Event details are subject to change; it’s wise to check with the tourist board before traveling.
Austriawww.austria.info/uk
VIENNA: ImPuls dance festival, through Aug. 14.
BREGENZ: Opera festival, through Aug. 21.
GRAZ: La Strada street theater festival, July 29-Aug. 8.
SALZBURG: Salzburger Festspiele music and drama festival, through Aug. 30.
INNSBRUCK: Festival of early music, Aug. 10-28.
Belgiumwww.visitbelgium.com
BRUSSELS: Royal palace open to public, through Sept. 4.
GOUVY: Jazz festival, Aug. 5-7.
LA ROCHE-EN-ARDENNE: Medieval weekend, Aug. 6-7.
BRUSSELS: Meyboom, with planting of the May tree, Aug. 9.
BRUSSELS: Summer festival. 280 free concerts in various styles, Aug. 12-21.
DINANT: Bathtub regatta, River Meuse, Aug. 14.
LIÈGE: Outremeuse folklore festival, Aug. 15-16.
CHASSEPIERRE: Street artist festival, Aug. 20-21.
TEMPLOUX: International flea market, Aug. 20-21.
ATH: Ducasse of Ath festival of the giants, commemorating the struggle between David and Goliath, Aug. 27-28.
Czech Republicwww.czechtourism.com
PRAGUE: Folklore Days, through July 31.
KRÁLÍKY: Cihelna military history and technology, Aug. 19-21.
Denmarkwww.denmark.dk
SPOTTRUP: Bishops medieval market, through July 30.
COPENHAGEN: Chamber music festival, through Aug. 4.
COPENHAGEN: Opera festival, through Aug. 3.
MOESGAARD: Viking “moot,” with re-enactments and market, July 30-31.
COPENHAGEN: Cultural Harbour outdoor arts festival, Aug. 5-7.
LAESO: Norway lobster festival, Aug. 6.
COPENHAGEN: Dance festival, Aug. 8-14.
ODENSE: International film festival, Aug. 22-27.
COPENHAGEN: Arts and crafts market at Frue Plads, Aug. 11-13.
ODENSE: Flower market, Aug. 17-21.
Englandwww.visitbritain.com
CAMBRIDGE: Cambridge folk festival, through July 31.
LONDON: BBC Proms, classical music at Royal Albert Hall, through Sept. 10.
LONDON: Buckingham Palace open through Oct. 3.
LONDON: Foodies festival, Battersea Park, July 29-31.
LONDON: Great British Beer Festival, Earls Court, Aug. 2-6.
FALMOUTH (Cornwall): Grand medieval joust, Pendennis Castle, Aug. 3-4.
EDWINSTOWE: Robin Hood Festival, Sherwood Forest, Aug. 10-14.
DUXFORD: American Air Day, Aug. 19.
WHITBY: Whitby Folk Week. More than 600 entertainment events. Aug. 20-26.
PETERBOROUGH: Beer Festival, The Embankment, Aug. 23-27.
LIVERPOOL: Beatles Week Festival, Aug. 24-30.
Finlandwww.visitfinland.com
HELSINKI: Beer festival. Finnish and Scandinavian breweries. Through July 30.
HELSINKI: City marathon, Aug. 20.
Francewww.franceguide.com
CHARTRES: International organ festival. Through Aug. 28.
CLUNY: Wine and music festival. Benedictine Abbey of Cluny, Aug. 3-12
SAULIEU: Cajun and Zydeco Music, Food and Film Festival, Aug. 4-7.
COLMAR: Wine fair at the fairgrounds, Aug. 5-15.
LORIENT: Celtic traditions festival, Aug. 5-14.
CHAMPAGNE: La Route du Champagne en Fête. Open cellars and other events throughout the region, Aug. 6-7.
CRÈVECOEUR-EN-AUGE: Medieval festival, Crèvecoeur estate, Aug. 7-15.
LA CLUSAZ: Fête du Reblochon, Reblochon cheese festival, Aug. 14.
AJACCIO (Corsica): Napoleon festival, Aug. 13-15.
AURILLAC: Street theater festival, Aug. 16-20.
Germanywww.germany-tourism.de
BERLIN: German-American festival, through Aug. 14.
MUNICH: Jakobidult. Fun fair and market on Mariahilfplatz, July 30-Aug. 7.
BERLIN: Beer festival, Aug. 5-7.
TRIER: Wine festival, Aug. 5-8.
BAD NAUHEIM: Elvis Presley festival, Aug. 12-14.
SPAY-KOBLENZ: Rhine in Flames, Aug. 13.
BAD NAUHEIM: European Elvis Festival, Aug. 13-14.
ROTHENBURG-OB-DER-TAUBER: Wine festival, Aug. 17-21.
DINKELSBÜHL: Kinderzech festival and historical play, Aug. 18-20.
OSTFILDERN: International fireworks festival, Aug. 19-21.
Hungarywww.hungarytourism.hu
BUDAPEST: Baroque Palace Days, Buda Castle. Through July 31.
BUDAPEST: Sziget festival, cultural festival on Obuda Island, Aug. 10-15.
PÁPA: Historical days, Aug. 12-14.
BUDAPEST: Crafts fair, Buda Castle, Aug. 19-21.
COUNTRYWIDE: St. Stephen’s Day. National patron saint holiday, Aug. 20.
BUDAPEST: Jewish Summer Festival, Aug. 26-Sept. 6.
Icelandwww.icetourist.is
REYKJAVIK: Jazz festival, Aug. 14-29.
REYKJAVIK: City marathon, Aug. 20.
REYKJAVIK: Culture night, Aug. 20.
Irelandwww.discoverireland.ie
KILKENNY: Arts festival, Aug. 5-14.
CAVAN: Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, traditional music festival. Aug. 13-22.
BIRR: Vintage week and arts festival, Aug. 5-12.
KILLORGLIN: Puck fair. Horse fair with circus acts, concerts. Aug. 10-12.
TRALEE: Rose of Tralee Fair, Aug. 19-23.
COUNTRYWIDE: National Heritage Week, Aug. 20-28.
FELTRE: Palio, featuring medieval games, Aug. 5-7.
ASCOLI PICENO: Jousting festival, Aug. 7.
MASSA MARITTIMA: Medieval crossbow competition, Aug. 14.
SIENA: Corsa del Palio, horse races on the piazza, Aug. 16.
Luxembourgwww.ont.lu
VIANDEN: Medieval festival at the castle, July 30-Aug. 7.
LUXEMBOURG CITY: Street theater festival, Aug. 13-14.
LUXEMBOURG CITY: Schueberfouer fun fair, Aug. 19-Sept. 7.
The Netherlandswww.holland.com/uk
AMSTERDAM: Sunset film festival, free, Vondelpark, through Aug. 2.
EDAM: Cheese market, Wednesdays 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., through Aug. 17.
ROTTERDAM: Zomercarnaval carnival parade, July 29-Aug. 30.
DELFT: Westland floating flower parade, Aug. 5-7.
AMSTERDAM: Canal festival, with free concerts around canal area, Aug. 12-21.
AMSTERDAM: Utimarkt, with free music festival, Aug. 25-26.
Norwaywww.visitnorway.com
OSLO: Mela festival, through July 31.
TRONDHEIM: St. Olav Festival, patron saint festivities, through Aug. 4.
VINSTRA: Peer Gynt Festival. Celebration of Henrik Ibsen. Aug. 3-14.
NOTODDEN: Blues festival, Aug. 4-7.
RISØR: Wooden boat festival, Aug. 4-7.
HAUGESUND: Norwegian International Film Festival, Aug. 17-26.
Portugalwww.visitportugal.com
SANTA MARIA DA FEIRA: Medieval festival, through Aug. 7.
ESTORIL: Outdoor international handicrafts fair, July 29-Aug. 28.
LISBON: Oceans Festival, with entertainment on the city’s riverfront, July 30-Aug. 13.
CARVALHAIS (São Pedro do Sul): Andanças, with music and dance. Aug. 1-7.
HORTA – FAIAL: Sea Week, Aug. 7-14.
VISEU: Feira de São Mateus. Fairgrounds. Aug. 14-Sept. 21.
VIANA DO CASTELO: Feasts of Nossa Senhora da Agonia. Processions to honor Virgin of Agony. Aug. 19-21.
Scotlandwww.visitscotland.com
EDINBURGH: Jazz and blues festival, through July 31.
INVERNESS: Belladrum arts festival. On Belladrum Estate. Aug. 5-8.
EDINBURGH: Military Tattoo, Aug. 5-27.
EDINBURGH: Festival Fringe, arts festival throughout city, Aug. 5-29.
EDINBURGH: Truckfest. Gathering of large trucks and vehicles at Royal Highland Centre, Aug. 6-7.
EDINBURGH: International arts festival, Aug. 12-24.
Spainwww.spain.info
SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA: St. James the Apostle festival. Through July 31.
MADRID: Veranos de la Villa Festival. Cultural events in Casa de Campo park and the Sabatini Gardens. Through Aug. 28.
CORDOBA: “Enchanted Nights” cultural festival, through Aug. 31.
SANLÚCAR DE BARRAMEDA: Horse racing on the beach, Aug. 10-27.
MADRID: Virgen de la Paloma fiesta. Plaza de las Vistilas, Aug. 6-15.
MÁLAGA: Fair commemorating the city’s capture in 1487 by Catholic monarchs. Aug. 12-21.
ELCHE: Mystery Play, about Virgin’s Assumption. Basilica of Santa Maria, Aug. 14-15.
SAN SEBASTIÁN: San Sebastián festival. Aug. 15-20.
RIBADAVIA: Medieval festival, Aug. 27.
BUÑOL: La Tomatina. Tomato fights in the street. Aug. 31.
Swedenwww.visitsweden.com
GOTLAND: Medieval week, Aug. 7-14.
GOTHENBURG: Culture Festival. A weeklong street festival with music and parades, Aug. 16-21.
STOCKHOLM: Culture Festival. Music, outdoor movie theaters and walking tours. Aug. 16-21.
MALMÖ: Cultural and arts festival. Concerts, art and authors. Aug. 19-26.
Switzerlandwww.switzerlandtourism.ch
DAVOS: City marathon, July 30.
GENEVA: Summer festival. Parade, fireworks, concerts, rides. Aug. 4-14.
BERN: Street music festival, Aug. 11-13.
ZURICH: Techno street parade, Aug. 13.
CHUR: Alpine Beard Festival, Aug. 13.
ZERMATT: Swiss Folklore Festival, Aug. 13-14.
Waleswww.visitwales.co.uk
CARDIFF: National Eisteddfod of Wales, July 30-Aug. 6.
CARDIFF: Carnival, Aug. 6-8.
CARDIFF: Medieval festival at the castle, Aug. 13-14.
LLANDRINDOD WELLS: Victorian festival, Aug. 20-28.
