October 2026

October 2026 Events and Festivals in Europe

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

1st Colditz Autumn Festival 2026: Dates and Programme Illustrative photo
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Free

1st Colditz Autumn Festival 2026: Dates and Programme

From 9 to 11 October 2026, Colditz celebrates a premiere: the 1st Colditz Autumn Festival brings a keg tapping, Guggenmusik, a bull riding contest, a fire show and an autumn dance party to the Festwiese, with free entry all three days.

Oct 09, 2026
🇩🇪 Colditz, Germany
Festival of Lights Berlin 2026: Light Art at Berlin's Landmarks Illustrative photo
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Free

Festival of Lights Berlin 2026: Light Art at Berlin's Landmarks

The Festival of Lights Berlin 2026 bathes landmarks like the Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Cathedral and the TV Tower in artistic light installations for ten evenings. Walking the illuminated city is free of charge.

Oct 09, 2026
🇩🇪 Berlin, Germany
Rotten Fruit Fest 2026 in Peer, Belgium – Punk & Garage Festival Illustrative photo
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Rotten Fruit Fest 2026 in Peer, Belgium – Punk & Garage Festival

Rotten Fruit Fest 2026 takes place on 9 and 10 October in Peer, Belgium. A small punk and garage rock festival featuring acts such as Dungbeetle and branch of melas. Intimate atmosphere and raw live energy – exact venue, times and tickets still TBA.

Oct 09, 2026
🇧🇪 Peer, Belgium
Green Paradize Festival 2026: Electro and Pop in Bègles near Bordeaux Illustrative photo
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Green Paradize Festival 2026: Electro and Pop in Bègles near Bordeaux

The Green Paradize Festival 2026 brings electro, disco and pop to the Parc de Mussonville in Begles near Bordeaux, with names like Morcheeba, Cerrone and Purple Disco Machine headlining its second edition.

Oct 09, 2026
🇫🇷 Begles, France
Keesmann Brewery Bockbieranstich 2026: Bamberg Bock Beer Tapping Illustrative photo
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Free

Keesmann Brewery Bockbieranstich 2026: Bamberg Bock Beer Tapping

On October 9, 2026, the Keesmann brewery in Bamberg holds its traditional Bockbieranstich in its historic courtyard. Entry is free, with the ceremonial tapping of the new bock beer as the main event.

Oct 09, 2026
🇩🇪 Bamberg, Germany
Suns Europe 2026 in Udine, Italy – Minority Languages & World Music Festival Illustrative photo
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Suns Europe 2026 in Udine, Italy – Minority Languages & World Music Festival

Suns Europe 2026 takes place from 2 to 10 October in Udine and surrounding locations. The highlights on 9 and 10 October feature world music and arts in minority languages, culminating in the final concert on 10 October at Teatro Nuovo Giovanni da Udine.

Oct 09, 2026
🇮🇹 Udine, Italy
Einbecker Eulenfest 2026 in Einbeck, Germany – Dates, Bock Beer Tapping & Festival Guide Illustrative photo
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Free

Einbecker Eulenfest 2026 in Einbeck, Germany – Dates, Bock Beer Tapping & Festival Guide

The Einbecker Eulenfest 2026 takes place from 9 to 11 October in the historic old town of Einbeck and celebrates its 50th anniversary. With traditional Winterbock beer tapping, live music on multiple stages, rides and around 100,000 visitors, it is the largest city festival in southern Lower Saxony. Admission is free.

Oct 09, 2026
🇩🇪 Einbeck, Germany
Oktoberfest Brunnen 2026 – Dates, Tickets & Guide in Brunnen, Switzerland Illustrative photo
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Oktoberfest Brunnen 2026 – Dates, Tickets & Guide in Brunnen, Switzerland

Oktoberfest Brunnen 2026 takes place on 9 and 10 October on the lakeside terrace of the Seehotel Waldstätterhof in Brunnen. Tickets from CHF 35 including one Maß of beer, Bavarian atmosphere by Lake Lucerne.

Oct 09, 2026
🇨🇭 Brunnen, Switzerland
EurHop Roma Beer Festival 2026 in Rome, Italy – Dates, Tickets & Craft Beer Guide Illustrative photo
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EurHop Roma Beer Festival 2026 in Rome, Italy – Dates, Tickets & Craft Beer Guide

The EurHop Roma Beer Festival 2026 takes place from 9 to 11 October at the Salone delle Fontane in Rome. Featuring over 800 craft beers from around 100 breweries, it ranks among Europe’s most important international beer festivals. Tickets and current information at eurhop.com.

Oct 09, 2026
🇮🇹 Rome, Italy
Nachteulen Festival 2026 in Sursee, Switzerland – Line-up, Tickets & Guide Illustrative photo
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Nachteulen Festival 2026 in Sursee, Switzerland – Line-up, Tickets & Guide

The Nachteulen Festival 2026 takes place from 9 to 11 October at Stadthalle Sursee. Featuring Sportfreunde Stiller, Gentleman, MoTrip and more acts from pop, hip-hop and reggae, it offers a diverse indoor weekend in central Switzerland. Day tickets from around CHF 69, 3-day pass CHF 174.

Oct 09, 2026
🇨🇭 Sursee, Switzerland
Keep It Low Festival 2026 – Stoner, Doom & Psychedelic Rock in Munich Illustrative photo
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Keep It Low Festival 2026 – Stoner, Doom & Psychedelic Rock in Munich

Keep It Low Festival 2026 takes place on 9 and 10 October at Backstage Munich. Two days of stoner rock, doom, sludge and psychedelic with a strong line-up, two stages and an outdoor beer garden – a must for the heavy underground scene.

Oct 09, 2026
🇩🇪 Munich, Germany
Historic Town Festival Meersburg 2026: Medieval Celebration in the Old Town Illustrative photo
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Historic Town Festival Meersburg 2026: Medieval Celebration in the Old Town

The Historic Town Festival Meersburg 2026 turns the old town on Lake Constance into a medieval market with crafts, performers and fire shows, held around the Schlossplatz, Vorburggasse, Glatter Stein and Reithof.

Oct 09, 2026
🇩🇪 Meersburg, Germany