European Bluegrass Festivals 2026: Dates, Locations & What You Need to Know
The definitive guide to Europe's bluegrass festivals in 2026, including dates, locations and essential information.
Bluegrass music continues to grow its roots across Europe in 2026, bringing banjos, mandolins and harmonies to town squares, festival fields, and mountain valleys. This guide brings together European bluegrass festivals taking place in 2026, with confirmed dates, locations, and essential information for the year ahead.
From well-established favorites to rising community-driven gatherings, here’s everything you need to plan your bluegrass season in Europe, sorted by country and date.
As many festivals are still finalizing their details, this guide will be updated regularly to keep you informed, so be sure to check back often.
Sweden
Grenna Wintergrass Festival
When: 7 February 2026
Program: https://www.grennabluegrass.se/#home
Tickets: https://www.tickster.com/se/sv/events/u54dpwxlf7k16db/2026-02-07/grenna-wintergrass
Connect with the Grenna Bluegrass Festival
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Torsåker's Bluegrass Festival
When: 3-4 July 2026
Program: more info coming soon
Tickets: more info coming soon
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Nääsville Bluegrass Festival
When: 10-11 July 2026
Information: https://naasville.se/festivalen.html
Program: https://naasville.se/program.html
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Grenna Bluegrass Festival
info coming in March
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Switzerland
Bluegrass Openair I de Müli
No information announced yet
Connect with Bluegrass i de Müli
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Greenvalley Jam Weekend
No information announced yet
Connect with Greenvalley Festival of Bluegrass Music
Website
Country Night Gstaad
When: 11-12 September 2026
Program: https://www.countrynight-gstaad.ch/en/program
Tickets: https://www.countrynight-gstaad.ch/en/tickets
Information: https://www.countrynight-gstaad.ch/en/information
Connect with the Country Night Gstaad
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Italy
13th Italian Bluegrass Meeting
When: 2-4 October 2026
Information: https://acousticguitarvillage.net/en/cremona-2026/program-2025/
Tickets: https://ticket.cremonafiere.it/fccm25
Connect with the Italian Bluegrass Meeting
Facebook
Finland
Rootsinpyhtaa Bluegrass Festival
When: 5-7 June 2026
Program: more info coming soon
Tickets: more info coming soon
Connect with Rootsinpyhtaa Bluegrass Festival
Website
Norway
Strenger i Gress Bluegrass Festival
When: 7-12 July 2026
Information: https://www.strengerigress.no/
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Norsk Countrytreff
When: 8-12 July 2026
Artists: https://en.norskcountrytreff.no/artistar2026
Program: https://en.norskcountrytreff.no/program2026
Tickets: https://en.norskcountrytreff.no/billettar
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Netherlands
European World Of Bluegrass
Status: Cancelled for 2026
Connect with the European World Of Bluegrass
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Rotterdam Bluegrass Festival
When: 3-5 July 2026
Line-up: https://www.bluegrassfestival.nl/line-up/line-up-2026
Tickets: https://www.bluegrassfestival.nl/en/tickets
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Hungary
International Bluegrass and Acoustic Music Festival
No information announced yet
Connect with the International Bluegrass and Acoustic Music Festival
Website
Slovakia
Bluegrass Vecer
No information announced yet
Connect with Bluegrass Vecer
Website
Czech Republic
Banjo Jamboree
When: 12-13 June 2026
Program: https://www.bacr.cz/bj-kapely-en.php
Tickets: https://eshop.bacr.cz/vstupenky/
Connect with Banjo Jamboree
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Bluegrass na Vinici
When: probable date 14-16 August 2026
Program & tickets: more info soon
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Website
Bluegrass Marathon
No information announced yet
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Babí léto na Kyselce
When: 19 September 2026
Program: more info coming soon
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Germany
Bühl Bluegrass Festival
When: 29-31 May 2026
Information & Tickets: https://www.buehl.de/bluegrass-festival
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GrevenGrass Bluegrass Festival
No information announced yet
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Adiaha's Bluegrass Camp
When: 9-11 October 2026
Registrations & line-up: https://www.bluegrasscamp.de/bluegrass-camp/index.php/
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Sulzbach Bluegrass Festival
When: 17 October 2026
More info coming soon
Connect with Sulzbach Bluegrass Festival
Website
Prague
European Bluegrass Summit 2026
When: 6-8 March 2026
Information: https://www.ebma.org/ebs-2026/
Connect with EBMA
Website / Facebook / Instagram
France
Bluegrass & Old Time en Morvan
When: 29-31 May 2026
Information: https://www.jam-hall.com/bluegrass-en-morvan.php
Bluegrass in La Roche
When: 29 July - 2 August 2026
Line-up: more info coming soon
Tickets: more info coming soon
Connect with the La Roche Bluegrass Festival
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Herbe Bleue Festival
When: 6-9 August 2026
Information: https://herbebleue.com/en/festival-2026/
Tickets: https://herbebleue.com/en/billetterie/
Connect with the Herbe Bleue Festival
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Spain
Barcelona Bluegrass Camp
When: 12-15 March 2026
Registration & Info: https://alrasfestival.com/bluegrass-camp/
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Al Ras Bluegrass & Old Time Festival
No information announced yet
Al Ras Bluegrass & Old Time Festival
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Portugal
Trafaria Bluegrass Festival
No information announced yet
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Scotland
SpringGrass Bluegrass Festival
When: 15-17 May 2026
Line-up: more info coming soon
Tickets: https://www.tradmusic.com/book-festival-tickets.php
Connect with the SpringGrass Bluegrass Festival
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Arisaig Americana Music Festival
When: 5-7 June 2026
Line-up & tickets: more info soon
Connect with the Arisaig Americana Music Festival
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Guildtown Bluegrass & Roots Festival
When: 7-9 August 2026
Price & Program: https://www.guildtownbluegrassfestival.com/about-2
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Ireland
Bluegrass Omagh
No information announced yet
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Bluegrass Omagh Family Day
No information announced yet
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Westport Folk and Bluegrass Festival
When: 4-7 June 2026
Line-up: https://www.westportfolkandbluegrass.com/line-up/
Tickets: https://www.westportfolkandbluegrass.com/tickets/
Connect with the Westport Folk and Bluegrass Festival
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Dunmore East Bluegrass Festival
No information announced yet
Connect with the Dunmore East Bluegrass Festival
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United Kingdom
FOAOTMAD Gainsborough Festival
When: 13-15 February 2026
Line-up: https://gainsborough2026.weebly.com/lineup.html
Tickets: https://gainsborough2026.weebly.com/tickets.html
Connect with the FOAOTMAD Gainsborough Festival
Website
Sore Fingers Week
When: 6-10 April 2026
Courses: https://www.sorefingers.co.uk/coursedetail.php?id=29
Booking: https://www.sorefingers.co.uk/booking.php?id=29
Connect with Sore Fingers
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Crossover Bluegrass & Old-time Music Festival
When: 1-4 May 2026
Line-up: https://www.crossoverfest.com/copy-of-line-up-2025
Tickets: https://www.crossoverfest.com/ticket-info
Connect with the Crossover Festival
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Spring Picking Weekend
When: 7-10 May 2026
Information: https://www.justpickin.com/spring_picking_weekend_midlands.html
Connect with Just Pickin
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FOAOTMAD Spring Camp
When: 15-17 May 2026
Info: https://foaotmad.weebly.com/camps.html
Connect with FOAOTMAD Spring Camp
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Spring into Bluegrass Day
No information announced yet
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Battlefield Bluegrass Festival Naseby
Status: Cancelled for 2026
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Hexham Bluegrass Festival
When: 24-26 July 2026
Program: more info soon
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Bluegrass & Beyond
When: 6-9 August 2026
Tickets: https://bluegrassandbeyond.co.uk/tickets/
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FOAOTMAD Summer Camp
When: 7-16 August 2026
Information: https://foaotmad.weebly.com/camps.html
Connect with the FOAOTMAD Summer Camp
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Didmarton Bluegrass Festival
When: 4-6 September 2026
Line-up: https://didmarton-bluegrass.co.uk/line-up/
Tickets: to be announced
More info: https://didmarton-bluegrass.co.uk/more-information/
Connect with the Didmarton Bluegrass Festival
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Sweet Sunny South Old Time American Music Festival
No information announced yet
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Autumn Picking Weekend
When: 10-13 September 2026
Information: https://www.justpickin.com/autumn_picking_weekend.html
Connect with Just Pickin
Website / Facebook
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