October 2026 Events and Festivals in Europe

Jazz au fil de l’Oise 2026 in Pontoise, France – Dates, Line-up & Visitor Guide

Jazz au fil de l’Oise 2026 runs from 26 September to 12 December as a travelling festival across Val-d’Oise, with many concerts in and around Pontoise. The 30th edition features international jazz stars in intimate venues. Tickets range from 5 to 30 euros.

Halloween Disneyland Paris 2026: The Disney Halloween Festival

The Disney Halloween Festival 2026 turns Disneyland Paris into an autumnal wonderland from September 26 to November 1, complete with villains, pumpkins and a parade around Sleeping Beauty Castle.

Nos Sourires font Désordre, Vitry-sur-Seine, France 2026: Line-up, Dates and Tickets

Nos Sourires font Désordre 2026 at Le Kilowatt, Vitry-sur-Seine: 26 September to 16 October. Opens with Gnawa Diffusion on 26 September; tickets about 16–34 euros.

Algarve Music Series 2026: Chamber Music Festival in Faro, Loulé, Tavira and Lagos

The Algarve Music Series 2026 brings chamber music to historic churches and theatres in Faro, Loulé, Tavira and Lagos from September 27 to December 6. The 11th edition is themed Crossings.

Costa Festival 2026 – Folk Music Week in Albufeira, Algarve

Festival de Marne, Ivry-sur-Seine, France 2026: Dates, Line-up, Tickets

Festival de Marne 2026: 29 September to 17 October in Ivry-sur-Seine and Val-de-Marne. Concert tickets mostly 16 to 40 euros.

Le Grand Soufflet 2026: World Music Festival in Rennes

Le Grand Soufflet 2026 fills Rennes and dozens of communes across Ille et Vilaine with world music and accordion sounds from 30 September to 11 October.

Athens International Film Festival 2026: Program, Tickets and Dates

From 30 September to 11 October 2026, the Athens International Film Festival brings twelve days of independent world cinema, international premieres and Greek short films to the cinemas of central Athens, opening with a gala at the Megaron.

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.

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.

FrancoFaune Festival Brussels 2026 – Francophone Music Showcase

FrancoFaune Festival 2026: 1–11 October in Brussels. Francophone showcase concerts at around 15 venues. Festival pass 65–85 euros.

PsyKA Festival 2026 in Karlsruhe, Germany – Psychedelic Rock Line-up & Tickets

PsyKA Festival Vol. 6 takes place from 1 to 3 October 2026 at the Fleischmarkthalle in Karlsruhe. Three days of underground psychedelic, stoner and space rock with an international line-up. 1-day tickets from €39, 3-day tickets from €79.