Events, Festivals and Exhibitions

Festivals in Europe

Discover amazing world festivals, events and exhibitions
 

Macbeth, Globe Theatre

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Macbeth sees Director Abigail Graham's directorial debut at the Globe theatre following her 2022 interpretation of Merchant of Venice at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse in 2022. Macbeth Plot If you

£5 – £65

As You Like It, Globe Theatre

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Ellen McDougall’s interpretation of Shakespeare’s classic comedy As You Like It runs at the Globe Theatre until 29 October. This performance, which stars Isabel Adomakoh Young as Orlando...

£5 – £65

A Day of Rest: Wangari Mathenge

A solo exhibition of art works by Wangari Mathenge will be on display at the Pippy Houldsworth Gallery from 7 October to 4 November. A Day of Rest features both new paintings by the artist...

In The Offing: Mark Leckey

An exhibition by Mark Leckey entitled In the Offing will run at Turner Contemporary Margate, an-hour-and-a-half south of London from 7 October, 2023 to 14 January, 2024. In the Offing

Free

The Changing Past: Ali Banisadr

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The Changing Past is an exhibition by Ali Banisadr that is on show at the Victoria Miro Gallery from 11 October to 11 November. The Changing Past The exhibition represents

Nicole Eisenman: What Happened

Whitechapel Gallery 77 – 82 Whitechapel High Street, London, Select a State or Province:, United Kingdom

Mark Bibby Jackson reviews Nicole Eisenman: What Happened at the Whitechapel Gallery which runs through to January 2024. The Whitechapel Gallery is presenting what it describes...

£9.50

Radical Landscapes, William Morris Gallery

William Morris Gallery Lloyd Park, Forest Road ,, Walthamstow, London, United Kingdom

On exhibition at the William Morris Gallery until February 2024, Radical Landscapes explores the way that nature can inspire both artistic inspiration and political protest. This is seen through the

Free

Interested in Festivals in Europe?

Given the diversity of the continent, it will come as little surprise that there is a breadth and diversity amongst the festivals in Europe celebrated each year. Some of our European Festivals are world-renowned, but others featured in our pages, such as the White Nights Festival in St Petersburg and the Dour Festival in Belgium might need an introduction.

Music Festivals in Europe

Each summer, the whole continent seems to explode into a festival of music, with everyone taking to the outdoors to enjoy the music. One of the largest and most popular European music festivals is the Sziget Festival in Hungary, held each August. Other events include Tomorrowland Europe, Pukkelpop in Belgium and Zurich Tanzt, a celebration of music and dance. If you are a fan of jazz, then Jazz Brugge or Vinterjazz in Copenhagen could be just the ticket for you. Or, why not try the Tallinn Music Week in Estonia?

Beer, Wine and Food Festivals

If you wish to want to avoid the crowds at Oktoberfest then perhaps you should head to Belgium for either the Bruges Beer Festival or Zythos Bier Festival. Wine lovers looking for something a bit different could try the National Wine Day Moldova in the capital city of Chisinau, or for a food festival with a twist then how about the Onion Market in Weimar, in Germany, or Spain’s Gran Festa de la Calçotada, if spring onions are your thing.
Carnivals in Europe
While you might be forgiven for associating the carnival with South America, Europe has many a carnival that predates Rio. One of the oldest is the Venice Carnival, although the Nice Carnival and Cologne Carnival (Fastelovend) are also well worth a visit. Or if you like your carnival descending into a historical food fight then the Battle of Oranges in Italy is a must. Alternatively, try the typically Belgium quirky Carnaval de Binche.

Christmas Markets and Winter Festivals

In the build up to Christmas, most of Europe is a frenzy of Christmas Markets and Winter Festivals. Salzburg Christmas Market provides a typically Austrian take on the festive occasion, while Dresden Christmas Market and Vienna Christmas Market are equally steeped in tradition. Alternatively, if you are not in a festive mood then you can always visit the Amsterdam Lights and watch the capital of the Netherlands major winter festival turn the city on.And don't worry, we haven't forgotten that the UK is part of Europe, as we have a separate page for Festivals in the UK.