Name: FORT biennale_02, Franzensfeste (IT)
Start: 2026-10-30T19:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-10-30T22:00:00+01:00

FORTE CULTURA event calendar

Discover a wide range of cultural events in historic fortress monuments. These events touch on a wide variety of topics. For example, FORTE CULTURA 2024-2025 organised commemorative initiatives to mark „80 years since the end of the Second World War“ in order to raise public awareness of this part of history in fortresses. -> Remembrance sites and memorials

European fortress summer

Discover from March to October Exciting events in historic fortresses throughout Europe. Experience music, re-enactments, festivals and much more in the fascinating settings of historic fortress monuments. -> European fortress summer

September 2026
694th Büdingen Gallus Market

25 September – 27 September

Fortress town of Büdingen Marketplace 9, Büdingen, Germany

25 to 27 September 2026: Three days full of music, culinary delights and socialising. The traditional festival in the fortress town of Büdingen is a crowd-puller for the whole region.
Heritage Walk through the Citadel of Alessandria (IT)

26 September at 8.30 am – 17:00 CEST

Alessandria Citadel Via Pavia 2, Alessandria, Italy

On 26 September 2026, the Citadel of Alessandria will be the venue for the third Heritage Walk: four free guided tours invite visitors to rediscover one of Europe’s most significant fortifications. The focus is on living cultural heritage, European cooperation and the preservation of historic sites for future generations.
October 2026
FORT biennale_02, Franzensfeste (IT)

30 October at 7.00 pm – 22:00 CET

In its second edition, the FORT biennale_02 is dedicated to the concept of togetherness, thereby responding to global challenges such as conflicts, the climate crisis and social fragmentation. Across four thematic sections – Think, Play, Dance and Act …

FORTE CULTURA event calendar

European fortress summer

September 2026

October 2026