Best events in Europe this June
Planning to visit Europe this June? Here's a calendar of events, festivals, and activities to look forward to this Summer.
If you’re thinking of travelling to Europe this summer, then we have some good news: there are plenty of exciting events happening throughout the continent! Discover the best summer events in Europe and get involved. From music festivals in Italy to food festivals in Austria, it’s time to start marking your calendar.
Here's a list of 2026 June events in Europe that will make your summer one to remember.
2026 June Events in Europe
Greenfield Festival
When: 11th - 13th June 2026
Where: Interlaken, Switzerland
Rock and metal fans come together for this high-energy open-air festival showcasing top international bands. With Interlaken’s majestic mountains as the backdrop, it offers an unforgettable music experience in a truly spectacular setting.
Vienna Summer Night Concert
Where: Vienna, Austria
When: Friday 19th June 2026
Vienna is the perfect setting for unique events such as The Summer Night Concert. Each year, the world-renowned Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra gives a free open-air concert in the gardens behind Schönbrunn Palace. Imagine an enormous stage standing among sculpted flower beds, lawns, and fountains. Lights illuminate the grand Palace and fireworks sparkle across the night sky as one of the world's greatest orchestras plays live.
Flower Festival
Where: Lake Bohinj, Slovenia
When: 22nd May- 7th June 2026
The International Wild Flower Festival is a collection of botanical tours, events and culinary experiences celebrating the wild plants of Bohinj and the local cuisine. The festival is held annually in May and June at various locations throughout Bohinj, a region of 24 villages spanning more than 300 kilometres.
Donauinselfest
Where: Vienna, Austria
When: 3rd - 5th July 2026
The Vienna Danube Island Festival, “Donauinselfest”, is Europe’s largest open-air festival. It takes place at the end of June on the waterfront of the beautiful Blue Danube and attracts thousands of people every year. The festival is free-of-charge and features top-class national and international stars performing on eleven stages.
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