Concert & Festival Guide: Europe Dates for Airbourne, Eric Clapton & More | Stars and Stripes
- The European entertainment calendar is filling up for the spring and summer of 2026, with a diverse range of concerts and festivals announced.
- Eric Clapton is set to embark on an 11-date European tour beginning on April 24, 2026, in Amsterdam.
- Also on the touring circuit is Lenny Kravitz, scheduled to perform in Berlin, Germany, on July 27, 2026.
The European entertainment calendar is filling up for the spring and summer of 2026, with a diverse range of concerts and festivals announced. From stadium-filling rock legends to intimate theatrical performances, the lineup caters to a broad spectrum of tastes.
Eric Clapton is set to embark on an 11-date European tour beginning on , in Amsterdam. The tour, marking his 63rd year as a professional musician, will take him across the Netherlands, Belgium, Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Spain, Germany, and conclude with a special outdoor performance at the Royal Sandringham Estate in Norfolk, England, on . At 81 years old – Clapton celebrates his birthday on – he shows no signs of slowing down, following a busy 2025 schedule.
Also on the touring circuit is Lenny Kravitz, scheduled to perform in Berlin, Germany, on . Steel Panther will bring their high-energy show to Germany, with dates in Cologne on , and Hamburg on . ZZ Top is also slated for German appearances, playing Hamburg on , and Regensburg on .
For fans of British music, Tom Odell is scheduled to perform in Leeds, U.K. On , while Seafret will play Glasgow, Manchester, and Leeds on , , and , respectively. Amber Run is set to perform in Southampton, U.K. On .
Beyond individual tours, Europe will host a plethora of festivals throughout the summer. Germany is particularly active, with events like the Amphi Festival in Cologne on , the Highfield Festival in Grospoesna from , the Hurricane Festival in Scheesel from , and the Tollrock Festival in Nideggen from . The Die Festung Rockt Festival will take place in Kronach on , while the Open Air am See Festival is scheduled for Dueren on .
The U.K. Also boasts a robust festival season. Download Festival will be held in Donnington from , while Neighbourhood Weekender Festival is set for Warrington on . Blackpool 80s Weekender will take place from , and Rebellion Festival will be held in Blackpool from .
For those seeking more theatrical experiences, several productions are planned. KMC Onstage in Kaiserslautern, Germany, will present “Fahrenheit 451” on , , , and , and “Piper – A New Musical” from . Stuttgart Theatre Center will stage “The Addams Family – Musical” on various dates through . Auditions for “Legally Blonde” are scheduled in Kaiserslautern on and .
Grafenwoehr, Germany, will host Cosmic Bowling on , and Family bowling on . These on-base shows and theatrical productions offer entertainment options for military communities stationed in Europe.
The breadth of events planned for 2026 underscores Europe’s continued importance as a key destination for live entertainment. From large-scale festivals to intimate theatrical productions, the continent offers a diverse range of options for music and theater fans.