Rave The Planet Parade Berlin 2026 – IMAGINE LOVE
Join hundreds of thousands of ravers on 15 August 2026 at Berlin's Straße des 17. Juni for the Rave The Planet Parade 2026. Under the motto IMAGINE LOVE, more than 300 international artists perform across 34 floats in this free, open-air electronic music demonstration.
Berlin Beer Week – Craft Beer Festival on the Spree
Berlin Beer Week runs from 28 August to 6 September 2026, bringing craft beer lovers together for Brews Cruises on the Spree, international tap takeovers and citywide events. Many events are free; cruise tickets available from around €30.
Historic Castle Festival Manderscheid 2026 – Knights, Medieval Fun & Guide
On 29 and 30 August 2026, Niederburg Manderscheid hosts the 41st Historic Castle Festival. Enjoy the knight tournament "The Seven Seals", a medieval craftsmen's market, fire spectacles and family entertainment. Weekend tickets from €22 in advance.
Middle Moselle Wine Festival Bernkastel-Kues 2026 – Program, Highlights & Guide
The Middle Moselle Wine Festival in Bernkastel-Kues runs from 3 to 7 September 2026. Enjoy five days of fine Riesling from more than 20 Moselle communities, live music on three stages, a grand festival procession on Sunday and a spectacular fireworks display on Saturday at 9:00 PM. Admission to the Weinstraße is free.
Imperial City Days Rothenburg ob der Tauber 2026 – Program & Visitor Guide
The Imperial City Days in Rothenburg ob der Tauber take place from 4 to 6 September 2026. The entire Old Town becomes a medieval camp with torch procession, knights' tournament, historical play and spectacular fireworks. Free admission!
Dürkheimer Wurstmarkt 2026 – The World's Largest Wine Festival in Bad Dürkheim
The Dürkheimer Wurstmarkt, the world's largest wine festival, takes place from 11–15 and 18–21 September 2026 in Bad Dürkheim. Nine days of celebration, 36 wine cart stands, around 300 Palatinate wine specialities and two spectacular fireworks displays await over 600,000 visitors. Entry is free.
Oktoberfest Munich 2026
Oktoberfest Munich 2026 takes place from 19 September to 4 October with world-famous beer tents, Bavarian food, traditional parades and unforgettable festival atmosphere. ```
Cannstatter Volksfest 2026 – Stuttgart Beer Festival Guide, Program & Tips
The <strong>179th Cannstatter Volksfest</strong> runs from <strong>25 September to 11 October 2026</strong> at Cannstatter Wasen in Stuttgart. Enjoy 17 days of Germany's second largest folk festival with free entry, eight beer tents, Swabian food and the famous Historic Festival Parade.
Ortenauer Wine Festival Offenburg 2026 – Program, Opening Hours & Visitor Guide
The Ortenauer Wine Festival celebrates its 67th edition in Offenburg from 25 to 28 September 2026. Around 26 regional wine producers, live music, street artists and family activities in the heart of the city. Free entry.
German Wine Harvest Festival Neustadt 2026 – Program, Parade & Visitor Guide
From 25 September to 12 October 2026, Neustadt an der Weinstraße hosts Germany's largest wine harvest festival. Enjoy 18 days of Palatinate wine culture, the German Wine Queen coronation and a spectacular parade with over 100 floats on 11 October. Admission to most events is free.
Royal Wiesn Cologne 2026 – Oktoberfest Cologne
Royal Wiesn Cologne celebrates its first edition in 2026 at Tanzbrunnen with Bavarian music, Oktoberfest beer, traditional food, live entertainment and funfair attractions on the Rhine. ```
Cologne Carnival 11 November 2026 – Opening Day, Program & Visitor Guide
Join around 30,000 revellers at Heumarkt on 11 November 2026 for the official opening of Cologne Carnival. Live music from 9:00 AM, the legendary 11:11 AM countdown with confetti, and celebrations across the Old Town. Tickets from €39.