• PALP Festival at Becs de Besson

    PALP Festival 2026, Valais, Switzerland

    Valais Valais, Switzerland

    The PALP Festival celebrates the music, culture and gastronomy of the Swiss canton of Valais in a series of events held across the summer from April to September. PALP is a wonderful Alpine

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  • Foodies Festival

    Foodies Festival 2026, Various, UK

    Various Birmingham, United Kingdom

    Since Foodies Festival was started with the Foodies Festival Edinburgh in 2006, it has grown into what the organisers claim is the largest food and drink festival in the UK.

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  • Hay Festival

    Hay Festival, Hay on Wye Wales, UK

    Hay Festival DAIRY MEADOWS, BRECON ROAD, HAY-ON-WYE, Wales, United Kingdom

    The Hay Festival in Wales is the leading book festival in the UK. Held in the beautiful Welsh town of Hay-on-Wye towards the end of May, the 2026 Hay on

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  • Erlanger Bergkirchweih

    Erlanger Bergkirchweih 2026, Erlangen, Germany

    Burgberg / Bierkeller, Erlangen, Bavaria Erlangen, Bavaria, Germany

    Erlangen’s Bergkirchweih is one of Franconia’s classic beer events, centred on the city’s historic beer cellars and outdoor seating under trees. This year it marks its 271st year. Running from

    Free
  • Derby Book Festival

    Derby Book Festival, Derbyshire, UK 2026

    derby Derby, United Kingdom

    If you're a book lover, then you won't want to miss out on this fantastic festival. Held annually in the charming city of Derby, this event is a must-attend for anyone who loves literature...

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  • Paris Beer Festival

    Paris Beer Festival 2026, Paris, France

    Multiple venues (city-wide), Paris, Île-de-France Paris, Île-de-France, France

    Paris Beer Festival turns the capital into a week-long celebration of independent brewing. The 2026 edition is from 25–31 May 2026, with events spread across multiple venues in Île-de-France. Rather

    €7
  • Wiener Bierfest

    Wiener Bierfest 2026, Vienna, Austria

    Am Hof, Am Hof, 1010 Wien Vienna, Vienna, Austria

    Wiener Bierfest is a lively city-centre celebration that turns Vienna’s historic square Am Hof into a multi-day beer hub. The official festival site confirms the 15th edition will run from

    Free
  • Fynefest 2026

    FyneFest 2026, Cairndow, Scotland

    Fyne Ales Brewery, Fyne Ales, Achadunan, Cairndow, Argyll, PA26 8BJ, Scotland Cairndow, Argyll and Bute, United Kingdom

    FyneFest is Fyne Ales’ annual beer festival, returning to Cairndow for 28 May to 1 June 2026. Hosted at the brewery estate at the head of Loch Fyne, it’s a

    Free
  • Pink Soup Fest. Photos by Olga Posaskova

    Pink Soup Fest Vilnius Lithuania 2026

    Tymo Market Vilnius, Lithuania

    Malmo might be the pink city, but in Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania they celebrate their love for pink soup. Don't worry it is not as bad as it sounds as Lithuanian pink soup is actually a cold beetroot

    Free

  • Franconian Beer Festival Nuremberg

    Franconian Beer Festival Nuremberg (Fränkisches Bierfest) Germany

    Burggraben (castle moat), Nuremberg, Bavaria Nuremberg, Bavaria, Germany

    The Franconian Beer Festival Nuremberg (Fränkisches Bierfest) turns Nuremberg’s castle moat into a huge open-air beer garden showcasing Franconian brewing. Taking place from 3–7 June 2026, the festival is set

    Free
  • Formentera Jazz Festival

    Formentera Jazz Festival, 2026

    Formentera Balearic Islands, Spain

    Music lovers should head for the Formentera Jazz Festival this summer. The beautiful Balearic island will host emerging and established artists for four days in June. The programme features

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  • Wiener Bierfest

    La Fête de la bière (Gassin) 2026, Gassin, France

    Aire de loisir (Gassin), Aire de loisir, 83580 Gassin Gassin, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur (Var), France

    One of the Côte d’Azur’s prettiest hilltop villages adds a beer-themed community weekend to the early-summer calendar. La Fête de la bière in Gassin is listed for 5–6 June 2026.

    €10 – €15

  • Expo de la Bière Strasbourg 2026, Strasbourg, France

    Phare Citadelle, Phare Citadelle, 13 Rue de Nantes, 67100 Strasbourg Strasbourg, Grand Est (Bas-Rhin), France

    Strasbourg’s craft beer crowd gets a two-day summer festival at the Phare Citadelle venue. Expo de la Bière Strasbourg is announced for 5–6 June 2026, with the organiser’s official account

    Free

  • Radovljica Craft Beer Festival (Festival Okusi piva) 2026, Radovljica, Slovenia

    Town Park / Grajski park (near Radovljica Old Town), Radovljica, Upper Carniola Radovljica, Upper Carniola, Slovenia

    Radovljica’s Craft Beer Festival brings together a curated line-up of Slovenian craft breweries for a relaxed early-summer gathering in the park beside the old town. Running from 5–6 June 2026,

    Free

  • Currie Beer, Curry & Wine Festival 2026, Edinburgh (Currie), Scotland

    Currie Community Centre, Currie Community Centre, 280 Lanark Road West, Currie, Edinburgh, EH14 5RU, Scotland Edinburgh (Currie), City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    Currie Beer, Curry & Wine Festival returns to Edinburgh’s west on 5–6 June 2026. Hosted at Currie Community Centre, this local favourite blends drinks with food in a sociable neighbourhood

    Free

  • TAPT Festival Nijmegen 2026, Nijmegen, Netherlands

    Park Winkelsteeg, Nijmegen Nijmegen, Netherlands

    TAPT Festival returns to Nijmegen for a weekend of beer-led borrel fun, with music, food and games alongside a broad drinks line-up. For 2026, the Nijmegen edition takes place at

    Free
  • CAMRA Real Ale & Cider Festival 2026

    CAMRA Real Ale & Cider Festival 2026, Tenterden Station

    Tenterden Town Station, Tenterden Town Station, Station Road, Tenterden, TN30 6HE, England Tenterden, Kent, United Kingdom

    This CAMRA Real Ale & Cider Festival adds a distinctive twist: pints with a heritage railway backdrop at Tenterden Town Station. You can also go on a steam train ride

    Free

  • Bierwanderung Murten (6th) 2026, Murten / Muntelier, Switzerland

    Start: Pavillon in Muntelier (route around Murtensee region), Murten / Muntelier, Canton of Fribourg Murten / Muntelier, Canton of Fribourg, Switzerland

    Bierwanderung Murten combines scenic lakeside walking with structured beer tasting stops. It’s best approached as a tasting-led event—arrive early, pace yourself, and use public transport where possible. The 6th edition

    $59
  • Race the Waves

    Experience the Thrills of Race the Waves Bridlington 2026

    South Beach Bridlington, Yorkshire, United Kingdom

    If you’re a lover of classic cars, motorbikes and coastal nostalgia, mark your calendar for Race the Waves Bridlington Yorkshire. From 10-13 September, Bridlington’s stunning South Beach will once again

    Free
  • Borders Book Festival

    Borders Book Festival 2026, Scotland

    Harmony Garden Melrose, Scotland, United Kingdom

    The Borders Book Festival is a celebration of literature, art, music, and culture that takes place annually in the picturesque Scottish town of Melrose. This festival is a must-visit for

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