October 2026

October 2026 Events and Festivals in Europe

430 events are happening across Europe this month – from festivals to concerts to cultural celebrations.

Film Fest Gent 2026 in Ghent, Belgium – Dates, Tickets & World Soundtrack Awards Illustrative photo
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Film Fest Gent 2026 in Ghent, Belgium – Dates, Tickets & World Soundtrack Awards

Film Fest Gent 2026 takes place from 7 to 18 October in Ghent, Belgium. The 53rd edition combines more than 100 films with the World Soundtrack Awards at Music Centre De Bijloke. The festival centre is Kinepolis Ghent; film tickets start at EUR 11.

Oct 07, 2026
🇧🇪 Ghent, Belgium
BFI London Film Festival 2026: Film Festival at Southbank in London Illustrative photo
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BFI London Film Festival 2026: Film Festival at Southbank in London

The BFI London Film Festival takes place from October 7 to 18, 2026 at the Southbank Centre in London. Marking its 70th edition, the UK's biggest film festival presents more than 250 new films, including numerous world and international premieres.

Oct 07, 2026
🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom
MIL Lisbon International Music Network 2026: Showcase Festival in Lisbon Illustrative photo
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MIL Lisbon International Music Network 2026: Showcase Festival in Lisbon

MIL Lisbon International Music Network 2026 brings around 60 acts from around the world to five stages at Casa Capitão in Lisbon from October 7 to 10, paired with a professional music industry conference.

Oct 07, 2026
🇵🇹 Lisbon, Portugal
Changeover Festival Belgrade 2026: Dates, Program, Tickets Illustrative photo
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Changeover Festival Belgrade 2026: Dates, Program, Tickets

Changeover Festival takes place October 7 to 10, 2026, across multiple venues in Belgrade. This independent music festival brings electronic, experimental and alternative sounds to more than ten unconventional venues throughout the Serbian capital.

Oct 07, 2026
🇪🇺 Belgrade, Serbia
Festival atlântico 2026 – Lusophone Music at the Philharmonie Luxembourg Illustrative photo
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Festival atlântico 2026 – Lusophone Music at the Philharmonie Luxembourg

Festival atlântico 2026 marks its tenth anniversary from 7 to 10 October at the Philharmonie Luxembourg, with Djavan, Carminho and the Luís Vicente Trio among the highlights of Lusophone music.

Oct 07, 2026
🇪🇺 Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
New Fall Festival Düsseldorf 2026 – Indie & Alternative Concerts in Special Venues Illustrative photo
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New Fall Festival Düsseldorf 2026 – Indie & Alternative Concerts in Special Venues

The New Fall Festival Düsseldorf 2026 takes place from 7 to 11 October and presents indie and alternative concerts in special venues including the Henkel-Saal, Deutsche Oper am Rhein and the Schauspielhaus. Individual tickets from approx. 35 Euro.

Oct 07, 2026
🇩🇪 Düsseldorf, Germany
Unsound Festival Kraków 2026: Dates, Program and Tickets Illustrative photo
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Unsound Festival Kraków 2026: Dates, Program and Tickets

Unsound Festival Kraków 2026 runs from 8 to 11 October, bringing experimental, electronic and avant garde music under the theme SOFT POWER to Hotel Forum and venues across the city. The lineup includes Diamanda Galás, Arca and Tim Hecker.

Oct 08, 2026
🇵🇱 Kraków, Poland
Bludenzer Tage zeitgemäßer Musik 2026 in Bludenz, Austria – Programme & Tickets Illustrative photo
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Bludenzer Tage zeitgemäßer Musik 2026 in Bludenz, Austria – Programme & Tickets

The Bludenzer Tage zeitgemäßer Musik 2026 take place from 8 to 11 October at the Remise Bludenz. Under the motto “UNIVERSES”, audiences can expect four concerts with international ensembles, world premieres and a composition masterclass. Admission approximately 18 Euro per concert.

Oct 08, 2026
🇦🇹 Bludenz, Austria
Gösser Kirtag 2026 in Leoben: Austria's Longest Folk Festival Illustrative photo
Food & Drink Festivals in Europe
Free

Gösser Kirtag 2026 in Leoben: Austria's Longest Folk Festival

The Gösser Kirtag takes place on October 8, 2026 in downtown Leoben. As Austria's longest folk festival, it offers music, food and tradition along more than four kilometers of market streets, with free admission.

Oct 08, 2026
🇦🇹 Leoben, Austria
Bockbieranstich Bamberg 2026: Start of the Strong Beer Season Illustrative photo
Food & Drink Festivals in Europe
Free

Bockbieranstich Bamberg 2026: Start of the Strong Beer Season

Bockbieranstich Bamberg 2026 takes place on October 8 at Schlenkerla and kicks off the city's strong beer season. The Urbock is ceremonially tapped in the Dominikanerhof, accompanied by Franconian food and a rustic atmosphere.

Oct 08, 2026
🇩🇪 Bamberg, Germany
Schlenkerla Bockbieranstich 2026: Urbock Festival in Bamberg Illustrative photo
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Free

Schlenkerla Bockbieranstich 2026: Urbock Festival in Bamberg

On October 8, 2026, Bamberg's Schlenkerla brewery taps its traditional Urbock. Entry to the tapping in the Dominikanerhof is free, with visitors only paying for beer and food on site.

Oct 08, 2026
🇩🇪 Bamberg, Germany
Like A Jazz Machine 2026 in Dudelange, Luxembourg – International Jazz Festival Illustrative photo
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Like A Jazz Machine 2026 in Dudelange, Luxembourg – International Jazz Festival

Like A Jazz Machine 2026 takes place from 8 to 11 October at the Centre Culturel Opderschmelz in Dudelange. Luxembourg’s leading international jazz festival features top acts, day passes from €40 and a festival pass for €85.

Oct 08, 2026
🇪🇺 Dudelange, Luxembourg