Calendar / July 2026
What's on in July 2026
Dates read confirmed where the organizer has published them, and expected where we've projected the recurrence. Always verify before booking.
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17 events in July 2026 in Europe.
Open'er Festival
Gdynia · Poland
Music & Culture Festivals
Held once a year over four days in early July at the Gdynia-Kosakowo airfield, organised by the promoter Alter Art. The 2026 edition ran 1 to 4 July 2026; the next edition is expected in early July 2027.
Dates & details →Witness / Attend in Siena
Siena · Italy
Witness / Attend
Two races a year: July 2 and August 16.
Dates & details →Festival Internacional de Jazz Escaldes-Engordany
Escaldes-Engordany · Andorra
Music & Culture Festivals
About a week in early July each year in Escaldes-Engordany, at the Prat del Roure hall with free open-air concerts on Coprinceps square. The 42nd edition ran 2 to 9 July 2026; the festival returns in early July 2027.
Dates & details →Copenhagen Jazz Festival
Copenhagen · Denmark
Music & Culture Festivals
Ten days starting the first Friday of July each year, across more than 100 venues citywide. Upcoming: the 2027 edition is expected around 2 to 11 July.
Dates & details →Karlovy Vary International Film Festival
Karlovy Vary · Czechia
Film Festivals
Nine days in early July each year in Karlovy Vary, centred on the Hotel Thermal. Upcoming: 3 to 11 July 2026 (60th edition); a 2027 edition is expected in early July.
Dates & details →Savonlinna Opera Festival
Savonlinna · Finland
Music & Culture Festivals
Held annually across about a month in July, ending in early August, in the courtyard of Olavinlinna castle in Savonlinna. Founded in 1912 by the soprano Aino Ackte and run by the Savonlinna Opera Festival. Upcoming: 2026 season 3 July to 1 August; the 2027 season falls in July and is confirmed by the festival nearer the time.
Dates & details →Witness / Attend in Pamplona
Pamplona · Spain
Witness / Attend
Runs July 6 through July 14 every year.
Dates & details →Pohoda Festival
Trencin · Slovakia
Music & Culture Festivals
About four days in early-to-mid July each year on the former military airfield at Trencin (Letisko Trencin). The 30th edition ran 8 to 11 July 2026; the 2027 edition is set for 8 to 10 July.
Dates & details →Colours of Ostrava
Ostrava · Czechia
Music & Culture Festivals
Four days in mid-July each year at Dolni Vitkovice in Ostrava. Upcoming: 15 to 18 July 2026; a 2027 edition is expected in mid-July.
Dates & details →Tomorrowland
Boom · Belgium
Music & Culture Festivals
Held across two consecutive weekends in mid to late July at De Schorre in Boom, organised by We Are One World (formerly ID&T). Upcoming: weekend one 17 to 19 July 2026 and weekend two 24 to 26 July 2026; a 2027 edition is expected across two July weekends.
Dates & details →Witness / Attend in Bajina Basta
Bajina Basta · Serbia
Witness / Attend
The Great Descent falls on the third Saturday of July.
Dates & details →Hill of Crosses
Siauliai · Lithuania
Witness / Attend
The site is open freely year-round; the annual feast (Kryziu kalno atlaidai) falls on the penultimate Sunday of July. Upcoming: 19 July 2026; 18 July 2027.
Dates & details →Isle of MTV Malta
Floriana · Malta
Music & Culture Festivals
One free open-air concert on a night in mid-to-late July at Il-Fosos, Floriana, opening Malta Music Week. Upcoming: 22 July 2026; a 2027 edition is expected in July.
Dates & details →Viljandi Folk Music Festival
Viljandi · Estonia
Music & Culture Festivals
Held over four days in late July each year at the Viljandi Castle Hills and around the town. Upcoming: 23 to 26 July 2026 (the 33rd edition); a 2027 edition is expected in late July.
Dates & details →Tomorrowland
Boom · Belgium
Music & Culture Festivals
Held across two consecutive weekends in mid to late July at De Schorre in Boom, organised by We Are One World (formerly ID&T). Upcoming: weekend one 17 to 19 July 2026 and weekend two 24 to 26 July 2026; a 2027 edition is expected across two July weekends.
Dates & details →Giornate Medioevali
City of San Marino · San Marino
Music & Culture Festivals
A historical re-enactment festival held over the last weekend of July each year in the old town of San Marino. Upcoming: around 24 to 26 July 2026 (expected, last weekend of July; confirm exact dates on the official site).
Dates & details →Witness / Attend in Mostar
Mostar · Bosnia and Herzegovina
Witness / Attend
The traditional bridge-diving competition falls on the last Sunday of July.
Dates & details →In season in July
Beyond dated events: where July is honestly good, from our featured picks. Every link is a full guide with timing, conditions, and providers.
Wildlife Safaris
- Alutaguse
- Brunei River
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
- Chobe National Park
- Dzanga-Sangha
- Etosha National Park
- Funafuti Conservation Area
- Gorongosa National Park
- Grande Riviere
- Hwange National Park
- Kamchatka
- Kuhmo
- Liwonde National Park
- Loango National Park
- Lola ya Bonobo
- Mana Pools National Park
- Ningaloo Reef
- Noumea
- Odzala-Kokoua National Park
- Ras Al Jinz
- South Luangwa National Park
- Tari
- Torres del Paine
- Volcanoes National Park
- Zarnesti