Galway Oyster & Seafood Festival
Galway’s International Oyster & Seafood Festival, held each September, is a globally renowned event, second only to St. Patrick’s Day.
Galway’s International Oyster & Seafood Festival, held each September, is a globally renowned event, second only to St. Patrick’s Day.
Explore Budapest’s Wine Festival at Buda Castle Hill with diverse wines, gourmet dishes, and VIP privileges.
The festival offers a whole range of tasting experiences, the newest knowledge within the Nordic kitchen and a range of activities to engage in.
During the last week of August each year, gourmets and food lovers have a date in Maastricht at the Preuvenemint, the biggest gastronomic festival in the Netherlands. A four-day long event whose name says it all: a combination of the Maastricht words preuve (taste) and evenemint (event). Thus, the Preuvenemint is an event where guests can taste the good things in life, experience both culinary surprises and an appealing musical program.
Estreito de Câmara de Lobos celebrates the ancient Madeira wine tradition with cultural activities, while downtown Funchal hosts some events.
Saint Moritz Gourmet Festival: A premier Swiss culinary event with top global chefs. Five days of foodie delight in the Upper Engadin.
Copenhagen Cooking: A month-long culinary celebration at the forefront of Northern Europe’s gastronomic scene.
Nišville Jazz Festival in Serbia is a lively celebration of jazz and world music, renowned for its diverse lineup and vibrant atmosphere.
H.C. Andersen Festivals: Whimsical celebration of fairy tales, arts, and creativity in Odense, Denmark’s charming city.
Øyafestivalen in Tøyen Park, Oslo, has swiftly become one of Norway’s largest and most crucial music festivals since its start in 1999.
Enjoy Frankfurt’s famous Apfelwine, a crisp cider made from traditional apples. Explore a variety of options at the lively festival stands!
Embrace the joy of ancient customs, vibrant music, and community spirit at Latvia’s beloved summer festival.
Enjoy delicious cold beetroot soup, fun activities, and a thrilling pink slide!
Jazzkaar: Baltics’ biggest jazz festival, captivating Tallinn since 1990. In April, enjoy international and local talents across Estonia.
Radovljica hosts Slovenia’s only chocolate festival. Producers from across the country showcase their creations along with cooking shows.
Held in one of Austria’s most popular wine regions, The Wachau, the Literature & Wine Festival is an annual international event where visitors will encounter readings, music and locally-grown fine wines. The festival provides the opportunity to enjoy this different and magical experience with a scenic backdrop: the Benedictine monastery, Goettweig Abbey.
Tallinn Music Week is a vibrant spring festival celebrating talent, creativity, and equality through a diverse showcase of music and arts.
Discover this gourmet festival which takes place during the month of April in all the restaurants of Bouillon and the nearby villages.
Celebrating Irish music, culture and creativity. Local community groups, marching bands from abroad, groups from twinned towns and theatrical groups from anywhere take part in the St. Patrick’s Festival Kilkenny, Ireland.
Vilnius thrives with crafts, music, and Lithuanian culture, a cherished tradition for locals and visitors.
Sirha, the worldwide event for the food service and hotel sectors continues it’s international development with the first edition of Sirha Budapest. On this event more than 300 exhibitors from Hungary and abroad, including products which visitors will discover for the first time. Packed with a wide selection of events, the show will offer a platform for expression for all trades in the sector, and for gastronomy in particular thanks to the Bocuse d’Or Europe.
The Lemon Festival dazzles with floats, lit gardens, and colossal designs, creating a truly unique experience.
Winter Carnival will be celebrated in many Czech villages with lots of masked parades and dancing. There is one region that is especially worth a visit towards the end of carnival, when Masopust takes place; a traditional festivity that widely celebrates food. Since 2010, the annually celebrated Masopust, which takes place in Hlinecko, has been placed on the UNESCO list of world heritage sights and traditions.
Illuminating Denmark’s capital with captivating light installations.
The IFFR Festival spotlights emerging talent across film genres, bolstering new creators through co-production and the Hubert Bals Fund.
Skagen Vinterbader Festival: A invigorating winter bathing event celebrating Nordic resilience and coastal culture in Skagen, Denmark.
Tromsø International Film Festival celebrates global cinema in Norway, fostering cultural connections through a diverse film selection.
Join the lively parades and festivities that define this tradition.
In January, visit Les Borges Blanques for an olive oil fair with tastings, activities, and awards for the best oil in Les Garrigues.
Surva, the International Masquerade Games Festival in Pernik, is the largest event of its kind in Bulgaria and the Balkans.
Winter Food Festival is a unique festival in Slovakia. Third year offers a chance to taste 40 of the best Slovak restaurants according to popular guide Gourmet in Slovakia. During the festival, restaurants offer next to their regular menu also a special festival menu for discounted price! Festival menu consists of three meals in categories: Our iconic meal, Regional flavours and Our mothers’ recipe. We offer visitors an unforgettable experience and blissful feeling of the delicious food, the restaurant atmosphere and professionalism of the staff.
Besides the trading gourmet goods made by local producers, visitors can participate and find out how to celebrate Latvian annual solstice festivities, such as Midsummer. Concerts, creative workshops and activities, traditional food and horse riding are a common thing in the Market.
Located on the edge of the Northern Vosges Regional Natural Park, with its dense forests, pink sandstone rocks and orchards, Phalsbourg is full of attractions for both walkers – and food lovers. Because Phalsbourg’s heart lies partly in Lorraine and partly in Alsace its traditional cookery is filled with the flavours of Eastern France -the Regional Foie Gras Festival is a good example!
Indulge in the vibrant tapestry of flavors at Belgrade’s Ethnic Food and Drink Fair.
Annually, Amsterdam’s Light Festival enchants the city’s streets and waterways with captivating light installations crafted by global artists.
Orígens® is designed for lovers of good food and also for those who are concerned about the environment and prefer buying healthy local products with a certified quality.
Festive stalls, seasonal treats, and holiday magic for all ages in Tallinn’s Old Town.
If you have a sweet tooth, visit the annual chocolate festival in the Italian town of Perugia, which is without a doubt, a dessert lover’s paradise! Get your chocolate in the regular bar variety or try some chocolate liquor, hot chocolate, or even a chocolate kebab!