Where: Belgrade, Serbia 9.Edinburgh’s annual Science Festival is the world’s first celebration of science and technology, and one of Europe’s largest science events. But don’t attempt to try them all, as you’re likely to wind up in the ER. With more than 500 different kinds of beer, both imported and local Serbian, it’s going to be incredibly hard to decide which ones to try. The entrance is free, which is absolutely mindblowing considering the number of artists that are there to entertain the crowds.īelgrade Beer Festival is headlined by some of the best-known rock and pop groups from the Balkans, with multiple DJs that will entertain the people who don’t speak the local language.Īnd of course, there’s the beer. Belgrade Beer Festivalįellow lovers of beer should head to Serbia’s capital city in August, to enjoy one of the largest beer festivals in the Balkans. Where: Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina 8. And it is also welcoming to newer jazz performers, and it gives them a chance to make a name for themselves.
The festival attracts musicians from all over the country, but also some internationally famous jazz performers. It’s usually held in November, and it is a must for all lovers of jazz music. Jazz Fest Sarajevoīosnia and Herzegovina’s capital city is home to another wonderful festival that deserves more exposure – the annual Jazz Fest Sarajevo. It lasts for two days, with multiple parties preceding and succeeding it. Because it is still pretty young, not many people have heard of it.īut considering that Wu-Tang Clan headlined the festival in May 2019, we’re thinking you definitely need to hear about this Eastern European festival. It is held annually in Umag, and 2019 was only the third edition of the festival. Sea Star FestivalĪnother amazing Croatian festival is Sea Star Festival. Honestly, it’s kind of like a mini hipster version of Woodstock, and it’s definitely got us interested! It’s a great way to get in touch with nature and relax away from all the city noises.ĭon’t expect world-famous artists and performers here – the festival promotes free-spirited artists, who value one’s right to self-expression and social harmony. To fully enjoy it, you need to either book a village house or a camping parcel. The festival is held in Rhodope Mountains of Bulgaria, which are about a 20-minutes drive from the nearest city. The electronic music festival is usually held in early June, and it’s unlike anything you’ve ever experienced. Meadows in the Mountains is one of the world’s most unique festivals, and you definitely need to hear about it if you haven’t by now. Plan to visit Zagreb in March, if you want to experience this firsthand. Walking around city streets looks like you’re walking underwater, the parks and promenades are adorned with unique light installations and you can even attend laser shows. And the thing we love most about this festival is that it is not localized.įor about five days, the entire city is transformed into a light show. The Festival of Lights is great for people who want to experience something different and unique. And because it’s a pretty new event for the city, chances are you’ve never heard of it. Since 2017, Zagreb has hosted the Festival of Lights annually. Plan to visit Hungary’s capital in early September, if you want to take part in this awesome festival. And all the while, you’re enjoying breathtaking panoramic views of Pest, which makes the entire experience even more memorable. You can also meet some renowned winemakers in person, which is definitely a unique experience. It’s an amazing opportunity to taste some of Hungary’s best wine, enjoy local foods, learn about winegrowing and the history of local wine and attend some folk music concerts. The terraces of the glorious Buda Castle are home to the city’s Wine Festival every year. But also for those who just love to party all night long. With headliners like David Guetta, Robin Schulz and Sven Vath, it’s a great music festival for all lovers of techno music. In 2019, it received an award for the best medium-sized festival in Europe, which speaks volumes. Sea Dance Festival takes the techno music away from the Serbian fortress, and onto the amazing Montenegrin beaches. While the EXIT festival in Novi Sad has grown so much that you have probably heard of it, its little sister festival is not as well known.