At HouseTrip HQ, we don’t need an excuse to travel – we’ve all got the bug and we’ve got it BAD! Exciting events are a great reason to get away though, and there are some corkers coming up in August. Check out our hot picks and get planning!
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1. Paris Plages, Paris
Each summer, the banks of the Seine are transformed into an unmissable Paris event - the Paris Plages. Tonnes of sand and hundreds of deck chairs, beach umbrellas, hammocks and palm trees combine to create the coolest pop up this side of Panama.
Dates: 21 July - 21 August
Cost: Free
Planning a trip to Paris for Paris Plages? Check out our Paris holiday rentals
2. Summer Stage, New York
With over 100 events spread across 18 parks in the five boroughs, Summer Stage is NYCs largest free performing arts festival. Dance, theatre and music combine and we want to see EVERYTHING - think Pink Martini and Emmylou Harris.
When: 7 June - 2 September
Cost: Free
Planning a trip to New York for Summer Stage? Check out our NYC holiday rentals
3. Fringe Festival, Edinburgh
Famed across the globe, the Edinburgh Fringe Festival is the world's largest arts festival. Traversing theatre, dance, physical theatre, musicals, operas, music and, of course, comedy, there's literally something for everyone - including the kids.
When: 5 - 29 August
Cost: Various
Planning a trip to Edinburgh for the Fringe Festival? Check out our Edinburgh holiday rentals
4. Windsurfing And Kiteboarding World Cup, Fuerteventura, Canary Islands
Watch some of the world's best sportsmen and women do their thing at the Windsurfing And Kiteboarding World Cup in beautiful Fuerteventura, Canary Islands, Spain.
When: 22 July - 5 August
Cost: Free
Planning a trip to the Canary Islands for the Windsurfing And Kiteboarding World Cup? Check out our Canary Islands holiday rentals
5. Semana Grande, Bilbao
Join 100,000 revellers as they celebrate Bilbao's Basque heritage at the vibrant Semana Grande fiesta - you'll love the fireworks, the famous Strongman games and the incredible music.
When: 15 - 23 August
Cost: Free
Planning a trip to Bilbao for Semana Grande? Check out our Bilbao holiday rental
6. International Beer Festival, Berlin
1 million visitors each year can't be wrong... Why wait 'til Oktoberfest - the Berlin International Beer Festival transforms Karl Marx Allee into a mile of stalls offering beer from brewers across Germany. But it's not all about the pints - give your gullet a break with live music and shows.
When: 5 - 7 August
Cost: Free
Planning a trip to Berlin for the International Beer Festival? Check out our Berlin holiday rentals
7. Sziget Festival, Budapest
As if beautiful Budapest weren't enough, it's home to one of the largest cultural and music festivals in Europe, Sziget Festival. Join the throng and catch the dedicated "party train" from Western Europe, before choosing from over 1,000 performances.
When: 8 - 15 August
Cost: Day tickets €45
Planning a trip to Budapest for Sziget Festival? Check out our Budapest holiday rentals
8. Dance Valley, Amsterdam
Join 50,000 dance music fans as they worship the bass at Dance Valley Festival, just outside Amsterdam. Holland's biggest open-air music festival, it attracts hundreds of top tier international DJs.
When: 6 August
Cost: €69
Planning a trip to Amsterdam for Dance Valley? Check out our Amsterdam holiday rentals
9. Dragon Boat Festival, Stockholm
Stockholm has to be one of the prettiest cities on Earth, but in late August there's another reason to visit - Drakbatsfestival, the Dragon Boat Festival. A true Viking event celebrating the city's rich heritage, Drakbatsfestival includes boat racing, a carnival procession and a bevy of authentic Viking costumes.
When: Late August
Cost: Free
Planning a trip to Stockholm for the Dragon Boat Festival? Check out our Stockholm holiday rentals
10. Notting Hill Carnival, London
While Notting Hill may have been made famous by that movie, it's also been home to the Notting Hill Carnival every August Bank Holiday since 1966. The largest festival of its kind in Europe, the streets come alive with over 20 miles of vibrant costumes, Caribbean food stalls and the buzz of over 1 million revellers.
When: 28 - 29 August
Cost: Free
Planning a trip to London for Notting Hill Carnival? Check out our London holiday rentals
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