October 2026

October 2026 Events and Festivals in Europe

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

Aggsteiner BURGADVENT 2026: Christmas Market at Aggstein Castle Ruins Illustrative photo
Christmas Markets in Europe

Aggsteiner BURGADVENT 2026: Christmas Market at Aggstein Castle Ruins

The Aggsteiner BURGADVENT 2026 takes place at the Aggstein Castle ruins in the Wachau valley across four weekends between October 30 and November 22. With over 100 vendors, torchlit courtyards and a Halloween themed opening weekend, it blends medieval atmosphere with the start of the Christmas season.

Oct 30, 2026
🇦🇹 Aggstein, Austria
Brauerei Hölzlein Bock Beer Tapping 2026 in Lohndorf – Traditional Festival in the Ellertal Valley Illustrative photo
Food & Drink Festivals in Europe
Free

Brauerei Hölzlein Bock Beer Tapping 2026 in Lohndorf – Traditional Festival in the Ellertal Valley

The Brauerei Hölzlein Bock Beer Tapping 2026 takes place on 30 October from 15:00 in Lohndorf in the Ellertal valley. Traditional festival with freshly tapped Bock beer, Franconian cuisine and a peaceful natural atmosphere. Free admission.

Oct 30, 2026
🇩🇪 Lohndorf, Germany
Sonnenbräu Bock Beer Tapping 2026 in Mürsbach, Germany – Idyllic Village Festival Illustrative photo
Food & Drink Festivals in Europe
Free

Sonnenbräu Bock Beer Tapping 2026 in Mürsbach, Germany – Idyllic Village Festival

The Sonnenbräu Bock Beer Tapping 2026 takes place on 30 October in the half-timbered village of Mürsbach. Traditional tapping of the pale Bock in an idyllic setting with historic houses, Franconian beer and a cosy atmosphere. Free admission.

Oct 30, 2026
🇩🇪 Mürsbach, Germany
Lange Bockbiernacht 2026: Bock Beer Tapping at Brauhaus Döbler Bad Windsheim Illustrative photo
Food & Drink Festivals in Europe
Free

Lange Bockbiernacht 2026: Bock Beer Tapping at Brauhaus Döbler Bad Windsheim

The Lange Bockbiernacht with tapping at Brauhaus Döbler Bad Windsheim takes place on Friday, October 30, 2026, from 6 pm to 11 pm. The Klosterbock will be served, with live music from "di Nochtgaiger."

Oct 30, 2026
🇩🇪 Bad Windsheim, Germany
Rock Art Festival Trier 2026 – Halloween Edition Rock & Metal Festival Illustrative photo
Festivals in Europe

Rock Art Festival Trier 2026 – Halloween Edition Rock & Metal Festival

The Rock Art Festival Trier 2026 takes place on 30 and 31 October as a Halloween Edition at TUFA. Free young talent contest on Friday, rock and metal bands on Saturday from 34 €.

Oct 30, 2026
🇩🇪 Trier, Germany
Castañazo 2026 in Chantada, Spain – Autumn Music & Chestnut Festival Illustrative photo
Festivals in Europe

Castañazo 2026 in Chantada, Spain – Autumn Music & Chestnut Festival

Castañazo 2026 takes place on 30 and 31 October in Chantada (Lugo, Spain). The autumn festival features rock and punk concerts, Galician music, a traditional chestnut roast and a full side programme at the Mercado Ganadero. Tickets at castanhazo.com.

Oct 30, 2026
🇪🇸 Chantada, Spain
Oktoberfest Gstaad 2026: Alpine Wiesn in the Swiss Mountains Illustrative photo
Food & Drink Festivals in Europe

Oktoberfest Gstaad 2026: Alpine Wiesn in the Swiss Mountains

Oktoberfest Gstaad 2026 brings genuine Bavarian Wiesn spirit to the Swiss Alps, with a festival tent, live music and freshly tapped beer in the mountain village of Gstaad.

Oct 30, 2026
🇨🇭 Gstaad, Switzerland
Halloween Music Festival 2026 in Lille, France – Electronic Music & Halloween Weekend Illustrative photo
Festivals in Europe

Halloween Music Festival 2026 in Lille, France – Electronic Music & Halloween Weekend

The Halloween Music Festival 2026 takes place from 30 October to 1 November at Halle au Sucre in Lille, France. Two days of electronic music featuring Hard Techno, Trance and an immersive Halloween atmosphere. Tickets from around €12 via Shotgun.

Oct 30, 2026
🇫🇷 Lille, France
Les Nuits Weekender Brussels 2026 – Indie, Electronic & R&B Festival Illustrative photo
Festivals in Europe

Les Nuits Weekender Brussels 2026 – Indie, Electronic & R&B Festival

Les Nuits Weekender 2026 in Brussels: 30 October to 1 November at Le Botanique. Indie, electronic, R&B and hip-hop with IAMDDB, The Avalanches, SPACE AFRIKA and more. Day tickets from about €34, 3-day pass from €90.

Oct 30, 2026
🇧🇪 Brussels, Belgium
Dijon International and Gastronomic Fair 2026: A Food Lovers Event in Burgundy Illustrative photo
Food & Drink Festivals in Europe

Dijon International and Gastronomic Fair 2026: A Food Lovers Event in Burgundy

The Dijon International and Gastronomic Fair 2026 runs from October 31 to November 11 at the Parc des Expositions et Congrès. Held since 1921, it brings together more than 600 exhibitors and around 200,000 visitors around Burgundy mustard, cheese and wine.

Oct 31, 2026
🇫🇷 Dijon, France
FACTS Convention Ghent 2026: Belgium's Comic Con This Fall Illustrative photo
Festivals in Europe

FACTS Convention Ghent 2026: Belgium's Comic Con This Fall

FACTS Convention takes place on October 31 and November 1, 2026 at Flanders Expo Ghent. Belgium's largest comic convention brings guests, cosplay, gaming and a huge Geek Market together in one weekend.

Oct 31, 2026
🇧🇪 Ghent, Belgium
Electro Fort #5 Halloween Creully-sur-Seulles, France 2026 – Castle Electro Night Illustrative photo
Festivals in Europe

Electro Fort #5 Halloween Creully-sur-Seulles, France 2026 – Castle Electro Night

Electro Fort #5 Halloween Special on 31 October 2026 at Château de Creully, Creully-sur-Seulles. Electro night from 19:00 to 06:00, ticket approx. €26.50.

Oct 31, 2026
🇫🇷 Creully-sur-Seulles, France