Defocused silhouettes of people on stage in the theater ()
Whether you want to stay warm inside in the winter or cool off in the Summer, we’ve got a list of European indoor festivals and events to help you plan out your year!
GERMANY
“The Hound of the Baskervilles” at The English Theatre of Hamburg | Jan. 1-20 | Hamburg
World Club Dome Winter Edition: EDM, House and Techno Festival | Jan. 5-6 | Frankfurt
Proud Nerd - Welcome to Starcourt Cinema | Jan. 12 | Cologne
“Lobby Hero” at The English Theatre of Hamburg | Feb. 5- Apr. 6 | Hamburg
The Berlinale Film Festival | Feb. 15-25 | Berlin
The Berlinale is one of the largest public film festivals in the world. This event dates back to 1951 and has grown exponentially. Over 200 films, with different lengths and from varying genres are presented to attendees with film submissions from over 100 countries. During the festival, people can also check out the European Film Market and Berlinale Co-Production Market.
Time Warp Mannheim: EDM Festival | April 5-6 | Mannheim
German Film and Comic Con: Spring and Winter 2024 | Dortmund Germany
Recently rebranded to include “film” in the name, this bi-annual con hosts special celebrity guests, panels, shopping opportunities and more. Don your best cosplay, get an autograph from your favorite pop culture icon and attend a workshop. This year the Spring Edition is May 4-5 and the Winter Edition is Dec. 7-8. Check out the monthly Con Together on StripesEurope.com for more pop culture conventions throughout Germany.
“The Two Popes” at The English Theatre Frankfurt | Apr. 13- May 26 | Frankfurt
“Lizard Boy” at The English Theatre of Hamburg | Apr. 22- June 22 | Hamburg
Taylor Swift Eras Tour | July 17-28 | Hamburg
AUSTRIA
KokoroKon: Film, Manga and Gaming | Feb. 9-11 | Schwechat
Comic Con Dornbirn | Mar. 16-17 | Dornbirn
Altitude Comedy Festival | Apr.1-15 | Mayrhofen
If you would like to laugh out loud after a day on the slopes, this is the place for you. This annual comedy festival has received accolades such as “Best Overseas Festival 2022/2023” and “Comedy Festival of the Year.” If the slopes aren’t your thing, you can also enjoy the Turkish baths and spas in the nearby town for the ultimate Alpine getaway.
HaruCon: “Carinthia’s First Geek Convention” | Apr. 27-28 | Klagenfurt
Taylor Swift Eras Tour | Aug. 8-10 | Vienna
BELGIUM
ComicCon Brussels | May 11-12 | Brussels
Tomorrowland | July 19-28 | Boom
Tomorrowland is the world’s largest EDM (electronic dance music) festival that happens annually across two weekends in July. Since 2005, it has entertained the EDM community and has grown to over 400,000 attendees every year. Its campground, where many attendees stay is known as “Dreamville” and has its own entertainment and stage. Past performers included David Guetta and Avicii.
FRANCE
Le Festival d’Automne à Paris: Theater, Dance and Visual Arts Festival | Jan 1- Feb. 11 | Paris
Simple Plan Hard as Rock Tour | Jan 18-20 | Paris
Maison&Objet: Paris Design Week | Jan. 18-24 | Paris
Ciné Junior: Annual Children’s Film Festival | Jan. 24- Feb. 6 | Paris
Paris Short Film Festival | Mar. 22-24 | Paris
Escape Magique- Harry Potter Inspired| Apr. 20-21 | La Teste-de-Buch
Taylor Swift Eras Tour | May 9-12 | Nanterre
Cannes Film Festival | May 14-25 | Cannes
Bordeaux Geekfest 2024 | May 18-19 | Bordeaux
From Wisteria Lane to Paris | May 25 | Paris
Japan Expo Paris | July 11-14 | Paris
Fête du Cinéma: Cinema Festival | July 2-5 | Paris
Paris Games Week | Oct./Nov. TBD | Paris
IRELAND and U.K.
Liverpool Anime and Gaming | Feb. 3-4 | Liverpool
London Anime and Gaming Con | Feb. 16-18 | London
Glascow Film Festival | Feb. 28- Mar. 10 | Glascow
Levitation – 74th British National Science Fiction Convention | Mar. 29- Apr. 1 | Telford
Manchester Anime and Gaming Con | Apr. 6-7 | Manchester
25th Rainbow International Film Festival London | June 2-9 | London
Taylor Swift Eras Tour | June 7-30 | Liverpool, Cardiff, London and Dublin
82nd World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon) | Aug. 8-12 | Glasgow
Edinburgh International Book Festival | Aug. 10-25 | Edinburgh
Taylor Swift Eras Tour | Aug. 15-17 | London
THE NETHERLANDS
Comic, Film & Manga Fest Rotterdam | Mar. 23-24 | Rotterdam
Taylor Swift Eras Tour | July 4-6 | Amsterdam
NN North Sea Jazz Festival | July 12-14 | Rotterdam
Eurocon 2024 | Aug. 16-19 | Rotterdam
SWITZERLAND
Japan Impact | Feb. 17-18 | Ecublens
Sakura no Matsuri: Anime, Manga and Gaming | Mar. 23-24 | Winterthur
Fantasy Basel - The Swiss Comic Con 2024 | May 9-11 | Basel
Chibi-Con: Games, Trading Cards and more | June 1-2 | Winterthur
Taylor Swift Eras Tour | July 9-10 | Zurich
If you are interested in staying indoors and getting tattooed or pierced check out our European Tattoo Directory.
