Learn more about arts festivals in Europe and dig deeper in the rich cultural offer we have at our fingertips.
As the seasons change and the harsh winter days turn into brighter spring days, filled with the scent of flowers, we too are invited to change the scenery of our own lives, as in a play. Why not take inspiration from this on World Theatre Day, celebrated this 27 March?
In honour of International Women’s Day, we highlight the City of Women - International Festival of Contemporary Arts. International Women's Day is an occasion to celebrate women and review how far women have come in their struggle for equality, liberty, and development.
In 2023, Porta Ferrada Festival prioritised sustainability with reusable cups and funding beach cleaning. Over 24,000 ecological glasses were distributed, embodying their commitment to environmental responsibility and community engagement.
In collaboration with Komerční banka, it was created the KB FutureFest 2030 zone at Rock for People, highlighting a sustainable festival vision with solar/hydrogen-powered stages, eco-friendly materials, and discussions on sustainability.
The Medieval Rose Festival offers a living history experience: Emphasising experiential archaeology, the event promotes eco-friendly concepts, from reusable ceramic cups to minimal electricity usage, fostering a connection between medieval lifestyles and contemporary sustainability.
Granada Improfest 2023 featured a workshop by oceanographer Giovanna Albani, guiding artists and visitors to creatively repurpose saved waste into musical instruments and costumes for an improvisation parade, promoting environmental awareness throughout the festival.
Testifying of the festivals' awareness and revealing their ideas and practices to combine art and environmental sustainability, the "Go Green, Festivals!" stories might inspire you in turn! We have collected more than 30 of them that you can find here.
Alt Shift Festival near Vienna is a degrowth event promoting eco-social strategies through creative education. With an off-grid approach, it emphasises sustainability, water recycling, and collaboration with a nearby agriculture farm, fostering an interconnected community for shared care and knowledge exchange.
In 2004, friends initiated an arts gathering to feel connected and build a community, evolving into an annual festival with several "Green" policies. Read the story to know more about their brilliant sustainable practices.
Tradidanças, set in a forest of oaks, prioritises environmental sustainability. In 2023, alongside dry bathrooms, a composting station was introduced, using old greenhouses to showcase the ecological sanitation process, protecting waste materials for demonstration in 2024.
Eco-friendly festival souvenirs at Wratislavia Cantans include FSC-certified posters and locally produced items like backpacks from recycled PET bottles and T-shirts made of organic cotton, promoting sustainable choices.
Festivalito INTO this WOOD in the Ardennes promotes slow tourism with car-sharing and eco-friendly practices. Immersed in nature, it champions sustainability, local resources, and lifelong education.