Festival trip guides

Plan your first InterHarmony International Music Festival with confidence: learn how the application works, what a typical day includes, and how to avoid common mistakes newcomers make.

Packing for InterHarmony International Music Festival means balancing performance attire, practice gear, and layers for Italy or Germany. Based on the official daily schedule, you'll need comfortable shoes for walking tours and excursions, formal outfits for concerts and the big party, and music essentials. This guide breaks down exactly what to bring—and what to leave at home.

The InterHarmony International Music Festival is an annual summer program held in Acqui Terme, Italy, offering intensive study for strings, piano, woodwinds, brass, voice, and composition. Directed by cellist Misha Quint, it features renowned faculty and guest artists. Learn about sessions, application steps, and more.

Maifeld Derby is Germany's most charmingly quirky festival—set on a working horse race track. Here's how to navigate the grounds, dodge first-timer mistakes, and plan a day you'll remember.

Maifeld Derby is a multi-day festival in Mannheim, so packing smart can make or break your weekend. From bag policies and rain gear to charging essentials and what you can buy on-site, here's everything to consider before you leave home.

The Maifeld Derby farewell edition ended in 2025. For 2026, organizers introduced smaller events like Maifeld Amüsement in Mannheim and Maifeld Edition in Heidelberg. Find out where to buy official tickets, what price tiers exist, and how to avoid resale scams.

After 14 years on Mannheim's Maimarktgelände, the final full-scale Maifeld Derby took place in the festival's last edition. Now the organisers are keeping the spirit alive with smaller, curated events – from the sold-out Shetland Pony Hobby Edition in Heidelberg to the new Holidays Dehäm Amüsement in Mannheim. Here's what fans need to know about the finale, the new formats, and how to catch upcoming shows.

Nibirii Festival is an outdoor techno event held on the last weekend of August at Dürener Badesee in Düren, Germany. First-timers should know it's 18+, cashless, and set on natural terrain with sandy and grassy paths. Tickets come only from the official shop, and camping means tents—cars and RVs are not allowed.

Packing for Nibirii Festival means preparing for an 18+, tent-only camping weekend at Dürener Badesee. This guide covers the gear you'll need for sandy paths, changeable late-August weather, and the festival's specific rules — including what's not allowed and why labeling your stuff can save you.

Nibirii Festival at Dürener Badesee wrapped its 2026 edition on August 30. Learn about official ticket channels, the safe TicketSwap resale market, age limits, and what to expect for the next edition.

Nibirii Festival is an annual electronic music festival that transforms the natural lakeside of Dürener Badesee into a three-day playground for techno, drum & bass, psytrance, and more. Learn about its typical late-August timing, strict camping rules, and how to secure tickets safely.

The International Short Film Festival Oberhausen is the world's oldest short film festival. This first-timer guide explains its five competitions, the unique atmosphere, and practical tips for making the most of your visit.