Top 5 Events in July You Shouldn't Miss

 

Exploring Europe in July? Take part in exceptional events for the best travel experience. The sunny summer month boasts a vast range to choose from, including celebrations of food, music, history, and tradition. All of them are different, all are unique, thus, make sure to get acquainted with what's happening in each country before you go. Here's just a short list to start from.

Fiesta de San Fermin
Fiesta de San Fermin

Celebration in Spain

Pamplona, Spain
July 6th - 14th
www.sanfermin.com/en

Dating back to the 16th century, the festival is one of the oldest traditions in Spain and undoubtedly a unique sight for every visitor. The grand fiesta invites everyone to enjoy music, dancing, a firework show, a parade, and the renowned running with the bulls along the streets of Pamplona.

North Sea Jazz Festival
North Sea Jazz Festival

Celebration in Netherlands

Rotterdam, the Netherlands
July 10th - 12th
www.northseajazz.com/en

Visit the Netherlands during the North Sea Jazz Festival and enjoy quality performances by numerous professional musicians and bands. Taking place in Rotterdam each year, the festival was first held in 1976 and is actually the largest indoor festival worldwide.

Bastille Day
Bastille Day

Celebration in France

Across the whole country
14th of July
www.history.com/bastille-day

Bastille Day is a national French Celebration taking place each year on the day of the storming of the Bastille, the 14th of July. Commemorated with the largest military parade in the entire continent, it is celebrated all over the country with firework displays and other forms of entertainment.

Zagreb International Folklore Festival
Zagreb International Folklore Festival

Celebration in Croatia

Zagreb, Croatia
mid July
www.carnifest.com/folklore-festival

Admire original traditions from all over the world as you enjoy the authentic folklore performances in Zagreb. Gathering artists from all over Croatia and foreign countries likewise, the festival is a must-see while visiting the capital of Croatia in July.

National Lasagna Day
National Lasagna Day

Celebration in Italy

Across the whole country
29th of July
www.nationaltoday.com/national-lasagna-day

Celebrated in Italy, the National Lasagna Day is undoubtedly an occasion to be celebrated in Italy as well! The mouth-watering dish actually originated in Naples, however, nowadays it is popular among people from all over the world.