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Riga's Midsummer
Every June, Riga lights up with the enchanting traditions of Līgo and Jāņi , Latvia's Midsummer festival . As the city gathers to welcome the summer solstice, parks and squares come alive with song, bonfires, and a community-wide spirit of celebration. Different spots in the city become a hub of festivity where locals and visitors alike gather to share the experience of Latvia's most beloved holiday. The festivities typically embrace pagan traditions with a touch of mysticism, rituals, spells, …
Litomerice Vintage Festival
The vineyards of Bohemia belong to the most northern vineyards of European viticulture. Every town, vineyard or village’s name across the Bohemia wine-growing region resembles a trip through the centuries. “Vintage” is the celebration of grape harvests across major cities that have winemaking traditions. In most traditional vintages there are processions of historical figures in full period costume, traditional craft fairs, fireworks, street theatre and concerts. Possibly one of the most well …
Kalamata Dance Festival
The Kalamata Dance Festival is synonymous with the flourishing of contemporary dance in Greece. From 1995 to the present day, it provides the public with works dedicated to the poetry of the human body, hosting creators who are writing the very history of contemporary dance. For us, dance is an absolute necessity.We want to share with all audiences works created by bold, genuine, restless, and enduring creators from a variety of backgrounds and fields. The performances we host are meant to …
Patras Carnival
The Carnival of Patras is a challenge for various activities by their nature that can reverse moods and stereotypes. Outstanding ability to convert grimace to smile, inspiration to creation, artistic concern in original and imaginative events, fair play, cheerfulness, unselfishness, and spontaneous voluntary activity grafted all ages in the magical experience of participation. The Patras Carnival, also known as the "Patrino Karnavali" in Greek, is one of the most famous and vibrant carnival …
Nisville Jazz Festival
The tradition of jazz festival in Nis was started in 1981 under the name Naissus, and its beginnings were relatively modest, in venues like concert and theatre halls in the city. Under the name Nišville during its previous 19 editions festival has evolved into the most visited jazz festival in the region, welcoming names like Solomon Burke, Benny Golson, Incognito, The Brand New Heavies, De Phazz, Roy Hargrove, Duško Gojković and many others. The festival is now being held in an open space that …
Hasselt Genever Festival
Do you enjoy city festivals? With lots of (great) people? With street parades, music and amazing street theatre? With waiters who run for their weight in jenever? With a fountain sculpture from which water suddenly transforms into jenever? With a museum that distils its own jenever? With a 'Confrérie' that knights distinguished citizens? Wiht restaurants and eateries that serve exquisite culinary delights? With a Brotherhood which turns distinguished citizens into knights? With restaurants and …
Madeira Wine Festival
The Madeira Wine Festival is one of the island’s most beloved annual events, celebrating Madeira wine and its deep cultural and economic importance. Held during grape harvest season, from late August to early September, the festival honors centuries-old winemaking traditions and the dedication behind Madeira’s world-famous wine. Since the late 1970s, the celebrations have brought Funchal to life with folklore, music, exhibitions, festive decorations, wine tastings, and re-enactments of …
Preuvenemint
During the last week of August each year, food lovers have a must-attend date in Maastricht, the gastronomic capital of the Netherlands. The Preuvenemint will take place in the Vrijthof Square that is transformed into the Netherlands' largest open-air restaurant. With its 40 stands, the event provides visitors with the chance to taste a wide range of different products and experience many spectacular culinary sensations. Each year the event attracts 100,000 visitors and guests can enjoy …
Budapest Wine Festival
Budapest’s iconic dome atop Buda Castle Hill graces the Danube riverside panorama, providing a magnificent setting for the prestigious Budapest Wine Festival. This stunning location offers a warm welcome to guests year after year. Wine lovers can savour Hungary’s diverse selection of wines and sparkling wines from renowned domestic wineries, while each edition highlights a guest of honour, presenting the distinctive flavours and aromas of another wine culture. The Gourmet Court completes the …
Signal Light Festival
Signal Festival is a four-day festival of light art and emerging technologies in Prague, Czechia. Held annually in October, lighting designers from Czechia and abroad create lighting installations in streets and public spaces across the city, including famous historical landmarks. SIGNAL has become the biggest cultural event in Czechia in its five years of existence. Its unique integration of art, city space and modern technology has drawn over 2 million attendees to Prague overall. The …