Illustrative photo Schlenkerla Bockbieranstich 2026: Urbock Festival in Bamberg
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 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.
Illustrative photo 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.
Illustrative photo 1st Colditz Autumn Festival 2026: Dates and Programme
From 9 to 11 October 2026, Colditz celebrates a premiere: the 1st Colditz Autumn Festival brings a keg tapping, Guggenmusik, a bull riding contest, a fire show and an autumn dance party to the Festwiese, with free entry all three days.
Illustrative photo Digitalanalog Festival Munich 2026: Electronic Art at Muffatwerk
The Digitalanalog Festival Munich 2026 celebrates its 25th anniversary at Muffatwerk with free admission to music, video art and performances.
Illustrative photo Keesmann Brewery Bockbieranstich 2026: Bamberg Bock Beer Tapping
On October 9, 2026, the Keesmann brewery in Bamberg holds its traditional Bockbieranstich in its historic courtyard. Entry is free, with the ceremonial tapping of the new bock beer as the main event.
Illustrative photo Keep It Low Festival 2026 – Stoner, Doom & Psychedelic Rock in Munich
Keep It Low Festival 2026 takes place on 9 and 10 October at Backstage Munich. Two days of stoner rock, doom, sludge and psychedelic with a strong line-up, two stages and an outdoor beer garden – a must for the heavy underground scene.
Illustrative photo Blacklist Festival Oberhausen 2026 – Germany’s Biggest Bass Festival
Blacklist Festival 2026 takes place on 9 and 10 October at Turbinenhalle Oberhausen. Germany’s biggest bass festival with an international line-up, massive sound and tickets from approx. €47.
Illustrative photo 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. ```
Illustrative photo Festival of Lights Berlin 2026: Light Art at Berlin's Landmarks
The Festival of Lights Berlin 2026 bathes landmarks like the Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Cathedral and the TV Tower in artistic light installations for ten evenings. Walking the illuminated city is free of charge.
Illustrative photo Historic Town Festival Meersburg 2026: Medieval Celebration in the Old Town
The Historic Town Festival Meersburg 2026 turns the old town on Lake Constance into a medieval market with crafts, performers and fire shows, held around the Schlossplatz, Vorburggasse, Glatter Stein and Reithof.
Illustrative photo Einbecker Eulenfest 2026 in Einbeck, Germany – Dates, Bock Beer Tapping & Festival Guide
The Einbecker Eulenfest 2026 takes place from 9 to 11 October in the historic old town of Einbeck and celebrates its 50th anniversary. With traditional Winterbock beer tapping, live music on multiple stages, rides and around 100,000 visitors, it is the largest city festival in southern Lower Saxony. Admission is free.