Austria

GRAZ: La Strada, street festival, through Aug. 4.

VILLACH: Villacher Kirchtag, traditional fest, through Aug. 6.

LECH: Lech Classic Festival, celebrates classical music, through Aug. 11.

VIENNA: Impulstanz, dance festival, through Aug. 11.

MORBISCH: Seefest Spiele, this year’s production is “My Fair Lady,” through Aug. 17.

BREGENZ: Bregenzer Festspiele, “Der Freischuetz” performed, through Aug. 18.

SEEBODEN: Medieval market and jousting tournaments, Sommeregg Castle, through Aug. 18.

ST. MARGARETHEN: Opera Festival St. Margarethen, open-air opera performances in a disused quarry, this year’s production is “Aida,” various dates through Aug. 24.

INNSBRUCK: Festival of Early Music, dates through Aug. 30.

SALZBURG: Festival Nights, free broadcasts of Salzburg festival performances on Kapitelplatz, through Aug. 31.

SALZBURG: Salzburg Festival, drama, opera and cultural events, through Aug. 31.

VIENNA: Film Festival at the City Hall, free performances through Sept. 1.

STEYR: Musikfestival Steyr, “Rocky Horror Show,” Aug. 1-3 and 7-10.

ISCHGL: Ischgl Ironbike, Aug. 2-3.

FINKENBERG: Schürzenjäger Open Air, Aug. 3.

KLAGENFURT: Altstadt Magic, free world music concerts, Aug. 8-10.

BAD ISCHGL: Imperial Days, historical fest celebrates birthday of Emperor Franz Josef I, Aug. 9-18.

WEIZ: Dixie and Swing Festival, Aug. 9-18.

VIENNA: Afrika Tage, African culture fest, Donauinsel, Aug. 9-26.

SALZBURG: Art and Antique, antiques fair, Residenz Salzburg, Aug. 10-18.

ST. POLTEN: Frequency Festival, pop and rock festival, line-up Ed Sheeran, The Offspring, Rise Against and others, Aug. 14-17.

GRAFENEGG: Grafenegg Festival, international orchestras perform, Aug. 16-Sept. 8.

HALBTURN: Lipizzan and Friends, horse show at Halbturn Palace Park, Aug. 18.

ST. ANTON: Filmfest St. Anton- Mountain-People-Adventure, showcases mountain sports, Aug. 21-24.

SAALFELDEN: Jazz Festival Saalfelden, contemporary jazz fest, Aug. 22-25.

BRIXENTAL: Bergleuchten, mountains around Wild Kaiser lit up with flames, Aug. 24.

LECH: The White Ring, trail running event, Aug. 24.

VIENNA: Vienna Classic Days, classic autos on show, Aug. 24-25.

KLAGENFURT: Pink Lake, LGBTQ friendly gathering at the Wörthersee, Aug. 29-Sept. 1.

SCHARNITZ: Karwendelmarsch, trail run and hike, Aug. 31.

Belgium

BRUSSELS: Foire du Midi, fun fair, through Aug. 18.

OSTEND: Sand Sculpture Festival, this year’s theme is “Around the World in Sand,” through Sept. 8.

ANTWERP: Museum Night, Aug. 2.

GEEL: Reggae Geel, reggae festival, Aug. 2-3.

DRANOUTER: Festival Dranouter, folk and music festival, Aug. 2-4.

GOUVY: Jazz and Blues Festival, Aug. 2-4.

LIEGE: Micro Festival, music festival, Place St. Lambert, Aug. 2-4.

BRUGES: MA Festival, highlights early music, Aug. 2-11.

ZEEBRUGGE: We Can Dance, electronic music festival, Aug. 3-4 and Aug. 10-11.

LEUVEN: Hapje Tapje, culinary fest, Aug. 4.

ANTWERP: Antwerp Pride, Aug. 7-11; parade takes place Aug. 10.

MINDERHOUT: Antilles Fest, Caribbean-themed festivities, Aug. 8-10.

BRUSSELS: Planting of the Meyboom, folklore event, Aug. 9.

ANDENNE: Grande Brocante, Aug. 15.

ANTWERP: Rubens Market, features vendors in period costume, Aug. 15.

DINANT: Bathtub Regatta, Aug. 15.

BRUSSELS: Flower Carpet, Grand Place covered with begonia carpet, Aug. 15-18.

HASSELT: Pukkelpop, lineup features Stormzy, The Offspring, Queens of the Stone Age and others, Aug. 15-18.

ANTWERP: Bollekesfeest, culinary festival, Aug. 16-18.

EUPEN: Haaste Toene?, street theatre and world music fest, Aug. 16-18.

JAMBES-NAMUR: World Folklore Festival, Aug. 16-19.

TEMPLOUX: Brocante, antiques and flea market, Aug. 17-18.

HUY: Les Polysons, world music festival, Aug. 20-24.

LOVENDEGEM-GHENT: Boombal Festival, folk dance music festival, Aug. 22-25.s 2024

MECHELEN: Maan Rock, free rock festival, Aug. 22-25.

BRUSSELS: Brussels Games Festival, The EGG Brussels, Aug. 23-25.

NAMUR: Les Solidarites, music festival at the Citadel, Aug. 23-25.

VERVIERS: FiestaCity, free concerts across city, Aug. 23-25.

ATH: Ducasse D’Ath, folkloric dance and spectacle with giant figures, Aug. 23-26.

HERVE: Street Arts Festival, Aug. 24-25.

ZEEBRUGGE: Bomboclat, world music fest, Aug. 24-25.

VILLERS-LA-VILLE: Night of the Choirs, choirs perform in historical sites, Aug. 30-31.

Bosnia and Herzegovina

SARAJEVO: Sarajevo Film Festival, Aug. 16-23.

Croatia

DUBROVNIK: Summer Festival, open air dance, music and theater performances, through Aug. 25.

KOPRIVNICA: Renaissance festival, Aug. 22-25.

TISNO: Dimensions Festival, electronic music fest, The Garden Resort, Aug. 29-Sept. 2.

KARLOVAC: Days of Beer, free concerts, Aug. 30-Sept. 3.

Czech Republic

BRNO: International Guitar Festival, through Aug. 3.

CESKY KRUMLOV: International Music Festival, through Aug. 3.

HRADEC KRÁLOVÉ: Legends of Heaven, aviation festival, Aug. 2-3.

HRIMEZDICE: HighJump, cliff diving, Aug. 2-3.

PRAGUE: Prague Pride Festival, Aug. 5-11, parade on Aug. 10.

JOSEFOV: Brutal Assault, heavy metal fest, Aug. 7-10.

DOMAZLICE: Chodsko Festival, folklore fest, Aug. 9-11.

OSTRAVA: Folklore without Borders, folk group performances, Aug. 12-16.

PRAGUE: Letni Letna, festival of circus arts and theatre, Aug. 15-Sept. 1.

BRNO: Brno Day, historical re-enactments at Spilberk Castle, Aug. 16-18.

PRAGUE: Noir Film Festival, Aug. 22-25.

TRUTNOV: Open Air Festival, old Woodstock-style festival, Aug. 22-25.

SYCHROV: Highland Games, celebrates Scottish culture and heritage, Aug. 24.

PARDUBICKÝ: Wine Festival, Castle, Aug. 30-31.

KARLOVY VARY: Porcelain Festival, Aug. 30-Sept. 1.

PILSEN: Busking Fest, Sept. 5-8.

Denmark

COPENHAGEN: Historic Grand Prix, Bellahoj Park, Aug. 2-4.

AARHUS: Stella Polaris, free electronic fest, Aug. 4; also Frederiksberg, Aug. 11.

KONGENS NYTORV: Copenhagen Summer Festival, classical chamber music by young talents, Charlottenborg Festsaal, Aug. 4-15.

ELSINORE: Shakespeare Festival at Hamlet’s Castle, Aug. 5-11.

COPENHAGEN: Pride Week, Aug. 10-18, parade Aug. 17.

AALBORG: The Blue Festival, blues and jazz, Aug. 14-18.

COPENHAGEN: Copenhagen Cooking, food festival, Aug. 16-25.

COPENHAGEN: Copenhagen Opera Festival, Aug. 16-25.

COPENHAGEN: Ironman, triathlon, Aug. 18.

COPENHAGEN: Stroem Festival, electronic music fest, Aug. 22-25.

COPENHAGEN: Cultural Harbor, music, dance and theatre, Aug. 24-25.

England

COWES: Cowes Week, sailing regatta, through Aug. 2.

LONDON: Buckingham Palace open to visitors, through Sept. 29.

SIDDINGTON: Rewind North- The 80s Festival, lineup includes Nik Kershaw, Tiffany, Billy Ocean, Gabrielle, Boyzlife, Kim Wilde and others, Capesthorne Hall, Aug. 2-4.

STOCKTON-ON-TEES: Stockton International Riverside Festival, Aug. 2-4.

NOTTINGHAM: Robin Hood Festival, Sherwood Forest Country Park, Aug. 3-26, weekends only.

BRIGHTON: Pride Parade, Aug. 3.

LEICESTER: Caribbean Carnival, Victoria Park, Aug. 3.

HERTFORD: Rock at the Castle, free music festival, Hertford Castle, Aug. 4.

NEWQUAY: Boardmasters Festival, music and surfing festival, Aug. 7-11.

LONDON: London Craft Beer Festival, Tobacco Dock, Aug. 9-10.

SHREWSBURY: Shrewsbury Flower Show, Aug. 9-10.

BRISTOL: International Balloon Fiesta, hot air balloons, Aug. 9-11.

PLYMOUTH: British Fireworks Festival Championships, Aug. 14-15.

EASTBOURNE: Airbourne: Eastbourne International Airshow, Aug. 15-18.

HENLEY-ON-THAMES: Rewind South- The 80s Festival, line-up includes The Jacksons, Billy Ocean, Gabrielle, Boyzlife, Kim Wilde and others, Aug. 16-18.

NEW CHURCH: Isle of Wight Garlic Festival, food festival, Aug. 17-18.

WHITBY: Whitby Folk Week, folk artists perform, Aug. 17-23.

PETERBOROUGH: CAMRA Peterborough Beer Festival, Aug. 20-24.

LIVERPOOL: International Beatleweek Festival, Aug. 21-27.

WADEBRIDGE: Cornwall Folk Festival, Aug. 22-26.

KINGHAM: The Big Feastival, food and music, Alex James’ farm, Aug. 23-25.

PORTSMOUTH: Victorious, music festival, line-up includes Fatboy Slim, Snow Patrol, Biffy Clyro and others, Aug. 23-25.

LINCOLN: Asylum Steampunk Festival, Lincoln Castle and other venues, Aug. 23-26.

LONDON: Greenwich and Docklands International Festival, Aug. 23-Sept. 8.

LONDON: Field Day, Victoria Park, Aug. 24.

OXFORD: Foodies Festival, South Parks, Aug. 24-26.

LONDON: The Notting Hill Carnival, Aug. 25-26.

BOURNEMOUTH: Bournemouth Air Festival, Aug. 29-31.

LONDON: Big London Tattoo Show, ExCel, Sept 7-8.

Estonia

HAAPSALU: Augustibluus, blues festival, Aug. 1-4.

TARTU: Tartu Food and Wine Festival, Aug. 9-10.

KASMU: Viru Folk, folk music festival, Aug. 9-11.

Finland

HELSINKI: Flow Festival, music festival, Aug. 9-11.

HELSINKI: Helsinki Festival, Aug. 15-Sept. 1; includes Night of the Arts Aug. 15.

OULU: Air Guitar World Championships, Aug. 21-23.

France

COLMAR: Foire aux Vins d’Alsace, wine festival with extensive cultural program, through Aug. 4.

MARCIAC: Jazz in Marciac, through Aug. 4.

ROCHE-SUR-FORON: La Roche Bluegrass Festival, through Aug. 4.

PARIS: Summer Olympic Games, through Aug. 11.

PARIS: L’Ete du canal, open-air entertainment by a canal, weekends only, through Aug. 11.

MENTON: Menton Festival of Music, through Aug. 12.

PARIS: Fete des Tuileries, fun fair at Jardin des Tuileries, through Aug. 25.

PARIS: Paris Jazz Festival, Parc Floral, dates through Sept. 8.

PARIS: Paris Plages, beach resort atmosphere along the Seine, through Sept. 8.

MIREPOIX: MiMa- Puppet Arts Festival, Aug. 1-4.

CANNES: Fireworks Festival, pyrotechnical shows in the bay, Aug. 7, 15 and 24.

SELESTAT: Corso Fleuri, flower parade, Aug. 10.

LORIENT: International Celtic Festival, Aug. 12-18.

AURILLAC: Street Theatre Festival, Aug. 14-17.

DAX: Dax Feria, folk music and bull running, Aug. 14-18.

CANNES: Les Plages Electroniques, electro music fest, Aug. 16-18.

NICE: Nice Jazz Festival, Aug. 20-23.

PARIS: Rock en Seine, rock festival, Aug. 21-25.

MONT BLANC: Ultra Trail, Aug. 26-Sept. 1.

PARIS: Jazz at La Villette, Aug. 29-Sept. 8.

RIBEAUVILLÉ: Pfifferdaj, medieval style minstrel festival, Aug. 31.

Germany

STUTTGART: Flamenco Festival, through Aug. 3.

WACKEN: Wacken Open Air, hard rock festival, through Aug. 3.

KULMBACH: Kulmbacher Bierwoche, volksfest, through Aug. 4.

MUNICH: Auer Dult, flea market and volksfest, Mariahilfplatz, through Aug. 4.

HAMBURG: Hamburger DOM, massive fun fair, through Aug. 25.

BAYREUTH: Bayreuther Festspiele, celebrates Richard Wagner, through Aug. 27.

GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN: Alpentestival, free trials of mountain sports and equipment, Aug. 1-4.

KASTELLAUN: Nature One Festival, techno fest, Missile Base Pydna, Aug. 1-4.

FUESSEN: Stadtfest, street festival, Aug. 2-3.

MUNICH: Mash, top competitors compete in BMX, skateboarding and more, Olympia Park, Aug. 2-4.

BREMEN: International Festival Maritim, celebrates shanty music, Aug. 2-4.

FREISEN: Middle Ages Market, Hermbacherhof, Aug. 2-4.

GRAFENWOEHR: German-American Folk Fest, Camp Kasserine, Aug. 2-4.

SANKT-WENDEL: Zauberhaftes St. Wendel, street magicians perform, Aug. 2-4.

FRANKFURT: Mainfest, volksfest, Aug. 2-5.

BAMBERG: Blues & Jazz Festival, free concerts, Aug. 2-11.

FURTH IM WALD: Slaying the Dragon, re-enactment, Aug. 2-18.

HAMBURG: Pride Parade, Aug. 3.

KARLSRUHE: Museum Night, Aug. 3.

NUREMBERG: Klassik Open Air, free concerts by the Staatsphilharmonie Nuernberg, Dutzendteich, Aug. 3.

STUTTGART: Muddy Angel Run, women’s 5 km run through obstacle course, Aug. 3.

IDAR-OBERSTEIN: Gemstone cutter and goldsmith market, Aug. 3-4.

TAUBERBISCHOFSHEIM: Liebliches Taubertal, auto free cycling, Aug. 4.

ROSTOCK: Hanse Sail, maritime festival, Aug. 8-11.

ROTHENBURG O.D. TAUBER: Taubertal Festival, music fest, Aug. 8-11.

FRANKFURT: Apple Wine Festival, Rossmarkt, Aug. 9-18.

STRAUBING: Gaeubodenvolksfest, traditional volksfest, Aug. 9-18.

WIESBADEN: Rheingau Wine Festival, Schlossplatz, Aug. 9-18.

KOBLENZ/SPAY: Rhine in Flames, Aug 10.

KONSTANZ: Seenachtfest, fireworks above lake, Aug. 10.

HILDESHEIM: M’era Luna Festival, hard rock festival, Flugplatz, Aug. 10-11.

WORMS: Jazz and Joy, Aug. 16-18.

ROTHENBURG O. D. TAUBER: wine village, Aug. 14-18.

WEIL AM RHEIN: Middle Ages Fantasy Spectaculum, Aug. 16-17.

HAMBURG: Dockville, art and music festival, Aug. 16-18.

BAD KREUZNACH: Jahrmarkt, volksfest, Aug. 16-20.

WIESBADEN: Flea market, Biebrich Castle grounds, Aug. 17; also Sept. 21 and Oct. 19.

COLOGNE/LEVERKUSEN: Farbfestival, Holi inspired festival with throwing of colored powders, Aug. 20.

COLOGNE: Gamescon, gaming trade fair, Koelnmesse, Aug. 21-25.

BAMBERG: Sandkerwa, folk festival, Aug. 22-26.

BAUMHOLDER: Old Town Festival, Aug. 23-25.

DUESSELDORF: Gourmet Festival, Koenigsallee, Aug. 23-25.

FRANKFURT: Museum Embankment Festival, cultural fest alongside river, Aug. 23-25.

KARLSRUHE: Bierboerse, Schlossgarten, Aug. 23-25.

PFORZHEIM: Oechslefest, wine fest, Aug. 23-Sept. 8.

REGENSBURG: Regensburger Dult, volksfest, Aug. 23-Sept. 8.

BAD WIMPFEN: Zunftmarkt, Middle Ages handicrafts market, Aug. 24-25.

SPEYER: Middle Ages Fantasy Spectaculum, Aug. 24-25.

WORMS: Backfischfest, volksfest, Aug. 24-Sept. 1.

ASCHAFFENBURG: Stadtfest, Aug. 23-25.

STUTTGART: Stuttgart Wine Village, Aug. 28-Sept. 8.

MAINZ: Wine Market, wine festival, City Park, Aug. 29-Sept. 1 and Sept. 5-8.

COLOGNE: Hype Festival, hip-hop music fest, Jugendpark, Sept. 14.

Hungary

BUDAPEST: Sziget Fest, music festival, lineup includes Sam Smith, Liam Gallagher, Stormzy, Bebe Rexha and others, Aug. 7-12.

DEBRECEN: Flower Parade, festivities Aug. 14-20.

BUDAPEST: Festival of Folk Arts, Budavari Palota, Aug. 17-20.

BUDAPEST: Busho, Budapest short film festival, Sept. 3-8.

Ireland

DUNGLOE: Mary from Dungloe International Festival, through Aug. 5.

WATERFORD: Spraoi International Street Arts Festival, Aug. 2-4.

WEXFORD: Fleadh, traditional Irish music concerts, Aug. 4-11.

KILKENNY: Arts Festival, music, theater, art, literature and more, Aug. 8-18.

KILLORGLIN: Puck Fair, traditional fair, Aug. 10-12.

DUBLIN: Dublin Horse Show, Aug. 14-18.

TRALEE: Rose of Tralee International Festival, Aug. 16-20.

BANTRY: Masters of Tradition, traditional music fest, Aug. 21-25.

DUBLIN: The Big Grill Festival, barbeque festival and competition, Herbert Park, Ballsbridge, Aug. 22-25.

DUBLIN: Dublin City Triathlon, Phoenix Park, Aug. 24.

DUBLIN: Dublin Comic Con, Convention Centre, Aug. 24-25.

LISDOONVARNA: Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking Festival, Sept. 1-30.

Italy

TORRE DEL LAGO: Puccini Festival, various dates through Sept. 7.

VERONA: Verona Opera Festival, various dates through Sept. 7.

PESARO: Rossini Opera Festival, Aug. 7-23.

BERCHIDDA: Time in Jazz, jazz festival, Aug. 8-16.

SALERNO: Mojoca Street Artists Festival, Moio della Civitella, Aug. 9-12.

FLORENCE: Feast of St. Lorenzo, Aug. 10.

SIENA: Palio, horse race, Aug. 16.

SLUDERNO: Medieval games of Alto Adige, Aug. 16-18.

MONTEPULCIANO: Bravio delle Botti, wine cask rolling competition between neighborhoods, Aug. 17.

FERRARA: Ferrara Buskers Festival, Aug. 21-25.

MELPIGNANO: La Notte della Taranta, music festival, Aug. 24.

Latvia

RIGA: City Birthday Festivities, Aug. 17.

Liechtenstein

VADUZ: National Holiday, Aug. 15.

VADUZ: Vaduz Classic, music and public singing, Aug. 23-24.

Lithuania

VILNIUS: Vivace Vilnius, international summer music festival, through Aug. 2.

Luxembourg

VIANDEN: Medieval Festival, Castle, through Aug. 4.

ECHTERNACH: E-Lake Festival, free entry fest of electro music by lake, Aug. 9-11.

CITY: Schueberfouer, fun fair, Glasis car park, Aug. 23-Sept. 11.

Malta

Valletta: Delicata Wine Festival, Upper Barrakka Gardens, Aug. 9-11.

Netherlands

AMSTERDAM: Dekmantel Festival, electronic music festival, Amsterdamse Bos, through Aug. 4.

HAARLEM: Haarlem Culinair, culinary festival, Grote markt, Aug. 1-4.

‘S-HERTOGENBOSCH: Boulevard Theater Festival, Aug. 1-11.

UTRECHT: Pluk de Nacht, open air film festival, Aug. 2-10.

AMSTERDAM: Amsterdam Pride Boat Parade, Aug. 3.

VELSEN-ZUID: Dance Valley, outdoor music and dance fest, Aug. 10.

AMSTERDAM: Loveland Festival, electronic dance festival, Sloterdam, Aug. 10-11.

AMSTERDAM: Summer Dance Forever Festival, urban dance festival, Aug. 20-26.

AMSTERDAM: Pluk de Nacht, open air film festival, Aug. 21-31.

MAASTRICHT: ‘t Preuvenemint, culinary festival, Vrijthof Square, Aug. 22-25.

GRONINGEN: Noorderzon Performing Arts Festival, Aug. 22-31.

ZANDVOORT: Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix, Aug. 23-25.

AMSTERDAM: Grachtenfestival, classical music on stages by water, Aug. 23-Sept. 1.

THE HAGUE: Jazz in de Gracht, free jazz festival, Aug. 29-31.

AMSTERDAM: Mysteryland, electronic music, culture and arts festival, Harlaammermeer, Aug. 30-Sept. 1.

Norway

TRONDHEIM: St. Olav Festival, celebrates Norwegian culture, through Aug. 3.

TRONDHEIM: Brewer’s and food festival, Aug. 1-3.

NOTODDEN: Notodden Blues Festival, Aug. 1-4.

OSLO: Oeya Festival, pop and rock music fest, Toeyenparken, Aug. 6-10.

OSLO: Oslo Chamber Music Festival, Aug. 7-14.

RISOER: Wooden Boat Festival, maritime fest, Aug. 8-10.

OSLO: Red Bull Cliff Diving, Aug. 10.

OSLO: Oslo Jazz Festival, Aug. 11-17.

OSLO: The Mela Festival, multicultural festival, Town Hall Square, Aug. 16-18.

HAUGESUND: Norwegian International Film Festival, Aug. 17-23.

VERDALSORA: Sagamarsjen, distance walking event, Aug. 23-25.

OSLO: Oslo Pix, film festival, Aug. 26-Sept. 1.

Poland

KOSTRZYN NAD ODRA: Poland Rock Festival, music fest, Aug. 1-3.

KATOWICE: Off Festival, music fest, Aug. 2-4.

BOLESLAWIECKIE: Holiday of Ceramics, ceramics fair, Aug. 14-18.

Portugal

PORTIMAO: Festival of the Sardine, culinary festival, through Aug. 4.

LISBON: Jazz in August, open air concerts at Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation, Aug. 1-11.

VIANA DO CASTELO BRANCO: Neopop Festival, electronic music fest, Aug. 8-10.

TOMAR: Festival Bons Sons, music festival, Aug. 8-11.

SILVES: Medieval Fair, Aug. 9-17.

PARADES DE COURA: Parades de Coura Festival, alternative rock festival on beach, Aug. 14-17.

VISEU: Feira de Sao Mateus, Aug. 14-Sept. 7.

San Marino

SAN MARINO: San Marino International Arts Festival, Aug. 2-4.

SAN MARINO: San Marino Comics, comics, cosplay and steampunk festival, Aug. 23-25.

Scotland

EDINBURGH: Foodies Festival, Inverleith Park, Aug. 2-4.

EDINBURGH: The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, Aug. 2-24.

EDINBURGH: Edinburgh International Festival, Aug. 2-25.

EDINBURGH: Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Aug. 2-26.

EDINBURGH: Edinburgh Art Festival, Aug. 9-25.

GLASGOW: Piping Live, Aug. 10-18.

EDINBURGH: Edinburgh International Book Festival, Aug. 10-25.

EDINBURGH: Edinburgh International Film Festival, Aug. 15-21.

CAMPBELTOWN: Mull of Kintyre Music Festival, traditional and contemporary music festival, Aug. 21-25.

COWAL: Cowal Highland Gathering, Aug. 29-31.

Slovenia

LJUBLJANA: Film Under the Stars, open-air cinema at the castle, through Aug. 3.

LJUBLJANA: Ljubljana Festival, through Sept. 3.

Spain

BURRIANA: Arenal Sound, rock festival, through Aug. 4.

CAMBADOS: Albarino Wine Festival, through Aug. 4.

LA UNION: Cante de las Minas Festival, flamenco festival, through Aug. 10.

ASTURIAS: The International Descent of the River Sella, canoe race, Aug. 3.

CATOIRA: Viking Pilgrimage, historical re-enactment, Aug. 4.

BARCELONA: Circuit Festival, gay and lesbian friendly festival, Aug. 10-18.

O CARBALLINO: Octopus Festival, culinary festival, Aug. 11.

SANLUCAR DE BARRAMEDA: Horse races on the beach, August 14, 16, 17-28, 29 and 30.

XATIVA: August Fair, Aug. 15-20.

BARCELONA: Festas de Gracia, Gracia District, Aug. 15-21.

BENACASSIM: Rototom Sun Splash, reggae festival, Aug. 16-21.

MALAGA: Feria de Malaga, traditional festivities, Aug. 17-24.

BILBAO: Aste Nagusia, great week celebrations, folk festival, Aug. 17-25.

POLA DE LAVIANA: The Nalon Boat Parade, water carnival, Aug. 24.

ARENAS DE CABRALES: Cabrales Fair, celebrates the local strong cheese, Aug. 25.

BUNOL: La Tomatina, tomato throwing festival, Aug. 28.

LAREDO: Batalla de Flores, flower parade, Aug. 30.

RIBADAVIA: History Festival, re-creates medieval Jewish atmosphere, Aug. 30-31.

GIJON: Asturias Day, includes parade of floats and folk groups, Sept. 9.

Sweden

STOCKHOLM: Pride Parade, Aug. 3.

VISBY: Medieval week on the island of Gotland, Aug. 4-11.

GOTHENBURG: Way Out West, free music fest, Slotsskoggen, Aug. 8-10.

STOCKHOLM: Stockholm Culture Festival, Aug. 14-18.

STOCKHOLM: Midnattsloppet, 10 km night running event, Aug. 17.

Switzerland

COUNTRYWIDE: Swiss National Holiday, Aug. 1.

LOCARNO: International Film Festival, Aug. 2-12.

RIEDERALP: Great Alpine Festival, Aug. 4.

WINTERTHUR: Musicfestwochen, mostly free performances in Old Town, Aug. 7-18.

BERN: Buskers Bern, street music festival, Aug. 8-10.

CHUR: Churer Fest, street, culture and music fest, Aug. 9-11.

KREUZLINGEN: Seenachtfest Fantastical, lakeside party, Aug. 9-11.

THUN: Thunfest, street fest with music, Aug. 9-11.

GRANDSON: Medieval Festival at the Chateau, Aug. 10-11.

ZERMATT: Folklore Festival, Aug. 11.

FRIBOURG: Rencontres de Folklore, Aug. 12-18.

LUCERNE: Lucerne Festival in Summer, classical music festival, Aug. 13-Sept. 15.

MUERREN/SCHILTHORN: Inferno Triathlon, Aug. 16-17.

ST. GALLEN: St. Galler Fest, volksfest, Aug. 16-17.

VEVEY: International Street Artists Festival, Aug. 16-18.

TOGGENBURG: Schwaegalp Schwinget, traditional Swiss wrestling, Aug. 18.

ZERMATT: Matterhorn Ultraks, 16 and 30 km trail races up the mountain, Aug. 23-25.

AUGUSTA RAURICA: Romerfest, Roman festival, Aug. 24-25.

Wales

CHEPSTOW: The Green Gathering, festival celebrates low-impact lifestyle, Aug. 1-4.

BRECON BEACONS: Brecon Jazz, jazz festival, Aug. 4, 9-11 and 17-19.

LLANWRTYD WELLS: Summer Cider Cycle and Mountain Bike Chariot Riding, Aug. 10.

NARBERTH: Cheese Festival, The Queen’s Hall, Aug. 10-11.

ANGLESEY: County Show, agricultural show, Mona Showground, Aug. 13-14.

PEMBROKESHIRE: County Show, agricultural show, Aug. 14-15.

BRECON BEACONS: Green Man Festival, arts and music festival, Aug. 15-18.

CARDIGAN: Cardigan Food Festival, Aug. 17.

LLANDRINDOD WELLS: Victorian festival, Aug. 19-25.

LLANWRTYD WELLS: World Bogsnorkelling Championships, Aug. 25.