European events battle extreme heat as severe weather warnings issued
Cancellations and venue changes have hit European festivals this week as multiple countries declared their most drastic weather alerts
News By Ciaran Donnelly | 24 June 2026
Live music events across Europe are grappling with an extreme heatwave this week, as temperatures of over 40 degrees have triggered cancellations, staging changes, and late scrambles for hot weather provisions.
Red weather warnings have been issued in the UK, France, Italy, Spain, Germany, Switzerland, and Luxembourg, with disruption to public transport, schools, and roads reported across multiple countries.
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