Festivals in Europe

Festivals in Europe

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Make the most of your 2026 European holiday by diving into the continent’s most iconic traditional festivals. From sun-drenched wine harvests to historic medieval pageants, hundreds of unique celebrations await. With a wider selection of handpicked European campsites than any other UK touring club, you are assured to find one nearby.

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An elevated view looking out to the city of Le Puy, France. Trees of various shades of green leading to the buildings on the hills under a blue sky with white clouds

Fêtes Renaissance du Roi de l'Oiseau
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

16 - 20 September 2026

This vibrant Renaissance festival centers on a 16th-century archery contest where the winner is crowned "King." For five days, the town becomes a living museum of costumed crowds, period camps, and authentic markets. Visitors enjoy grand parades, street performers, and traditional craft workshops.

Where can I stay near Fêtes Renaissance du Roi de l'Oiseau?

Stay at: De Vaubarlet (Club ref: L23) from just £19.03* per night.

View of the old abbey of Cluny in France. With flowers in the foreground with a gravel path running alongside the fresh green grass with the abbey behind under a blue sky

Les Grandes Heures de Cluny
Bourgogne - Franche-Comté

29 May - 10 August 2026

This prestigious festival brings world-class classical music to Burgundy’s historic sites, including Cluny’s iconic Abbey. Running throughout summer, the program pairs masterful performances with local wine tastings in ancient spaces. Visitors enjoy intimate chamber music, recitals, and orchestral concerts.

Where can I stay near Les Grandes Heures de Cluny festival?

Stay at: La Grappe Fleurie (Club ref: M26) from just £25.98* per night.

Roscoff Onion Festival

Roscoff Onion Festival
Brittany

22 - 23 August 2026

This lively Brittany festival celebrates Roscoff’s famous pink onions. Visitors enjoy onion-braised dishes, vibrant markets, and traditional music, alongside street parades and agricultural displays. The weekend highlights this unique, AOC-protected heritage, culminating in the crowning of the festival queen.

Where can I stay near Roscoff Onion Festival?

Stay at: Baie de St Pol (Club ref: B29) from just £25.70* per night.

Typical boats on the royal canal in Sète France

Saint Louis Festival
Occitanie

20 - 25 August 2026

Since 1666, this iconic festival has transformed Sète with legendary water jousting tournaments on the Royal Canal. For six days, the city buzzes with parades, swimming races, and live music accompanied by traditional instruments. Spectators enjoy canal-side views while tasting local octopus pies and regional wines in a vibrant, historic atmosphere.

Where can I stay near Saint Louis Festival?

Stay at: La Petite Camargue (Club ref: C04) from just £19.24* per night.

La Fête de Jeanne d'Arc Festival
Centre Val de Loire

29 April - 10 May 2026

This historic festival honors Joan of Arc’s 1429 liberation of Orléans with military tributes, religious ceremonies, and a vibrant medieval market. The highlight features a ceremonial "Joan" leading a grand horseback procession through the city’s ancient streets. Visitors can enjoy nightly sound and light shows on the cathedral, and attend a modern electro-music set.

Where can I stay near La Fête de Jeanne d'Arc Festival?

Stay at: Les Bois du Bardelet (Club ref: L05) from just £22.59* per night.

View of Old Port of Nice with luxury yacht boats from Castle Hill, France, Villefranche-sur-Mer, Nice, Cote d'Azur, French Riviera in the evening blue hour twilight illuminated

Nice Jazz Festival
Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur

23 - 26 July 2026

As the world’s first international jazz festival, this legendary event brings global icons and rising stars to Nice’s Mediterranean shores. For four nights in July, the Théâtre de Verdure and Place Masséna host a mix of jazz, soul, and hip-hop. Visitors enjoy open-air concerts, local street food, and late-night jam sessions in a vibrant Riviera setting.

Where can I stay near Nice Jazz Festival?

Stay at: Les Pinèdes (Club ref: C30) from just £23.56* per night.

Rioja Wine Harvest Festival
La Rioja

20 - 26 September 2026

This historic festival in Logroño celebrates the Rioja grape harvest with traditional foot-crushing ceremonies and offerings of the first must. For a full week, the city buzzes with parades, fireworks, and social clubs serving local wine punch. Visitors gather on the famous Calle Laurel to enjoy world-class tapas and wines in a high-energy atmosphere.

Where can I stay near Rioja Wine Harvest Festival?

Stay at: De Haro (Club ref: E02) from just £26.30* per night.

Bright colourful flowers on the wall of a cathedral in Zaragoza Spain Close up shot

Fiestas del Pilar
La Rioja

10 - 18 October 2026

Zaragoza’s patron saint festival honours the Virgin of the Pillar with a spectacular nine-day celebration of Aragonese culture. The centerpiece is the massive Flower Offering, where participants in traditional dress create a floral mountain at the Basilica. Visitors enjoy street parades, Jota dancing, and regional specialties in a high-energy, historic atmosphere.

Where can I stay near Pilar Festival?

Stay at: Lago Resort (Club ref: E29) from just £25.63* per night.

A hilltop view of the fireworks show at Montjuïc in Barcelona, Spain, for the 2023 La Mercè holiday

La Mercè Festival
Cataluña

20 - 24 September 2026

Barcelona’s massive patron saint festival transforms the city with over 500 events, featuring traditional human towers and fire-running parades. For four days, plazas host free concerts, street theater, and contemporary circus acts. The celebration reaches a spectacular finale at Montjuïc with a grand fireworks display synchronized to music and water.

Where can I stay near La Mercè Festival?

Stay at: Vilanova Park (Club ref: E08) from just £27.04* per night.

Verbena de la Paloma Festival
Madrid

14 - 17 August 2026

Madrid’s most famous summer verbena transforms La Latina with open-air dancing, traditional chotis music, and balconies draped in Manila shawls. The festival centers on the Virgin of the Dove, featuring a unique procession led by the city's firefighters. Visitors enjoy a vibrant street party with live concerts, regional tapas, and plenty of local wine punch.

Where can I stay near Verbena de la Paloma Festival?

Stay at: Arco Iris (Club ref: E39) from just £29.21* per night.

Fireworks in Elche, Spain, for the festivities in August

Mystery of Elche Festival
Valencia

11 - 15 August 2026

This UNESCO-listed medieval drama in Elche reenacts the Virgin Mary's coronation with spectacular aerial effects inside a historic basilica. For centuries, this sacred performance has remained a unique survivor of medieval theater, drawing crowds for its ancient rituals. The festival culminates in a breathtaking fireworks show that turns the night sky into a sea of light.

Where can I stay near Mystery of Elche Festival?

Stay at: Alannia Costa Blanca (Club ref: W05) from just £22.66* per night.

Mountain Landscape of Cómpeta Málaga Spain

Noche del Vino Festival
Andalucía

15 August 2026

This legendary Andalusian festival in Cómpeta celebrates the grape harvest with traditional foot-treading, flamenco performances, and a medieval market. Throughout the day, the village buzzes with live music and free local Muscatel wine. Visitors enjoy a high-energy atmosphere that peaks with spectacular outdoor dance shows under the stars.

Where can I stay near Noche del Vino Festival?

Stay at: Playa Almayate Costa (Club ref: W12) from just £25.51* per night.

Scenic sunny medieval fairytale town and tower Belfort from the quay Rosary in Bruges, Belgium

Bruges Beer Festival
Belgium

12 - 13 September 2026

This premier Belgian festival brings over 400 unique beers and 60 breweries to the heart of historic Bruges. Held at the modern BMCC, the event offers a lively atmosphere where enthusiasts sample everything from rare Trappist ales to new craft releases. Visitors enjoy live music, local snacks, and the rare opportunity to taste Belgium’s finest brews in a single, vibrant setting.

Where can I stay near Bruges Beer Festival?

Stay at: Klein Strand (Club ref: H15) from just £24.56* per night.

Colorful Festive Ribbons And Beautiful Blue Sky Background. Maypole Set-Up, Customs With A Long Tradition, Germany.

Maifest Festival
Germany

Early May 2026

This traditional German festival welcomes spring with the ceremonial raising of a decorated Maypole in town squares nationwide. Celebrations begin with "Dancing into May" on April 30th, followed by a day of folk music, parades, and traditional costumes. Visitors enjoy seasonal Maibock beer and woodruff-infused wine punch in a joyful, community-centered atmosphere.

Where can I stay near Maifest Festival?

Stay at: Azur Camping Swäbische Alb (Club ref: G22) from just £25.00* per night.

Viking boat on the Jels lake in Denmark

Jels Viking Pageant Festival

3 July - 19 July 2026

Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2026, this legendary Danish open-air pageant brings Viking history to life with epic battles and romance. Set against a stunning lakeside backdrop, hundreds of volunteers perform Norse sagas enhanced by professional stunts and pyrotechnics. Enjoy a traditional Viking buffet before the evening show begins under the stars.

Where can I stay near Jels Viking Pageant Festival?

Stay at: Riis Ferie Park (Club ref: H11) from just £35.84* per night.

An infinity bridge from the sandy beach over the water in Aarhus Denmark

Aarhus Festival

28 August - 6 September 2026

One of Northern Europe's largest cultural events, this ten-day festival transforms Aarhus with over 1,000 events spanning opera, techno, and street art. The city’s parks and harbors host immersive light installations, gourmet food markets, and emerging musical talent. In 2026, the festival debuts a new three-year theme, filling the "City of Smiles" with fresh creative energy.

Where can I stay near Aarhus Festival?

Stay at: First Camp Ajstrup Strand Aarhus (Club ref: H32) from just £26.77* per night.

Drone photo Wiltz Castle surrounded by lush green trees Luxembourg

Festival de Wiltz

27 June - 9 July 2026

This festival brings world-class music and theater to Wiltz Castle’s historic amphitheater. Throughout June and July, the program features opera, jazz, and rock under a unique covered open-air stage. Visitors enjoy regional specialties at the food village before experiencing performances in a magical, starlit setting.

Where can I stay near Festival de Wiltz?

Stay at: Gritt (Club ref: H07) from just £20.03* per night.

jazz duo playing on stage under the spotlight

Printemps musical du Luxembourg Festival

18 March - 25 April 2026

This long-standing Luxembourg festival welcomes spring with a prestigious series of jazz and world music concerts. Since 1983, it has hosted global legends across iconic venues like the Philharmonie and neimënster. Audiences enjoy an intimate atmosphere featuring an eclectic mix of soul, Latin rhythms, and contemporary jazz.

Where can I stay near Printemps musical du Luxembourg Festival?

Stay at: Gritt (Club ref: H07) from just £20.03* per night.

Beautiful professional dancer woman in national Irish costume makes a high jump during the dance. Studio full-length portrait. Traditional Irish dances.

Cork Midsummer Festival
Ireland

12 - 21 June 2026

The Cork Midsummer Festival is the city's premier multi-disciplinary arts event, transforming Cork into a vibrant stage for contemporary culture every June. It serves as a high-energy platform for both local and international artists to push creative boundaries.

Where can I stay near Cork Midsummer Festival?

Stay at: Blarney Caravan and Camping Park (Club ref: Z05) from just £32.76* per night.

Keukenhof Tulip Majesty: Radiant Pink and Orange Tulips in Netherlands' Spring

Tulip Festival
The Netherlands

19 March - 10 May 2026

The Netherlands Tulip Festival is a nationwide springtime celebration that transforms the Dutch landscape into a kaleidoscopic sea of colour. From mid-March to mid-May, millions of tulips, hyacinths, and daffodils burst into bloom across the famous Bollenstreek region and the polders of Flevoland.

Where can I stay near Tulip Festival?

Stay at: Camping Koningshof (Club ref: H03) from just £35.97* per night.

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