Bluegrass Festivals: A Guide to Europe's Best Events for 2024
A rundown of Europe's finest Bluegrass festivals for 2024.
Our 2025 guide to Bluegrass festivals in Europe is now live! Find all the latest festival dates and details here.

Europe is a continent steeped in musical tradition, and amidst its cobblestone streets and scenic countryside, a lively celebration of bluegrass music awaits.
In 2024, enthusiasts and artists alike will converge at some of the most picturesque locations across Europe to partake in a melodic journey through the heart of bluegrass.
Be sure to check back regularly, as we continuously update the list with new information and fresh additions.
List of festivals, sorted by country (Note: Festivals marked with ✔️ have already taken place. Keep an eye out for next year's lineup!)
Torsåker's Bluegrass Festival ✔️
Where: Sweden
When: 3-7 July 2024
Program: https://torsakerbluegrassfestival.se/program-2023/
Tickets: https://secure.tickster.com/sv/kau6fymjpd2ypz0/products
Connect with Torsåker's Bluegrass Festival
Facebook / Instagram / Website
Grenna Bluegrass Festival ✔️
Where: Sweden
When: 14-16 August 2024
Program: https://www.grennabluegrass.se/#home
Tickets: https://www.tickster.com/sv/events/by/4yg8b8ex13w0c6k/grenna-bluegrass
Connect with the Grenna Bluegrass Festival
Facebook / Instagram / Website
Bluegrass Vecer ✔️
Where: Slovakia
When: 28-29 June 2024
Line up: https://bluegrass-vecer.akusticka.sk/node/96
Connect with Bluegrass Vecer
Website
21st International Bluegrass and Acoustic Music Festival ✔️
Where: Hungary
When: 9-11 August 2024
Connect with the 21st International Bluegrass and Acoustic Music Festival
Website
20th International Bühler Bluegrass Festival ✔️
Where: Germany
When: 3-5 May 2024
Information & Tickets: https://www.buehl.de/bluegrass-festival
Connect with the Bühler Bluegrass Festival
Facebook / Website
GrevenGrass Bluegrass Festival ✔️
Where: Germany
When: 18-19 May 2024
Program: https://www.grevengrass.de/en/
Tickets: no information available
Connect with GrevenGrass Bluegrass Festival
Facebook / Website
Adiaha's Bluegrass Camp ✔️
Where: Germany
When: 4-6 October 2024
Program: https://www.bluegrasscamp.de/seminarstruktur/
Tickets: https://www.bluegrasscamp.de/anmeldung-booking
Connect with Adiaha's Bluegrass Camp
Facebook / Website
Bluegrassfestival Freiolsheim ✔️
Where: Germany
When: 2 November 2024
Line up: https://bluegrassfestival.info/die-bands/
Connect with the Bluegrassfestival Freiolsheim
Website
European World Of Bluegrass ✔️
Where: Netherlands
When: 9-11 May 2024
Line up: https://ewob.eu/ewob/index.php/line-up-2024/
Tickets: https://ewob.eu/ewob/index.php/admission-2024/
Connect with the European World Of Bluegrass
Facebook / Website
Rotterdam Bluegrass Festival ✔️
Where: Rotterdam, Netherlands
When: 28-30 June 2024
Line up: https://www.bluegrassfestival.nl/line-up
Tickets: https://www.bluegrassfestival.nl/tickets
Connect with the Rotterdam Bluegrass Festival
Facebook / Instagram
Banjo Jamboree ✔️
Where: Czech Republic
When: 14-15 June 2024
Program: www.bacr.cz/banjojamboree.php
Tickets: https://eshop.bacr.cz/vstupenky/
Connect with the Jamboree CZ
Facebook / Instagram / YouTube
Bluegrass na Vinici ✔️
Where: Czech Republic
When: 17 August 2024
Program: bgnavinici.unas.cz/index.php?page=2
Connect with Bluegrass na Vinici
Website
Bluegrass Marathon ✔️
Where: Czech Republic
When: 7 September 2024
Information: https://bgmarathon.cz/
Connect with Bluegrass Marathon
Website
Italian Bluegrass Meeting ✔️
Where: Italy
When: 28 September 2024
Program: https://acousticguitarvillage.net/en/cremona-2024/program/
Tickets: https://acousticguitarvillage.net/en/cremona-2024/concert-tickets/
Connect with the Italian Bluegrass Meeting
Facebook
Al Ras Bluegrass & Old Time Festival ✔️
Where: Spain
When: 7-10 November 2024
Connect with the Al Ras Bluegrass & Old Time Festival
Facebook / Instagram / Website
La Roche Bluegrass Festival ✔️
Where: France
When: 31 July - 4 August 2024
Line up: https://www.larochebluegrass.org/full-schedule.html
Tickets: https://www.larochebluegrass.org/buy-tickets.html
Connect with the La Roche Bluegrass Festival
Facebook / Instagram / Website
Bluegrass i de Müli ✔️
Where: Switzerland
When: 17 August 2024
Line up: https://www.bluegrassidemueli.ch/index.htm
Tickets: https://www.bluegrassidemueli.ch/bestellen.htm
Connect with Bluegrass i de Müli
Facebook / Instagram / Website
Greenvalley Jam-Weekend ✔️
Where: Switzerland
When: 14-16 June 2024
Tickets & Line up info: https://eventfrog.ch/de/p/festivals/kunst-kultur/greenvalley-jam-weekend-2024-7174340755292371778.html
Connect with Greenvalley Festival of Bluegrass Music
Facebook
Bluegrass Concert - Norsk Countrytreff ✔️
Where: Norway
When: 14 July 2024
Information: https://www.norskcountrytreff.no/konsertar/bluegrasskonsert
Tickets: https://norskcountrytreff.ticketco.events/no/pl/e/bluegrasskonsert_2024
Connect with Norsk Countrytreff
Facebook / Instagram
Strenger i Gress Bluegrass Festival ✔️
Where: Norway
When: 9-14 July 2024
Program: https://www.strengerigress.no/festival/konsertprogram-2023/
Tickets: https://www.strengerigress.no/early-bird-billetter-tickets-2/
Connect with Strenger i Gress Bluegrass Festival
Facebook / Instagram / Website
Rootsinpyhtaa Bluegrass Festival ✔️
Where: Finland
When: 7-9 June 2024
Program: https://rootsinpyhtaa.fi/2024/ohjelma.html
Tickets: https://www.tiketti.fi/rootsinpyhtaa-bluegrass-2024-stromforsin-ruukki-lippuja/97645
Connect with Rootsinpyhtaa Bluegrass Festival
Website
Trafaria Bluegrass Festival ✔️
Where: Portugal
When: 13-15 September 2024
Tickets: Free entry
Connect with the Trafaria Bluegrass Festival
Facebook / Instagram / Website
SpringGrass Bluegrass Festival ✔️
Where: Scotland
When: 17-19 May 2024
Program: https://www.tradmusic.com/springgrass-bluegrass-music-festival.php?cd=sg
Tickets: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/the-vault
Connect with the SpringGrass Bluegrass Festival
Facebook / Website
Bluegrass Omagh ✔️
Where: Ireland
When: 4-5 May 2024
Program: https://www.ulsteramericanfolkpark.org/bluegrass-omagh-2024-line
Tickets: https://www.ulsteramericanfolkpark.org/bluegrass-omagh-2024-tickets
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Crossover Festival ✔️
When: 3-6 May 2024
Program: https://www.crossoverfest.com/programme/
Tickets: https://www.crossoverfest.com/tickets-1
Connect with the Crossover Festival
Facebook / Instagram / Website
Spring Picking Weekend ✔️
When: 9-12 May & 12-15 September 2024
Information: https://www.justpickin.com/spring_picking_weekend_midlands.html
Tickets: https://www.justpickin.com/midlands_tickets.html
Westport Folk and Bluegrass Festival ✔️
When: 7-9 June 2024
Program: https://westportfolkbluegrass.com/programme-2024
Tickets: https://westportfolkbluegrass.com/book-online
Connect with the Westport Folk and Bluegrass Festival
Facebook / Twitter / Website
Junction Bluegrass ✔️
When: 28-30 June 2024
Tickets: https://www.junctionbluegrass.co.uk/tickets
Connect with the Junction Bluegrass
Facebook / Website
Battlefield Bluegrass Festival ✔️
When: 18-21 July 2024
Line up: https://www.battlefieldbluegrass.co.uk/schedule.php?code=JUL24/
Tickets: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/battlefieldbluegrass/battlefield-bluegrass-festival-naseby/e-qajzmy
Connect with the Battlefield Bluegrass Festival
Facebook / Website
Hexham Bluegrass Festival ✔️
When: 26-28 July 2024
Tickets: free entry
Connect with the Hexham Bluegrass Festival
Facebook / Instagram / Website
Didmarton Bluegrass Festival ✔️
When: 30 Aug - 1 Sept 2024
Line up: https://didmarton-bluegrass.co.uk/line-up/
Tickets: https://didmarton-bluegrass.co.uk/tickets/
Connect with the Didmarton Bluegrass Festival
Facebook / Twitter / Website
Sore Fingers October Weekend ✔️
When: 25-27 October 2024
Classes and tutors: https://www.sorefingers.co.uk/coursedetail.php?id=27
Booking: https://www.sorefingers.co.uk/booking.php?id=27
Connect with Sore Fingers Summer Schools
Facebook / Website

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