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Across Europe, festivals are becoming spaces for experimentation, bringing together art, science and technology to explore both the opportunities and the questions raised by these transformations. Step into a world where art meets technology, and discover festivals inviting us to imagine, question, and experience the future of artistic creation. 

As part of its community and outreach programme, Jazzfest Berlin is joining forces with 15 local initiatives from Moabit and students from the Jazz Institute Berlin, inviting local communities and audiences to discover, engage and actively participate in the festival.

Festivals have a particular way of bringing people, the arts and their surroundings into connection. They draw lines between places and cultures. Along these paths, encounters can shift perspectives, bring artistic traditions into a new light, introduce audiences to unfamiliar voices, and reveal new ways to experience a place or culture.

Explores how festivals are making culture more accessible by addressing physical, geographical, social and sensory barriers. Through inclusive programmes, diverse representation and new ways of bringing art to audiences, festivals can help create cultural experiences that are genuinely open to everyone.

Applications are now open for the European Festivals Fund for Emerging Artists (EFFEA) Call #5. From 1 September to 3 November 2026, festivals can apply for funding to support emerging artists across borders through residencies taking place in 2027.

As part of its sustainability transformation process, Enjoy Jazz works on its artistic programming and audience transport to test different options and decrease its carbon emission footprint related to travels. Read more about the festival's actions now.

Long-established European music festivals have become cultural institutions, combining decades of tradition with evolving artistic visions. By attracting leading artists and international audiences, they stand as enduring symbols of Europe’s cultural heritage while continuing to resonate across generations.

Festivals are about more than just having a good time. They bring people together, spark creativity, and create meaningful experiences. We explore how art, nature, mindfulness, and shared activities can help build stronger, healthier, and more connected communities.

Discover four international music festivals set in extraordinary historic venues, where outstanding performances and cultural heritage come together to create unforgettable artistic experiences across Portugal, Tunisia, Spain, and France.

Emerging artists are the lifeblood of festivals, bringing fresh perspectives, creative energy, and new artistic ideas. We are highlighting five festivals that recognise their importance and are hosting EFFEA residencies, contributing to the next generation of artists.

The FestivalFinder.eu Networking Sessions are EFA's online format offering festivals a dedicated space to connect, exchange ideas, explore synergies and share their knowledge. 

Did you ever dream of living in another age? Or see how the world was in old times with music, dance, outfits and more? Well we are here to help you with that nostalgia and present to you five festivals dedicated to old folk themes that can take you back in time.