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10 Undiscovered European Festivals That Deserve A Spot On Your Bucket List!

Skip the overrated, tourist traps and dive into Europe’s best-kept secrets. These festivals will change your travel game, and have Influencers begging for your itinerary!

David Peluchette
Expats Planet
6 min readJan 17, 2025

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Think Europe’s festivals are all beer mugs at Oktoberfest or masked balls at Venice Carnival?

Think again!

Beyond the crowds and overpriced souvenirs lie hidden celebrations brimming with local charm and centuries-old traditions.

Ready to swap the selfie sticks for folklore dances and secret feasts?

Here’s your ticket to 10 festivals that will have you experiencing Europe like never before.

Secret Festivals That’ll Make You Forget The Mass Tourism Backlash!

Picture this: Venice Carnival, dodging selfie sticks like Neo in “The Matrix”, only to pay way too much for burnt-regret espresso.

Now imagine a tiny village square, where friendly locals actually seem happy you showed up.

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David Peluchette
David Peluchette

Written by David Peluchette

I'm an American Expat who's been living, working and traveling abroad for over 26 years, writing in a variety of topics from an Expat's perspective.

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