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.

By Eugenia RoditisMusicngear Editor

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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 / InstagramWebsite


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​​​​​​
FacebookWebsite
 

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 / InstagramWebsite


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 / InstagramWebsite


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 / InstagramWebsite

 

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 / InstagramWebsite


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 / InstagramWebsite
 

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
FacebookWebsite
 

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 / InstagramWebsite

 

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 / TwitterWebsite


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

About Eugenia Roditis

Eugenia's passion for music was ignited from an early age as she grew up in a family of musicians. She loves attending concerts and festivals, while constantly seeking fresh and exciting new artists across diverse genres. Eugenia joined the MusicnGear team in 2012.

Contact Eugenia Roditis at eugenia.roditis@kinkl.com

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