Are you looking for an unforgettable adventure this August? From poetry festivals in Spain to circus arts in Italy, there’s something for everyone. This month, immerse yourself in the vibrant world of festivals and experience unique cultural experiences from around the globe. Join us as we explore some of the most thrilling festivals happening this August.

Festival dos Eidos

• When: 23 – 25 Aug, 2024
• Where: Folgoso do Courel, Spain

EidosFest is a poetry festival held in O Courel, Spain, each August. It highlights the connections between poetry and other creative forms like art and music, exploring their relationship to the local landscape. The festival focuses on “Expanded Literature” and “Escenic Poetry,” which involve using spoken words, dance, and performances to present poetry in new and exciting ways. Over three days, attendees can enjoy various activities in a beautiful setting.

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Festival Spoffin

• When: 23 -25 Aug, 2024
• Where: Amersfoort, Netherlands

Spoffin is an annual international street theater festival held in Amersfoort, Netherlands. The festival takes place the last weekend of August and features performances from theater groups and artists across Europe. The city’s squares, streets, and even unexpected locations are transformed into stages for various shows, including street theater, dance, circus, and other performing arts. The festival includes an official program, an off-program for emerging artists, a program for professionals, and a residency program for developing new work.

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Southwell Music Festival (SMF)

• When: 23-26 Aug, 2024
• Where: Southwell, United Kingdom

Southwell Minster Festival is a four-day music festival held in Southwell, England. The festival features a diverse range of musical performances, including choral, orchestral, jazz, folk, and other genres. The festival’s resident ensembles, the Festival Voices, Sinfonia, and Chamber Soloists, are a key part of the programming. The festival is committed to supporting young musicians and is directed by Marcus Farnsworth, an award-winning baritone with local ties.

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Routes in Marpissa

• When: 23-25 Aug, 2024
• Where: Paros, Greece

Routes in Marpissa is a three-day cultural festival in Marpissa, Paros, Greece. It focuses on creating interactive walking routes and points of interest throughout the village, highlighting its architecture, folklore, music, art, and environment. The festival features “stations” with exhibitions, audio-visual materials, and hands-on activities, as well as a series of events like workshops, lectures, games, concerts, and environmental activities. It aims to provide visitors with a unique experience of Marpissa, connecting them with the village’s original character and its residents.

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AMOAHBIA FESTIVAL 2024 – The indipendent women Festival

• When: 23-25 Aug, 2024
• Where: Lasino, Italy

The International Independent Women’s Festival will be held in Lagolo, Italy. The theme of the festival is wellness and how to use cultural heritage to shape a positive future. The festival will feature a fair, concerts, performances, ethnic food, workshops, games, and speeches. It aims to provide a platform for minorities and diasporas in the region to express themselves through art and promote women’s empowerment.

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Costa Vicentina Early Music Fest 2024

• When: 24-31 Aug, 2024
• Where: Vila do Bispo, Portugal

The COSTA VICENTINA Early Music Fest returns in Vila do Bispo! This annual festival celebrates historically informed music (HIP) with concerts, workshops, and talks by international artists. Expect beautiful music exploring cultural connections across time and place, all set in the charming medieval Chapel of Nossa Senhora de Guadalupe.

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Mamatita Festival 8

• When: 25 Aug- 12 Sep, 2024
• Where: Alghero, Italy

The Mamatita Festival in Sardinia is a non-competitive circus festival that showcases new circus arts. The festival features a diverse program of shows by international artists, including many female and young artists. In 2024, the festival will host a variety of artists from different countries, including Sardinia, Spain, Catalonia, Togo, and Chile. Some notable performers include Mumusic Circus, Cia Eia, Miguel Barreto y La Pequeña Victoria Cen, Karcocha Gerardo Castro, AFUMA, Mobile Theaters of Girovago & Rondella, C’Art Company, Fabrizio Solinas, blucinQue, and Gera Circus. The festival also includes workshops and collaborations with local organizations to promote circus arts in Sardinia.

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Granada ImproFest 2024: Copenhagen edition

• When: 26-28 Aug, 2024
• Where: Frederiksberg, Denmark

The Granada ImproFest (GIF) is an improvised arts festival that alternates between Copenhagen and Granada. It features musicians from the Danish and Spanish jazz and improvised music scenes. The festival aims to create a platform for artists to collaborate and share their creative processes, and to promote improvised performance art to a wider audience. The curator, Beatriz Gijón, seeks to establish a lasting connection between the Danish and Spanish improvised music scenes.

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2024 Homo Novus Festival

• When: 28 Aug- 8 Sep, 2024
• Where: Rīga, Latvia

The Homo Novus festival is an international festival of contemporary performing arts held in Riga, Latvia. It is one of the largest festivals of its kind in the Baltic region and showcases new and established artists who explore modern society through their work. The festival features a variety of performances, creative experiments, theoretical and educational programs, and other activities. Since its inception in 1995, the festival has presented over 350 guest performances and produced numerous new works.

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SAMPO Festival

• When: 28 Aug- 1 Sep, 2024
• Where: SAMPO Festival

The SAMPO Festival is an annual international festival of puppet and visual theater held in Helsinki, Finland. The festival features performances by artists from around Europe, workshops, outdoor performances, exhibitions, discussions, and other events. It is organized by Puppet Theatre Sampo and takes place at various venues in Helsinki.

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