2025 July Events in Europe
Planning a trip to Europe this July? We've gathered a fantastic line-up of the top events, festivals, and activities that have already been announced. Whether you're a culture buff, a music lover, or just eager to soak up the lively vibes, Europe has got you covered this summer.
Grab your sunscreen, shades, and let's dive into a month packed with unforgettable experiences. Here are some of the events that may catch your interest in July.
2025 July Events in Europe
Strudelfest | Woodcarving Symposium | Thunerseepiele Open Air Musical | Tyrolean Wine Festival | DoloMyths Run Skyrace | Salzburg Festival | Festival Bled | Cosmojazz Festival | Toscana Music Festival
Strudelfest
Where: Seefeld, Austria
When: 5th - 6th July 2025
The Strudel Festival, launched in 2003, is an annual event dedicated to the most famous Austrian pastry. During this period, all over the province, you can taste the various types of bread and pastries that South Tyrolean bakers have prepared for this occasion.
International Woodcarving Symposium
Where: Interlaken, Switzerland
When: 1st - 5th July 2025
See for yourself how artists create masterpieces out of wood. The organisers select a group of around 20 national and international artists that represent different influences, styles, and cultures.
Thunerseespiele
Where: Interlaken, Switzerland
When: 5th July - 31st August 2025
Don't miss out on the chance to see musical productions set against a stunning mountain panorama. The Thunerseespiele company presents an open-air musical every summer with the majestic mountains of the Bernese Oberland in the background and a stage built upon the waters of Lake Thun. This year, the renowned Hunchback of Notre Dame makes its way from the Seine in Paris to the stunning shores of Lake Thun.
Tyrolean Wine Festival
Where: Seefeld, Austria
When: 12th July 2025
DoloMyths Run Skyrace
Where: Canazei, Italy
When: 12th July 2025
For those who enjoy mountain sports, the DoloMyth Skyrace in Canazei is not to be missed. The course begins in the town of Canazei and ends at Piz Boè, twisting and turning through woods, paths, and slopes, all at an altitude of 1702 meters. Competitors are called “Skyrunners” (Corridori del Cielo). For viewers, there is the option to use a cable car to go up and watch from above.
Salzburg Festival
Where: Salzburg, Austria
When: 18th July - 31st August 2025
The musical highlight on the summer calendar is the Salzburg Festival. This prestigious festival presents top-class performances of opera, plays, and concerts of the highest artistic standards over a period of five to six weeks each summer in a city whose baroque architecture is second to none.
Cosmojazz Festival
Where: Chamonix, France
When: 22nd - 27th July 2025
Cosmojazz Festival in Chamonix, scheduled for 22nd to 27th July 2025, will feature free concerts in the mountains of Vallée de Trient and Chamonix Mont-Blanc Valley. These daytime performances will take place on sites chosen by the festival for their majestic scenery and exceptional panoramas.
Toscana Music Festival
Where: Tuscany, Italy
When: 16th - 20th July 2025
Tuscany, the region of Italy known for its culinary delights and rich culture, hosts an annual international festival of choirs and orchestras in the classy ambience of the Spa of Montecatini and Basilica Santa Maria Assunta.
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