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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.

Winter is here and we have exactly what you might need to add some warmth and charm during these colder months. From Percussion to Circus to Carnaval, these festivals have got you covered for your dose of rhythm, energy and colour to make up for the lack of Vitamin D these next few weeks.

Piccolo Opera Festival transformed Spessa Castle's park into a sustainable theatre, emphasizing eco-friendly elements in performances and backstage. The festival championed opera as a dynamic force for societal change and a sustainable, inclusive future.

The third EFFEA call for festivals to support emerging artists is now open. Submit a residency proposal before 19 March 2024.

The Survival Art Review implemented sustainable practices in badge production, utilising beer cardboard and hardwood plywood for reusable elements. Material re-purposing, reduced print runs, and QR codes for digital access to maps exemplify their commitment to minimising environmental impact.

Tbilisi International Animation Festival introduces the Human and Nature/Green Vision Programme, showcasing 15 films on environmental issues while championing sustainability through eco-friendly practices. TIAF sets an example for festivals, blending impactful storytelling and audience engagement with a commitment to environmental responsibility.

"Sounds of the Free Breeze" takes classical music outdoors, showing its positive impact on well-being and mental health. Supported by MusicAIRE, co-funded by the EU, it emphasizes the link between nature care and personal well-being.