August
A selection of interesting events across Europe in August 2008.
From the Royal Parc Music Festival in Brussels to La Tomatina
in Spain!
InterRail Event in Copenhagen
Meet fellow InterRailers from all over Europe at the 7th annual InterRail event. This 3 day event takes place from 29 till 31 August, is packed with activities and combines good company with staying in a great city.
Read more on this event and on how to register….
August 2008
14 Jun - 14 sep (3 months)
Expo Zaragoza
Zaragoza, Spain
95 countries have confirmed their participation in Expo Zaragoza 2008, and rising. With a Eurail or InterRail Pass valid in Spain you get 12% discount on the entrance fee!
Website Expo Zaragoza 2008
5 Aug (various dates)
Royal Parc Music Festival
Parc de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium
On three sun-drenched Sundays of July and the first Sunday of August, the Parc Royal, also known as Parc de Bruxelles, hosts high-quality concerts.
12 - 18 Aug (annual)
Sziget Festival
Budapest, Hungary
Europe's largest outdoor festival, held every year at an isle in the Donau river, in the middle of Budapest. 400.000 people will enjoy 1000 performances at 60 stages.
Website
14 - 22 Aug (annual)
Novena at Knock
Knock, Ireland
Knock would barely be on the map were it not for an alleged visit there from Our Lady two centuries back.
15 Aug (annual)
Bird Festival
Sacile, Italy
The Bird Festival (Sagra dei Osei) in Sacile occurs the Sunday after Ferragosto, which is on the 15 August every year.
15 Aug - 17 Aug
European Elvis Festival
Bad Nauheim, Germany
With a large number of events such as tribute concerts, guided tours, Elvis movies and a Cadillac parade.
27 Aug (annual)
La Tomatina
Bunyol, Spain
Every year the 9000 inhabitants of the tiny village of Bunyol find their population has quadrupled overnight as a multitude of
enthusiasts turn up for the largest tomato fight on the planet.
August (twice a year, annually)
Long Night of Museums
Berlin, Germany
A cultural event organized together by multiple museums and cultural institutions. A totally free night of culture!
Website