European Capitals of Culture 2010
Here, from Eurail's website, are lists of some major events across Europe in 2010.
Three European Cities have been designated as "Capitals of Culture" for 2010, and will will host a year of music, theatre, dance, film, literature, and more.
- Essen, Germany - Click for more about Essen / Ruhr, Germany's Capital of Culture Celebration
- Pécs, Hungary - Click for more on Pecs Capital of Culture Celebration
- Istanbul, Turkey - Click for more about Istanbul's Capital of Culture 2010
Rough Guide lists some major European Events
- Carnevale, Venice, Italy (February - March)
- St Patrick's Day, Dublin, Ireland (March)
- Las Fallas, Valencia, Spain (March) More online
- Cooper's Hill Cheese Roll, Brockworth, England (May)
- Notting Hill Carnival, London, England (August)
- Montreux Jazz Festival, Geneva, Switzerland (July)
- Il Palio, Siena, Italy (July - August)
- Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Scotland (August)
- Running of the Bulls, Pamplona, Spain (July)
- La Tomatina, Buñol, Spain (August)
- Oktoberfest, Munich, Germany (September - October)
European Music festivals (note there are MANY more than this! )
- Pinkpop, The Netherlands (28 - 30 May)
- Roskilde, Denmark (1-4 July)
- Rock Werchter, Belgium (1-4 July)
- Exit, Serbia (8 - 11 July)
- Dour, Belgium (15 - 18 July)
- Sziget, Hungary (9 -16 August)
