The unique Foodsharing Festival in Berlin is all about sustainability, healthy food, and protection of the environment. For the 6th time, Berlin hosts this annual event from August 18-20. Visitors can join innovative workshops, inspiring presentations, heated discussion rounds, and enjoy music and art. Find out how to make a difference and learn everything about wasting food and more importantly how to avoid it! Admission and the food are free of charge. See tinyurl.com/y9r9k9ps. (Courtesy of the German National Tourist Office)
The summer in Europe sizzles with events. Here's a sampling of what's on the docket for August 2017.
AustriaGRAZ: La Strada, street festival, through Aug. 5.
LECH: Lech Classic Festival, celebrates classical music, through Aug. 5.
VIENNA: Beach Volleyball Grand Slam, European championships, through Aug. 6.
VILLACH: Villacher Kirchtag, volksfest with groups in traditional costume, through Aug. 6.
STEYR: Musikfestival Steyr, open-air musical performances, through Aug. 12.
VIENNA: Impuls Tanz Festival, international dance festival, through Aug. 13.
MORBISCH: Seefest Spiele, this year’s production is “The Bird Seller,” through Aug. 19.
BREGENZ: Bregenzer Festspiele, Carmen performed, through Aug. 20.
INNSBRUCK: Festival of Early Music, various dates between through Aug. 27.
SALZBURG: Festival Nights, free broadcasts of Salzburg festival performances on Kapitelplatz, through Aug. 30.
SALZBURG: Salzburg Festival, opera, plays and concerts, through Aug. 30.
SEEBODEN: Medieval market and jousting tournaments, Sommeregg Castle, Aug. 1-20.
ISCHGL: Ischgl Ironbike, Aug. 3-6.
ST. MARGARETHEN: Opera Festival St. Margarethen, open-air opera performances of “Rigoletto,” Aug. 3-5, 11-13 and 18-19.
KLAGENFURT: Old Town Magic Festival, Aug. 11-12.
ST. POLTEN: Frequency Festival, pop and rock festival, headliners include Mumford & Sons, Billy Talent, Placebo, The Offspring, Rise Against and others, Aug. 15-17.
FUERSTENFELD: Dixie and Swing Festival, Aug. 18-26.
VIENNA: Afrika Tage, African culture fest, Donauinsel, Aug. 18-Sept. 5.
GRAFENEGG: Grafenegg Festival, international orchestras perform, Aug. 18-Sept. 10.
LECH: Hoehenhalbmaraton, half marathon run in mountains, Aug. 19.
VIENNA: Hafen Open Air, free pop festival, Alberner Hafen, Aug. 19-20.
HALBTURN: Lipizzan and Friends, horse show at Halbturn Palace, Aug. 20.
ST. ANTON: Filmfest St. Anton- Mountain-People-Adventure, showcases mountain sports, Aug. 23-26.
SAALFELDEN: Jazz Festival Saalfelden, contemporary jazz fest, Aug. 24-27.
BREGENZ: Hafengenuss, harbour festival with music and gourmet treats, Aug. 25-27.
VIENNA: Guertel Nightwalk, live music in the streets, Aug. 26.
VIENNA: Vienna Classic Days, classic autos on show, Aug. 26-27.
ZELL AM SEE: Iron Man 70.3, Aug. 27.
BelgiumLIBRAMONT: Agricultural Fair, through Aug. 2.
BRUSSELS: Brussels Beach, Quai des Peniches, through Aug. 13.
BRUSSELS: Foire de Midi, fun fair, Porte de Halle, through Aug. 20.
OSTEND: Sand Sculpture Festival, features over 150 Disney-inspired figures, through Sept.10.
BRUSSELS: Royal Palace open to visitors, through Sept. 15.
GEEL: Reggae Geel, reggae festival, Aug. 4-5.
LIEGE: Micro Festival, music festival, Place St. Lambert, Aug. 4-5.
DRANOUTER: Festival of New Traditions, folk and music festival, Aug. 4-6.
GOUVY: Jazz and Blues Festival, Aug. 4-6.
BRUGGES: MA Festival, highlights early music, through Aug. 4-13.
ANTWERP: Museum Night, Aug. 5.
LA ROCHE-EN-ARDENNES: Medieval Weekend at the feudal castle, Aug. 5-6.
LEUVEN: Hapje Tapje, culinary fest, Aug. 6.
BRUSSELS: Brussels Summer Festival, multi-genre music fest, Brussels Expo, Aug. 6-15.
OSTEND: Belgian Fireworks Championships, Aug. 7 and 14.
BRUSSELS: Planting of the Meyboom, folklore event, Aug. 9.
HOOGSTRATEN: Antilles Festival, Caribbean festival, Aug. 11-12.
BRUSSELS: Flower Time, Town Hall and Grand Place decorated with fruit and flowers, Aug. 11-15.
ANTWERP: Antwerp Pride Parade, Aug. 12.
TOURNAI: Salon de Antiquaires, antique and flea market, Expo, Aug. 12-13.
ZEEBRUGGE: We Can Dance, electronic music festival, Aug. 12-13.
ANDENNE: Grande Brocante, Aug. 15.
DINANT: Bathtub Regatta, Aug. 15.
ZEEBRUGGE: North Sea Festival, culinary festival, Aug. 15-16.
HASSELT: Pukkelpop, popular music fest, Aug. 16-19.
ANTWERP: Bollekesfeest, culinary festival, Aug. 18-20.
EUPEN: Haaste Toene?, street theatre and world music fest, Aug. 18-20.
HUY: Festival d’Art de Huy, music fest, Aug. 18-23.
TEMPLOUX: Brocante, antiques and flea market, Aug. 19-20.
LOVENDEGEM-GHENT: Boombal Festival, folk dance music festival, Aug. 24-27.
VELDEN: Pink Lake Festival, international LGBT festival, Lake Woerthersee, Aug. 24-27.
VILLERS-LA-VILLE: Night of the Choirs, choirs perform in historical sites, Aug. 25-26.
VERVIERS: FiestaCity, free concerts across city, Aug. 25-27.
BRUSSELS: Brussels Games Festival, Cinquantenaire Park, Aug. 26-27.
ATH: Ducasse D’Ath, giants parade, Aug. 27.
Bosnia and HerzegovinaSARAJEVO: Sarajevo Film Festival, Aug. 11-18.
CroatiaDUBROVNIK: Summer Festival, classic theater and ballet performances, through Aug. 25.
KASTAV: Bluesfest, blues festival, Aug. 3-7.
PRIMOSTEN: Superuho, music festival, Aug. 7-9.
OPATIJA: Liburnia Film Festival, documentary films shown, Aug. 21-25.
VUKOVAR: Vukovar Film Festival, films from Danube River area shown, Aug. 21-27.
CRICVENICE: Adriatica Folk Fest, Aug. 23-27.
ZADAR: Craft Beer Festival, Aug. 24-26.
KOPRIVNICA: Renaissance festival, Aug. 24-27.
KARLOVAC: Days of Beer, free concerts, Aug. 25-Sept. 3.
PULA: Dimensions Festival, electronic music fest, Fort Punta Christo, Aug. 30-Sept. 3.
Czech RepublicCESKY KRUMLOV: International Music Festival, through Aug. 5.
BRNO: World Motorcycle Championships, Aug. 4-6.
BRNO: International Guitar Festival, Aug. 5-11.
BRNO: Brno Day, historical re-enactments at Spilberk Castle, Aug. 11-13.
DOMAZLICE: Chodsko Festival, folklore fest, Aug. 11-13.
PILSEN: Vivid Street, street theater festival, Aug. 11-20.
PRAGUE: Prague Pride March, Aug. 12.
OSTRAVA: Folklore without Borders, folk group performances, Aug. 14-18.
PRAGUE: Noir Film Festival, Krivoklat Castle, Aug. 17-20.
TRUTNOV: Open Air Trutnov, music fest, Aug. 17-20.
PRAGUE: Letni Letna, festival of circus arts and theatre, Aug. 17-Sept. 3.
TELC: Historical celebrations of Zacharias of Hradec and Catherine of Wallenstein, historical re-enactment, Aug. 18-19.
HRADEC KRAVOLE: Hip Hop Kent, open air concert, Aug. 18-20.
CHEB: Wallenstein Festival, historical celebrations, Aug. 25-26.
PRAGUE: Festival of Nine Colors, Park Podvini, Aug. 26.
DenmarkCOPENHAGEN: Copenhagen Opera Festival, through Aug. 9.
KONGENS NYTORV: Copenhagen Summer Festival, classical chamber music by young talents, Charlottenborg Festsaal, through Aug. 10.
ELSINORE (HELSINGOR): Hamlet Live, characters bring story to life during guided tour, Kronborg Castle, through Aug. 31.
HUNDESTED: Sand Sculpture Festival, through Sept. 17.
COPENHAGEN: Stroem Festival, electronic music fest, Aug. 2-5.
NYSTED: Medieval Festival, Aug. 4-6.
AALBORG: The Blue Festival, blues and jazz, Aug. 17-20.
COPENHAGEN: Copenhagen Cooking, food festival, Aug. 18-27.
AARHUS: Red Bull Soapbox Race, Botanical Garden, Aug. 20.
COPENHAGEN: KMD Ironman, Aug. 20.
COPENHAGEN: Cultural Harbor, music, dance and theatre, Aug. 25-27.
ODENSE: International Film Festival, Aug. 28-Sept. 3.
EnglandALNWICK: Alnwick International Music Festival, highlights folk music, through Aug. 5.
COWES: Cowes Week, sailing regatta, through Aug. 5.
NOTTINGHAM: Robin Hood Festival, Sherwood Forest Country Park, through Aug. 6.
LONDON: Summer opening of The State Rooms of Buckingham Palace, through Oct. 1.
STOCKTON-ON-TEES: Stockton International Riverside Festival, Aug. 3-6.
CHESHIRE: Rewind North- The 80s Festival, line-up includes The Village People, Sister Sledge, Status Quo and others, Aug. 4-6.
HENLEY-ON-THAMES: Rewind South- The 80s Festival, line-up includes Level 42, Gloria Gaynor, Status Quo and others, Aug. 4-6.
BRIGHTON: Pride Parade, parade begins from Hove Lawns at 11 a.m., Aug. 5.
HERTFORD: Rock at the Castle, free music festival, Hertford Castle, Aug. 5.
LEICESTER: Caribbean Carnival, Victoria Park, Aug. 5.
SANDRINGHAM: Sandringham Food Festival, Sandringham Estate, Aug. 5-6.
LONDON: The Great British Beer Festival, Olympia, Aug. 8-12.
PLYMOUTH: British Fireworks Festival Championships, Aug. 9-10.
NEWQUAY: Boardmasters Festival, music and surfing festival, Aug. 9-13.
BRISTOL: International Balloon Fiesta, hot air balloons, Aug. 10-13.
SHREWSBURY: Shrewsbury Flower Show, Aug. 11-12.
NOTTINGHAM: Food and Drink Festival, Wollaton Park, Aug. 12-13.
PORTSMOUTH: Portsmouth International Kite Festival, Southsea Common, Aug. 12-13.
EASTBOURNE: Airbourne: Eastbourne International Airshow, Aug. 17-20.
LONDON: Streatlife, street food and craft beer festival, Alexandra Palace, Aug. 19-20.
NEW CHURCH: Isle of Wight Garlic Festival, food festival, Aug. 19-20.
WHITBY: Whitby Folk Week, folk artists perform, Aug. 19-25.
PETERBOROUGH: CAMRA Peterborough Beer Festival, Aug. 22-26.
LIVERPOOL: International Beatleweek Festival, Aug. 23-29.
KINGHAM: The Big Feastival, food and music, Alex James’ farm, Aug. 25-27.
PORTSMOUTH: Victorious, music festival, Aug. 25-27.
LINCOLN: Asylum Steampunk Festival, Lincoln Castle and other venues, Aug. 25-28.
LONDON: The Beast, world’s largest inflatable obstacle course set up at Alexandra Palace, Aug. 25-28.
LONDON: The Notting Hill Carnival, Aug. 26-28.
LONDON: Foodies Festival, Alexandra Palace, Aug. 26-28.
NEWLYN: Newlyn Fish Festival, Aug. 28.
BOURNEMOUTH: Bournemouth Air Festival, Aug. 31-Sept. 3.
EstoniaPARNU: Weekend Baltic, electronic music festival, Aug. 3-5.
HAAPSALU: Augustibluus, blues festival, Aug. 4-5.
TALLINN: International Organ Festival, Aug. 4-13.
TALLINN: Birgitta Festival, musical theatre, Pirita convent ruins, Aug. 4-5, 8 and 11-13.
OTEPAA: Ironman 70.3, triathlon, Aug. 5.
PARNU: Parnu Music Festival, highlights classical music, Aug. 10-17.
KASMU: Viru Folk, folk music festival, Aug. 11-13.
TARTU: Tartu Food and Wine Festival, Aug. 11-13.
KIVIOLI: Motofestival, motorcycle races and motorcross festival, Aug. 18-20.
TALLINN: Culture Night, Aug. 26.
FinlandHEUREKA: Kaljakellunta, beer floating, crowds gather to float on river and drink beer, Science Center, Aug. 5.
HELSINKI: Flow Festival, music festival, Aug. 11-13.
HELSINKI: Helsinki Festival, Aug. 17-Sept. 3; includes Night of the Arts Aug. 24.
HELSINKI: Red Bull Soapbox Race, Tahtitorninmaki Observatory, Aug. 19.
FranceLAMA: Festival du Film, through Aug. 4.
PARIS: Festival Paris l’Ete, dance, theater and other arts in venues throughout city, through Aug. 5.
COLMAR: Foire aux Vins d’Alsace, Fair of the Wines of Alsace, through Aug. 6.
MARCIAC: Jazz in Marciac, this year’s headliners include Nora Jones, George Benson, Gregory Porter, Wynton Marsalis, through Aug. 15.
PARIS: Fete des Tuileries, fun fair at Jardin des Tuileries, through Aug. 27.
PARIS: Open Air Cinema, free screening of films, this year’s theme is cooking, Parc de la Villette, through Aug. 30.
PARIS: Paris Plages, artificial beach created alongside the Seine, through Sept. 3.
ROCHE-SUR-FORON: La Roche Bluegrass Festival, Aug. 2-6.
LORIENT: International Celtic Festival, Aug. 4-13.
CHANNES: La Route de Champagne en fete, open cellars in villages of the Champagne Region, Aug. 5-6.
CANNES: Festival d’Art Pyrotechnique, fireworks displays, Aug. 7, 15 and 24.
CANNES: Les Plages Electroniques, electro music fest, Aug. 10-12.
DAX: Dax Feria, folk music and bull running, Aug. 11-15.
L’ISLE-SUR-LE-SOURGE: Antiques fair, Aug. 11-15.
SELESTAT: Corso Fleuri, flower parade, Aug. 12.
MARLENHEIM: The Marriage of Old Fritz, historical festival, Aug. 14-15.
PARIS: Treteaux Nomades, itinerant performing arts festival, Aug. 21-Sept. 3.
PARIS: Rock en Seine, rock festival, Aug. 25-27.
VICHY: Ironman 70.3, triathlon, Aug. 26.
PARIS: Jazz at La Villette, Aug. 31-Sept. 13.
GermanyKULMBACH: Kulmbacher Bierwoche, beer festival, through Aug. 2.
STUTTGART: Flamenco Festival, through Aug. 5.
MUNICH: Auer Dult, flea market and volksfest, Mariahilfplatz, through Aug. 6.
HAMBURG: Hamburger DOM, massive fun fair, through Aug. 27.
BAYREUTH: Bayreuther Festspiele, showcases music of Richard Wagner, through Aug. 28.
GEISELWIND: Bike and Music Weekend, motorcycle and auto show with live bands, Aug. 3-6.
MUNICH: Open Air Theater, Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night” performed in English, free entry, Theatron West Park, Aug. 3-6.
STUTTGART: Sommerfest, Aug. 3-6.
MUNICH: Impark Sommerfestival, fun fair, Olympiapark, Aug. 3-27.
TRIPPSTADT: Schlosspark Festival, pop music and festival of lights, Aug. 4.
STUTTGART: Weinmeile “Tour de Vin”, begins at Rotenberger Kelter, Aug. 4-5.
BERLIN: International Beer Festival, Beer Mile at Karl-Marx-Allee, Aug. 4-6.
BERLIN: Tattoo Convention, Arena Treptow, Aug. 4-6.
BREMEN: International Festival Maritim, shanty music and culinary treats, Aug. 4-6.
GRAFENWOEHR: German-American Folk Fest, Camp Kasserine, Aug. 4-6.
KASTELLAUN: Nature One Festival, techno fest, Missle Base Pydna, Aug. 4-6.
SAARBRUECKEN: Saar-Spektakel, water sports festival, Aug. 4-6.
SANKT-WENDEL: Zauberhaftes St. Wendel, street magicians perform, Aug. 4-6.
FRANKFURT: Mainfest, volksfest, Aug. 4-7.
DRESDEN: Dresden Harley Days, Aug. 4-8.
BAMBERG: Tucher Blues & Jazz Festival, free concerts, Aug. 4-13.
ESSLINGEN: Esslinger Zwiebelfest, volksfest, Aug. 4-14.
FURTH: Slaying the Dragon, re-enactment, Aug. 4-20.
HAMBURG: Pride Parade, Aug. 5.
SANKT GOARHAUSEN: Loreley Tattoo, military music, Loreley Ampitheater, Aug. 5.
KARLSRUHE: Museum Night, Aug. 5.
NUREMBERG: Klassik Open Air, free concerts by the Staatsphilharmonie Nuernberg, Dutzendteich, Aug. 5.
COLOGNE: Middle Ages Fantasy Spectaculum, Fuehlinger See, Aug. 5-6.
FREISEN: Middle Ages market, Naturwildpark, Aug. 5-6.
TAUBERBISCHOFSHEIM: Liebliches Taubertal, auto free cycling, Aug. 6.
KONSTANZ: Summer Nights, music and culinary treats in the Stadtgarten, Aug. 9-12.
ASCHAFFENBURG: Afrika-Karibik Festival, Aug. 10-13.
ROSTOCK: Hanse Sail, maritime festival, Aug. 10-13.
ROTHENBURG O.D. TAUBER: Taubertal Festival, music fest, Aug. 10-13.
FRANKFURT: Apple Wine Festival, Rossmarkt, Aug. 11-20.
WIESBADEN: Rheingau Wine Festival, Schlossplatz, Aug. 11-20.
STRAUBING: Gaeubodenvolksfest, traditional volksfest, Aug. 11-21.
COLOGNE: Craft Women’s Run, 5 and 8 km routes, Aug. 12.
KOBLENZ/SPAY: Rhine in Flames, Aug 12.
KONSTANZ: Seenachtfest, fireworks above lake, Aug. 12.
FALKENSTEIN: Middle Ages Festival, Falkenstein Castle, Aug. 12-13.
HILDESHEIM: M’era Luna Festival, hard rock festival, Flugplatz, Aug. 12-13.
HAMBURG: Ironman Hamburg, triathlon, Aug. 13.
UEBERSEE: Chiemsee Summer, reggae music fest, Aug. 16-19.
ROTHENBURG O. D. TAUBER: wine festival, Aug. 16-20.
WORMS: Jazz and Joy, jazz festival, Aug. 17-19.
SAARBRUECKEN: ADAC Rallye Deutschland, Aug. 17-20.
HAMBURG: Dockville, art and music festival, Aug. 18-20.
BAD KREUZNACH: Jahrmarkt, volksfest, Aug. 18-22.
PFORZHEIM: Oechslefest, wine fest, Aug. 18-Sept. 3.
SAARBRUECKEN: Farbfestival, Holi inspired festival with throwing of colored powders, Buergerpark, Aug. 19.
FUESSEN: Stadtfest, street festival, Aug. 19-20.
COLOGNE: Gamescon, gaming trade fair, Koelnmesse, Aug. 22-26.
MAINZ: Wine Market, wine festival, City Park, Aug. 24-27 and Aug. 31-Sept. 3.
OBERHAUSEN: Hype Festival, hiphop music fest, Aug. 25-26.
DUESSELDORF: Gourmet Festival, Koenigsallee, Aug. 25-27.
FRANKFURT: Museum Embankment Festival, cultural fest alongside river, Aug. 25-27.
KARLSRUHE: Bierboerse, Schlossgarten, Aug. 25-27.
REGENSBURG: Regensburger Dult, volksfest, Aug. 25-Sept. 10.
BAD WIMPFEN: Zunftmarkt, Middle Ages handicrafts market, Aug. 26-27.
BAM EMS: Blumenkorso, Germany’s biggest floral parade, Aug. 27.
NEUSTADT: Erlebnistag Deutschweinstrasse, auto free day along the German Wine Road, Aug. 27.
RUEDESHEIM: Rieslingman Triathlon, Aug. 27.
WIESBADEN: Deutsche Post Ladies Run, 5 and 10 km routes, Aug. 27.
STUTTGART: Stuttgart Wine Village, Aug. 30-Sept. 10.
HungaryBUDAPEST: Sziget Festival, music festival, Aug. 9-16.
BUDAPEST: Festival of Folk Arts, Budavari Palota, Aug. 17-20.
DEBRECEN: Flower Parade, Aug. 20.
BUDAPEST: Busho, Budapest short film festival, Aug. 29-Sept. 2.
IrelandDUNGLOE: Mary from Dungloe International Festival, through Aug. 7.
DUBLIN: Dublin International Tattoo Convention, Dublin Convention Centre, Aug. 4-6.
WATERFORD: Spraoi, international street arts festival, Aug. 4-6.
DUBLIN: Dublin Horse Show, Aug. 9-13.
KILLORGLIN: Puck Fair, traditional fair, Aug. 10-12.
DUBLIN: Dublin Comic Con, Convention Centre, Aug. 11-13.
KILKENNY: Arts Festival, music, theater, art, literature and more, Aug. 11-20.
DUBLIN: Rock ’n’ Roll Marathon, Aug. 12-13.
SLIGO: Fleadh, traditional Irish music concerts, Aug. 13-21.
TRALEE: Rose of Tralee International Festival, Aug. 16-22.
DUBLIN: The Big Grill Festival, barbeque festival and competition, Herbert Park, Ballsbridge, Aug. 17-20.
DUBLIN: Iron Man 70.3, triathlon, Aug. 20.
BANTRY: Masters of Tradition, traditional music fest, Aug. 23-27.
ItalyVERONA: Verona Opera Festival, this year’s performances include Nabucco, Aido, Rigoletto, Tosca and Madama Butterfly, through Aug. 25.
TORRE DEL LAGO: Puccini Festival, through Aug. 30.
VENICE: La Biennale International Art Exhibition, through Nov. 26.
SALERNO: Mojoca Street Artists Festival, Moio della Civitella, Aug. 4-6.
FLORENCE: Feast of St. Lorenzo, Aug. 10.
PESARO: Rossini Opera Festival, Aug. 10-22.
SIENA: Il Palio, Aug. 16.
SLUDERNO: Medieval games of Alto Adige, Aug. 18-20.
FERRARA: Street Busker Festival, Aug. 19-27.
MELPIGNANO: La Notte della Taranta, music festival, Aug. 26.
MONTEPULCIANO: Bravio delle Botti, wine cask rolling competition between neighborhoods, Aug. 27.
VENICE: Venice International Film Festival, Aug. 30-Sept. 9.
LatviaSALACGRIVA: Classical Music Festival, through Aug. 6.
RIGA: City Festival, Aug. 18-20.
LiechstensteinCOUNTRYWIDE: National Holiday, Aug. 15.
SCHELLENBERG: The Princely Liechstenstein Tattoo, Aug. 31-Sept. 2.
LithuaniaKLAIPEDA: Tall Ships in port, through Aug. 1.
VILNIUS: Vivace Vilnius, international summer music festival, through Aug. 6.
LuxembourgCITY: City Skyliner, mobile observation tower set up, through Aug. 6.
VIANDEN: Medieval Festival, through Aug. 6.
MAASTRICHT: Ironman Maastricht-Limburg, triathlon, Aug. 6.
CITY: Streeta(rt)animation, street artists perform, Aug. 11-12.
ECHTERNACH: E-Lake Festival, free entry fest of electro music by lake, Aug. 11-13.
CITY: Schueberfouer, fun fair, Glasis car park, Aug. 23-Sept. 11.
MONDORF: Luxembourg Classic Days and Concourse D’Elegance, classic autos on display, Aug. 26-27.
MonacoMONTE-CARLO: International Fireworks Festival, fireworks competition, Aug. 5 and 12.
NetherlandsAMSTERDAM: Dekmantel Festival, electronic music festival, Amsterdamse Bos, Aug. 2-6.
HAARLEM: Haarlem Culinair, culinary festival, Grote markt, Aug. 3-6.
‘S-HERTOGENBOSCH: Boulevard Theater Festival, Aug. 3-13.
NAALDWIJK: Westland Floating Parade, parade of boats decorated with flowers, Aug. 4-6.
AMSTERDAM: Amsterdam Pride Boat Parade, Aug. 5.
SCHEVENINGEN: International Fireworks Festival, Aug. 11-12 and 18-19.
AMSTERDAM: Grachtenfestival, classical music on stages by water, Aug. 11-20.
AMSTERDAM: Appelsap Fresh Music Festival, hip hop and electro music, Flevopark, Aug. 12.
SPAARNWOUDE: Dance Valley, outdoor music and dance fest in Velsen Valley, Aug. 12.
AMSTERDAM: Summer Dance Forever Festival, urban dance festival, Aug. 15-23.
AMSTERDAM: Pluk de Nacht, free open air film festival screens mostly unreleased films, Aug. 16-26.
THE HAGUE: Jazz in de Gracht, free jazz festival, Aug. 17-19.
GRONINGEN: Noorderzon Performing Arts Festival, Aug. 17-27.
AMSTERDAM: Encore Festival, showcases R&B and hip hop, NDSM Werf, Aug. 19.
VALKENBURG: Red Bull Soapbox Race, Cauberg Hill, Aug. 19.
AMSTERDAM: Jordaan Festival, neighbourhood festival, Aug. 24-27.
MAASTRICHT: ‘t Preuvenemint, culinary festival, Vrijthof Square, Aug. 24-27.
AMSTERDAM: Uitmarkt, free festival celebrates start of new cultural season, Aug. 25-27.
ROTTERDAM: Veerhaven Concert, free classical and opera music concerts in harbor, Aug. 26.
AMSTERDAM: Mysteryland, electronic music, culture and arts festival, Harlaammermeer, Aug. 26-27.
NorwayTRONDHEIM: St. Olav Festival, celebrates Norwegian culture, through Aug. 5.
RISOER: Wooden Boat Festival, maritime fest, Aug. 3-5.
TRONDHEIM: Brewer’s and food festival, Aug. 3-5.
NOTODDEN: Notodden Blues Festival, Aug. 3-6.
OSLO: Oeya Festival, pop and rock music fest, Toeyenparken, Aug. 8-12.
OSLO: Oslo Jazz Festival, Aug. 12-19.
OSLO: Oslo Chamber Music Festival, Aug. 17-26.
OSLO: The Mela Festival, multicultural festival, Town Hall Square, Aug. 18-20.
HAUGESUND: Norwegian International Film Festival, Aug. 19-25.
VERDALSORA: Sagamarsjen, distance walking event, Aug. 25-27.
PolandKOSTRZYN NAD ODRA: Woodstock Festival Poland, music fest, Aug. 3-5.
KATOWICE: Off Festival, music fest, Aug. 4-6.
KETRZYN: Mazury Air Show, Aug. 5-6.
SZCZECIN: Tall Ships Races, Aug. 5-8.
MALBORK: Magic Malbork, cultural festival, Aug. 11-12.
BOLESLAWIECKIE: Holiday of Ceramics, ceramics fair, Aug. 16-20.
RADOM: Radom Airshow, Aug. 26-27.
PortugalLISBON: Jazz in August, open air concerts at Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation, through Aug. 6.
OBIDOS: Medieval market, through Aug. 6.
ESTORIL: International Handicrafts Fair, through Sept. 3.
PERA: International Sand Sculptures Festival, through Oct. 31.
ZAMBUJEIRA DO MAR: MEO Sudoeste Festival, electronic music fest, Aug. 1-5.
PORTIMAO: Festival of the Sardine, culinary festival, Aug. 2-6.
FAIAL, AZORES: Sea Week, Aug. 6-13.
OBIDOS: SIPO International Piano Master Classes and Festival, Aug. 10-21.
SILVES: Medieval festival, Aug. 11-20.
CEM: SOLDOS (TOMAR): Festival Bons Sons, music festival, Aug. 11-14.
PARADES DE COURA: Vodaphone Parades de Coura Festival, alternative rock festival on beach, Aug. 16-19.
VIANA DO CASTELO: Feasts of Nossa Senhora de Agonia, religious festival, Aug. 17-20.
CASTRO MARIM: Medieval Days, Aug. 23-27.
VILAR DE MOUROS: EDP Vilar de Mouros Festival, music festival, Aug. 24-26.
San MarinoSAN MARINO: San Marino International Arts Festival, Aug. 1-6.
SAN MARINO: San Marino Comics, comics, cosplay and steampunk festival, Aug. 25-27.
ScotlandEDINBURGH: Edinburgh Art Festival, through Aug. 27.
EDINBURGH: Foodies Festival, Inverleith Park, Aug. 4-6.
EDINBURGH: The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, Aug. 4-26.
EDINBURGH: Edinburgh International Festival, Aug. 4-28.
EDINBURGH: Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Aug. 4-28.
ARBROATH: Sea Fest, Aug. 5-6.
GLASGOW: Piping Live, Aug. 7-13.
EDINBURGH: Edinburgh International Book Festival, Aug. 12-28.
CAMPBELTOWN: Mull of Kintyre Music Festival, traditional and contemporary music festival, Aug. 16-20.
COWAL: Cowal Highland Gathering, Aug. 24-26.
SloveniaBLED: Festival Okarina, world music festival, Promenade, through Aug. 6.
MARIBOR: Annual Stage Festival Ruse, music and theatre, Aug. 18-27.
LJUBLJANA: Nights in Ljubljana Old Town, free outdoor concerts, Aug. 24-26.
LEVANDA: Vinarium Festival, grape harvest celebration, Aug. 24-Sept. 3.
SpainMARBELLA: Art Festival, through Aug. 2.
BURRIANA: Arenal Sound, rock festival, Aug. 1-6.
JACA: Pyrenean Folk Festival, Aug. 1-6.
LA UNION: Cante de las Minas Festival, flamenco festival, Aug. 2-12.
SANLUCAR DE BARRAMEDA: Horse races on the beach, Aug. 3-5 and 17-19.
ASTURIAS: The International Descent of the River Sella, canoe race, Aug. 5.
BARCELONA: Circuit Festival, gay and lesbian friendly festival, Aug. 5-20.
SANTANDER: International Festival Santander, highlights classical music, Aug. 5-31.
CATOIRA: Viking Pilgrimage, historical re-enactment, Aug. 6.
PLAYA DEL INGLES: Dunas Festival, Aug. 10-15.
BENACASSIM: Rototom Sun Splash, reggae festival, Aug. 12-19.
MALAGA: Feria de Malaga, traditional festivities, Aug. 12-19.
O CARBALLINO: Octopus Festival, culinary festival, Aug. 13.
BARCELONA: Festas de Gracia, Gracia District, Aug. 15-21.
BENIDORM: Iberia Festival, music fest, Aug. 18-19.
BILBAO: Aste Nagusia, great week celebrations, folk festival, Aug. 19-27.
ONTINYENT: Moors and Christians Festival, Aug. 20-28.
LAREDO: Batalla de Flores, flower parade, Aug. 25.
RIBADAVIA: History Festival, recreates medieval Jewish atmosphere, Aug. 25-26.
RONDA: International Folk Gala, Auditoria Blas Infante, Aug. 25-27.
ARENAS DE CABRALES: Cabrales Fair, celebrates a local strong cheese, Aug. 27.
BUNOL:La Tomatina, tomato throwing festival, Aug. 30.
Sweden
STOCKHOLM: Pride Parade, Aug. 5.
VISBY: Medieval week on the island of Gotland, Aug. 6-13.
STOCKHOLM: Stockholm Culture Festival, Aug. 15-20.
STOCKHOLM: Midnattsloppet, 10 km night running event, Aug. 19.
STOCKHOLM: STHLM/Suomi, festival celebrates Finnish culture, Kungstradgarden, Aug. 24-26.
SwitzerlandLOCARNO: International Film Festival, Aug. 2-12.
GENEVA: Lake Geneva Festival, volksfest, Aug.3-13.
PONTRESINA: Swiss Mountain Film Festival, Aug. 7-12.
WINTERTHUR: Musicfestwochen, mostly free performances in Old Town, Aug. 9-20.
BERN: Buskers Bern, street music festival, Aug. 10-12.
THUN: Thunfest, street fest with music, Aug. 11-13.
ZERMATT: Swiss Food Festival, food stands along Bahnhofstrasse, Aug. 11-13.
LUCERNE: Lucerne Festival in Summer, classical music festival, Aug. 11-Sept. 10.
ZURICH: Street Parade, Aug. 12.
GRANDSON: Medieval Festival, Chateau, Aug. 12-13.
ZERMATT: Folklore Festival, Aug. 12-13.
FRIBOURG: Rencontres de Folklore, Aug. 13-20.
MUERREN/SCHILTHORN: Inferno Triathlon, Aug. 18-19.
ST. GALLEN: St. Galler Fest, volksfest, Aug. 18-19.
CHUR: Chur Fest, street, culture and music fest, Aug. 18-20.
VEVEY: International Street Artists Festival, Aug. 18-20.
ZUG: Boardstock, sports festival, Seepromenade, Aug. 19-20.
TOGGENBURG: Schwagalp Schwinget, traditional Swiss wrestling, Aug. 20.
ZERMATT: Matterhorn Ultraks, 16 and 30 km trail races up the mountain, Aug. 25-26.
ST. MAURITZ: St. Mauritz Art Masters, art festival, Aug. 25-Sept. 3.
AUGUSTA RAURICA: Romerfest, Roman festival, Aug. 26-27.
Wales
MONMOUTH: Monmouth Festival, music fest, through Aug. 5.
MARGAM: Kaya Festival, festival of world music and arts, Pencoed College Campus, Aug. 4-6.
BODEDERN: National Eisteddfod of Wales, Aug. 4-12.
BRECON: Brecon Jazz, international jazz festival, Aug. 11-13.
BUILTH WELLS: Solarsphere, music and astronomy festival, Aug. 11-14.
CARDIGAN: Cardigan River & Food Festival, Aug. 12.
ANGLESEY: Anglesey County Show, agricultural fair, Aug. 15-16.
HAVERFORDWEST: Pembrokeshire County Show, agricultural fair, Aug. 15-17.
CONWY: Conwy River Festival, sailing festival with on-shore activities, Aug. 19-26.
LLANDRINDOD WELLS: Victorian Festival, Aug. 21-27.
CARDIFF: Welsh Pride Parade, Aug. 26.
LLANWRTYD WELLS: World Bog Snorkelling Championships, Aug. 27.
