August 2026

August 2026 Events and Festivals in Europe

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

Copenhagen Cooking & Food Festival – Program, Tickets & Visitor Guide
Food & Drink

Copenhagen Cooking & Food Festival – Program, Tickets & Visitor Guide

Copenhagen Cooking & Food Festival runs 21–30 August 2026 across the Danish capital. Northern Europe's largest food festival features 400+ events from free street food markets to exclusive Michelin dining, with the apple as the 2026 theme.

Aug 21, 2026
🇩🇰 Kopenhagen, Denmark
South Tyrolean Knights' Festival 2026 – Schluderns, Program & Tickets
Festivals

South Tyrolean Knights' Festival 2026 – Schluderns, Program & Tickets

From 21 to 23 August 2026, Schluderns in South Tyrol hosts the Knights' Festival for the 19th time. Enjoy jousting tournaments, the Battle of Calven re-enactment, a medieval market and 2,000 performers from 11 countries. Tickets from €9.

Aug 21, 2026
🇮🇹 Schluderns/Sluderno, Italy
Lowlands Festival 2026 – Program, Lineup & Visitor Guide
Festivals

Lowlands Festival 2026 – Program, Lineup & Visitor Guide

Lowlands Festival returns 21–23 August 2026 in Biddinghuizen with Tyler, The Creator and Lorde headlining over 250 acts across 12 stages. Weekend tickets including camping are €365, available through Ticketmaster Netherlands.

Aug 21, 2026
🇳🇱 Biddinghuizen, Netherlands
Feelings Festival Bergen 2026 – Line-up, Tickets & Visitor Guide
Festivals

Feelings Festival Bergen 2026 – Line-up, Tickets & Visitor Guide

Feelings Festival returns to Bergen's historic Bergenhus Fortress on 21 and 22 August 2026. A powerful mix of international pop and EDM acts alongside Norway's biggest artists makes this the unmissable end-of-summer event in western Norway. Minimum age 18.

Aug 21, 2026
🇳🇴 Bergen, Norway
Parkenfestivalen Bodø 2026 – Program, Lineup & Visitor Guide
Festivals
Free

Parkenfestivalen Bodø 2026 – Program, Lineup & Visitor Guide

Parkenfestivalen 2026 in Bodø marks its 20th and final edition on 21 and 22 August at Rensåsparken. Featuring Karpe, Skunk Anansie, Suede and many more, Northern Norway's most celebrated music festival bids farewell under the theme "One Last Dance".

Aug 21, 2026
🇳🇴 Bodø, Norway
Robola Wine Festival Kefalonia – Program, Experience & Visitor Guide
Festivals
Free

Robola Wine Festival Kefalonia – Program, Experience & Visitor Guide

Join the legendary Robola Wine Festival in Fragata, Kefalonia, on 22 and 23 August 2026: two nights of free wine, traditional dancing and authentic Greek island celebrations in the beautiful Omala Valley since 1978.

Aug 22, 2026
🇬🇷 Argostoli, Greece
Reykjavik Culture Night 2026 – Menningarnótt, Program & Visitor Guide
Festivals
Free

Reykjavik Culture Night 2026 – Menningarnótt, Program & Visitor Guide

On 22 August 2026, Reykjavik celebrates Menningarnótt: over 400 free events, live concerts, open museums, street theatre and a grand fireworks finale at 10 PM transform the entire city centre into one spectacular open-air festival. All events free of charge.

Aug 22, 2026
🇪🇺 Reykjavik, Iceland
La Tomatina 2026 – The World's Biggest Tomato Fight in Buñol, Spain
Festivals

La Tomatina 2026 – The World's Biggest Tomato Fight in Buñol, Spain

La Tomatina 2026 takes place on 26 August in Buñol, Spain. Around 20,000 participants throw over 120 tonnes of overripe tomatoes at each other for one unforgettable hour at Plaza del Pueblo. Official entry tickets start from €15; book early as capacity sells out months in advance.

Aug 26, 2026
🇪🇸 Buñol, Spain
gamescom 2026 Cologne: Dates, Tickets and Program
Festivals

gamescom 2026 Cologne: Dates, Tickets and Program

From 26 to 30 August 2026, Koelnmesse turns into the world's biggest gaming show. Enjoy world premieres at the Opening Night Live, hundreds of exhibitors, a large Retro Area and the free gamescom City Festival along Cologne's Ringe.

Aug 26, 2026
🇩🇪 Köln, Germany
Cochem Wine and Homeland Festival 2026: Dates, Program and Tips
Festivals
Free

Cochem Wine and Homeland Festival 2026: Dates, Program and Tips

From 27 to 31 August 2026, Cochem celebrates its traditional Wine and Homeland Festival on the Moselle, right beneath the Reichsburg castle. Enjoy wine stands, live music, the big Sunday parade and a brilliant fireworks display over the river.

Aug 27, 2026
🇩🇪 Cochem, Germany
Creamfields 2026 Daresbury – Dates, Lineup & Festival Guide
Festivals

Creamfields 2026 Daresbury – Dates, Lineup & Festival Guide

Creamfields marks its 20th anniversary at Daresbury Estate, Cheshire, from 27 to 30 August 2026. Over 80,000 fans will see headliners including Calvin Harris, Disclosure and Swedish House Mafia across more than 30 stages.

Aug 27, 2026
🇬🇧 Daresbury, United Kingdom
Klosterneuburg Harvest Festival 2026: Wine Estate Celebration at Austria's Oldest Winery
Food & Drink
Free

Klosterneuburg Harvest Festival 2026: Wine Estate Celebration at Austria's Oldest Winery

On 28 and 29 August 2026, Stift Klosterneuburg, Austria's oldest continuously operating winery (since 1114), celebrates its traditional wine estate festival. Enjoy an atmospheric cellar tour through the baroque wine cellar, wine tastings, live music and a kids program, with free entry.

Aug 28, 2026
🇦🇹 Klosterneuburg, Austria