Top creative events in Europe this Winter & Spring

The new year means time for new experiences! We put together a list of the top creative events for you to enjoy in winter and spring 2024! Whether you’re into art and music or fashion and design, we've got just the creative event for you to explore

The Most Famous Creative Events in Europe This Winter & Spring

Europe is a host to a range of creative events throughout the year, but the springtime has some of the most popular events of the entire year. It is time for discovery, exploration, art and travel with some of the world's most inspired creatives ! Ranging from art to film and design, these events draw in creatives from not only Europe, but all over the world.

Rewind Festival Florence

Creative field: Sustainability
Where: The Social Hub Florence Lavagnini, Italy
When: 5th —7th of April, 2024
Stay: The Social Hub Florence Lavagnini

From April 5th to 7th, The Social Hub Florence Lavagnini invites you to be part of the inaugural Rewind Festival, proudly endorsed by the City of Florence. This unique event offers a diverse range of activities designed for children, enlightening talks addressing the urgent issue of climate change, and engaging workshops aimed at fostering collective action. Join us as we come together to make a difference. Special guests include Treedom, pioneers in global tree planting initiatives, and Federica Gasbarro, a passionate advocate representing young Italians in the vital discussions leading up to COP26. Don't miss this opportunity to be inspired and take positive steps towards a sustainable future for free!

Beiennale Opening

Creative field: Art
Where: Venice, Italy
When: April 20-24th November 2024

Easily one of the most prestigious art and architecture events in the world, the return of the exclusive has been much-awaited. This is a special year, too, because the contemporary art exhibition is curated by Adriano Pedrosa, the first Latin American to hold the position. This year is the 60th anniversary of the Biennale exhibition. The theme? foreigners — Centering on artists with diverse backgrounds such as foreigners, immigrants, expatriates, diasporic individuals, émigrés, exiles, and refugees, particularly those who have traversed between the Global South and the Global North, this Biennale prioritizes their creative output. The main emphasis of the International Exhibition lies in showcasing the works of these artists, forming the core of contemporary art. Additionally, the exhibition will include a Historical Core, bringing together artworks from the 20th century representing Latin America, Africa, the Arab world, and Asia. The great thing about the Venice Biennale is that it runs from May to November, so you have plenty of time to visit this spring and beyond.

OFFF Barcelona

Creative field: Art & Digital Design
Where: Barcelona, Spain
When: 4th —6th of April, 2024
Stay: The Social Hub Barcelona

OFFF Barcelona  is one of the world’s largest showcases of contemporary visual creativity and design. ‘Made for the curious’ OFFF has been exploring creativity and creative life through a series of workshops, conferences, masterclasses and installations around the world since 2000. Designed for designers themselves — from on/offline designers to sound and graphic designers and developers — this two-day creative event aims to inspire both professionals and students. You can stay at The Social Hub Barcelona to make this event easily accessible both days !

The OFFF will also play host to a range of artists from all over the globe, so whether you’re in the industry or just love design and the growing range of graphic art, you’re sure to enjoy yourself.

Pitti Immagine

Creative Field: Fashion
Where: Florence, Italy
When: 9th -10th April 2024
Stay: The Social Hub Florence

A world-leader in trade shows, communication events, and international cultural initiatives in the world of fashion, lifestyle and food, Pitti Immagine puts on a slew of events in Florence throughout the entire year. Explore and engage with the “now of tomorrow””. Pitti Immagine embodies aesthetic inspiration, cultural dialogue, and global innovation.  Intriguing for industry pros and students alike, Florence, which is home to so many iconic brands, is the ultimate backdrop for this event.This spring 2024 the Pitti immagine will be hosting e-P summit, exhibiting the intersectionality between the digital world and fashion. From unique startups to the most luxurious brands and best softwares, this event imagines the future of fashion in an emerging digital world. Staying at The Social Hub Florence, you can get a front row seat to some of the events as well — our Florence hotel partnering with Pitti for rooms, events and venues during the event.

Sónar

Creative Field: Music
Where: Barcelona, Spain
When: 13th,14th,15th June 2024
Stay: The Social Hub Barcelona

Sónar is a unique arts, design, and electronic music festival that takes over Barcelona in spring. Separated into two parts — Sónar by Day and Sónar by Night — over three days festival goers explore avant-garde experimentation paired with the hottest sounds in dance and electronic music. Now grown into a music festival institution, Sónar is world wide! also hosting events in various locations, from Bogota to Hong Kong. It's 2024!  let's see you on the dance floor ! After a good boogie you can stay at The social Hub Barcelona to rest before you return to dance some more.

Cannes Film Festival

Creative field: Film
Where: Cannes, France
When: 14th-25th of May 2024

The Cannes Film Festival  is one of the world’s most famous and publicized film festivals, screening films and documentaries of all genres from around the world. This year marks its 77th season — a long history of highlighting the best films, contributing to the development of the art and celebrating creators. But the catch here is that only industry pros are invited to this renowned creative event. However, there are caveats. Of course, you can still head to the South of France to be in town during the event, there are plenty of parties to attend. Plus every evening down at Plage Macé there are open air screenings for the public — do note: it is first come first served. But students can also apply for what’s called a "Trois jours à Cannes” which is a three-day pass to the festival. You have to prove you’re a student (preferably film) and submit a motivation letter, but if you get in, you’ll be amongst some of the world’s most talented film stars, directors and producers.

The Creative Events in Europe That Should Be On Your Radar This Spring

But, that’s not all that should be on your radar this spring. From literary book fairs that spill onto the Madrid streets to colorful balloon art in Paris, and the flashes of exciting music festivals and fashion events in the Netherlands, there seems to be events for every creative across Europe this spring.

Madrid Book Fair

Creative Field: Literary
Where: Madrid
When: May 31 to June 16, 2024.
Stay: The Social Hub Madrid

Every spring the Madrid Book Fair overflows into the Paseo de Carruajes avenue in Madrid's famous Retiro park. Avid readers and bibliophiles from all over the world travel to attend this event, browsing over 350 stalls, discovering the latest book releases and meeting their favorite writers. Here, attendees not only uncover the pulse of the latest book releases but also indulge in the joy of meeting their cherished authors.the 83rd Madrid Book Fair, the theme of sport takes center stage, illuminating the event with a dynamic fusion of literature and athletic fervor. The upcoming fair promises to be a celebration where sport and the written word coalesce, inviting participants to immerse themselves in a diverse array of activities. Want to meet other bookworms like yourself? Bond over great literature at The Social Hub Madrid !

Arte Fiera

Creative field: Art
Where: Bologna, Italy
When: 2-4th February 2024
Stay: The Social Hub Bologna

One of the biggest international modern and contemporary art fairs, people from all over the world will descend on Bologna, Italy to attend Arte Fiera this spring. This year celebrates the 50 th anniversary, the fair has a rich history of not only helping to showcase art, but also expand contemporary artistic research through gallery representation. Serving as a grand contributor to the artistic community.The 2024 show will feature a ‘Main Section’ with focus on local artists, displaying art from Italian creatives. Unlike some other exclusive spring creative events in Europe, Arte Fiera is open to the public with tickets available online. Stay with us at The Social hub Bologna, we hope to welcome you there!

Barcelona Design Week

Creative Field: Design
Where: Barcelona, Spain
When: October 2024 specific dates are still to be decided
Stay: The Social Hub Barcelona

Barcelona Design Week, part of the prestigious World Design Weeks network, celebrates its 19th edition this year. A must-attend event on design, creativity and innovation in Barcelona, BDW has a long term goal of exploring the, “transformative capacity of design in the face of the unprecedented changes we are experiencing in the social, economic, ecological and cultural spheres.” For easy access to this amazing exhibition stay with us at The social hub Barcelona !

Boothstock Festival 

Creative Field: Music
Where: Rotterdam, Netherlands
When: 15th of June 2024
Stay: The Social Hub Rotterdam

Nine years since Boothstock launched in Rotterdam, Netherlands, and the country still anxiously awaits this festival every summer. With a unique festival approach that focuses squarely on ‘technical prowess and danceability’ Boothstock Festival spins house, techno and urban beats. You can expect to dance alongside people from all over the world, too, since Boothstock has made a name for itself as truly celebrating the art that fuels DJ-ing. Plus, if you stay with us at The Social hub Rotterdam, we’ll get you discounted tickets to the event!

BkBeats

Creative Field: Music
Where: Delft, Netherlands
When:20th of April 2024
Stay: The Social Hub Delft

The largest faculty party in the Netherlands, BkBeats is held at the monumental Faculty of Architecture at the world-famous TU Delft. This incredible building is unlike any faculty building you’ve ever seen — offering space for 5 different stages with a variety of music genres. The festival has been running every other year since 1972 and shows no signs of slowing down.Backbeats is your perfect opportunity to enjoy a boogie and party. You can crash at The Social Hub Delft at the end of the night — we’ll have brunch waiting for you in the morning.

Gallery Weekend Berlin

Creative Field: Art
Where: Berlin, Germany
When: 26 -28  April2024
Stay: The Social Hub Berlin 

Are you a contemporary art enthusiast? An experimental art fanatic? Then the programme of this year’s Gallery Weekend Berlin is exactly what you’re looking for this spring. Featuring over 50 galleries and museums — mostly located in the popular Mitte (right by The Social Hub Berlin ), Charlottenburg, Kreuzberg and Schöneberg districts — you can explore tons of thought-provoking paintings, installations, photography and sculptures. And it’s not just German artists, either. Like the crowd who attends, the artists on display hail from all over the globe.

Popronde Den Haag

Creative Field: Music
Where: The Hague, Netherlands
When:11 january - 27 November 2024
Stay: The Social Hub The Hague

Popronde is a famous traveling festival in the Netherlands that shows off the most talented upcoming Dutch bands and artists. This is pretty much the place to discover the hottest new artists before all your friends. But, don’t leave them at home, take them with you! You can all stay at the social hub Den haag and enjoy a fun night out! See you there!

Fête de la Musique 2024

Creative Field: Music
Where: Paris, France
When: 21st,- 23rd of June 2024
Stay: The Social Hub Paris

Completely open to the public, the Fête de la Musique is a special day in France when anybody can play music on the streets. Just imagine the already-magical Parisian boulevards overflowing with a symphony of sounds — from classical musicians to DJ’s and bands. More than just a great opportunity to discover new music, it's an important cultural event that has supported local artists for the last 43 years. A unique and beautiful way to explore the city, Fête de la Musique will allow you to look at Paris through an entirely new lens. Conveniently, enjoy a stay at the Social hub Paris.

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