Events in Europe
Your Eurail Pass gives you the opportunity to stay wherever you desire, and to leave when you decide. When the clouds come rolling in from the north, travel south; if you make new friends in Lisbon, then stay; or if you want to party at the Roskilde festival, travel to Denmark. This is your ticket to experience the diversity of Europe, without breaking the bank! On this page you can find some event suggestions.
European Capital of Culture
In 2010 there are three European Capitals of Culture. They will host a year of music, theatre, dance, film and literature events.
Major events & festivals
Some events in Europe not to be missed, according to Rough Guide's First-Time Europe:
- Carnevale, Venice, Italy (February - March)
- St Patrick's Day, Dublin, Ireland (March)
- Las Fallas, Valencia, Spain (March)
- Cooper's Hill Cheese Roll, Brockworth, England (May)
- Notting Hill Carnival, London, England (August)
- Montreux Jazz Festival, Geneva, Switzerland (July)
- Il Palio, Siena, Italy (July - August)
- Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Scotland (August)
- Running of the Bulls, Pamplona, Spain (July)
- La Tomatina, Buñol, Spain (August)
- Oktoberfest, Munich, Germany (September - October)
Music festivals
Some recommended music festivals in Europe:
- Pinkpop, The Netherlands (28 - 30 May)
- Roskilde, Denmark (1-4 July)
- Rock Werchter, Belgium (1-4 July)
- Exit, Serbia (8 - 11 July)
- Dour, Belgium (15 - 18 July)
- Sziget, Hungary (9 -16 August)
You can find many more event data on the website:
