The days are getting shorter, but there’s still plenty to do this autumn in Europe. These events were scheduled as of Nov. 20, 2015. It’s wise to confirm dates with the organizer or local tourism board before traveling.
Austria VIENNA: Craft Beer Fest Wien, Anker-Expedithalle, through Nov. 21.
VIENNA: KlezMore Festival Vienna, through Nov. 22.
VIENNA: Vienna Art Week, through Nov. 22.
VIENNA: Wien Modern #28, contemporary music festival, through Nov. 28.
VIENNA: Voice Mania, international a-cappella festival, through Dec. 6.
SALZBURG: Winterfest, performances in Volksgarten, Nov. 25-Jan. 6.
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.
PITZTAL: winter season kick-off party, The American Divas perform, Dec. 5.
MONTAFON: World Cup skiing, FIS Ski Cross, Dec 4-5; FIS Snowboard Cross Dec. 11-13.
SAALBACH-HINTERGLEMM: Rave on Snow, club festival, Dec. 10-13.
WAGRAIN: Winterstart Hoch 2, Sarah Connor and Conchita perform, Talstation Flying Mozart, Dec. 12.
MAYRHOFEN-HIPPACH: Rise & Fall, slope side team competitions, Dec. 19.
Belgium NAMUR: Antica, Fine Art Fair, Namur Expo, through Nov. 22.
MONS: Autumn fair, Grand-place, through Nov. 25.
TOURNAI: Next Festival, spotlights dance and theatre, through Nov. 28.
LIEGE: Ice Sculpture Festival, theme for 2015 is “Star Wars,” through 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: Nocturnes du Sablon, culinary festival, Nov. 26-29.
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.
VICHTE: winter beer festival, Bierhalle Deconinck, Nov. 28.
BRUGGE: December Dance, international dance festival, Concertgebouw, Dec. 2-13.
GHENT: Museum Night, late night openings at city museums, Dec. 3.
GHENT: Gent Militaria, military memorabilia fair, Flanders Expo, Dec. 6.
GHENT: Glimps Festival, music fest showcasing lesser known artists and talented newcomers, Dec. 10-12.
BRUGGE: Christmas Run, 6 or 10 km circuits through town, Dec. 11.
BASTOGNE: Battle of the Bulge perimeter walk and commemorations, Dec. 12-13.
ROTTERDAM: Bridges Run Rotterdam, 15 km route through city, Dec. 13.
ESSEN: Christmas Beer Festival, Dec. 19-20.
BRUSSELS: auto/moto salon, automobile expo, Brussels Expo, Jan. 14-24.
Croatia ZAGREB: Zagreb Film Festival, through Nov. 22.
COUNTRYWIDE: European Theater Night, Nov. 21.
OPATIJA: Chocolate Festival, Dec. 4-6.
DJAKOVO: Christmas Ball Lipizzaner, Baroque musical stage show with horses, National Stud Farm, Dec. 19.
Czech Republic PRAGUE: Antiques Fair, Exhibition hall at Novomestska radnice, through Nov. 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.
PRAGUE: Eve of Saint Nicholas Day, or Mikulas, celebrated on Old Town Square and countrywide, Dec. 5.
SLAVKOV: Battle of Austerlitz re-enactments, Dec. 5-6.
PRAGUE: Design Supermarket, young artists present contemporary designs, Kafkuv Dum, Dec. 10-13.
PRAGUE: Magnetic Festival, electronic dance music festival, PVA Expo, Dec. 18.
Denmark AARHUS: Christmas in the Den Gamle By, historical village shows Danish traditions, through Dec. 30.
COPENHAGEN: Tivoli Gardens, park open for Christmas season, through Jan. 3.
ELSINORE: Kronborg Castle Christmas fair, Nov. 28-29 and Dec. 5-6.
England BIRMINGHAM: Antiques for Everyone, antiques market at the NEC, through Nov. 22.
LONDON: EFG London Jazz Festival, Barbican and other venues, through Nov. 22.
LONDON: Taste of London, seasonal restaurant festival, Tobacco Dock, through Nov. 22.
LONDON: Winter Wonderland, Hyde Park, through 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.
LONDON: Hyper Japan Christmas Market, Tobacco Dock, Nov. 27-29.
BIRMINGHAM: The Birmingham International Tattoo, military music, Barclaycard Arena, Nov. 28-29.
BATH: Bath Film Festival, Dec. 3-13.
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.
BRIGHTON: Burning the Clocks, lantern procession and fireworks, Dec. 21.
Finland HELSINKI: Restaurant Day, Nov. 21.
HELSINKI: We Jazz, jazz festival, Dec. 7-13.
France AMIENS: International Film Festival, through Nov. 21.
PARIS: Blues sur Seine, through Nov. 21.
GRENOBLE: Salon du Chocolat, Alpexpo, through Nov. 22.
MONTIER-EN-DER: International Festival of Animal and Nature Photography, through Nov. 22.
METZ: Salon of Antiques and Decorative Arts, Expo, through Nov. 23.
PARIS: Africolor Music Festival, concerts and cinema, various dates through Dec. 24.
STRASBOURG: Brocante, Convention Centre, Nov. 21.
PARIS: The Designer Christmas Trees, trees decorated by designers on display, Theatre des Champs-Elysees, Nov. 21, 24, 26, and 27.
METZ: Ice Sculpture Festival, Disneyland Paris inspired 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.
VAL THORENS: Rock On Snowboard Tour, gear testing and parties, Nov. 28-29.
PARIS: Salon du Cheval, equestrian show, Paris Nord Villepinte, Nov. 28-Dec. 6.
RENNES: Trans Musicales, contemporary music festival, Dec. 2-6.
PARIS: Le Grand Tasting, wine degustation, Carrousel du Louvre, tickets necessary, Dec. 4-5.
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.
LES DEUX ALPES: Rise Festival, ski season opens with parties and live music, Dec. 12-19.
AVORIAZ: Transition Festival, music, ski and snowboard festival, Dec. 13-19.
Germany MUNICH: ADAC Supercross, Olympiahalle, through Nov. 21.
BERLIN: Bazaar Berlin, ethnic and natural products from throughout the world, Messe, through Nov. 22.
COLOGNE: Cologne Fine Art, art and antiques exposition, Messe, through Nov. 22.
STUTTGART: German Masters, horse show and horseback riding tournament, through Nov. 22.
STUTTGART: eat&style, food festival, Messe, through Nov. 22.
WIESBADEN: exground filmfest, festival of short and independent films, through Nov. 22.
MUNICH: Jewish Culture Days, through Nov. 23.
WUERZBURG: Bachtage, Classical music festival, through Nov. 29.
HAMBURG: Hamburger Dom, huge volksfest and fun fair, through Dec. 6.
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.
MUNICH: Food & Life, gourmet fair, Messe, Nov. 25-29.
MAINZ: Craft Beer Messe, Alte Lokhalle, Nov. 27-28.
FRANKFURT: Interwhisky, whisky trade show, Gesellschaftshaus Palmengarten, Nov. 27-29.
MANNHEIM: Tattoo convention, ZRM Mannheim-Neckarau, Nov. 27-29.
ESSEN: Essen Motor Show, Messe, Nov. 28-Dec. 6.
TUEBINGEN: Chocolart, Dec. 1-6.
BERLIN: Tattoo Festival Berlin, Huxleys, Dec. 5-6.
BERLIN: Zeughausmesse, contemporary decorative arts fair, Deutsches Historisches Museum, Dec. 10-13.
MUNICH: Night of the Proms, The Beach Boys headline, Olympiahalle, Dec. 11.
STUTTGART: SEMF, Stuttgart Electronic Music Festival, Messe, Dec. 12.
MUNICH: Krampus Runs, runners in archaic costumes at city’s Christmas market, Dec. 13 and 20.
FRANKFURT: International Horse Riding Show, Festhalle, tickets necessary, Dec. 17-20.
Hungary BUDAPEST: Bonusz Festival, electronic music festival, Hungexpo, Nov. 21.
Ireland GALWAY: TULCA Festival of Visual Art, through Nov. 29.
WATERFORD: Winterval, Christmas themed events and market, through Dec. 23.
KILKENNY: Subtitle, European Film Festival, Nov. 23-29.
CORK: Glow, Christmas themed winter wonderland, Bishop Lucey Park, Nov. 27-Dec. 20.
DUBLIN: National Crafts and Design Fair, RDS, Dec. 2-6.
KENMARE: Kenmare Choral Festival, Dec. 4-6.
NEWGRANGE: Winter Solstice at Newgrange, Dec. 21.
Italy BOLOGNA: Il Mondo Creativo, crafts and cooking fair, through Nov. 22.
MILAN: EICMA, International Motorcycle Exhibition, Fiera Milano, through Nov. 22.
TRIESTE: Trieste Tattoo Expo, through Nov. 22.
VENICE: La Biennale International Art Exhibition, through Nov. 22.
TURIN: Torino Film Festival, through Nov. 28.
TURIN: Cioccola-TO, chocolate fair, through Nov. 29.
ROME: Roma Jazz Festival, concerts at Auditorium della Parca Musica, through Nov. 30.
TURIN: Luci d’Artista, illuminations throughout city, through Jan. 11.
SAN MINIATO: Truffle Fair, Nov. 21-22 and 28-29.
CREMONA: Torrone festival, Nov. 21-29.
VENICE: Festa della Salute, celebrates the Virgin Mary’s intercession to stop the plague in 1630-1631, Nov. 21.
FLORENCE: Florence Marathon, Nov. 29.
BOLOGNA: Motor Show, fairgrounds, Dec. 5-13.
FLORENCE: River to River, Indian film festival, Cinema Odeon, Dec. 5-10.
MILAN: L’Artigiano in Fiera, craftsmen sell their items, Fieramilano, Dec. 5-13.
ROME: Arti & Mestieri, artisan and gastronomic market, Fiera, Dec. 17-20.
Luxembourg CITY: International Motor Show, Luxexpo, through Nov. 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, The 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, through Dec. 7.
Netherlands UTRECHT: Le Guess Who, indie rock fest, through Nov. 22.
AMSTERDAM: IDFA, International Documentary Film Festival, through Nov. 29.
UTRECHT: Versamelaars Jaarbeurs, one of Europe’s largest vintage and collectors markets, Nov. 21-22.
VALKENBURG: Christmas parade, Nov. 21, 25, 28; Dec. 2, 4, 9, 12, 16, 19 and 30.
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: Auto Salon Rotterdam, Ahoy, Nov. 26-29.
ROTTERDAM: Night of the Proms, Natalie Imbruglia headlines, Nov. 27-28.
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.
Portugal LISBON: Vodafone Mexefest, music festival, Nov. 27-28.
OBIDOS: Vila Natal, Christmas Town, Dec. 4-Jan. 3.
PORTO: Saint Silvester Race, Dec. 27.
Scotland DUNDEE: Jazz Festival, through Nov. 22.
EDINBURGH: Botanic Lights, night illuminations, Royal Botanic Gardens, through Nov. 22.
EDINBURGH: Edinburgh Short Film Festival, Summerhall and Cameo Cinema, through Nov. 22.
EDINBURGH: Scots Fiddle Festival, through Nov. 22.
EDINBURGH: Edinburgh’s Christmas, St. Andrew Square, through Jan. 4.
EDINBURGH: The Real Scottish Christmas Fair, features handmade crafts, Ocean Terminal, Nov. 21-24.
FIFE: St. Andrews Festival, traditional music and other events, Nov. 27-30.
EDINBURGH: Winter Wine Festival, The Assembly Rooms, Nov. 28.
COUNTRYWIDE: St. Andrew’s Day, national holiday celebrates country’s patron saint, Nov. 30.
KIRKWALL: The Ba’, historical street ball game, Dec. 25.
Slovakia BRATISLAVA: Open Cellars Day, events along the Carpathian Wine Route, through Nov. 21.
BRATISLAVA: One World Documentary Film Festival, Nov. 26-Dec. 1.
Slovenia LJUBLJANA: Ljubljana International Film Festival, Cankarjev dom, through Nov. 22.
Spain BARCELONA: Alternativa, Festival of Independent Cinema, through Nov. 22.
SEVILLE: SICAB International Horse Fair, fairgrounds, through Nov. 22.
BILBAO: Zinebi57, International Festival of Documentary and Short Film, through Nov. 25.
MADRID: Madrid International Jazz Festival, Conde Duque, through Nov. 27.
GIJON: Gijon Film Festival, through Nov. 28.
MADRID: Madrid en Danza, international dance festival, through Dec. 5.
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.
BARCELONA: AutoRetro Barcelona, international classic motor show, fairgrounds, Dec. 4-7.
LEON: Purple Weekend Festival, celebrates music and culture of the sixties, Dec. 4-8.
VALENCIA: Feria del Automovil, auto show, fairgrounds, Dec. 4-8.
ALICANTE: Expo Cachorro, dog show, fairgrounds, Dec. 5-6.
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.
GRANADA: Hogueras de Navidad, bonfire jumping at winter solstice to ward off illness, Dec. 21.
MALLORCA: Song of the Sybil, medieval religious folkloric ceremony 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, through Nov. 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 VEVEY: Wine fair, through Nov. 21.
GENEVA: Les Automnales, autumn fair, housewares, well-being and foods, Palexpo, through Nov. 22.
SOLOTHURN: Swiss Art Supermarket, art fair, Rothushalle, through Jan. 10.
BERN: Zibelemaerit, onion market and volksfest, Nov. 23.
ENGADIN: ClauWau, World Championships of Santa Clauses, Nov. 28.
EINSIEDELN: Christmas Market, takes place in 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 LLANDUDNO: Christmas Fayre, through Nov. 22.
CARDIFF: Christmas Market, through Dec. 23; Winter Wonderland, through Jan. 3.
SWANSEA: Waterfront Winterland, through Jan. 3; Christmas Street Market, Nov. 25-Dec. 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.
