Top events in Europe this July

Planning a trip to Europe this July? We've gathered a fantastic line-up of the top events, festivals, and activities that have already been announced. Whether you're a culture buff, a music lover, or just eager to soak up the lively vibes, Europe has got you covered this summer. 

Grab your sunscreen, shades, and let's dive into a month packed with unforgettable experiences. Here are some of the events that may catch your interest in July.

2026 July events in Europe

Strudelfest

Where: Seefeld, Austria

When: 4th - 5th July 2026

The Strudel Festival, launched in 2003, is an annual event dedicated to the most famous Austrian pastry. During this period, all over the province, you can taste the various types of bread and pastries that South Tyrolean bakers have prepared for this occasion.

Thunerseespiele

Where: Interlaken, Switzerland

When: 8th July - 22nd August 2026

Don't miss out on the chance to see musical productions set against a stunning mountain panorama. The Thunerseespiele company presents an open-air musical every summer with the majestic mountains of the Bernese Oberland in the background and a stage built upon the waters of Lake Thun. This year, the renowned Hunchback of Notre Dame makes its way from the Seine in Paris to the stunning shores of Lake Thun.

Tyrolean Wine Festival

Where: Seefeld, Austria

When: 10th - 11th July 2026

A weekend all about wine! On July 10th and 11th, 2025, the Tyrolean Wine Festival returns to the Kurpark in Seefeld for its second year.
The festival highlights North Tyrolean wines with live music adding to the atmosphere. Along with 12 local winemakers, guest vintners from famous wine regions will bring their wines, offering an even wider selection to enjoy.

Salzburg Festival

Where: Salzburg, Austria

When: 22nd January - 31st February 2026

The musical highlight on the summer calendar is the Salzburg Festival. This prestigious festival presents top-class performances of opera, plays, and concerts of the highest artistic standards over a period of five to six weeks each summer in a city whose baroque architecture is second to none.

Toscana Music Festival

Where: Tuscany, Italy

When: 21st July - 26th July 2026

Tuscany, the region of Italy known for its culinary delights and rich culture, hosts an annual international festival of choirs and orchestras in the classy ambience of the Spa of Montecatini and Basilica Santa Maria Assunta.