Events in Europe

InterRail gives you the opportunity to stay wherever you desire, and to leave when you decide. When the clouds come rolling in from the north, travel south; if you make new friends in Lisbon, then stay; or if you want to party at the Roskilde festival, travel to Denmark. On this page you can find some event suggestions.

Trondheim InterRail Centre in Trondheim

Open from 1 July until 14 August. Free entrance, various facilities & entertainment, bed and breakfast at favourable rates. More info: www.tirc.no.

Major events & festivals

Some events in Europe not to be missed, according to Rough Guide's First-Time Europe:

• Carnevale, Venice, Italy (February - March)
• St Patrick's Day, Dublin, Ireland (March)
• Las Fallas, Valencia, Spain (March)
• Cooper's Hill Cheese Roll, Brockworth, England (May)
• Notting Hill Carnival, London, England (August)
• Montreux Jazz Festival, Geneva, Switzerland (July)
• Il Palio, Siena, Italy (July - August)
• Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Scotland (August)
• Running of the Bulls, Pamplona, Spain (July)
• La Tomatina, Buñol, Spain (August)
• Oktoberfest, Munich, Germany (September - October)

You can find many more event data on the website:

• Whatsonwhen

Music Festivals

Some recommended music festivals in Europe:

• Pinkpop, The Netherlands (26 - 28 May)
• Roskilde, Denmark (5 - 8 July)
• Rock Werchter, Belgium  (28 June - 1 July)
• Exit, Serbia (12 - 15 July)
• Dour, Belgium (12 - 15 July)
• Sziget, Hungary (6 -13 August)