Left behind the summer, and a busy month of events and festivals, it’s time to roll up your sleeves and go back to your daily activities !! September, however, is not a stingy month of emotions. Just take a look at the events in the program, in Europe and in the world, to realize this. Spotlight on, of course, on Oktoberfest, at the start the 21. World-wide event, no doubt the top among the September events.
In the 42 hectares of the “Theresenwiese”, a mega moon park and stands are set up. All the Bierzelt, or the Beer Tents, can host up to a maximum of 10000 people; each has a central stage on which the musical groups that offer traditional songs perform. At Oktoberst only 6 historic labels from Munich can be served: Paulaner, Spaten, Hofbräu, Hacker-Pschorr, Augustiner e Löwenbräu. Only these beers can be served at the tables.
For wine lovers, However, do not miss the Durkheimer Wurstmarkt , That is, the sausages market. In this case, However, to be the protagonist is, in fact, the wine. And in fact, it is the largest wine festival in the world.
Or, at least, it is the slogan of the organizers. The numbers are all on the side of Durkheimer Festival, one of the most anticipated events of all the Palatinate that, every year, is almost 700,000 visitors recorder. No wonder that wine lovers around the world, are in Bad Durkheim to sample about 300 proposals wine selections. Appointment, for two weekends of the month, in Bad Durkheim, 06-10 and 13 – 16. Among the September events not to be missed.
And it is always Germany, the landmark of the festivals. Not just gastronomy and tradition. In fact, it comes to the third edition of the Lollapalooza Berlin, one of the most renowned summer festivals. A brand that needs no introduction. A traveling festival, with ups and downs, has become, for nearly four decades, a landmark in the field of summer music festivals. For the Berlin 2019 edition, will be hosted by Kings of Leon, Martin Garrix ,, Swedish House Mafia, Twenty One Pilots, Underworld, and many others. And then, many events and activities for the little ones. Without doubt one of the events of September do not miss on the days 07 and 08.
In the same period, in the German capital, awaits you The biggest “gay-fetish” event in Europe: the Folsom Europe Berlin . Five days during which you play incredible fetish party, events and exhibitions. Five days of extreme fun and party in Berlin’s premier gay clubs. And not only … a quagmire clubs, markets, bars and literally transform the streets of Berlin. And of course, incredible performance, and lots of live music. In Berlin from 11 to 15. Among the festivals and September events to see.
The entertainment district par excellence of Hamburg, opens the door to one of the most anticipated events of the year. The Reeperbahn Festival It is one of the most important meeting places of the world music industry, as well as one of the most interesting festivals on the European scene, thanks to the presence of an impressive number of emerging artists. And equally impressive is the program of the festival that, for 4 intense days, will host a total of 900 events, with concerts, conferences and meetings dedicated to professionals in the sector. Much space also for art: films, shows and literature, for a total of about 50 events.
Taste and tradition for two September events “Made in Italy”. Chianti Classico Expo is an opportunity to organize a holiday in the beautiful country in the name of art, culture, nature … and wine. Four days that will be the star of this 48th edition of the event, His Majesty the wine. The historical food and wine festival, dedicated to excellent wine in the name of Chianti Classico, ie, those that can boast the legendary “Black Rooster”. Appointment from 05 to 08. Back in 2019 the Cheese, gourmet biennial event, which is held in odd years in the small town of Bra in Piedmont. They await with Piedmont wines and the best local cheeses.
Even cinema is the absolute protagonist, always in the Bel Paese, with the Venice Film Festival, one of the oldest and most prestigious film festivals in the world, after the Academy Awards, the Oscar. The first edition took place in the distant 1932. The aim of the exhibition is to spread cinematographic art in all its forms, in a spirit of freedom and dialogue. Who will touch the Golden Lion? This is an excellent opportunity to see, close up, your great idols.
Music. Colors. Fun. Perfume. And, a lot, a lot of wine. Here are the ingredients of one of the most awaited parties in Portugal: the Festa das Vindimas. Location, the village of Palmela, in the Setubal district, not far from the marvelous Lisbon. Every first week of September, the Portuguese village turns into a blaze of sounds, scents and colors. The protagonist, since its birth, wine, with the aim of divulging one of the main riches of the Region. With Muscat, true pride of an entire country.
Last, in chronological order, the Galway Oyster Festival, the most wild, incredible and extravagant gourmet festival in the country, with over 60 years of history behind it. After St. Patrick’s Day, it is the most important event in the whole nation, which welcomes visitors from all over the world. There is no better way to celebrate the new Oyster season. At Lunch, at dinner and even at breakfast (stomach permitting). To be served with a good glass of wine and champagne, or a pint of beer.
And many events to surround. Oysters and gastronomy at the center of the Galway Oyster Festival. It is still a gastronomic event. Gourmet meetings, tastings and tastings in Galway’s best restaurants, workshops and activities await you.
And, again, parades, tournaments and Oyster Olympics and, while we’re there, a nice election for … Miss Oyster. Every self-respecting festival has its Miss !!
For younger people, however, among the best September events of 2019 we will signal the Comic Strip Festival , in the splendid setting of the Park of Brussels and the Games Week in Milan . The first, is a festival that will feature the comics; the second, however, is dedicated to the world of video games.