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European Vegan Festivals 2025–2026: Your Guide to the Best Plant-Based Events Across Europe

Europe has become one of the most exciting regions in the world for vegan culture, food innovation and ethical events. From large-scale street festivals to community-driven gatherings, plant-based celebrations are thriving across cities and regions.

This guide highlights some of the most notable European vegan festivals taking place in 2025–2026, offering inspiration for travellers, food lovers and anyone curious about sustainable living.

The Most Interesting Vegan Festivals in Europe

🇬🇷 Greece

Vegan Life Festival, Athens

One of Europe’s most significant vegan festivals. In 2019, the Athens edition drew an astounding 35,000 visitors in just two days, a milestone that was surpassed in 2021 with a record-breaking 38,000 attendees. Includes inspiring talks, hands-on workshops, children’s activities, art exhibitions, and the largest showcase of vegan products and services in Greece.

When: October 2026

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Vegan Campout, UK

The most spectacular vegan camping experience ever! A festival that changes location every year, usually located in the countryside of England. Iconic events and a huge amount of food options available.

When: 14-17 August 2026

🇮🇹 Italy

Chimera Veg Fest, Brescia

Italy's emerging vegan festival, set in the largest exhibition center in Brescia. More than 120 stalls, great food, speakers, tattoo artists and physical activities. Discover more about the upcoming edition: edition 2026

When: 11-12 April 2026

Miveg, Milan

The historic Italian vegan festival in Milan, organized to support Porcikomodi, the animal sanctuary.

When: October 2026
👉 Discover more about all Italian vegan festivals here: Vegan festivals in Italy

🇩🇪 Germany

VeggieWorld, in 3 cities: Hamburg, Munich and Düsseldorf

An indoor international event that has spread to three major cities in Germany. Featuring stalls, events and food in professional exhibition settings.

When: 28-29 March 2026 in Düsseldorf, 17-18 October in Hamburg, 7*8 November 2026 in Munich

🇪🇸 Spain

Vegan Fest, Parc de Vallparadís, Terrassa (Barcelona)

Europe's largest outdoor vegan festival in the outskirts of Barcelona.

When: 19-20 September 2026

🇦🇹 Austria

Veganmania, with 3 events: 1 in Graz, 2 in Vienna

Summery vegan street festivals featuring stalls, food and music.

When: May 8-9 2026 in Graz, June 4-7 2026 and September 18-20 2026 in Vienna

🇨🇭 Svitzerland

Vegan Messe, in 2 cities: Basel and Zurich

Indoor events with food trucks, stalls and events.

When: 23-24 May 2026 in Zurich, 19-20 September 2026 in Basel

🇨🇿 Czech Republic

Veggie Náplavka, Prague

Open-air stalls along the Vltava River in Prague.

When: mid September 2026

🇵🇹 Portugal

UMAMI Veggie food festival, Lisbon

First edition for this new Portuguese plant-based festival.

When: 16-17 May 2026
This list is curated by the team behind Chimera Veg Fest. Contact us to get a festival featured here!