Top European Festivals in Spring

Top European Festivals in Spring

Spring is the season for new beginnings and celebration, so be sure to check out our guide to the top European festivals!

Europe is famous for its picture perfect destinations, but it’s also a hot spot for festivals in Spring. There’s no better way to warm up for Summer than to celebrate with friends and music at an outdoor Spring festival! Wondering where the best ones are? Read our guide to the Top European Festivals in Spring and you won’t miss out on any of the parties!

Primavera Sound

Where: Barcelona, Spain

When: Usually end of May, beginning of June

Not only is this popular festival a 5 day celebration of music – Primavera Sound hosts workshops, parties, and shows in sunny Barcelona! The main events take place at the Forum on the beach, but there’s several locations throughout the city, including some free ones! Former headliners have included Tame Impala, A$AP Rocky, Kendrick Lamar, The Strokes, Radiohead, and LCD Soundsystem, just to name a few. It’s the perfect festival to kick off your party season!

Where to Stay in Barcelona

If you’re looking for a hostel notorious for a great party and welcoming atmosphere, then we recommend booking a room at Kabul Party Hostel, located only 20 mins from the beach! And since coming to Barcelona to party, this hostel couldn’t be more suited. You’ll love the vibe here!

Prague Fringe Festival

Where: Prague, Czech Republic

When: Usually end of May

Festivals don’t have to mean music, so 프라하 invites you to celebrate the best English language fringe theatre in the Czech Republic! The festival runs for 9 days and attracts visitors and performers from all over the globe. The festival hosts a range of theatrical categories, including traditional theatre, multi-media, puppet theatre, and more. Catch one of the over 200 scheduled performances and be part of the festivities!

Where to Stay in Prague

Having a comfy and inviting place to call home in between festival days is important. That’s why we recommend 체코 인, located in Vinohrady, as your host for your stay in Prague. This gorgeous design hostel has an All You Can Eat Breakfast Buffet, a bar with daily activities and a Happy Hour, comfortable social areas, and more. Did we mention Check Out is at 12pm?

Wave Gotik Treffen

Where: Leipzig, Germany

When: The second last weekend in May

Regarded as the world’s biggest Gothic festival, the Wave Gotik Treffen in 라이프치히 had to be on our list for the top European festivals in Spring. The festival hosts about 20, 000 enthusiasts annually, and is a long weekend filled with music, events, costumes, fetish parties, and more. Festival attendees typically dress up in their preferred Gothic costume, and the city turns ‘dark’ for a few days! Festival attendees are also entitled to free public transportation, and free entrance to some museums during the festival. Leipzig loves Wave Gotik Treffen!

Where to Stay in Leipzig

Our top recommendation in Leipzig is 파이브 엘리먼트 호스텔, located in the Alt Stadt. With a generous selection of rooms, you’ll get a taste of luxury here. They also have a great bar, which is popular with the locals, so you know the atmosphere is great. If you’re feeling ritzy, why not book a penthouse suite?

DesertFest Berlin

Where: Berlin, Germany

When: Mid-May

Calling all hard rock and metal heads! 베를린 is known for a party, and it’s not just about the electronic music. DesertFest features over 50 bands at various venues, art exhibitions, beer gardens, and markets all around Berlin. From Thursday until Sunday, there’s no shortage of events to rock out to. If you’re a fan of hard rock and heavy metal this is a festival you certainly won’t want to miss!

Where to Stay in Berlin

Berlin is home to lots of different kinds of neighbourhoods, but our favourite is Friedrichshain in East Berlin. Book accommodation at 해바라기 호스텔, minutes away from the Berlin Wall and tons fo great Berlin clubs. It’s also extremely well located for all the events in the city!

Cannes Film Festival

Where: Cannes, France

When: Mid May

Get in on the glitz and glamour of Cannes Film Festival, arguably the most famous film festival in the world! For fans of the art of film, or even if you just possibly rub shoulders with celebs, then this is an event you won’t want to miss. You can check out film screenings and get in on some Red Carpet moments to get the full experience! The official selection show times are released in mid April, so you can start planning your festival experience then. The Cannes Film Festival HAD to be included in our list of the top European festivals in Spring!

Where to Stay in Nice

Our top recommendation for accommodation is to stay in nearby Nice and book at Villa St. Exupery Beach Hostel. Famous for being one of the most social and friendliest hostels in Nice, you’ll love being their guest. You can choose from dorms and private rooms, and can participate in a variety of activities hosted by the hostel. They also have one of the cheapest bars in Nice, and are only 20m from the city’s main square.

Top European Festivals in Spring

Spring is full of top festivals in Europe, and we hope you’ve found some interesting and helpful tips for where to spend your festival season! If you’re looking for more information to plan your adventure, or simply get inspired, click 여기 to find tons of helpful tips and tricks. For all the latest news at Famous Hostels, follow us or subscribe on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, and Youtube.