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Folkloric Market
Every Thursday in July and August (Wednesday if Thursday is a public holiday), the folk market takes place in the center of Bulle. It’s a great opportunity to pick up fresh fruits, vegetables and a wide range of local products. More than just a farmers market, the event also features crafts, secondhand goods and book stalls. The atmosphere is lively and welcoming, with traditional music concerts held in the market square. Each week, visitors can also discover how the famous Gruyère cheese is …
Midnight Sun Film Festival
The Midnight Sun Film Festival , one of the most unique film festivals in the world, has taken place in the small Lapland village of Sodankylä every June since 1986. Founded by Finnish directors Aki and Mika Kaurismäki and Anssi Mänttäri, the festival is built around a remarkable fact: in mid-June, the sun does not set above the Arctic Circle. Films are screened continuously, day and night, across multiple …
Savonlinna Opera Festival
The Savonlinna Opera Festival takes place inside Olavinlinna Castle , a 15th century fortress set on a small island in the heart of Lake Saimaa in eastern Finland. Performances are held in the castle’s inner courtyard, which naturally forms an open air amphitheater. The festival presents full scale opera productions, combining classic repertoire with occasional new Finnish works, performed by Finnish and international soloists in collaboration with the Finnish National …
Tallinn Women's Run
Maijooks is the largest women’s athletic event in Estonia and the Baltic States, with more than 300,000 participants over the years. The program is designed for all levels, offering a fun and inclusive way to stay active. Participants can take part in the traditional 7 km course by running or walking at their own pace. There is also a women’s half marathon and a relay half marathon, providing a great opportunity to take on a new challenge with …
Fašinada
This traditional event is named after the Italian word "fascia," which means ribbon or bandage, because during the festival, a convoy of boats is decorated with apple branches and filled with stones, then tied together before setting sail. Religious officials and the male heirs of famous sailors and respectable Perastans sit on the boats, while women greet them from the shore. Every year on July 22, the boats set off at sunset while a woman sings a traditional Bokelian song. They sail towards …
Viljandi Folk Music Festival
The festival takes place every July in the castle park and centre of Viljandi. It is the strongest expression of a special mindset originating from the early 1990s. This mindset values tradition, heritage, and a local identity and tries to adapt the spiritual values collected over hundreds and thousands of years with the modern way of living – all of this to keep the traditions alive and thereby strengthen our national characteristics. Viljandi Folk Music Festival has become one of the largest …
Viennale Film Festival
Each October, Austria’s most important international film festival transforms Vienna’s historic cinemas into vibrant hubs of global storytelling. One of the oldest and most respected festivals in the German-speaking world, the Viennale brings together a young, international audience and a bold selection of around 300 films from across the globe—many shown as international premieres. From Cannes favorites to unexpected discoveries, the program celebrates innovative, politically engaged …
Oktoberfest
Oktoberfest is the biggest beer festival in the world that attracts millions of visitors from different countries. It has a long tradition: it was founded in 1810 and initially started as a horse race. Over time, it has been subject to a lot of changes becoming a major exhibition of beer, undoubtedly one of the most popular symbols of Germany in general, and especially, Munich. Oktoberfest takes place in Theresienwiese, near Central Station. It’s the perfect place to taste the Munich beer …
Znojmo Historical Wine Harvest Festival
Step into history at the Znojmo Historical Wine Harvest Festival , one of the largest wine events in Czechia. Held each September in the picturesque town of Znojmo , the festival brings together wine, history and medieval traditions in the heart of South Moravia . A highlight of the event is the grand historical parade led by John of Luxembourg, featuring knights, nobles and performers in authentic costumes. The streets of Znojmo come alive with music, theatre and medieval performances, …
Lađa Boat Marathon
The Lađa Boat Marathon is a traditional rowing event held on the Neretva River in southern Croatia. It follows a 22.5-kilometer route connecting the towns of Metković, Opuzen, and Ploče. The race features teams rowing in traditional lađa boats, wooden vessels once used for transport and trade in the Neretva Valley. Today, the event plays an important role in preserving local heritage and reflecting the region’s strong connection to river life. Around 30 teams and several hundred rowers …