The vast variety Europe offers travellers, means no matter what
your interests are, you're certain to find something that sparks your
interest. With European summer fast approaching, you can expect warm
sunny weather and long days at the beach not to mention the large number
of cultural, arts and music events scattered throughout the continent.
Below we detail the summer events in Europe, you can't miss.
Wine Day, Istria, Croatia
Annually on the last week of May, Istrian vineyards open their wine cellar doors offering wine tastings. The celebration of wine here has been described as both magical and prestigious. The region is renowned for its variety of wines from both rich and flavorsome to young and light.
Istria, Croatia
Stay: True Luxury Istria
Rock en Seine, Paris, France
In it's 11th year, Rock en Seine is an annual French festival that takes place outside Paris. This years line up includes international music acts including Arctic Monkeys, Lana Del Rey and The Prodigy, it is set to attract crowds from around the globe.
Paris, France
Stay: Champs Elysees Paris
Architecture Biennale, Venice, Italy
This year's Architecture Biennal takes on the theme of Fundamentals - and, as the name suggests wit will focus on exploring the past of Architecture, while returning to its historical fundaments. Bringing together a rich array of international participants in 29 individual pavilions.
Venice, Italy
Stay: Palladian Villa
Pop Art Myths, Madrid, Spain
The Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum in Madrid plays host to an exhibition featuring 20th century pop art pieces from Rauschenberg, Wesselmann, Lichenstein and Hockney. Curators hope the show will 'dispel the banality myth that surrounds the art form and show that the artists not only had a unique way of perceiving reality, but the form is still influential amongst artist today.'
Madrid, Spain
Stay: Madrid Cosmopolitan
Soundwave, Tisno, Croatia
Set on Croatia's stunning coastline, Soundwave is one of Europe's finest emerging boutique festivals. Providing five days of music spread across a boat, a beach and a stage by the seafront and located in a picturesque hidden bay. This is a music festival you certainly won't forget!
Tisno, Croatia
Stay: Penthouse Luxury
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Greece
Celebrated throughout Greece, locals traditionally return to their home villages and it is the heart of the holiday season. One of the countries most significant days and biggest celebrations. Coming alive with festivities the Cyclades celebrate with pilgramages, street vendors and dance groups. On Paros, dozens of boats approach the pier with lit torches and festivities are kicked off with island dances.
Greece
Stay: White Villa
Venice Film Festival, Venice, Italy
The 71st Venice Film Festival is again under the artistic direction of Alberto Barbera. The oldest international film festival in the world is also one of the most prestigious cultural events in the world. Aiming to raise awareness and promote international cinema, screenings run for 11 days.
Venice, Italy
Stay: Palladian Villa
Foire Internationale d'Art Contemporain, Paris, France
An art fair that brings together a mix of international and French dealers, curators and collectors for an incredible take of contemporary art from both established and emerging galleries and artists.
Paris, France
Stay: A Baronial Experience
Wine Day, Istria, Croatia
Annually on the last week of May, Istrian vineyards open their wine cellar doors offering wine tastings. The celebration of wine here has been described as both magical and prestigious. The region is renowned for its variety of wines from both rich and flavorsome to young and light.
Istria, Croatia
Stay: True Luxury Istria
Rock en Seine, Paris, France
In it's 11th year, Rock en Seine is an annual French festival that takes place outside Paris. This years line up includes international music acts including Arctic Monkeys, Lana Del Rey and The Prodigy, it is set to attract crowds from around the globe.
Paris, France
Stay: Champs Elysees Paris
Architecture Biennale, Venice, Italy
This year's Architecture Biennal takes on the theme of Fundamentals - and, as the name suggests wit will focus on exploring the past of Architecture, while returning to its historical fundaments. Bringing together a rich array of international participants in 29 individual pavilions.
Venice, Italy
Stay: Palladian Villa
Pop Art Myths, Madrid, Spain
The Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum in Madrid plays host to an exhibition featuring 20th century pop art pieces from Rauschenberg, Wesselmann, Lichenstein and Hockney. Curators hope the show will 'dispel the banality myth that surrounds the art form and show that the artists not only had a unique way of perceiving reality, but the form is still influential amongst artist today.'
Madrid, Spain
Stay: Madrid Cosmopolitan
Soundwave, Tisno, Croatia
Set on Croatia's stunning coastline, Soundwave is one of Europe's finest emerging boutique festivals. Providing five days of music spread across a boat, a beach and a stage by the seafront and located in a picturesque hidden bay. This is a music festival you certainly won't forget!
Tisno, Croatia
Stay: Penthouse Luxury
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Greece
Celebrated throughout Greece, locals traditionally return to their home villages and it is the heart of the holiday season. One of the countries most significant days and biggest celebrations. Coming alive with festivities the Cyclades celebrate with pilgramages, street vendors and dance groups. On Paros, dozens of boats approach the pier with lit torches and festivities are kicked off with island dances.
Greece
Stay: White Villa
Venice Film Festival, Venice, Italy
The 71st Venice Film Festival is again under the artistic direction of Alberto Barbera. The oldest international film festival in the world is also one of the most prestigious cultural events in the world. Aiming to raise awareness and promote international cinema, screenings run for 11 days.
Venice, Italy
Stay: Palladian Villa
Foire Internationale d'Art Contemporain, Paris, France
An art fair that brings together a mix of international and French dealers, curators and collectors for an incredible take of contemporary art from both established and emerging galleries and artists.
Paris, France
Stay: A Baronial Experience
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