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. On this page you can find some event suggestions.
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)
You can find many more event data on the website:
European Capital of Culture
In 2012 there are two European Capitals of Culture. They which will host a year of music, theatre, dance, film and literature events.
Music festivals
Some recommended music festivals in Europe:
- Pinkpop, The Netherlands (26 - 28 May)
- Roskilde, Denmark (5 - 8 July)
- Rock Werchter, Belgium (28 June - 1 July)
- Exit, Serbia (12 - 15 July)
- Dour, Belgium (12 - 15 July)
- Sziget, Hungary (6 -13 August)
