Illustrative photo Poldi-Bock Beer Tapping at Altenburg Castle Bamberg 2026 (Greifenklau)
On October 1, 2026, the Greifenklau brewery presents its "Poldi-Bock" at the historic Altenburg castle in Bamberg. Admission to this special event starts at 16:00 (18+ only), and tickets are €8.00.
Illustrative photo Alentejo Wine Experience at the Convent of São Francisco, Beja: Autumn 2026
Between October and November 2026, Beja pairs wine with history: taste Alentejo wines inside the historic Convento de São Francisco while the city celebrates its European Wine City 2026 title with VINIPAX and World Wine Tourism Day.
Illustrative photo Dimitria Festival Thessaloniki 2026: Program from 1 to 24 October
From 1 to 24 October 2026, the Dimitria Festival transforms Thessaloniki for the 61st time into a stage for theatre, music, dance and visual arts. Running since 1966 and rooted in Byzantine tradition, the festival traditionally leads into the feast of Saint Demetrios on 26 October.
Illustrative photo Olive Harvest Festival Greece 2026: Village Celebrations, Oil Tasting and Autumn Travel
Between October and November 2026, every Greek village celebrates its own olive harvest with fresh oil tastings, village festivities and culinary workshops. From Crete to the Peloponnese, the harvest is an ancient tradition visitors can experience up close.
Illustrative photo Unifestival 2026 in Liege, Belgium – Free University Music Festival
Unifestival 2026 takes place on 1 October from 15:00 to 01:00 at the Campus du Sart Tilman in Liege. With 25 artists on three stages, student-run bars and food trucks, it is the city’s biggest free university festival and attracts more than 20,000 visitors.
Illustrative photo Nazaré Big Wave Season 2026/2027: Giant Wave Surfing in Portugal
From October 2026 to March 2027, the world famous big wave season returns to Nazaré. Thanks to the underwater canyon, waves exceeding 20 meters rise at Praia do Norte; the best free viewpoint is the lighthouse.
Illustrative photo Heidelberg Wine Village 2026: Wine Tasting on Karlsplatz
The Heidelberg Wine Village takes place from October 1 to 18, 2026 on Karlsplatz. With free admission, visitors enjoy wines from Baden, Württemberg and the Palatinate with a view of Heidelberg Castle.
Illustrative photo OUT.FEST Barreiro 2026: Experimental Music Festival
OUT.FEST Barreiro 2026 runs from October 1 to 4 across several venues in the city, bringing four days of experimental music, noise and electronic sound to the southern bank of the Tejo.
Illustrative photo Mushroom Season in Castile and León 2026: Fungi Fairs, Guided Tours and Foraging Areas
From October to November 2026, mushroom season draws visitors to Castile and León with fungi fairs, traveling exhibitions and guided tours across Soria, Segovia and Burgos. Foraging permits cost between 5 and 15 euros depending on the area and allow visitors to collect mushrooms in the forests.
Illustrative photo Biennale MArteLive Festival, Rome, Italy 2026: Dates, Tickets & Line-up
Biennale MArteLive 2026 takes place from 1 to 11 October in Rome. Lo Spettacolo Totale, the national finals, runs on 1, 2 and 3 October at Lanificio 159: 16 disciplines, indie and alternative music, performance and visual art. Main-night tickets are around 20 to 25 EUR.
Illustrative photo Motives Festival 2026 in Tongeren, Belgium – Belgian Jazz, Line-up & Tickets
Motives Festival 2026 takes place from 1 to 4 October at De Velinx in Tongeren. It showcases Belgian jazz with a strong Limburg focus and an international jury collaboration. The opening concert costs 15 euros.
Illustrative photo MEI Faenza 2026: Independent Music Festival
MEI Faenza 2026 fills the squares of the old town from 1 to 4 October with concerts, award ceremonies and events celebrating Italy's independent music scene, and admission to every event is free.