Events in Germany 2026-2027

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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Naumburg Christmas Market 2026 – Cathedral City & Saale-Unstrut Wine Magic Illustrative photo
Christmas Markets in Europe
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Naumburg Christmas Market 2026 – Cathedral City & Saale-Unstrut Wine Magic

The Naumburg Christmas Market 2026 takes place from 23 November to 20 December on the historic market square of the cathedral city. Complemented by Christmas in the Courtyards, the Saale Mulled-Wine Walk and Advent in the Vineyards, Naumburg offers a unique mix of cathedral backdrop, giant nativity scene and Saale-Unstrut wine magic with free admission.

Nov 23, 2026
🇩🇪 Naumburg
Hannover Christmas Market, Hanover, Germany 2026: Dates, Markets and Opening Hours Illustrative photo
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Hannover Christmas Market, Hanover, Germany 2026: Dates, Markets and Opening Hours

The Hanover Christmas Market 2026 runs from 23 November to 22 December in the Old Town around Marktkirche, with a historic village on the Leine, a Finnish village, the Wishing Well Forest and the Lister Meile market. The Roncalli Christmas Village on Ernst-August-Platz stays open until 30 December. Free admission, typically daily 11:00 to 21:00.

Nov 23, 2026
🇩🇪 Hanover
Eckernförde Christmas Market 2026: Advent by the Baltic Sea Illustrative photo
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Eckernförde Christmas Market 2026: Advent by the Baltic Sea

The Eckernförde Christmas Market 2026 runs from November 23 to December 30 around St. Nicolai Church in the Baltic Sea town of Eckernförde. Visitors can enjoy a wooden carousel, festive handcrafted goods and a family friendly program, all with free admission.

Nov 23, 2026
🇩🇪 Eckernförde
Münster Christmas Markets 2026: Six Markets in the Golden Old Town Illustrative photo
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Münster Christmas Markets 2026: Six Markets in the Golden Old Town

From November 23 to December 23, 2026, six Christmas markets fill the old town of Münster with festive charm. Around the golden lit Prinzipalmarkt, visitors will find arts and crafts, mulled wine and holiday concerts, all free to enter.

Nov 23, 2026
🇩🇪 Münster
Historic Roncalli Christmas Market Hamburg 2026 – Rathausmarkt Illustrative photo
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Historic Roncalli Christmas Market Hamburg 2026 – Rathausmarkt

The Historic Roncalli Christmas Market Hamburg 2026 runs from November 23 to December 23 at the Rathausmarkt. Nostalgic handicrafts, a historic carousel and a Santa figure flying over the square daily await visitors, with free admission.

Nov 23, 2026
🇩🇪 Hamburg
Schwerin Christmas Market 2026 – Stern im Norden Castle Guide Illustrative photo
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Schwerin Christmas Market 2026 – Stern im Norden Castle Guide

Schwerin’s “Stern im Norden” Christmas market runs from 23 November to 30 December 2026 across the old town around Altstädtischer Markt, the Pfaffenteich and Mecklenburgstraße. Free entry, closed 24 and 25 December. Ice rink, ferris wheel and castle views make this the state’s most cinematic Advent stop, with Advent im Hof, Höfische Weihnacht and wintersonnenWERKE as extras.

Nov 23, 2026
🇩🇪 Schwerin
Magdeburg Christmas Market 2026 – Lights & Kaiser Otto in Magdeburg Illustrative photo
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Magdeburg Christmas Market 2026 – Lights & Kaiser Otto in Magdeburg

The Magdeburg Christmas Market 2026 takes place from 23 November to 29 December on the Alter Markt and around the town hall. With the Kaiser Otto Palace, Ferris wheel, 50 mulled wine varieties and the large Lichterwelt, Magdeburg offers one of the most diverse Advent atmospheres in Saxony-Anhalt – with free admission.

Nov 23, 2026
🇩🇪 Magdeburg
Stralsund Christmas Market 2026 – UNESCO World Heritage Advent in Stralsund Illustrative photo
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Stralsund Christmas Market 2026 – UNESCO World Heritage Advent in Stralsund

The Stralsund Christmas Market 2026 takes place from 23 November to 31 December in the UNESCO World Heritage Old Town. With locations on Alter Markt, in the town hall cellar, on Neuer Markt and at Johanniskloster it offers culture, crafts, an ice rink and medieval tradition with free admission.

Nov 23, 2026
🇩🇪 Stralsund
Spandau Christmas Market 2026 – Traditional Christmas Magic in Berlin’s Spandau Old Town Illustrative photo
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Spandau Christmas Market 2026 – Traditional Christmas Magic in Berlin’s Spandau Old Town

The Spandau Christmas Market 2026 takes place from 23 November to 22 December in the historic Old Town of Spandau. With a large pyramid, nostalgic Ferris wheel, international crafts and free admission, it is one of Berlin’s most popular traditional Christmas markets.

Nov 23, 2026
🇩🇪 Berlin
Fleetinsel Christmas Market 2026 – Maritime Advent Market in Hamburg Illustrative photo
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Fleetinsel Christmas Market 2026 – Maritime Advent Market in Hamburg

The Fleetinsel Christmas Market 2026 in Hamburg (23 November–23 December) is a small, maritime Advent market on the canals around Michaelisbrücke, between Stadthausbrücke and Rödingsmarkt. Free entry; mulled wine, stalls and historic-ship atmosphere in the city centre, yet calmer than the big main markets.

Nov 23, 2026
🇩🇪 Hamburg
Bremerhaven Christmas Market 2026: Festive Lights by the Große Kirche Illustrative photo
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Bremerhaven Christmas Market 2026: Festive Lights by the Große Kirche

The Bremerhaven Christmas Market 2026 runs from November 23 to December 30 around the Große Kirche and Theodor Heuss Platz. With free admission, visitors can enjoy a Ferris wheel, light installations and a maritime atmosphere right in the heart of Bremerhaven.

Nov 23, 2026
🇩🇪 Bremerhaven
Frankfurt Christmas Market 2026 – Tradition on the Römerberg Illustrative photo
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Frankfurt Christmas Market 2026 – Tradition on the Römerberg

The Frankfurt Christmas Market 2026 runs from 23 November to 22 December on the Römerberg and through the city centre. Over 230 stalls, half-timbered façades, Bethmännchen and hot apple wine – free entry.

Nov 23, 2026
🇩🇪 Frankfurt