Best August Events in Europe: Festivals Not to Miss
Celebrate the last month of summer enjoying numerous events all over Europe. Savor specialties from all over the world while discovering the flavorful world of beverages in France or Germany and have fun in Spain during the one-of-a-kind La Tomatina festival! Sounds like a fun getaway, doesn't it?
Last updated: 16.07.2024
Last updated: 16.07.2024
- Berlin Beer Festival
- Berlin Beer Festival
Berlin, Germany
first weekend in August
www.carnifest.com/beer-festival
Visit the capital of Germany and celebrate the International Berlin Beer Festival! The area of the event is divided into sectors according to the beer regions since the three-day festival provides 1800 kinds of beer from over 80 countries. Bottoms up!
Browse Tours first weekend in August
www.carnifest.com/beer-festival
Visit the capital of Germany and celebrate the International Berlin Beer Festival! The area of the event is divided into sectors according to the beer regions since the three-day festival provides 1800 kinds of beer from over 80 countries. Bottoms up!
2. Frankfurt Apple Wine Festival
Frankfurt, Germany
August 14th - 23th, 2020
www.frankfurt-tourismus.de
Celebrate the iconic Apple Wine Festival in one of the largest cities in Germany, Frankfurt. The festival boasts not only plenty of opportunities to enjoy a glass of traditional beverage but entertainment and amusing events as well.
Browse Tours August 14th - 23th, 2020
www.frankfurt-tourismus.de
Celebrate the iconic Apple Wine Festival in one of the largest cities in Germany, Frankfurt. The festival boasts not only plenty of opportunities to enjoy a glass of traditional beverage but entertainment and amusing events as well.
3. Ferragosto
Across the whole country, Italy
15th of August
www.thelocal.it/ferragosto-italy
Celebrate Ferragosto like a real Italian! Coinciding with the day of the Assumption of Mary, the celebration is believed to date back to the 18th century BC and marks the victory of Emperor Augustus. During the holiday, the locals usually go on a short getaway to the seaside or enjoy other leisurely activities.
Browse Tours 15th of August
www.thelocal.it/ferragosto-italy
Celebrate Ferragosto like a real Italian! Coinciding with the day of the Assumption of Mary, the celebration is believed to date back to the 18th century BC and marks the victory of Emperor Augustus. During the holiday, the locals usually go on a short getaway to the seaside or enjoy other leisurely activities.
4. Pinot Noir Day
Across the whole country, France
18th of August
www.winethirtyflight.com/pinot-noir
While exploring stunning France, take the opportunity to celebrate the day of one of the most popular wines, the Pinot Noir. The grape variety used for producing this flavorful wine originated in the Burgundy Region and the beverage itself is nowadays an inseparable part of the culture in the area.
Browse Tours 18th of August
www.winethirtyflight.com/pinot-noir
While exploring stunning France, take the opportunity to celebrate the day of one of the most popular wines, the Pinot Noir. The grape variety used for producing this flavorful wine originated in the Burgundy Region and the beverage itself is nowadays an inseparable part of the culture in the area.
5. Saint-Louis Festival
Sete, France
August 20th - 25th
www.theculturetrip.com/water
Enjoy a game on the river, the traditional water jousting competition in Sete, France, during the Saint-Louis Festival. The authentic games in France have been held since 1666 and attract crowds of visitors and locals alike to admire the unique sight.
Browse Tours August 20th - 25th
www.theculturetrip.com/water
Enjoy a game on the river, the traditional water jousting competition in Sete, France, during the Saint-Louis Festival. The authentic games in France have been held since 1666 and attract crowds of visitors and locals alike to admire the unique sight.
6. La Tomatina
Bunol, Spain
last Wednesday of August
Visit the small village of Bunol near Valencia to participate in one of the craziest events in the world, La Tomatina. During the fun event, 120 tonnes of red tomatoes are used for people to actually pelt each other with them on the streets!
Browse Tours last Wednesday of August
Visit the small village of Bunol near Valencia to participate in one of the craziest events in the world, La Tomatina. During the fun event, 120 tonnes of red tomatoes are used for people to actually pelt each other with them on the streets!