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The Amsterdam Fringe Festival introduced the “Fringe Method,” a playful tool created to inspire creative brainstorming on values like diversity and artist support, emphasising fringe art's role in cultural storytelling.

Spooky season is here! As Halloween approaches, get ready to attend festivals designed to send chills down your spine! Take part in gothic storytelling and haunted experiences. Discover our selection of festivals in our Zoom-in now.

Dance Festival Malta's goal is to expose audiences to high-calibre performances that show how dancers with disabilities can thrive, inspiring hope and demonstrating that it is possible to pursue a dance career, regardless of physical challenges.

The 'Visual Language Weekend' organised by Oerol focusses on visitors from the deaf community, who often communicate via visual language mediums. The festival provides interpretation in Sign Language as well as additional programming performed by artists from the deaf community.

World Mental Health Day marked the importance of mental health and the need for greater awareness and support. Across the globe, artists use their work to explore the emotional depths of mental well-being, offering perspectives and stimulating conversations. Check out our Zoom-in now!

As World Smile Day approaches on 6 October, what better way to celebrate than through festivals? In October, Europe hosts several festivals dedicated to making you grin from ear to ear.

Take part in the “Count me in!” campaign and share how your festival is dealing with Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility and Belonging. The European Festivals Association (EFA) invites festivals to share their practices and understand together the diversity of approaches and possibilities of the many actions that are taken (or not yet taken) by festivals around Europe and beyond.

EFFEA Stories: Cultivating and celebrating peace through arts. International Day of Peace on 21 September reminds us of the many ways we can contribute to a more peaceful world – from education to the arts, social justice to environmental action. Discover five stories from the European Festivals Fund for Emerging Artists - EFFEA's residency programme.

Across Europe, vibrant festivals breathe life into centuries-old traditions, blending the past with the present in a celebration of culture, heritage, and art. Join us as we explore the most captivating festivals that keep the spirit of tradition alive, inviting you to experience the true essence of Europe.

Festival Cities and Regions are a cornerstone in the European Festivals Association (EFA)'s work and have found this recognition in the EFFE Seal for Festival Cities and Regions. Discover the ones that hold the EFFE Seal so far in the Festival Cities and Regions Portrait on FestivalFinder.eu.

During this summer, you may either be planning to attend a festival or spend time by the water. Why not do both? Experience unique festivals where water is a central element, whether by the sea, on the shores of a beautiful lake, or aboard a sailing boat. Check out our selection of upcoming festivals and embark on a summer voyage on European waters.

In the heart of nature or in historic sites, some festivals offer unique experiences thanks to their idyllic setting. The location is often the starting point in the creation of a festival and is sometimes an integral part of the programme, adding to the magic. Let yourself be enchanted by the arts and by artists specially selected to best capture these extraordinary venues.