August 2026

August 2026 Events and Festivals in Europe

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

picture on festival 2026 in Bildein: Program, Tickets and Info
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picture on festival 2026 in Bildein: Program, Tickets and Info

On 7 and 8 August 2026, the tiny 350 person village of Bildein in southern Burgenland turns into a festival stage for the 22nd time. picture on festival brings rock, reggae and electronic music right into the village center, headlined by H Blockx, Inner Circle, Cari Cari and Clawfinger.

Aug 07, 2026
🇦🇹 Bildein, Austria
Tartuff Film Festival Tartu 2026 – Love Films, Program & Visitor Guide
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Tartuff Film Festival Tartu 2026 – Love Films, Program & Visitor Guide

Tartuff Love Film Festival returns to Tartu's historic Town Hall Square from 8 to 15 August 2026. Celebrating its 20th anniversary with a first-ever 8-day run, the Baltic's largest open-air cinema screens 14+ love films from around the world. All screenings are free.

Aug 08, 2026
🇪🇺 Tartu, Estonia
Oslo Jazz Festival 2026 – Program, Tickets & Visitor Guide
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Oslo Jazz Festival 2026 – Program, Tickets & Visitor Guide

Oslo Jazz Festival 2026 runs from 9 to 15 August, offering 70+ concerts across 15 walkable venues in central Oslo. Now in its 40th edition, the festival brings world-class acts including Brian Blade alongside free outdoor stages open to everyone.

Aug 09, 2026
🇳🇴 Oslo, Norway
Sziget Festival 2026 Budapest – Lineup, Tickets & Visitor Guide
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Sziget Festival 2026 Budapest – Lineup, Tickets & Visitor Guide

Sziget Festival returns to Budapest from 11 to 15 August 2026 with five days of music featuring Twenty One Pilots, Florence + The Machine, Bring Me The Horizon, Lewis Capaldi and hundreds more across rock, pop and electronic genres. Tickets from approximately €75.

Aug 11, 2026
🇭🇺 Budapest, Hungary
Summer Breeze Open Air 2026: Metal Festival in Dinkelsbühl, Program and Tickets
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Summer Breeze Open Air 2026: Metal Festival in Dinkelsbühl, Program and Tickets

From 12 to 15 August 2026, the Dinkelsbühl airfield turns into the stage for Summer Breeze Open Air, Europe's largest independent metal festival. With headliners like Helloween, In Flames and Lamb Of God and over 90 bands, visitors can expect four days of music, camping and a family friendly festival atmosphere.

Aug 12, 2026
🇩🇪 Dinkelsbühl, Germany
Vodafone Paredes de Coura Festival – Dates, Lineup & Visitor Guide
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Vodafone Paredes de Coura Festival – Dates, Lineup & Visitor Guide

The Vodafone Paredes de Coura Festival returns from 12 to 15 August 2026 at the Taboão river beach in northern Portugal. Portugal's oldest alternative music festival brings four days of indie, alternative rock and electronic music right on the Coura River, with free camping for Full Pass holders.

Aug 12, 2026
🇵🇹 Paredes de Coura, Portugal
Rothenburg Wine Village 2026: Wine Festival in the Medieval Old Town
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Rothenburg Wine Village 2026: Wine Festival in the Medieval Old Town

From 12 to 16 August 2026, the Rothenburg Wine Village at Grüner Markt and Kirchplatz invites visitors to enjoy Franconian wines, regional specialties and atmospheric evenings in the medieval old town. Entry is free.

Aug 12, 2026
🇩🇪 Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany
Brussels Flower Carpet 2026 – Dates, Program & Visitor Guide
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Brussels Flower Carpet 2026 – Dates, Program & Visitor Guide

From August 13 to 16, 2026, the Grand Place in Brussels will once again be decorated with the world-famous Flower Carpet. Over 500,000 flowers form a giant artwork that can be viewed for free. For the best panoramic view, a ticket for the City Hall balcony is highly recommended. Enjoy the magical light and sound show every evening.

Aug 13, 2026
🇧🇪 Brüssel (Bruxelles/Brussel), Belgium
Edinburgh International Film Festival 2026 – Programme, Tickets & Visitor Guide
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Edinburgh International Film Festival 2026 – Programme, Tickets & Visitor Guide

The Edinburgh International Film Festival returns for its 79th edition from 13 to 19 August 2026. Seven days of world premieres, retrospectives and In Conversation events with stars including Ewan McGregor across Edinburgh's finest venues. Tickets from £11.

Aug 13, 2026
🇪🇺 Edinburgh, Scotland
Way Out West 2026 – Lineup, Tickets & Visitor Guide Gothenburg
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Way Out West 2026 – Lineup, Tickets & Visitor Guide Gothenburg

Way Out West returns to Slottsskogen Park in Gothenburg on 13–15 August 2026. Headlined by Gorillaz, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds and The Cure, the festival welcomes 55,000 visitors for three days of music, sustainability and vegetarian food. Tickets from SEK 2,095 via Ticketmaster.

Aug 13, 2026
🇸🇪 Göteborg, Sweden
Lucerne Festival Summer 2026 – Program, Tickets & Visitor Guide
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Lucerne Festival Summer 2026 – Program, Tickets & Visitor Guide

Lucerne Festival Summer 2026 runs from 13 August to 13 September in Switzerland, bringing together over 120 concerts under the theme "American Dreams." World-class artists including Anne-Sophie Mutter, Yuja Wang and the Berliner Philharmoniker perform at KKL Luzern by the shores of Lake Lucerne. Tickets from CHF 30.

Aug 13, 2026
🇨🇭 Luzern, Switzerland
Flow Festival Helsinki 2026 – Lineup, Tickets & Visitor Guide
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Flow Festival Helsinki 2026 – Lineup, Tickets & Visitor Guide

Flow Festival returns to Suvilahti, Helsinki, from 14 to 16 August 2026. With over 150 artists including Nick Cave, Florence + The Machine and Zara Larsson, Flow combines world-class music with art, food and the unique atmosphere of a post-industrial Helsinki summer. Tickets from €159.

Aug 14, 2026
🇫🇮 Helsinki, Finland