The second smallest continent in the world, Europe, houses 50 different countries. Unlike Australia, the smallest country continent in the world, Europe boasts of having not only 50 countries but 50 or more different cultures, traditions, beliefs, and the way people celebrate their lives. Among these 50 countries, there are 5 transcontinental countries spread across Europe and Asia. This further extends the cultural depth of the continent of Europe.
Talking about the European culture and tradition, the European subcontinent has been the house of many important civilizations such as the Greek Civilization and Roman Civilization. Further, history has bestowed a rich heritage of wars, growth, development, and progress on Europe and the countries of Europe. It is said that the First World War ended four European empires – the German Empire, the Russian empire, the Ottoman Empire, and the Austro-Hungarian Empire. With such a huge historical background, the countries of Europe do have a lot to cherish.
However, apart from history, the European countries love to cherish and celebrate the different festivals in Europe. The famous Festivals in Europe include those which celebrate Art, Music, and Film.
List Of 15 Famous Festivals In Europe
There are some traditional festivals in Europe, which are celebrated in high spirits. The list of festivals in Europe is long, however, we have curated the best 15 European Festivals you must attend in this life.
The Carnival of Venice is one of the most famous Traditional festivals in Europe. The carnival is a traditional festival marked with the usage of colourful masks and a gala ball. Started in 1979 with the purpose of reviving the culture of Venice, Italy, the Carnival of Venice currently is one of the best festivals celebrated in Europe for around 20 days and includes several competitions such as Best Mask Design Contest, Popularity Contest, and Grand Ball among others.
The centuries-old history of Europe makes music an important part of European culture. Therefore, music is celebrated in different forms and ways in various countries of Europe. However, the most important point which needs to be mentioned is that Europe Music Festival is always a dream for all the music lovers whether as an audience or as a performer. Some of the most important Music Festivals celebrated in Europe include-
Glastonbury. It is the world’s most popular and most awaited music and performing arts festival held in England. This festival celebrates the different genres of music including rock, pop, jazz, and techno, among others. Interestingly, each of these genres is respected equally in this festival and music lovers wait for this festival all around the year.
Tomorrowland. It is the biggest and the most important electronic music show held on this earth. This festival usually takes place in Belgium.
Primavera Sound. Celebrated in Spain, this music festival is one of the most respected and celebrated music festivals according to music lovers.
Mad Cool. This music Festival is relatively new but the festival was held in Spain. Moreover, the Mad Cool Music Festival has already started ruling the hearts of music lovers.
AMF. Held in the Dutch Capital, AMF is the festival that celebrates dance music. The festival was originally known as the Amsterdam Music Festival (AMF).
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Celebrating film and the entire process of film production, the Cannes Film Festival is a premier film festival held globally. The festival is held at the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès, in a small village called Cannes in France. Over the years, the Cannes Film festival has gained even more important than the Oscars held every year.
Considered to be one of the most popular beer festivals celebrated in Europe, Oktoberfest is a folk celebration of the culture of Bavaria, Germany. Starting in the year 1810, the festival highlights include food and beer stalls everywhere on the road and people serving food and beer in traditional Bavarian costumes.
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Considered one of the biggest food festivals in Europe, La Tomatina is held in the town of Buñol, Spain. The highlight of this festival is a food fight involving over-ripe tomatoes smashed on each other, including locals and tourists, on the streets.
The festival started in the 19th century as a protest by rebellious commoners throwing food given by Feudal Lords; the Carnival of Ivrea has taken the shape of a war of throwing oranges among commoners these days. The festival is celebrated in Italy during the month of February. The festival is counted both as one of the Biggest Food Festival in Europe and one of the Weird Festival in Europe.
Considered to be the last big party of summer, the Flamenco Fair is celebrated in Spain to celebrate the Feats of Saint Matthew. Some of the highlights of this festival include dancing, drinking, shopping, gorging on local delicacies, and sessions of traditional horse riding.
Celebrated in France, the Lavender Mob is a four-day Lavender-themed mob festival that includes parades, nightly ball, marching bands, and boats covered with mauve-coloured lavender flowers. This famous festival has been celebrated since the Second World War in the month of August after the harvesting period starts.
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A ten-day festival celebrated in Saint Helena since 1787, Noble Grapes is the Best Wine Festival in Europe. The highlight of the festival is that on Saturday, the wine-producing families of the province gather in traditional costumes for the auspicious harvesting of grapes in decorated carts.
Pizzafest is celebrated in Naples, Italy in the month of November. The highlight of this festival is that the villagers make and consume around 100,000 pizzas of different kinds including Margherita, Marinara, and Napoletana in a night. The festival is counted as the best food festival in Europe and is a popular cultural festival on the continent.
One of the weird, bizarre music festivals held in Spain, La Tamborrada is the popular Drum festival you want to attend if you want to try your hands at drumming. The highlight of this festival is that a huge procession including men, women, and children can bash the drums on the street for 24 hours at a stretch.
Counted as one of the Best Festivals in Europe, Maslenitsa is one of the oldest festivals in Europe celebrated in the month of March. This religious carnival in Eastern Europe follows Slavic traditions. The festival is usually celebrated eight weeks before Eastern Easter. The highlights of this festival are that the generally prohibited meat, cheese, and other dairy products for the orthodox Christians are permitted during this festival.
This unique festival celebrates the light artist’s job when the chosen light designers and light architects showcase their work in the city center of Amsterdam and the city lights up to the Amsterdam Light Festival. The popular highlights include biking, boating and walking through the installation of lights, and getting mesmerised by the same.
A day to celebrate the patron saint of Ireland, the Catholic nation in Europe, the Day of St. Patrick or St. Patrick’s Day is a day that celebrated traditions, culture, and history. St. Patrick's Day is celebrated on March 17 every year to celebrate the arrival of Christianity in the country of Ireland. This festival is considered to be the best spring festival in Europe and is marked by the vivid use of colour green during the marches and parades held in the city of Dublin.
One of the most popular traditional festivals in Europe is held in July in Spain, this festival is known for its bull-running and huge processions where people play drums, pots, and all other such instruments including pans.
Europe is a continent of history, culture, and tradition and festivals are an integral aspect of all these three. If you want to understand and enjoy the visit to this continent, you should not miss the different festivals and the festivities attached to such festivals for sure. Plan a memorable trip with Adotrip as your travel partner. Our team of travel mavens will provide you with end-to-end travel assistance and ensure every moment of your trip is unforgettable and enjoyable.
Q 1. What kinds of festivals are organised in Europe?
A 1. Different countries in Europe have different festivals including food festivals, music festivals, traditional festivals, and film festivals.
Q 2. Which is the most popular film festival celebrated in Europe?
A 2. Cannes Film Festival is the most popular film festival celebrated in Europe.
Q 3. Name a few food festivals celebrated in Europe.
A3. La Tomatina, Carnival of Ivrea, and Pizzafest are some of the food festivals celebrated in Europe.
Q 4. Which is the most popular Beer Festival in Europe?
A 4. Oktoberfest in Germany is the most popular Beer Festival in Europe.
Q 5. Which are the most amazing few music festivals in Europe.
A 5. Glastonbury, Tomorrowland, Mad Cool, and AMF are a few music festivals in Europe.
--- Published By Arpita Mathur
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