The public voting for the 16th edition of the European Festival Awards is open until November 20th. During this period, the public can vote for their favourite Festival in the main categories: Best Major Festival, Best Medium-Sized Festival and Best Small Festival. Additionally, they can also select the Line-Up of the Year 2026.
For the voting, please follow this link!
The registration period for the specialist categories decided by a jury (The Green Operations Award, The Event Safety Award, The Brand Activation Award, The Take A Stand Award & the The New Kid On The Block Award) remains open until November 1st. Afterwards, a jury will select the final shortlist and the winner of this category. All nominees will be announced at the beginning of December 2026.
Tickets for the award ceremony, set to take place on January 13th, 2027 at De Oosterpoort in Groningen, The Netherlands are on sale. There are two different Ticket options:
PREMIUM TICKETS (€100):
3.00pm – 6.00pm: Access to “Meet the agencies”, Location: Foyer Groote Zaal at De Oosterpoort
7.15pm – 8.45pm: Gala Dinner, incl. drinks
9.15pm – 11.00pm: European Festival Awards ceremony
00.00am – 2.00am: Aftershow Party, Location: tba
TRIBUNE TICKETS (€25):
A tribune seat at the Award Ceremony (dinner and drinks excluded)
9.15pm – 11.00pm: European Festival Awards ceremony
00.00am – 2.00am: Aftershow Party, Location: tba
Contact:
Nikki McNeill | Global Publicity
nikki@globalpublicity.co.uk