Germany is one of Europe's most diverse event destinations – from world-famous Christmas markets in Cologne, Nuremberg and Dresden to open-air music festivals and traditional folk celebrations like Oktoberfest. Whether in major cities like Berlin and Hamburg or charming small towns, you'll find a wide range of events throughout 2026/2027.
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Illustrative photo PsyKA Festival Vol. 6 takes place from 1 to 3 October 2026 at the Fleischmarkthalle in Karlsruhe. Three days of underground psychedelic, stoner and space rock with an international line-up. 1-day tickets from €39, 3-day tickets from €79.
Illustrative photo The Heidelberg Wine Village takes place from October 1 to 18, 2026 on Karlsplatz. With free admission, visitors enjoy wines from Baden, Württemberg and the Palatinate with a view of Heidelberg Castle.
Illustrative photo On October 1, 2026, the Greifenklau brewery presents its "Poldi-Bock" at the historic Altenburg castle in Bamberg. Admission to this special event starts at 16:00 (18+ only), and tickets are €8.00.
Illustrative photo The Bockbieranstich at Brauerei Eichhorn in Dörfleins (Hallstadt) near Bamberg is a staple of the Franconian bock season. The celebration takes place in the brewery courtyard on October 2, 2026, starting at 16:00.
Illustrative photo On October 2, 2026, the Marstall in Gotha hosts a lively Oktoberfest with DJ Rene Willing. Schlager, party and Discofox hits bring genuine Wiesn atmosphere from 7 pm until 1 am.
Illustrative photo The Enjoy Jazz Festival turns Heidelberg, Mannheim and Ludwigshafen into a six week jazz stage from October 2 to November 7, 2026. International stars and local talents perform in historic concert halls and unusual venues across the Rhine Neckar region.
Illustrative photo Monster Festival Geiselwind 2026 brings rock, heavy metal and punk rock as a fully indoor festival to the Eventzentrum Strohofer, with an on site festival campground.
Illustrative photo On 2 October 2026, That's Live in Lauffen am Neckar turns back the clock from 9 PM to 5 AM: the Oldschool Hip Hop Night puts classics and good old times vibes at the centre of the evening.
Illustrative photo The 11th SEErenade brings a Viking camp with craft, combat shows, a treasure hunt and fire art to Silbersee II in Haltern am See from 2 to 4 October 2026; tickets are sold only at the gate.
Illustrative photo The Leipzig Oktoberfest 2026 runs from 2 October to 7 November at the Alte Messe. Tickets from around 25 euros, live acts and authentic Wiesn atmosphere in Leipzig.
Illustrative photo On 2 October 2026, the legendary Surface Club Party returns to Maxxim Berlin for one night: from 9 PM to 5 AM expect genuine old school black music spanning soul, funk, New Jack Swing and Electric Slide, a fixture of Berlin's club scene for 16 years.
Illustrative photo The Essen Light Festival 2026 takes place from October 2 to 11 in Essen city centre. Over ten evenings, international light art turns the city into a free open air gallery.