Illustrative photo Festival Big Bang Lisbon 2026: Family Music Festival for Kids
Festival Big Bang takes place on October 2 and 3, 2026 at the Centro Cultural de Belém in Lisbon. Now in its fifteenth edition, this music and adventure festival for children offers performances, sound installations and workshops for the whole family.
Illustrative photo Essen Light Festival 2026: Light Art in Essen City Centre
The Essen Light Festival 2026 takes place from October 2 to 11 in Essen city centre. Over ten evenings, international light art turns the city into a free open air gallery.
Illustrative photo PINT Bockbierfestival, Amsterdam, Netherlands 2026: Dates, Tickets and Bock Beers
The PINT Bockbierfestival 2026 takes place on 2 and 3 October at De Hallen Studio’s in Amsterdam. The 44th edition offers more than 40 bock beers, a EUR 27.50 starter pack, and opening hours of 17:00–22:00 on Friday and 13:00–22:00 on Saturday.
Illustrative photo Marstall DJ Stage Oktoberfest 2026 with Rene Willing in Gotha
On October 2, 2026, the Marstall in Gotha hosts a lively Oktoberfest with DJ Rene Willing. Schlager, party and Discofox hits bring genuine Wiesn atmosphere from 7 pm until 1 am.
Illustrative photo Crossing All Over Festival 2026 in Brunico, Italy – Metalcore, Rap & Alternative Rock
The Crossing All Over Festival 2026 takes place on 2 October from 19:30 at the UFO Youth and Cultural Centre (Skatepark) in Brunico, Italy. Featuring The Narrator, Bluthund, Accvsed and Last Chance, the evening offers metalcore, rap and alternative rock. Tickets from approx. 29 EUR.
Illustrative photo Pirata Madrid Festival 2026 in Rivas-Vaciamadrid, Spain – Dates, Line-up & Tickets
The Pirata Madrid Festival 2026 takes place on 2 and 3 October at the Auditorio Miguel Ríos in Rivas-Vaciamadrid. Two days of punk, rock and indie featuring Evaristo, Non Servium, Boikot and more. Tickets from around 35 €, free for children under 10.
Illustrative photo Barcolana Regatta 2026 in Trieste: Dates and Info
The Barcolana takes place from October 2 to 11, 2026 in the Gulf of Trieste, with the main race on Sunday, October 11. More than 2,000 boats make it the world's largest sailing regatta, and spectators can watch it all for free from the waterfront promenade.
Illustrative photo 11th SEErenade Viking Market 2026: Camp Days at Silbersee Haltern
The 11th SEErenade brings a Viking camp with craft, combat shows, a treasure hunt and fire art to Silbersee II in Haltern am See from 2 to 4 October 2026; tickets are sold only at the gate.
Illustrative photo Oldschool Hip Hop Night 2026 at That's Live Lauffen
On 2 October 2026, That's Live in Lauffen am Neckar turns back the clock from 9 PM to 5 AM: the Oldschool Hip Hop Night puts classics and good old times vibes at the centre of the evening.
Illustrative photo Leidens Ontzet 2026: Leiden's Liberation Festival
Leidens Ontzet 2026 takes place on October 2 and 3 in Leiden, commemorating the city's liberation in 1574. The free public festival features herring and white bread, hutspot stew, a large parade and closing fireworks.
Illustrative photo Bokbierfestival Amsterdam 2026: The Bock Beer Celebration
The Bokbierfestival Amsterdam 2026 takes place on October 2 and 3 at De Hallen Studio's. More than 40 Dutch bock beers invite visitors to taste their way through an evening of autumn atmosphere.
Illustrative photo Faro Alternativo 2026: Alternative Music Festival in Faro
Faro Alternativo 2026 brings three nights of punk, hardcore, metal and underground music to the Passeio Ribeirinho in Faro from October 2 to 4. It is the 16th edition of this independent festival organized by A3 Associação Algarve Alternativo.