Jun 7, 2013 —
William Shakespeare – you may have heard of him – wrote dozens of plays during his storied career. Many of those works were performed at the Globe Theatre, a three-story, open-air amphitheater that housed 3,000 excited spectators.
It’s debatable whether Shakespeare’s works were celebrated more posthumously than while he was living. What’s not up for discussion, however, is that masterpieces like Romeo & Juliet, Much Ado About Nothing, and A Midsummer Night’s Dream benefited from being performed outdoors. Today, Europe boasts a packed list of eclectic outdoor arts festivals that feature not just theater, but also dance, artwork, musical performances, comedy shows, and much more.
Not too far from the Globe, Londoners are treated to the E4 Udderbelly Festival every April through July. There, guests come down with an incurable case of the giggles while enjoying outdoor performances by some of the U.K.'s leading creators of comedy.
Meanwhile, Uitmarkt Amsterdam offers Dutch denizens a chance to up their artistic I.Q. by viewing innovative exhibitions by thousands of artists. Over in Madrid, the Dcode Festival combines music and cutting-edge visual displays to create an atmosphere that awakens the eyes and ears of Spaniards every September.
The Globe Theater was rebuilt for a reason. Taking in art outdoors enhances the senses with the help of a little fresh air.
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Arts Festival / Comedy Show
Every year in April
From April through July, comedy fans throughout the UK flock to the annual E4 Udderbelly Festival. Held each year at the Southbank Centre in London, the E4 Udderbelly Festival features a wide range of comedy shows.
With a packed lineup of stand up stars, comedians, and improv troupes, there’s something sure to split the sides of everyone at
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Arts Festival / Music Festival
Every year in August
Every August, Dutch denizens welcome the festival season with the eclectic Uitmarkt Amsterdam. Uitmarkt Amsterdam 2013 attracts 500,000 visitors to various theaters, museums, and venues throughout the city, including Museumplein and Leidseplein.
Uitmarkt Amsterdam 2013 features 2,000 performers who dazzle jam-packed crowds at more than 30
Amsterdam
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Arts Festival / Music Festival
Every year in September
Dcode Festival is an annual arts and music festival that takes place over two days in Madrid. Started in 2011, Dcode is more than your average music festival, with numerous exhibitions and demonstrations of modern and cutting-edge visual art.
The festival takes place at la Universidad Complutense de Madrid, where thousands of music lovers
Madrid
Universidad Complutense De Madrid
Avenue de Séneca, 2
28040 Madrid
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Arts Festival
Every odd year from May to November
Every odd-numbered year in Venice, locals and tourists are treated to the contemporary art exhibition known as Venice Biennale. Venice Biennale is one of the most prestigious cultural exhibitions in the world, encompassing the Venice Film Festival, among other amazing events.
Venice Biennale 2013 features activities for art fans of all
Venice
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Literary & Book Event / Poetry / Spoken Word
Every year in March
For a few weeks during March, Paris plays host to Le Printemps des Poètes, where Parisians are treated to some of the best contemporary poetry in the country and afforded the chance to learn about the process of poetry from writing to publishing.
Le Printemps des Poètes features poetry readings in public markets, coffee shops, squares, and
Paris
Throughout the city
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Arts Festival / Conference / Convention / Music Festival
Every year in November
M!RA Festival is one of the biggest independent music and visual arts festivals in the world. Celebrating the marriage of music with visual spectacles on a Saturday in November, M!RA celebrates and promotes cross-medium collaborations between great experimental musicians and innovative visual artists. The M!RA Festival is held each year at the
Barcelona
Fabra i Coats
Carrer de San Adrià, 20
08030 Barcelona, Spain
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Arts Festival / Party
Every year in May/June
Berlin is known for being one of the most LGBT-friendly cities in the world. To celebrate sexual and relational openness and freedom, Berliners flock to the annual Berlin Pride Festival.
Since 1979, the Berlin Pride Festival, or CSD Berlin, has been held on a day in June at venues throughout Berlin including the Xenon Cinema, Sunday-Club eV,
Berlin
Throughout the city
