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!
Top European Festivals in Spring
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!
Primavera Sound in Barcelona, Spain
Prague Fringe Festival
Where: Prague, Czech Republic
When: Usually end of May
Festivals don’t have to mean music, so 布拉格 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 捷克酒店, 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?
布拉格, 捷克共和国 – Photo by Xuan Hoa Le from Pexels
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 莱比锡 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 五元素旅馆, 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?
Wave Gotik Treffen
DesertFest Berlin
Where: Berlin, Germany
When: Mid-May
Calling all hard rock and metal heads! 柏林 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 向日葵旅馆, 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.
Cannes – Photo by Zhifei Zhou on Unsplash
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 这里 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.
