Medieval Festival Vianden Castle 2026 – Program, Tickets & Visitor Guide
From 25 July to 2 August 2026, Vianden Castle hosts Luxembourg's largest medieval festival. Nine days of knights, fire shows, minstrels, birds of prey and a historical market in one of Europe's finest castle settings. Tickets from €6.
Shapes Festival Zakynthos 2026 – Program, Tickets & Visitor Guide
Shapes Festival Zakynthos runs from 26 July to 2 August 2026. One week of electronic music across extraordinary island venues: beach parties, sunset boat trips, pool parties and club nights headlined by Carl Craig, Louie Vega, Jamz Supernova and many more.
Palazzo Festival Regensburg 2026: Summer Concerts at Thon Dittmer Palais
From 28 July to 9 August 2026, the Palazzo Festival brings a diverse summer program to the Renaissance courtyard of the Thon Dittmer Palais in Regensburg. Enjoy Italian pop, soul, gypsy swing, classical music and cabaret under the open sky.
Dekmantel Festival Amsterdam 2026 – Techno, House & Underground in the Forest
From 29 July to 2 August 2026, Dekmantel Festival turns Amsterdam into the capital of techno and house. Five days spanning city clubs and the Amsterdamse Bos forest, with over 160 acts and the new "Dekmantel at Dawn" morning programme.
Wacken Open Air 2026 – The 35th Anniversary of the World's Biggest Metal Festival
Wacken Open Air celebrates its 35th anniversary from 29 July to 1 August 2026. Around 85,000 metal fans will enjoy over 100 bands, including Judas Priest, In Flames and Sabaton, across multiple stages in the small village of Wacken. Tickets from €351.
Viagem Medieval em Terra de Santa Maria 2026 – Program, Tickets & Visitor Guide
From 29 July to 9 August 2026, the Viagem Medieval em Terra de Santa Maria celebrates its 30th anniversary in Santa Maria da Feira. Europe's greatest Iberian medieval reenactment brings history to life with 88 daily shows, jousting tournaments and spectacular night shows on the castle walls. Free opening spectacle on 28 July.
Off the Beaten Path Festival 2026 – Chamber Music in Kovachevitsa, Bulgaria
The Off the Beaten Path Chamber Music Festival returns to Kovachevitsa in the Bulgarian Rhodope Mountains from July 31 to August 2, 2026. Expect world premieres, internationally acclaimed soloists and a unique Midnight Concert in one of Bulgaria's most beautifully preserved mountain villages.
Drachenstich Furth im Wald 2026 – Program, Tickets & Visitor Guide
From 31 July to 16 August 2026, Furth im Wald hosts Germany's oldest folk play. Watch the Guinness World Record-holding robot dragon <strong>Tradinno</strong> battle 350 local performers in twelve open-air performances deep in the Bavarian Forest. Tickets from €21.
La Strada Graz 2026: Street Art Festival, Program and Tickets
From 31 July to 8 August 2026, La Strada turns Graz into a stage under the open sky: street art, contemporary circus, dance and puppet theatre, many performances free, plus highlights like Circus Ronaldo in the circus tent and the opera opening with "Möbius".
South Tyrolean Wine Festival Aalen 2026: Program and Tips
On 31 July and 1 August 2026, the 45th South Tyrolean Wine Festival turns Aalen's Spritzenhausplatz into an oasis of wine culture. Enjoy fine wines, culinary specialties and live music under the plane trees, with free admission.
Þjóðhátíð 2026 – Iceland's National Festival on the Westman Islands
Þjóðhátíð 2026 on the Westman Islands takes place 31 July to 3 August in Herjólfsdalur valley. Join 15,000 visitors for four days of live concerts, a traditional bonfire, spectacular fireworks and the unforgettable communal hillside sing-along.
Eteläpohjalaiset Spelit – South Ostrobothnian Folk Music Festival in Alavus
Eteläpohjalaiset Spelit in Alavus is Finland's most celebrated South Ostrobothnian folk music gathering with over 400 musicians, dance, spontaneous sessions and competitions across two festival days. Weekend tickets from €55.