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 The Bad Kreuznach Oktoberfest 2026 brings live music, beer and Wiesn atmosphere to the Brauwerk's Oktoberfest tent in the Saline Karlshalle on five Saturdays in October.
Illustrative photo Syndicate 2026 takes place on 3 October 2026 at the Westfalenhallen in Dortmund. Germany’s biggest harder-styles indoor festival featuring hardstyle, hardcore and uptempo on four floors.
Illustrative photo Oktoberfest Möckern 2026 brings a proper Bavarian beer festival mood to a heated tent on the town's sports ground, with a keg tapping, live band Tick2Loud and DJ Celli.
Illustrative photo The Bockbieranstich at the family run Griess brewery in Geisfeld near Bamberg takes place on October 3, 2026. Admission is free, with the traditional bock beer ceremonially tapped alongside Franconian food in the taproom and beer garden.
Illustrative photo The Sparkassen Münsterland Giro 2026 takes place on October 3, with the professional race starting in Borken and finishing at the Schlossplatz in Münster. This 20th edition combines an international road race with three amateur rides open to riders of all levels.
Illustrative photo At the Turnier des Löwen, Niederburg Kranichfeld turns into a jousting arena on 3 and 4 October 2026, with knights' tournaments, a fire riding show, jester Alf and a medieval market.
Illustrative photo On October 3, 2026, the family run Brauerei Griess in Geisfeld near Bamberg holds its traditional bock beer tapping. Starting at 3 PM, the first barrel is tapped with free admission in the cozy beer garden under chestnut trees.
Illustrative photo The Bendorfer Craft-Festival 2026 takes place on 5 and 6 October on Kirchplatz. Free admission, artisan craft beers, food trucks and live music await visitors.
Illustrative photo The New Fall Festival Düsseldorf 2026 takes place from 7 to 11 October and presents indie and alternative concerts in special venues including the Henkel-Saal, Deutsche Oper am Rhein and the Schauspielhaus. Individual tickets from approx. 35 Euro.
Illustrative photo Bockbieranstich Bamberg 2026 takes place on October 8 at Schlenkerla and kicks off the city's strong beer season. The Urbock is ceremonially tapped in the Dominikanerhof, accompanied by Franconian food and a rustic atmosphere.
Illustrative photo On October 8, 2026, Bamberg's Schlenkerla brewery taps its traditional Urbock. Entry to the tapping in the Dominikanerhof is free, with visitors only paying for beer and food on site.
Illustrative photo From 8 to 10 October 2026, Nuremberg Pop turns the city's old town into Southern Germany's biggest club and showcase festival. With around 80 acts including Modeselektor, Cari Cari and Sprints, plus the POP CONFERENCE and GUNDA Pop Culture Award.