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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Hafen-Weihnachtsmarkt Cologne 2026/2027: 13 November 2026 to 3 January 2027 at the Chocolate Museum in Rheinauhafen. Free entry.
Illustrative photo Stäbruch Fest 2026 takes place on 13 and 14 November at Kulturhaus Stattbahnhof in Schweinfurt. The DIY festival for hardcore, punk and Oi! features strong international and national bands over two days. Advance tickets from approx. 42 Euro.
Illustrative photo The Martinibockanstich at the private Brauerei Martin in Hausen near Schonungen takes place on Saturday, November 14, 2026. Admission is free; guests only pay for the bock beer and food on site.
Illustrative photo The Künstler- und Hobbymarkt 2026 in Davensberg, Ascheberg (Germany), runs on 14 and 15 November 2026 from 13:00 to 17:00 at the primary school on Burgstrasse 65. Local artists and hobby makers sell handmade crafts, Advent decoration and gifts in a small indoor Christmas-market setting. Admission is not listed as a paid ticket; visitors pay only for goods and refreshments at the stalls.
Illustrative photo CHRISTGRINDELMARKT in Hamburg Rotherbaum runs from November 14 to December 22, 2026 at Allendeplatz in the Grindel quarter. This free market features live music in its Kulturzelt culture tent, a craft workshop for kids and mulled wine from a real winemaker.
Illustrative photo Husum Christmas Market 2026 opens from November 16 to December 27 around the Tine fountain on the Marktplatz in Husum. It is complemented by the Christmas market at the Husumer Speicher on the harbor (December 5 and 6) and the Advent calendar market at the Christmas House (October 24 and 25), both free to attend.
Illustrative photo Hamburg's city centre hosts six Christmas markets in 2026, running from mid November until just before Christmas around Rathausmarkt, Jungfernstieg, Gänsemarkt, St. Petri, Gerhart Hauptmann Platz and Spitalerstraße. All markets are free to enter and connected by an easy walk.
Weihnachtsmarkt am Koelner Dom 2026: 16 November to 23 December on Roncalliplatz, Cologne. Free entry. Closed on 22 November.
Illustrative photo Nikolausdorf Cologne 2026: 16 November to 23 December on Rudolfplatz in front of Hahnentorburg. Free entry. Closed on 22 November.
Illustrative photo The Refrather Christmas Market runs from 16 November to 23 December 2026 on Peter-Bürling-Platz in Bergisch Gladbach. Free entry, an ice stock rink, an Alpine hut with raclette and atmospheric stalls create a perfect Advent experience for the whole family.
Illustrative photo The Darmstadt Christmas Market 2026 runs from 16 November to 23 December on Marktplatz, Friedensplatz, Luisenplatz and Ludwigsplatz. Free entry, around 70 stalls, twin-town chalets, Lange Ludwig lights and extra crafts on Advent weekends. Closed on Totensonntag, 22 November 2026.
Markt der Engel 2026 on Neumarkt in Cologne: 16 November to 23 December, closed on 22 November. Free entry.