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.
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!
GLOW is an annual light art festival which is organised by the GLOW Eindhoven Foundation. The festival is accessible for free.
Towards the end of October, Paris hosts the Salon du Chocolat, a global celebration that draws thousands of chocolate enthusiasts together.
Over the years, this national event has become a must in relation to top-quality products for all those who appreciate good food.
Plenty of cooking demonstrations with some of Ireland’s best known chefs.
An annual cinematic extravaganza in Vienna, showcasing a diverse range of international and avant-garde films. A cinephile’s delight.
The Signal Festival in Prague showcases light art and emerging technologies, illuminating the city’s landmarks over four captivating days.
The Fiesta del Marisco in Galicia showcases Rías Bajas’ finest seafood, attracting visitors from near and far.
Discover classical brilliance at Warsaw’s iconic Chopin Piano Competition.
Galway’s International Oyster & Seafood Festival, held each September, is a globally renowned event, second only to St. Patrick’s Day.
Kravji Bal is the greatest fest of Bohinj’s municipality. It’s a traditional event that has been presenting over the last 60 years the local tradition, habbits, food and artifacts. It’s one of Slovenia’s greatest events. On a day before, on Saturday, there is a great Cheese and Wine fest which starts at noon and ends at midnight, so you can have rest for the Kravji Bal.
The world’s largest beer festival – Oktoberfest, with over six million annual visitors, 14 lively beer tents, and genuine German festivity.
Denmark’s culinary scene shines with top chefs, renowned eateries, and the cherished smørrebrød, exemplifying the depth of Nordic cuisine.
Each September, wine and champagne enthusiasts celebrate the Riesling Open in the scenic Moselle River Valley.
During the Festival, Pezinok becomes a venue for massive wine tasting. Local bands, authentic food and grape must are all part of it.
Dürkheim Sausages Fair (Wurstmarkt) is internationally well known as the world’s biggest wine festival and is one of the most popular culinary feasts in Germany.
The small medieval town of Grevenmacher, in Luxembourg’s Moselle Region, provides the pretty scenery offered while enjoying the internationally well known Luxembourg wines and crémants, at the occasion of one of the most popular festivals all over the region. The traditional Wine and Grape Festival offers a unique choice to taste them while discovering this pretty village with its narrow streets, handsome winegrower’s houses and a region that stimulates all senses.
Winobranie Wine Festival: A joyous celebration of harvest, wine, and culture in Poland’s picturesque vineyard regions.
The Food Festival brings together top Danish and Nordic breeders, growers, and chefs dedicated to high-quality, sustainable cuisine.
The festival offers a whole range of tasting experiences, the newest knowledge within the Nordic kitchen and a range of activities to engage in.
Every August, the Mainz Wine Market in the Romantic City Park brings together regional wine enthusiasts for a vibrant gathering.
Feel the passion!
Discover Music, Nature, and Community Spirit at Timișoara’s Codru Festival.
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.
A festival in the city of Beethoven’s birth. The heart of the Bonn Beethovenfest is the music of Ludwig van Beethoven.
Copenhagen Cooking: A month-long culinary celebration at the forefront of Northern Europe’s gastronomic scene.
On this day, homes and farmyards across the region throw open their doors. Seto cheese, cold soup, mushroom pies – these and more interesting local foods can be sampled at Setomaa’s family cafes. The event won the EHE Setomaa 2013 award for the best tourism event in the region in 2013.
Øyafestivalen in Tøyen Park, Oslo, has swiftly become one of Norway’s largest and most crucial music festivals since its start in 1999.
The Ollesummer Festival (Beer Summer festival) is both a music and a beer festival. Bllled as the biggest annual festival in the country, the Ollesummer treats fans of suds and live music to four days of beer-soaked summer fun.
Carnaval Sztukmistrzow: A lively festival in Poland, celebrating street arts, circus performances, and vibrant cultural expressions.
EXIT Festival’s diverse lineups across 20 stages and scenic zones within the 18th-century Petrovaradin fortress offer a unique experience.
This world-renowned festival, a record-holder, celebrates fish soup and friendship every second Saturday of July.
The most spectacular music festival in the world. Held annually in the municipality of Træna in Nordland county, Norway.
VeszprémFest hosts Rosé, Riesling, and Jazz Days each summer, drawing music and wine lovers to its charming setting.
The Montreux Jazz Festival: Paying venues on the A-side, remastered free events on the B-side; a rich heritage, carefully polished.
This market, taking place in Bulle, every Thursday of July and August (Wednesday if Thursday is a holy day), is the best way to discover a region and its inhabitants. The season for the folk market is summer.
Embrace the joy of ancient customs, vibrant music, and community spirit at Latvia’s beloved summer festival.
Litomyšl, birthplace of Czech composer Bedřich Smetana, hosts a musical celebration featuring opera, concerts, galas, and oratorios.
Ljubljana Festival is the biggest, oldest and most important festival in both Slovenia and the wider region. Over the years, it has become a way of life during the summer holidays for residents and visitors of Ljubljana alike; and for visitors not only from surrounding countries but from far beyond as well
Vino in Festa is a month-long celebration that mixes wine and culture in the South Tyrolean Wine Road. The programme invites people to discover the flavours and colours of these famous wines and also the historical villages around the Wine Route. The event ends with the Cellar Wine Night, a dream for wine lovers that includes visits to cellars, walks among the vineyards, outdoor cooking and entertainment.
Salzburg Festival: A prestigious celebration of classical music and performing arts amid Austria’s stunning cultural backdrop.
The Silence Festival brings together the creators and creations of contemporary circus and classical music.
This festival was launched in 2005 on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of Slovenian cinematography in Ljutomer, where the first Slovenian motion pictures were made by Dr. Karol Grossmann. Today the film and wine festival offers great entertainment to locals and visitors alike and is the pride and joy of the Prlekija region.
Enjoy delicious cold beetroot soup, fun activities, and a thrilling pink slide!
Rosalia Festival — an easy-going welcome of summer, street food and live concerts in the heart of the most famous park of Budapest! Taste close to 200 Hungarian and foreign rosé and sparkling wines presented by more than 50 wineries in the green heart of the capital. Enjoy wine with plenty of street food, either under the trees or treating yourself in the sunshine, and finish your culinary adventures with quality desserts and artisanal ice cream. In the evenings, it is time for great live concerts on the Jazzy Stage, followed by DJs and party until midnight. Winelovers with family and children do not stay home: we offer programs for kids on each day of Rosalia!
Calling all foodies! Enjoy a day of culinary delights in Ghent with dishes from renowned local chefs and authentic city favorites.
Thessaloniki Beer Festival showcases a wide selection of craft beers, accompanied by live music, food, and a lively atmosphere in Greece.
Explore Hungary’s finest cuisine at the prestigious Gourmet Festival, showcasing creations by renowned chefs.
The Aplec del Caragol in Lleida each May celebrates escargot, recognized as a Festival of National Interest for Tourism and Tradition.
A day full of a traditional Trdelník, the traditional spit cake, wine and good mood.
The Beer Festival in Copenhagen is a not-to-be-missed event for beer enthusiasts and attracts thousands of revellers each year. It’s a unique chance to enjoy more than 800 different beers from both Danish and foreign breweries and to learn about beer’s production processes.
Belgrade, in conjunction with the Guitar Art Festival, is set to become the global hub for guitar enthusiasts and music lovers alike.
For more than 70 years the Prague Spring International Music Festival has ranked among the top cultural events in the Czech Republic. This presentation of the world’s best musicians, symphony orchestras and chamber music ensembles is somewhat of a phenomenon as it has survived the political upheavals and dramatic cultural changes in the seven decades of its existence. This is mostly thanks to its audience, who always appreciated and today still appreciates the true artistic quality on display.
Every second Sunday in May, Camogli in Liguria, Italy, honors Saint Fortunato, the patron saint of fishermen, with a Fish Festival.
The Liberation festival in Pilsen unites people worldwide to celebrate the town’s liberation by the US Army.
The Taste of Antwerp is the biggest culinary festival in Antwerp. The festival has been substantially growing every year. The great selection of participating top restaurants, the beautiful location next to the Schelde, and the creative execution (decoration, fresh herbs, wooden plates) make this festival one of the top culinary festivals in Belgium.
The picturesque parish square in the agricultural village of Imgarr will host ‘Festa Frawli’ – the annual Strawberry Festival.
Embark on a wine-tasting journey in Bertrix, Wallonia (Belgium), and explore an array of wines sourced from diverse European regions.
Radovljica hosts Slovenia’s only chocolate festival. Producers from across the country showcase their creations along with cooking shows.
Barcelona Beer Festival (BBF) is the meeting point for craft beer lovers. It has been born with the aim to show the wholesome qualities of craft beer to the general public, whilst at the same time serving as a professional forum. The centrepiece of the festival will be an enormous bar with more of 60 beer taps where a huge variety of artisan beers (more than 300) can be sampled, both brewed in Catalonia and from abroad.
Three times a year, Lake Lucerne hosts renowned orchestras, conductors, and virtuoso soloists for a celebration of music.
The Wachau is a region which straddles the banks of the Danube, is rich in history and blessed with a mild climate and outstanding white wines. Surrounded by this magic scenery a Festival takes place that over the past seven editions has won its place on the international gastronomy scene. During its program, the world heritage site of Wachau dazzles with a delicious culinary programme and the presence of top international chefs.
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.
In the city of Salzburg the month of March is marked by the EAT & MEET culinary festival.
Vilnius thrives with crafts, music, and Lithuanian culture, a cherished tradition for locals and visitors.
Belgrade Dance Festival: A mesmerizing showcase of international dance, artistry, and cultural exchange in Serbia’s vibrant capital.
Celebrate winter warmth at Escudella Festival – Catalonia’s culinary delight!
The Ice Music Festival Norway returns to Finse’s enchanting icy peaks for a one-of-a-kind musical experience.
The Lemon Festival dazzles with floats, lit gardens, and colossal designs, creating a truly unique experience.
It’s the ideal place to taste different kinds of bacon and sausages, and enjoy traditional products such as handmade candies or chocolates.
Celebrate Viareggio’s Carnival: vibrant floats, music, & fun!
Illuminating Denmark’s capital with captivating light installations.
Saint Moritz Gourmet Festival: A premier Swiss culinary event with top global chefs. Five days of foodie delight in the Upper Engadin.
Surva, the International Masquerade Games Festival in Pernik, is the largest event of its kind in Bulgaria and the Balkans.
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