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Traditional Festivals in Europe
35 festivals in 17 countries, sorted by the next date. 23 have confirmed dates.
In 19 daysTraditional Festival
NovFri
Tallinn Christmas Market
20 Nov 2026 – 6 Jan 2027EEEstonia
In 26 daysTraditional Festival
NovFri
Strasbourg Christmas Market
27 Nov – 24 Dec 2026FRFrance
In 34 daysTraditional Festival
DecSat
Krampusnacht
5 Dec 2026ATAustria
In 58 daysTraditional Festival
DecTue
Edinburgh’s Hogmanay
29 Dec 2026 – 1 Jan 2027GBUnited Kingdom
In 86 daysTraditional Festival
JanTue
Up Helly Aa
26 Jan 2027SCTScotland
In 98 daysTraditional Festival
FebSun
Battle of the Oranges
7–9 Feb 2027ITItaly
In 4 monthsTraditional Festival
MarSat
St. Patrick's Day
13–17 Mar 2027IEIreland
In 6 monthsTraditional Festival
AprTue
King's Day
27 Apr 2027NLNetherlands
In 7 monthsTraditional Festival
MayTue
RHS Chelsea Flower Show
18–22 May 2027GBUnited Kingdom
In 8 monthsTraditional Festival
JunFri
Midsummer Festival
25–26 Jun 2027SESweden
In 8 monthsTraditional Festival
JunTue
Haro Wine Festival (La Batalla del Vino)
29 Jun 2027ESSpain
In 8 monthsTraditional Festival
JulFri
Wife-carrying
2–3 Jul 2027FIFinland
In 8 monthsTraditional Festival
JulTue
Festival of San Fermín
6–14 Jul 2027ESSpain
In 8 monthsTraditional Festival
JulWed
Bastille Day
14 Jul 2027FRFrance
In 8 monthsTraditional Festival
JulSat
The World Snail Racing Championships
17 Jul 2027GBUnited Kingdom
In 9 monthsTraditional Festival
AugFri
Edinburgh Festival Fringe
6–30 Aug 2027SCTScotland
In 9 monthsTraditional Festival
AugFri
Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
6–28 Aug 2027SCTScotland
In 9 monthsTraditional Festival
AugSun
Medieval Week
8–15 Aug 2027SESweden
In 9 monthsTraditional Festival
AugSun
Lavender Festival in Sault
15 Aug 2027FRFrance
In 10 monthsTraditional Festival
AugWed
La Tomatina Festival
25 Aug 2027ESSpain
In 10 monthsTraditional Festival
SepTue
International Motor Show Germany (IAA Mobility)
7–12 Sep 2027DEGermany
In 11 monthsTraditional Festival
SepSat
Oktoberfest
18 Sep – 3 Oct 2027DEGermany
In 11 monthsTraditional Festival
SepFri
Cannstatter Volksfest
24 Sep – 10 Oct 2027DEGermany
ExpectedTraditional Festival
2027Febexp.
Mohacsi Busojaras
Expected February 2027HUHungary
ExpectedTraditional Festival
2027Mayexp.
Juwenalia
Expected May 2027PLPoland
ExpectedTraditional Festival
2027Mayexp.
Feast of the Ascension
Expected May 2027ITItaly
ExpectedTraditional Festival
2027Mayexp.
Lisbon Sardine Festival
Expected May 2027PTPortugal
ExpectedTraditional Festival
2027Mayexp.
White Nights Festival
Expected May 2027RURussia
ExpectedTraditional Festival
2027Junexp.
El Colacho (Baby Jumping Festival)
Expected June 2027ESSpain
ExpectedTraditional Festival
2027Julexp.
Pamplona Bull Run
Expected July 2027ESSpain
ExpectedTraditional Festival
2027Augexp.
Mud Olympics
Expected August 2027DEGermany
ExpectedTraditional Festival
2027Augexp.
Largs Viking Festival
Expected August 2027SCTScotland
ExpectedCultural Festival
2027Sepexp.
La Mercè
Expected September 2027ESSpain
ExpectedTraditional Festival
2027Sepexp.
Galway Oyster Festival
Expected September 2027IEIreland
ExpectedTraditional Festival
2027Octexp.
Europalia
Expected October 2027BEBelgiumAbout
About traditional festivals in Europe
Explore Europe's most iconic traditional festivals — from centuries-old rituals to colorful local customs. Find dates, locations, tips, and highlights so you can plan your visit around unforgettable cultural experiences.
Each card shows the next date we have for the festival. Confirmed dates are announced by the organisers; expected dates are projected from the last edition and are not announced yet; TBA means no usable date yet. Tallinn Christmas Market in Estonia (20 Nov 2026 – 6 Jan 2027); Strasbourg Christmas Market in France (27 Nov – 24 Dec 2026); Krampusnacht in Austria (5 Dec 2026).
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