Finowfurt Raft Festival – Traditional Logging Festival at Finow Canal
Since 1996, the Finowfurter Flößerfest in Schorfheide has brought together living raft-making traditions, live music, canal raft rides, a traditional duck race and a spectacular laser show with fireworks finale at Finow Canal. A genuine Brandenburg family festival.
Ducksteinfest Königslutter: Beer Festival by the Monastery Church
On 3 and 4 July 2026, Königslutter am Elm celebrates its traditional Ducksteinfest: two days of live music, DJs and fresh Duckstein beer in the historic old town right by the imperial cathedral.
Kaltenberg Knights Tournament – The World's Largest Medieval Festival in Bavaria
The Kaltenberg Knights Tournament 2026 takes place from 10 to 26 July at Schloss Kaltenberg near Munich. Over three weekends, more than 100,000 visitors enjoy the new arena show "The Son of the Black Knight", a vast medieval market and unforgettable jousting. Tickets from €34.90.
BTS World Tour ARIRANG Munich – Allianz Arena July 2026
BTS bring their ARIRANG World Tour to Munich's Allianz Arena on 11 and 12 July 2026 for the only Germany dates of the entire tour. Expect a 360-degree stage production, new album tracks and iconic hits. Tickets from approx. €89 via Ticketmaster.
Zelt-Musik-Festival Freiburg 2026: Program, Dates and Tickets
From 15 July to 2 August 2026, the Zelt Musik Festival turns the Mundenhof in Freiburg into a tent city full of concerts. Enjoy music in the Zirkuszelt and Spiegelzelt, a free action program, and around 120,000 visitors from across Germany.
Sommerwerft Frankfurt 2026 – International Theatre Festival on the Main
Sommerwerft Frankfurt takes place from 24 July to 9 August 2026 at Weseler Werft on the Main riverbank. Enjoy 17 days of international theatre, dance, music and performance outdoors, all completely free of charge. The 25th anniversary edition is themed "The Ocean Starts in Frankfurt".
Amphi Festival Cologne 2026 – 20th Anniversary at Tanzbrunnen
The Amphi Festival celebrates its 20th anniversary on 25 and 26 July 2026 at Tanzbrunnen Cologne. Over 40 bands spanning Gothic, EBM, Dark Wave and Industrial perform across three stages, with VNV Nation, Eisbrecher and Clan of Xymox headlining.
MPS Mittelalterlich Phantasie Spectaculum 2026 – Dates, Program & Visitor Guide
Europe's largest travelling medieval fantasy festival returns to six German locations between July and September 2026. Expect live music, jousting, fire shows, a huge medieval market and thousands of costumed visitors. Tickets from €20.
Palazzo Festival Regensburg 2026: Summer Concerts at Thon Dittmer Palais
From 28 July to 9 August 2026, the Palazzo Festival brings a diverse summer program to the Renaissance courtyard of the Thon Dittmer Palais in Regensburg. Enjoy Italian pop, soul, gypsy swing, classical music and cabaret under the open sky.
Wacken Open Air 2026 – The 35th Anniversary of the World's Biggest Metal Festival
Wacken Open Air celebrates its 35th anniversary from 29 July to 1 August 2026. Around 85,000 metal fans will enjoy over 100 bands, including Judas Priest, In Flames and Sabaton, across multiple stages in the small village of Wacken. Tickets from €351.
Drachenstich Furth im Wald 2026 – Program, Tickets & Visitor Guide
From 31 July to 16 August 2026, Furth im Wald hosts Germany's oldest folk play. Watch the Guinness World Record-holding robot dragon <strong>Tradinno</strong> battle 350 local performers in twelve open-air performances deep in the Bavarian Forest. Tickets from €21.
South Tyrolean Wine Festival Aalen 2026: Program and Tips
On 31 July and 1 August 2026, the 45th South Tyrolean Wine Festival turns Aalen's Spritzenhausplatz into an oasis of wine culture. Enjoy fine wines, culinary specialties and live music under the plane trees, with free admission.