October 2026

October 2026 Events and Festivals in Europe

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

German Wine Harvest Festival Neustadt 2026 – Wine Festival on the Wine Route with Parade Illustrative photo
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German Wine Harvest Festival Neustadt 2026 – Wine Festival on the Wine Route with Parade

The German Wine Harvest Festival in Neustadt an der Weinstraße takes place from 25 September to 12 October 2026. Free admission to the Haiselscher wine village, fairground and Germany’s largest winegrowers’ parade.

Sep 25, 2026
🇩🇪 Neustadt an der Weinstrasse, Germany
Foire Internationale de Marseille 2026: The Grand Autumn Fair at Parc Chanot Illustrative photo
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Foire Internationale de Marseille 2026: The Grand Autumn Fair at Parc Chanot

The Foire Internationale de Marseille 2026 takes place from September 25 to October 5 at Parc Chanot. More than 1,000 exhibitors showcase home goods, gastronomy and Mediterranean specialties, with free entry for children under 12.

Sep 25, 2026
🇫🇷 Marseille, France
L’Estival 2026 in Poissy, France – Line-up, Tickets & Festival Guide Illustrative photo
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L’Estival 2026 in Poissy, France – Line-up, Tickets & Festival Guide

L’Estival 2026 takes place from 25 September to 10 October in Poissy and the Yvelines. The 39th edition of the Francophone music festival features artists including Selah Sue, Julien Clerc and Yannick Noah across multiple venues. Tickets range from 12 to 60 euros depending on the concert.

Sep 25, 2026
🇫🇷 Poissy, France
Sagra del Pistacchio 2026: Pistachio Festival in Bronte, Sicily Illustrative photo
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Sagra del Pistacchio 2026: Pistachio Festival in Bronte, Sicily

The Sagra del Pistacchio takes place over two weekends in 2026, from September 25 to 27 and October 2 to 4, in the Sicilian town of Bronte on the slopes of Mount Etna. Along Corso Umberto, the famous protected designation pistachio takes center stage, and admission is free.

Sep 25, 2026
🇮🇹 Bronte, Italy
Oktoberfest Züri Oberland 2026: Bavarian Beer Festival in Uster Illustrative photo
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Oktoberfest Züri Oberland 2026: Bavarian Beer Festival in Uster

Oktoberfest Züri Oberland turns the Landihalle in Uster into a Bavarian beer tent from 25 September to 10 October 2026, with live bands, dirndls and lederhosen.

Sep 25, 2026
🇨🇭 Uster, Switzerland
Oktoberfest Alexanderplatz 2026 in Berlin – Dates, Dirndl Contest & Live Brass Music Illustrative photo
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Oktoberfest Alexanderplatz 2026 in Berlin – Dates, Dirndl Contest & Live Brass Music

The Oktoberfest Alexanderplatz 2026 takes place from 25 September to 4 October on Alexanderplatz in Berlin. A festival tent with brass music, a daily dirndl competition, Paulaner beer and Bavarian specialities await visitors. Admission is free.

Sep 25, 2026
🇩🇪 Berlin, Germany
Cannstatter Volksfest 2026 – Stuttgart Beer Festival Guide, Program & Tips Illustrative photo
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Cannstatter Volksfest 2026 – Stuttgart Beer Festival Guide, Program & Tips

The <strong>179th Cannstatter Volksfest</strong> runs from <strong>25 September to 11 October 2026</strong> at Cannstatter Wasen in Stuttgart. Enjoy 17 days of Germany's second largest folk festival with free entry, eight beer tents, Swabian food and the famous Historic Festival Parade.

Sep 25, 2026
🇩🇪 Stuttgart, Germany
Vienna Design Week 2026 in Vienna, Austria – 20th Anniversary Edition Illustrative photo
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Vienna Design Week 2026 in Vienna, Austria – 20th Anniversary Edition

Vienna Design Week 2026 takes place from 25 September to 4 October in Vienna and celebrates its 20th anniversary. With the Festival Headquarters at Hietzinger Kai 101, around 200 events and a strong sound and performance programme, it is one of Europe’s leading design festivals. Admission is mostly free.

Sep 25, 2026
🇦🇹 Vienna, Austria
German Wine Harvest Festival Neustadt 2026 – Program, Parade & Visitor Guide Illustrative photo
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German Wine Harvest Festival Neustadt 2026 – Program, Parade & Visitor Guide

From 25 September to 12 October 2026, Neustadt an der Weinstraße hosts Germany's largest wine harvest festival. Enjoy 18 days of Palatinate wine culture, the German Wine Queen coronation and a spectacular parade with over 100 floats on 11 October. Admission to most events is free.

Sep 25, 2026
🇩🇪 Neustadt an der Weinstraße, Germany
Oktoberfest Wädenswil 2026: Bavarian Beer Festival by Lake Zurich Illustrative photo
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Oktoberfest Wädenswil 2026: Bavarian Beer Festival by Lake Zurich

Oktoberfest Wädenswil 2026 brings Bavarian beer tent atmosphere to Lake Zurich across two festival weekends in September and October, with live music and traditional food at Festwiese Neubühl.

Sep 25, 2026
🇨🇭 Wädenswil, Switzerland
Erfurt Oktoberfest 2026: Bavarian Folk Festival on the Cathedral Square Illustrative photo
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Erfurt Oktoberfest 2026: Bavarian Folk Festival on the Cathedral Square

The Erfurt Oktoberfest 2026 runs from September 25 to October 11 on the Domplatz. Set against the backdrop of the cathedral and St Severus Church, visitors can enjoy beer tents, fairground rides and live music with free admission.

Sep 25, 2026
🇩🇪 Erfurt, Germany
German Wine Harvest Festival Neustadt 2026: Program, Dates and Wine Queen Illustrative photo
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German Wine Harvest Festival Neustadt 2026: Program, Dates and Wine Queen

From 25 September to 11 October 2026, Neustadt an der Weinstraße celebrates the Deutsches Weinlesefest, Germany's largest wine growers' festival. Highlights include the crowning of the German Wine Queen, the Haiselscher wine village and the grand winegrowers' parade with over one hundred floats.

Sep 25, 2026
🇩🇪 Neustadt an der Weinstraße, Germany