The days have grown shorter, but there's still plenty of time to enjoy Europe's festivals and events. These were scheduled as of Nov. 15.
Austria GRAZ: Craft Beer Festival, Stadthalle, through Nov. 15.
STRADEN: Jazz Liebe, jazz, blues and world music festival in venues throughout Styria and bordering Slovenia, through Nov. 15.
VIENNA: WIKAM International Art and Antiques Fair, Palais Ferstel, through Nov. 15.
VIENNA: Buch Wien, international book fair, through Nov. 15.
VIENNA: Art & Antique, fair for art, antiques and design, Hofburg, through Nov. 15.
VIENNA: KlezMore Festival Vienna, through Nov. 22.
VIENNA: Wien Modern #28, contemporary music festival, through Nov. 28.
VIENNA: Voice Mania, international a-cappella festival, through Dec. 6.
VIENNA: Vienna Art Week, Nov. 16-22.
VIENNA: Viennese Red Cross Ball, Nov. 20.
VIENNA: Craft Beer Fest Wien, Anker-Expedithalle, Nov. 20-21.
VIENNA: Bluebird Festival, Porgy & Bess, Nov. 26-28.
OBERTAUERN: ski season opening party, Culcha Candela performs, Nov. 27.
GNIGL: Alt Gnigl Krampus Run, frightening costumed wild spirits run, Nov. 28.
ISCHGL: Top of the Mountain Concert, traditional opening to new ski season, this year’s act is The Beach Boys, Nov. 28.
SAALBACH-HINTERGLEMM: Snow Mobile, motor sport competitions, Dec. 3-6.
FLACHAU: Start Up 16, ski season opening party with equipment testing and live acts, Dec. 3-8.
ST. ANTON: Ski Open, Sportfreunden Stiller and Kim Wilde open ski season with concerts, Dec. 4-6.
SAALBACH-HINTERGLEMM: Rave on Snow, club festival, Dec. 10-13.
MONTAFON: World Cup skiing, FIS Ski Cross, Dec 4-5; FIS Snowboard Cross Dec. 11-13.
Belgium BRUSSELS: Brussels Tattoo Convention, Tour & Taxis, through Nov. 15.
CHARLEROI: International Salon of Home Economics, show of food, wine, home comforts and well-being, Palais des Expositions, through Nov. 15.
ZOLDER: Tour de Belgique, classic auto rally through Wallonia, through Nov. 15.
MONS: Autumn fair, Grand-place, through Nov. 25.
BRUSSELS: Public beer brewing session, Cantillon Brewery, Nov. 14.
HARINGE: Blablues Festival, folk festival, De Levaard, Nov. 14.
NAMUR: Antica, Fine Art Fair, Namur Expo, Nov. 14-22.
LIEGE: Ice Sculpture Festival, theme for 2015 is “Star Wars,” Nov. 14-Jan. 31.
BRUSSELS: La Revue du Vin de France, wine degustation, Tour & Taxis, Nov. 21-22.
BRUSSELS: Cocoon, home and interior fair, Expo, Nov. 21-29.
BRUSSELS: De Nocturnes van de Zavel, culinary festival, Sablon, Nov. 27-30.
LIEGE: Village de Noel, Belgium’s largest Christmas village, Nov. 27-Dec. 30.
BRUSSELS: Winter Wonders, Christmas market, ice rink, decorations and more, Nov. 27-Jan. 3.
BRUGGE: December Dance, international dance festival, Concertgebouw, Dec. 2-13.
GENT: Gent Militaria, military memorabilia fair, Flanders Expo, Dec. 6.
BRUGGE: Christmas Run, 6 or 10 km circuits through town, Dec. 11.
BASTOGNE: Battle of the Bulge perimeter walk and commemorations, Dec. 12-13.
ESSEN: Christmas Beer Festival, Dec. 19-20.
Croatia ZAGREB: Zagreb Film Festival, Nov. 14-22.
COUNTRYWIDE: European Theater Night, Nov. 21.
OPATIJA: Chocolate Festival, Dec. 4-6.
Czech Republic PRAGUE: Alternativa, festival for progressive music, through Nov. 14.
PRAGUE: Strings of Autumn, international music festival, through Nov. 18.
PRAGUE: Antiques Fair, Exhibition hall at Novoměstská radnice, Nov. 19-22.
PILSEN: Jazz Without Borders, jazz fest, various dates, through Nov. 30.
COUNTRYWIDE: Theater Night, open doors and special programs in theaters, Nov. 21.
PRAGUE: FMX Gladiator Games, O2 Arena, Nov. 24.
PAVLOV: open wine cellars, Nov. 28.
PRAGUE: Apres Ski Winter Fun Festival, mountain resort atmosphere on riverbank, Nov. 28-29.
PRAGUE: Ledni Letna, circus performances in outdoor tent, Dec. 3-31.
PRAGUE: Asian Film Festival, Svetozor and Lucerna, Dec. 4-9.
SLAVKOV: Battle of Austerlitz re-enactments, Dec. 5-6.
PRAGUE: Design Supermarket, young artists present contemporary designs, Kafkuv Dum, Dec. 10-13.
Denmark COPENHAGEN: CPH: DOX, International Documentary Film Festival, through Nov. 15.
AARHUS: Christmas in the Den Gamle By, historical village shows Danish traditions, Nov. 14-Dec. 30.
COPENHAGEN: Tivoli Gardens, park open for Christmas season, Nov. 14-Jan. 3.
ELSINORE: Kronborg Castle Christmas fair, Nov. 28-29 and Dec. 5-6.
England WESTON-SUPER-MARE: Carnival procession, begins 7:15 p.m., Nov. 13.
SHEPTON MALLET: Antiques, Vintage & Collectors Fair, Royal Bath & West Showground, through Nov. 15.
LONDON: BBC Good Food Show, Olympia, through Nov. 15.
LONDON: Doctor Who Festival, ExCel, through Nov. 15.
LONDON: EFG London Jazz Festival, Barbican and other venues, through Nov. 22.
LONDON: Lord Mayor’s Show, procession departs St. Pauls at 11 a.m.; fireworks at 5:15 p.m., Nov. 14.
LONDON: Winter Wine Festival, Vinopolis, Nov. 14.
BIRMINGHAM: Antiques for Everyone, antiques market at the NEC, Nov. 19-22.
LONDON: Taste of London, seasonal restaurant festival, Tobacco Dock, Nov. 19-22.
LONDON: Winter Wonderland, Hyde Park, Nov. 20-Jan. 3.
LONDON: Men’s Health Survival of the Fittest, urban assault course, Nov. 21.
LONDON: Christmas at Kew, illuminated trail through gardens, Nov. 25-Jan. 7.
BIRMINGHAM: BBC Good Food Show Winter, Olympia, Nov. 26-29.
LONDON: Winterville, winter festival, Victoria Park, Nov. 26-Dec. 23.
BIRMINGHAM: The Birmingham International Tattoo, military music, Barclaycard Arena, Nov. 28-29.
LONDON: The Cheese and Wine Festival and Chocolate Festival, Business Design Centre, Dec. 4-6.
LONDON: London International Animation Festival, Barbican and other venues, Dec. 4-13.
LONDON: International Antiques and Collectors Fair, Alexandra Palace, Dec. 6.
BIRMINGHAM: Insomnia56, Britain’s biggest gaming festival, NEC, Dec. 11-14.
LONDON: The London International Horse Show, Olympia, Dec. 15-21.
LONDON: NBA Global Games, Orlando Magic vs. Toronto Raptors, O2 Arena, Jan. 14.
Finland HELSINKI: Licorice festival, Wanha Satama, Nov. 14-15.
HELSINKI: Restaurant Day, Nov. 21.
HELSINKI: We Jazz, jazz festival, Dec. 7-13.
France PARIS: Paris Photo, photography exhibit and fair, Grand Palais, through Nov. 15.
MULHOUSE: Art 3F, international contemporary art fair, Parc Expo, through Nov. 15.
NICE: Salon Chocolat, fair for chocolate and gourmet products, through Nov. 15.
PARIS: Foto Fever, photographic art fair, Carousel de Louvre, through Nov. 15.
PARIS: festival les inrocks Philips, Casino de Paris, Cigale and other venues, through Nov. 17.
STRASBOURG: Jazzdoor, jazz fest, through Nov. 20.
AMIENS: International Film Festival, through Nov. 21.
PARIS: Blues sur Seine, through Nov. 21.
BEAUNE: Hospices de Beaune Wine Auction, Nov. 14-15.
COUNTRYWIDE: Beaujoulais Nouveau Day, Nov. 19.
GRENOBLE: Salon du Chocolat, Alpexpo, Nov. 20-22.
METZ: Salon of Antiques and Decorative Arts, Expo, Nov. 20-23.
STRASBOURG: Brocante, Convention Centre, Nov. 21.
METZ: Ice Sculpture Festival, Disneyland Paris themed sculptures, Place de la Republique, Nov. 21-Jan. 17.
PARIS: Les salons des vins des Vignerons Indépendants, Porte de Versailles, Nov. 26-30.
MULHOUSE: Tattoo Convention, Parc Expo, Nov. 27-29.
STRASBOURG: St. Art, contemporary art fair, Exhibition Park Wacken, Nov. 27-30.
PARIS: Salon du Cheval, equestrian show, Paris Nord Villepinte, Nov. 28-Dec. 6.
RENNES: Trans Musicales, contemporary music festival, Dec. 2-6.
NANCY: Saint Nicholas festivities, Dec. 4-6.
ROUBAIX: La Braderie de l’Art, art fair and exchange, Dec. 5-6.
LYON: Festival of Lights, Dec. 5-8.
PARIS: Nautic, international boat show, Porte de Versailles, Dec. 5-13.
PARIS: Courts Devant, international short film festival, Ile de France, Dec. 10-18.
EPERNAY: Habits de Lumiere, illuminated landmarks and festivities, Dec. 11-13.
Germany BERLIN: Kuki & Teen Screen, children and youth film festival, through Nov. 15.
BERLIN: International Short Film Festival, through Nov. 15.
COLOGNE: eat&style, food festival, Messe, through Nov. 15.
DRESDEN: Jazztage, jazz festival, through Nov. 15.
HAMBURG: blickfang, international design exhibition, Deichtorhallen, through Nov. 15.
MUNICH: eat&style, food festival, Zenith, through Nov. 15.
MUNICH: International Wine Fair, MOC Events Center, through Nov. 15.
WIESBADEN: exground filmfest, festival of short and independent films, through Nov. 22.
HAMBURG: Hamburger Dom, huge volksfest and fun fair, through Dec. 6.
STUTTGART: Kulinart Stuttgart, gourmet fair, Phoenixhalle, Nov. 14-15.
MUNICH: Jewish Culture Days, Nov. 15-23.
COLOGNE: Cologne Fine Art, art and antiques exposition, Messe, Nov. 18-22.
STUTTGART: German Masters, horse show and horseback riding tournament, Nov. 18-22.
STUTTGART: eat&style, food festival, Messe, Nov. 20-22.
STUTTGART: eat&style, food festival, Messe, Nov. 20-22.
WUERZBURG: Bachtage, Classical music festival, Nov. 20-29.
KASSEL: Tattoomenta, tattoo festival, documenta-Halle, Nov. 21-22.
STUTTGART: Stuttgart’s Best Wine, degustation of fine wines, Phoenixhalle, Nov. 22.
MUNICH: Tollwood Winter Festival, Nov. 24-Dec. 31.
MAINZ: Craft Beer Messe, Alte Lokhalle, Nov. 27-28.
MANNHEIM: Tattoo convention, ZRM Mannheim-Neckarau, Nov. 27-29.
ESSEN: Essen Motor Show, Messe, Nov. 28-Dec. 6.
BERLIN: Tattoo Festival Berlin, Huxleys, Dec. 5-6.
Hungary BUDAPEST: Bonusz Festival, electronic music festival, Hungexpo, Nov. 21.
Ireland CORK: Cork Film Festival, features films, music and ideas, through Nov. 15.
DUBLIN: Art Source, art fair, The Royal Dublin Society, through Nov. 15.
DUBLIN: Dublin Book Festival, Smock Alley Theatre, through Nov. 15.
DUBLIN: Eirtakon Convention, country’s largest anime and manga event, Croke Park Conference Centre, through Nov. 15.
PORTRUSH: Atlantic Sessions, traditional music festival, through Nov. 15.
TRALEE: National Circus Festival, through Nov. 15.
DUBLIN: Festival of Lights, celebration of South Asian cultures, Nov. 14.
KILLARNEY: Run the Gauntlet, half marathon through Gap of Dunloe, Nov. 15.
DUBLIN: Improv Fest Ireland, improvised theatre and comedy acts, Nov. 15-21.
WATERFORD: Winterval, Christmas themed events and market, Nov. 20-Dec. 23.
KILKENNY: Subtitle, European Film Festival, Nov. 23-29.
Italy ROME: Roma Fiction Fest, Cinema Adriano, through Nov. 15.
PADUA: Arte, contemporary arts fair, Padua fairgrounds, through Nov. 16.
VENICE: La Biennale International Art Exhibition, through Nov. 22.
TURIN: Luci d’Artista, illuminations throughout city, through Jan. 11.
GENOA: Canina, International dog show, Genoa fairgrounds, Nov. 14-15.
ALBA: White Truffle Festival, Nov. 14-15.
SAN MINIATO: Truffle Fair, Nov. 14-15, 21-22, and 28-29.
ROME: Roma Jazz Festival, concerts at Auditorium della Parca Musica, Nov. 14-30.
PALERMO: Palermo Marathon, Nov. 15.
VERONA: Verona Marathon, Nov. 15.
MILAN: EICMA, International Motorcycle Exhibition, Fiera Milano, Nov. 19-22.
TRIESTE: Trieste Tattoo Expo, Nov. 20-22.
TURIN: Torino Film Festival, Nov. 20-28.
TURIN: Cioccola-to, chocolate fair, Nov. 20-29.
VENICE: Festa della Salute, celebrates the Virgin Mary’s intercession to stop the plague in 1630-1631, Nov. 21.
CREMONA: Torrone festival, Nov. 21-29.
FLORENCE: Florence Marathon, Nov. 29.
FLORENCE: River to River, film festival dedicated exclusively to Indian films, Cinema Odeon, Dec. 5-10.
BOLOGNA: Motor Show, fairgrounds, Dec. 5-13.
Luxembourg ESCH/ALZETTE: Sonic Visions, indoor rock festival, through Nov. 14.
CITY: Brocante, bric brac fair, Luxexpo, Nov. 14-15.
CITY: International Motor Show, Luxexpo, Nov. 20-22.
CITY: Riff Festival, highlights ska and reggae, Rotondes, Nov. 21.
HEIDERSCHEID: ING Trail Uewersauer, ultra trail run, Nov. 22.
CITY: International Bazar, international fundraiser benefits worldwide charities, LuxExpo, Nov. 28-29.
CITY: Night of the Proms, Beach Boys and others perform, Arena d’Coque, Nov. 30.
CITY: International Record Fair, Rockhal, Dec. 20.
Malta VALLETTA: Malta International Organ Festival, takes place in venues throughout island, Nov. 19-Dec. 7.
Monaco MONACO: National Day, fireworks Nov. 18 and celebrations Nov. 19.
Netherlands EINDHOVEN: Glow Festival, illuminations, through Nov. 14.
THE HAGUE: Crossing Border, literature and music festival, through Nov. 17.
AMSTERDAM: Arrival of Sinterklaas, Santa’s arrival celebrated with boat and horse parades, Nov. 15.
VALKENBURG: Christmas parade, Nov. 14, 18, 21, 25, 28; Dec. 2, 4, 9, 12, 16, 19 and 30.
AMSTERDAM: IDFA, International Documentary Film Festival, Nov. 18-29.
UTRECHT: Le Guess Who, indie rock fest, Nov. 19-22.
AMSTERDAM: Pan Amsterdam, RAI Exhibition Centre, Nov. 22-29.
AMSTERDAM: Amsterdam Art Weekend, open galleries and art institutions, Nov. 26-28.
AMSTERDAM: Food Festival Amsterdam, Europahal RAI, Nov. 26-29.
ROTTERDAM: Songbird Festival, De Doelen, Nov. 28-29.
AMSTERDAM: Light Festival, Nov. 28-Jan. 17.
AMSTERDAM: Kerst Fair Markt, seasonal art, fashion and designs for sale, Westergasfabriek, Dec. 6.
GOUDA: Candle Night, Dec. 11.
DORDRECHT: Christmas Market, Dec. 11-13.
DEVENTER: Dickens Festival, Victorian themed Christmas market, Dec. 19-20.
Norway OSLO: Christmas Fair, Norsk Folkemuseum, Dec. 5-6 and 12-13.
Portugal GUIMARAES: Guimaraes Jazz, through Nov. 14.
ESPINHO: Cinanima International Animated Film Festival, through Nov. 15.
GOLEGA: National Horse Fair, through Nov. 15.
LISBON: Lisbon and Estoril Film Festival, through Nov. 15.
FUNCHAL: Funchal International Film Festival, Teatro Baltazar Dias, through Nov. 17.
LISBON: Vodafone Mexefest, music festival, Nov. 27-28.
OBIDOS: Vila Natal, Christmas Town, Dec. 4-Jan. 3.
PORTO: Saint Silvester Race, Dec. 27.
Scotland EDINBURGH: Foodies Christmas, cooking show, EICC, through Nov. 15.
LERWICK: Shetland Noir, crime writing festival, Mareel, through Nov. 15.
EDINBURGH: Botanic Lights, night illuminations, Royal Botanic Gardens, through Nov. 22.
EDINBURGH: Edinburgh Short Film Festival, Summerhall and Cameo Cinema, through Nov. 22.
DUNDEE: Jazz Festival, Nov. 18-22.
EDINBURGH: Scots Fiddle Festival, Nov. 20-22.
EDINBURGH: Edinburgh’s Christmas, St. Andrew Square, Nov. 20-Jan. 4.
EDINBURGH: Winter Wine Festival, The Assembly Rooms, Nov. 28.
COUNTRYWIDE: St. Andrew’s Day, national holiday celebrates country’s patron saint, Nov. 30.
Slovakia BRATISLAVA: Bratislava International Film Festival, through Nov. 17.
BRATISLAVA: Open Cellars Day, events along the Carpathian Wien Route, Nov. 20-21.
BRATISLAVA: One World Documentary Film Festival, Nov. 26-Dec. 1.
Slovenia LJUBLJANA: Ljubljana International Film Festival, Cankarjev dom, through Nov. 22.
Spain GRANADA: Jazz Festival, through Nov. 14.
POTES: Orujo Festival, celebrates traditional liqueur and local products, through Nov. 15.
BILBAO: Zinebi57, International Festival of Documentary and Short Film, through Nov. 25.
MADRID: Madrid International Jazz Festival, Conde Duque, through Nov. 27.
MADRID: Madrid en Danza, international dance festival, through Dec. 5.
HUELVA: Ibero-American Film Festival, Nov. 14-21.
VALENCIA: Valencia Marathon, Nov. 15.
BARCELONA: Alternativa, Festival of Independent Cinema, Nov. 16-22.
SEVILLE: SICAB International Horse Fair, fairgrounds, Nov. 17-22.
GIJON: Gijon Film Festival, Nov. 20-28.
MADRID: Feriarte, Art and Antiques Fair, Feria de Madrid, Nov. 21-29.
BARCELONA: Jean Bouin Sports Day, athletics events for amateurs and professionals, Nov. 22.
MADRID: Madrid Horse Week, IFEMA, Feria de Madrid, Nov. 26-29.
SAN SEBASTIAN: Donastia San Sebastian Marathon, Nov. 29.
LEON: Purple Weekend Festival, celebrates music and culture of the 1960s, Dec. 4-8.
PALMA: Ciutat de Palma Trophy, sailing competition, Dec. 5-8.
MALAGA: Malaga Cabberty Marathon, Dec. 6.
SEVILLE: Festivity of the Immaculate Conception, Dec. 8.
BARCELONA: Chicago Mass Choir performs a tribute to B. B. King, Barts, Dec. 15.
MALLORCA: Song of the Sybil, medieval religious folkloric ceremony performed in churches across island, Dec. 24.
Sweden GOTHENBURG: Gothenburg International Biennial for Contemporary Art, through Nov. 22.
STOCKHOLM: Stockholm Film Festival, through Nov. 22.
GOTHENBURG: Christmas at Liseberg, amusement park open for Christmas season, Nov. 20-22; 27-29; Dec. 2-6; 8-13; 15-23 and 26-30.
JONKOPING: Dreamhack Winter, digital festival, Nov. 26-29.
STOCKHOLM: International Horse Show, Nov. 26-29.
STOCKHOLM: Hundmaessa, dog show, Stockholmsmassan Alvsjo, Dec. 12-13.
Switzerland BIEL/BIENNE: Vinifera, wine fair, through Nov. 15.
LUCERNE: Blues Festival, through Nov. 15.
GENEVA: Les Automnales, autumn fair, housewares, well-being and foods, Palexpo, through Nov. 22.
SOLOTHURN: Swiss Art Supermarket, art fair, Rothushalle, through Jan. 10.
RICHTERSWIL: Raebechilbi, carved, illuminated gourds on display, Nov. 14.
VEVEY: Wine fair, Nov. 19-21.
BERN: Zibelemaerit, onion market and volksfest, Nov. 23.
ENGADIN: ClauWau, World Championships of Santa Clauses, Nov. 28.
EINSIEDELN: Christmas market, takes place beside monastery, Nov. 28-Dec. 6.
ZURICH: Santa Claus Parade, Nov. 29.
MONTREUX: Montreux Comedy Festival, includes international acts, Dec. 2-7.
DAVOS: Songbird Festival, singer and songwriter festival, Dec. 4-19.
STEIN AM RHEIN: Christmas Market, this year’s fairy tale theme is The Brave Little Tailor, Dec. 4-31.
ST. MORITZ: St. Moritz City Race, parallel slalom ski race through town, Dec. 5.
FRIBOURG: Sankt Nikolaus celebrations, in honor of city’s patron saint, parade at 5 p.m., Dec 5.
GENEVA: Fete de la Escalade, commemorates attack on city ramparts in 1602, Dec. 11-13.
Wales ABERYSTWYTH: Abertoir Horror Festival, showcases horror and fantasy films, through Nov. 15.
CARDIFF: Christmas market, through Dec. 23; Winter Wonderland, through Jan. 3.
SWANSEA: Christmas street market, Nov. 25-Dec. 22; Waterfront Winterland, through Jan. 3.
BRECON BEACONS: Ultra Marathon, 46 mile mixed trail, Nov. 14.
LLANWRTYD WELLS: Real Ale Wobble, cycling and sampling locally brewed ales, Nov. 14-15.
LLANDUDNO: Christmas Fayre, Nov. 19-22.
CONWY: Conwy Half Marathon, voted one of UK’s most scenic races, Nov. 22.
HAY-ON-WYE: Hay Festival Winter Weekend, Nov. 27-29.
LLANELWEDD: Royal Welsh Agricultural Society Winter Fair, Nov. 30-Dec. 1.
TRECCO BAY: Rockstock, rock bands perform, Dec. 4-6.
CAERPHILLY: Christmas Fayre, town center and castle, Dec. 12-13.
ABERGAVENNY: Christmas Food and Drink Fair, Dec. 13.
