August 2026

August 2026 Events and Festivals in Europe

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

Nuremberg Autumn Folk Festival 2026: 200th Anniversary, Dates and Program
Festivals
Free

Nuremberg Autumn Folk Festival 2026: 200th Anniversary, Dates and Program

From 28 August to 13 September 2026, the Nuremberg Autumn Folk Festival at the Dutzendteich celebrates its 200th anniversary with rides, beer tents and two big fireworks displays. Free admission, half price Family Days and an especially large program await visitors.

Aug 28, 2026
🇩🇪 Nürnberg, Germany
Mühldorf am Inn Traditional Folk Festival 2026: Dates, Program and Tips
Festivals
Free

Mühldorf am Inn Traditional Folk Festival 2026: Dates, Program and Tips

From 28 August to 7 September 2026, Mühldorf am Inn celebrates its 161st traditional folk festival on the banks of the Inn river. Enjoy three beer tents, a traditional costume parade and a grand closing fireworks display, all with free entry.

Aug 28, 2026
🇩🇪 Mühldorf am Inn, Germany
Berlin Beer Week – Craft Beer Festival on the Spree
Food & Drink

Berlin Beer Week – Craft Beer Festival on the Spree

Berlin Beer Week runs from 28 August to 6 September 2026, bringing craft beer lovers together for Brews Cruises on the Spree, international tap takeovers and citywide events. Many events are free; cruise tickets available from around €30.

Aug 28, 2026
🇩🇪 Berlin, Germany
Museumsuferfest Frankfurt 2026 – Program, Stages & Fireworks
Festivals
Free

Museumsuferfest Frankfurt 2026 – Program, Stages & Fireworks

Frankfurt's Museumsuferfest takes place from 28 to 30 August 2026 along the Main river. Over 25 museums, 12 live stages, dragon boat races and a spectacular Sunday fireworks display welcome around one million visitors. Entry to the festival grounds is free; the museum button costs €7.

Aug 28, 2026
🇩🇪 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Cerco de Almeida 2026 – Napoleonic Siege Reenactment in the Fortress
Festivals

Cerco de Almeida 2026 – Napoleonic Siege Reenactment in the Fortress

From 28 to 30 August 2026, the fortress of Almeida hosts the 22nd Cerco de Almeida. Portugal's largest Napoleonic reenactment features battles, a historical market, live music and the spectacular Night Battle inside the fortress moat. Free entry.

Aug 28, 2026
🇵🇹 Almeida, Portugal
Cerco de Almeida 2026 – Napoleonic Siege Reenactment in Portugal's Fortress Town
Festivals

Cerco de Almeida 2026 – Napoleonic Siege Reenactment in Portugal's Fortress Town

From 28 to 30 August 2026, the fortified town of Almeida hosts the 22nd Cerco de Almeida, Portugal's largest Napoleonic battle reenactment. Free entry, a dramatic night battle and three days of living history inside one of Europe's best-preserved star fortresses.

Aug 28, 2026
🇵🇹 Almeida, Portugal
Berlin Long Night of Museums 2026: Date, Tickets and Program
Exhibitions

Berlin Long Night of Museums 2026: Date, Tickets and Program

On 29 August 2026, 75 Berlin museums open from 6 PM to 2 AM for the Long Night of Museums, themed "Crime in Berlin". One ticket, 750 events and free shuttle buses make it one of the capital's biggest cultural nights.

Aug 29, 2026
🇩🇪 Berlin, Germany
England's Medieval Festival 2026 – Jousting, Falconry & Medieval Market in East Sussex
Festivals

England's Medieval Festival 2026 – Jousting, Falconry & Medieval Market in East Sussex

England's premier medieval festival returns to The King's Grove, Pippingford Park, East Sussex, from 29 to 31 August 2026. Three days of jousting, falconry, battle reenactments, medieval markets, live music and evening entertainment over the August Bank Holiday weekend.

Aug 29, 2026
🇬🇧 Nutley, United Kingdom
Historic Castle Festival Manderscheid 2026 – Knights, Medieval Fun & Guide
Festivals

Historic Castle Festival Manderscheid 2026 – Knights, Medieval Fun & Guide

On 29 and 30 August 2026, Niederburg Manderscheid hosts the 41st Historic Castle Festival. Enjoy the knight tournament "The Seven Seals", a medieval craftsmen's market, fire spectacles and family entertainment. Weekend tickets from €22 in advance.

Aug 29, 2026
🇩🇪 Manderscheid, Germany