, live band Tick2Loud and DJ Celli.
Illustrative photo Bad Kreuznach Oktoberfest 2026: Five Wiesn Saturdays at the Brauwerk
The Bad Kreuznach Oktoberfest 2026 brings live music, beer and Wiesn atmosphere to the Brauwerk's Oktoberfest tent in the Saline Karlshalle on five Saturdays in October.
Illustrative photo Nancy Jazz Pulsations 2026: Dates, Program and Tickets
From 3 to 17 October 2026, Nancy Jazz Pulsations turns the city of Nancy into a two week celebration of jazz, pop, rock and world music. With around 170 artists, free street concerts and big names like Peter Doherty and Pink Martini, NJP is one of France's leading autumn music festivals.
Illustrative photo Bockbieranstich Brauerei Griess Geisfeld 2026: Traditional Bock Beer Tapping near Bamberg
The Bockbieranstich at the family run Griess brewery in Geisfeld near Bamberg takes place on October 3, 2026. Admission is free, with the traditional bock beer ceremonially tapped alongside Franconian food in the taproom and beer garden.
Illustrative photo Antwerp Craft Beer Festival 2026: Modeste Beer Festival at De Koninck
The Antwerp Craft Beer Festival, known locally as the Modeste Beer Festival, takes place on October 3 and 4, 2026 at De Koninck in Antwerp. More than 30 Belgian breweries pour their beers with free entry across the beer garden and brewery halls.
Illustrative photo Era Ora 2026 in Grosseto-Prugna, France – Electronic Weekend 3–4 October
Era Ora takes place on 3 and 4 October 2026 at L’Alta Rocca in Grosseto-Prugna, Corsica. The electronic weekend features Tech House, Progressive Trance and more. Tickets from 25 € via Shotgun.
Illustrative photo Palva Fest 2026: Underground Music Festival in Vago di Lavagno
Palva Fest 2026 brings the fourth edition of this underground rock and metal festival to Vago di Lavagno near Verona on 3 October, headlined by the band Twintera.
Illustrative photo A Cerveja em Lisboa 2026 – Portuguese Oktoberfest in Lisbon
A Cerveja em Lisboa 2026 at Campo Pequeno (Avenida da República, Lisbon) is a four-day craft-beer festival with street food and concerts, listed for 3–6 October. Tickets (entry plus glass, beer extra) are sold via Fever – confirm availability before you go.