Top Events around Europe
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Experience some of the best events Europe has to offer this year. From centuries-old cultural celebrations and foodie feasts to iconic sports tournaments and renowned, multi-day music festivals, there’s a vast array of events to choose from across the continent. So, why not plan ahead and book a trip to discover them for yourself.
Culture
Europe is known for its historic and cultured cities with events such as the Copenhagen light festival or St Patricks day celebrations in Belfast. With hundreds of destinations to visit, there are cultural celebrations for all to see!
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Culture
Immerse yourself in some of Europe's greatest culture. Such as the Venice carnival happening in February, highlighting historic mythology and art with street shows and parades along the canals. Take in the beautiful sights of Madeira to witness the annual flower festival happening in May. Or book a sunny getaway to one of our most popular destinations and witness the gay pride parade held in Gran Canaria every year.
Sport
2026 has an array of sporting events lined up. From late August, the annual Mediterranean games will be held in the Puglia region in Italy. Why not uncover a hidden gem and visit Ljubljana to witness the volleyball on the water tournament, a twist on the usual way the game is played, players take to the water on a floating platform. Embrace the cold to see this years winter Olympics being held in Milan happening throughout February.
Food & Drink
How about a festival dedicated entirely to pizza? Naples has just the thing in June! Another of Europe’s top foodie cities, Copenhagen, hosts its own cooking and food festival in the second half of August. Chefs on fire, an event perhaps as hot as it sounds, is an annual event challenging international chefs to cook with an open fire and smoke, hosted in Cascais in September.
Film
Witness Rotterdam transform into a vibrant international city to celebrate the international film festival. Alternatively, embrace one of the wonders of the world and visit the pyramids whilst also attending the Cairo film festival. Or perhaps the biggest film festival of all, the Cannes film festival is a spectacle not to be missed, with world famous guest appearances and upcoming movie launches, this is a must see for all film lovers!
Events by Season
Winter
The twinkly lights and cosy ambience of Europe’s Christmas markets provide the perfect antidote to cold, dark winter days. Berlin, Prague, Salzburg and Budapest host some of the largest and most renowned festivities at this time of year, but there are many charming alternatives to be found in cities such as Ljubljana, Krakow, Copenhagen and Reykjavik.
Spring
As the evenings become lighter and temperatures start to mellow, there are many fabulous events to be enjoyed across Europe in Spring. The famous tulip parade takes place in the middle of April in the Netherlands. The Budapest spring festival is happening during April and May, a must-see festival with music, films and art exhibitions. For any food lovers, the Maltese strawberry festival is happening in Malta in the middle of April, a festival featuring fresh, local foods and drinks.
Summer
The summer months are when Europe’s events are in full swing, from WOMAD festival in Glasgow happening in July. This summer is a big occasion for any football fans with the champions league being held in Budapest in May, the Europa league final being held in Istanbul and the conference league final being in Germany. This summer is packed full of music festivals, a must-see for any music lovers is the Starlite festival being held in Marbella. Another must see for music lovers is the Eurovision song contest, being held in Vienna happening in May.
Autumn
As summer comes to a close, there is still plenty of adventures to be had! In early Autumn – typically the last couple of weeks of September and early October – is the season of Oktoberfest in Germany, especially in Munich. A must see for any film lovers is the Zurich film festival happening at the end of September, where thousands of film enthusiasts gather to watch and celebrate over 100 movies with Hollywood stars often making an appearance!
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