May 2026
22–25 May – The Bushcraft Show 2026 (Stanford Hall, UK)
One of Europe’s most anticipated gatherings for bushcraft, survival skills and outdoor community life. Expect practical demonstrations, hands-on workshops, talks and family-friendly activities across several days. The event also includes woodland camping, masterclasses and opportunities to connect with instructors and industry professionals.
Spring is also a time for related outdoor expos and adventure-oriented fairs, such as roof-tent meets and overlanding shows, which complement bushcraft interests across Central and Northern Europe.
June 2026
une is rich with outdoor events that appeal to bushcraft and wilderness-oriented audiences.
While not specific to bushcraft, FinnMETKO 2026 (Jämsä, Finland) from 3–5 September is one of Northern Europe’s largest forestry and outdoor exhibitions, featuring outdoor machinery, demonstrations and large display areas that many bushcrafters find inspirational.
Across Germany, Austria and neighboring countries, large outdoor-gear expos and community meetups take place this month. Many annual outdoor training weekends and survival clinics are confirmed or in planning stages for June — details will be updated here as dates become public.
July 2026
July traditionally marks the height of summer bushcraft festivals and multi-day outdoor gatherings throughout Europe.
20–23 August 2026 – Wilderness Gathering (Kent, UK)
Europe’s long-running bushcraft and wilderness skills festival returns with four days of woodland camping, workshops, music, demonstrations and masterclasses for all ages. Advance and day tickets are already on sale.
Other multi-day outdoor skill events are often announced for this month in Scandinavia and Central Europe, featuring practical shelters, campcraft and survival-oriented sessions. Keep an eye on this calendar for updates.
August 2026
20–23 August 2026 – Wilderness Gathering (Kent, UK)
This continues into August and remains one of the best opportunities in Europe for immersive bushcraft experiences — from fire-lighting and primitive skills to advanced wilderness navigation and community challenges.
Additionally, summer outdoor festivals and adventure expos across Belgium, France and the Netherlands offer complementary experiences for outdoor enthusiasts, with gear showcases and skill workshops.
September 2026
3–5 September 2026 – FinnMETKO (Jämsä, Finland)
One of Finland’s premier outdoor and forestry demonstration fairs, FinnMETKO combines heavy forestry displays with outdoor demonstrations and broad exhibition space. This large-scale event attracts outdoor professionals and enthusiasts alike, offering a chance to engage with outdoor machinery, tools and nature-related technologies.
September also often sees local autumn bushcraft weekends and skill retreats in Germany and Central Europe — check back closer to the date for confirmed listings.
October 2026
In October, continental fall outdoor events shift toward practical skill workshops, survival theory courses and gear fairs. Several off-road and outdoor expos like Adventure Southside in Germany and Quattro Go Quattro 4×4 Fest in Italy occur around this time, focusing on travel, expedition gear and community meetups — all relevant to the broader bushcraft audience.
Confirmed dates for bushcraft-specific gatherings may still be announced; revisit this page later for updates.
November – December 2026
As the outdoor season winds down, November and December typically bring smaller, indoor-oriented workshops, winter-preparation clinics and expedition planning seminars. Although many of these have not yet published exact dates for 2026, organisers often release programmes in late summer or early autumn.