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.
Luminaria di San Domenico Praiano 2026 – Festival of Lights & Program
From August 1 to 4, 2026, Praiano on the Amalfi Coast shines in the glow of over 30,000 candles. The Luminaria di San Domenico offers magical nights in Piazza San Gennaro featuring spectacular fire shows, local traditions, and breathtaking views of the Mediterranean Sea. Free entry!
Loxwood Joust 2026 – The Immersive Medieval Festival in West Sussex
The Loxwood Joust returns to Loxwood Meadow, West Sussex across three weekends from 1 to 16 August 2026. Experience <strong>full-contact jousting</strong>, medieval banquets, archery workshops and an immersive kingdom storyline. Tickets from £8.
Medieval Week Visby 2026 – Gotland's Medieval Festival, Program & Visitor Guide
Medieval Week (Medeltidsveckan) takes place 2–9 August 2026 in the UNESCO World Heritage town of Visby, Gotland. Over 40,000 visitors experience Scandinavia's largest medieval festival with jousting, markets, fire shows and 800+ events. The 2026 theme is Love.
Copenhagen Fashion Week 2026 – Schedule, Brands & Visitor Guide
Copenhagen Fashion Week SS27 takes place from 3 to 7 August 2026. Celebrating its 20th anniversary, the four-day programme features 36 official shows and presentations, public events across the city and free live streams for global audiences.
UNTOLD Festival 2026 Cluj-Napoca – Lineup, Tickets & Visitor Guide
UNTOLD ONE 2026 takes place 6–9 August in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, with Sting, Martin Garrix, Kygo and 200+ artists across four stages. Ranked 3rd best festival in the world by DJ Mag. Tickets from €139.
Friedberg Volksfest 2026: 75th Anniversary, Program and Dates
From 7 to 16 August 2026, the Friedberg Volksfest celebrates its 75th anniversary near Augsburg. Enjoy the beer tent, fairground rides, a performance by Anna Maria Zimmermann and a colourful program for the whole family.
Guča Trumpet Festival 2026 – Program, Tickets & Visitor Guide
The <strong>Guča Trumpet Festival</strong> takes place from 7 to 9 August 2026. In its 65th edition, the world's greatest trumpet festival turns a small Serbian town into a roaring sea of brass bands, folk music and Balkan energy. Street parades, the Golden Trumpet competition and electrifying night concerts make this a truly one-of-a-kind experience.
Frankfurt Apple Wine Festival – Program, Cider Producers & Visitor Guide
The 14th Frankfurt Apple Wine Festival runs 7 to 16 August 2026 at Roßmarkt. <strong>Free admission</strong>, eleven regional cider producers, daily live music and new guided tastings led by Apple Wine Queen Larissa I.
Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo 2026 – Program, Tickets & Visitor Guide
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo 2026 runs 7–29 August at Edinburgh Castle Esplanade. Over 800 performers from Germany, New Zealand, Qatar, the USA and beyond gather under the theme A Call to Gather for 90 minutes of pipes, drums, military pageantry and fireworks. Tickets from £42.
Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026 – Program, Tickets & Visitor Guide
The Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026 runs 7–31 August, bringing 3,649 shows across 258 venues to Scotland's capital. Free street performances, headline comedy and bold new theatre make Edinburgh in August the world's largest arts festival. Tickets from free to £35+.