Cannstatter Volksfest 2026 – Stuttgart Beer Festival Guide, Program & Tips
The <strong>179th Cannstatter Volksfest</strong> runs from <strong>25 September to 11 October 2026</strong> at Cannstatter Wasen in Stuttgart. Enjoy 17 days of Germany's second largest folk festival with free entry, eight beer tents, Swabian food and the famous Historic Festival Parade.
Ortenauer Wine Festival Offenburg 2026 – Program, Opening Hours & Visitor Guide
The Ortenauer Wine Festival celebrates its 67th edition in Offenburg from 25 to 28 September 2026. Around 26 regional wine producers, live music, street artists and family activities in the heart of the city. Free entry.
Heidelberg Herbst 2026: Dates, Program and Tips for the Old Town Festival
On 26 and 27 September 2026, the Heidelberg Herbst celebrates its 55th anniversary as the region's biggest Old Town festival. Enjoy a craft market, flea market, live music on multiple stages and a Sunday shopping day; free admission.
Berlin Festival of Lights 2026: Dates, Program and Highlights
From 9 to 18 October 2026, the Festival of Lights turns Berlin into a glowing open air gallery. Over 50 landmarks including the Brandenburg Gate, TV Tower and Berlin Cathedral light up under the theme "Colours of Love", with free admission.
Royal Wiesn Cologne 2026 – Oktoberfest Cologne
Royal Wiesn Cologne celebrates its first edition in 2026 at Tanzbrunnen with Bavarian music, Oktoberfest beer, traditional food, live entertainment and funfair attractions on the Rhine. ```
Weimar Onion Market 2026: Dates, Program and Visitor Tips
From 9 to 11 October 2026, Weimar celebrates the 373rd edition of its famous Onion Market, Thuringia's largest and oldest folk festival. Enjoy onion braids, onion cake, a big wheel and live music throughout the old town, with free admission.
Halloween Frankenstein at Königstein Castle – Dates, Tickets & Visitor Guide
From 16 October to 1 November 2026, Königstein Castle becomes Germany's most legendary Halloween event under the motto "The nightmare returns." Scare zones, 100+ monsters, and a Sunday family day. Tickets from €25.
Jazzfest Berlin 2026: Program, Dates and Tickets
From 29 October to 1 November 2026, Jazzfest Berlin returns for its 63rd edition at the Haus der Berliner Festspiele. Over 130 artists from more than 25 countries bring style defining and experimental jazz to stages across the city.
Reformation Day in Wittenberg 2026: Festival at Luther's Door
On 31 October 2026, Wittenberg celebrates Reformation Day with a historic market, festive church services and the grand lantern parade to the Schlosswiese. Discover the world famous Theses Door of the Castle Church and the lively atmosphere in Luther's old town.
Leonhardi Procession Bad Tölz 2026: Date, Program and Visitor Guide
On 6 November 2026, the famous Leonhardi procession brings over 70 decorated horse carriages and traditional costume groups through Bad Tölz to the Kalvarienberg. Experience one of Bavaria's most beautiful horse pilgrimages with a festive mass and blessing.
Cologne Carnival 11 November 2026 – Opening Day, Program & Visitor Guide
Join around 30,000 revellers at Heumarkt on 11 November 2026 for the official opening of Cologne Carnival. Live music from 9:00 AM, the legendary 11:11 AM countdown with confetti, and celebrations across the Old Town. Tickets from €39.
Esslingen Medieval Christmas Market 2026: Dates, Program and Visitor Guide
From 24 November to 22 December 2026, the Esslingen Medieval Christmas Market turns the old town on the Neckar into a unique setting of jugglers, craft stalls and mulled wine. With around 180 stalls and 500 program points, it is considered one of Germany's most original Christmas markets, and admission is completely free.