Festivals Travel Guides

Your 2026 guide to Bruges festivals — the UNESCO Procession of the Holy Blood in May, the Bruges Beer Festival in February, Cactusfestival in July, and Winterglow lighting the Markt.

Your 2026 guide to Cannes — the Film Festival red carpet in May, Cannes Lions in June, the free Fireworks Festival over the bay in summer and Plages Électroniques in August.

Your 2026 guide to Cordoba's festivals — the UNESCO Patios Festival and Cruces de Mayo in early May, the Feria de Mayo at month's end, and July's international Guitar Festival.

Your 2026 guide to Dresden's year-round festivals — the Dresden Music Festival in May, Filmnächte on the Elbe in summer, the wild BRN in June, and the historic Striezelmarkt in December.

Your 2026 guide to Dublin's festival year — St Patrick's Festival in March, TradFest in January, Dublin Fringe in September, and the gothic Bram Stoker Festival at Halloween.

The Heilig Bloedprocessie fills Bruges on Ascension Day, 14 May 2026 — a UNESCO-listed, ~700-year-old procession of the Holy Blood relic through the medieval old town.

Your 2026 guide to Bordeaux's festivals — Fête le Vin on the Garonne quays, Les Épicuriales in May, FAB performing arts in autumn, and Bordeaux SO Good in November.

First time at a European Christmas market in 2026? This practical guide covers the Pfand mug system, Glühwein, cash vs card, and how to plan your trip.

CioccolaTò 2026 runs 13–17 February at Piazza Vittorio Veneto, Turin — free entry, gianduiotto tastings, masterclasses, and Piedmont's chocolate heritage.

From Tallinn Music Week in spring to the legendary Christmas Market in Town Hall Square — your complete year-round guide to Tallinn's festivals and events in 2026.

Your 2026 guide to Turin's year-round festivals — CioccolaTò in February, Salone del Libro in May, Kappa FuturFestival in July, and Luci d'Artista lighting the city from November.

Warsaw's festival calendar spans Wianki midsummer on the Vistula to free Chopin concerts in Łazienki Park. Your 2026 guide to Poland's capital events.