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 257ers bring their year end world tour to the Weststadthalle Essen on December 4, 2026. Tickets usually start at 45.90 euros, though sales for this date are currently paused.
Illustrative photo The Lauenburg Christmas Market around the castle and Schlossturm is the town’s free three-day hillside fair on the Elbe, run by the WVL. It traditionally falls on the second Advent weekend; 2026 dates were not yet official in September. Frau Holle, fairy-tale figures, the Advent light and decorated Elbstraße make Lauenburg a atmospheric stop between Hamburg and Lüneburg.
Illustrative photo The Blieskastel Christkindlmarkt takes place from December 4 to 6, 2026, on Paradeplatz in the baroque old town. Admission is free, with handmade crafts, mulled wine and a live music program.
Illustrative photo The St. Wendel Christmas and Medieval Market takes place from December 4 to 13, 2026 in the historic old town around the town hall and basilica. With around 150 stalls, a lively medieval market in the Mott area and festive lighting, it ranks among the most beautiful Christmas markets in Saarland, and admission is free.
Illustrative photo The Güstrow Christmas Market 2026 (Advent on the Market) takes place on the historic market square in front of the town hall. With an ice stock track, mulled wine parties, family days and regional specialities, the Barlach City offers a cosy Advent atmosphere. Exact dates will be announced; admission is free.
Illustrative photo Adventszauber Borgholzhausen 2026: 4–6 December in the town centre. Opening Friday 18:00. Free entry.
Illustrative photo The Weihnachtsmarkt Burg Holtzbrinck in Altena offers a magical winter experience from December 4th to 6th, 2026. Set against a historical backdrop, visitors can enjoy traditional crafts, festive music, and local culinary treats.
Illustrative photo The Alt-Rixdorf Christmas Market 2026 runs 4–6 December on Richardplatz in Berlin-Neukölln: Friday 17:00–21:00, Saturday 14:00–21:00, Sunday 14:00–20:00. More than 200 charity stalls, kerosene light and free entry define the Bohemian Village. Bezirksamt Neukölln organises one of the city’s few fully non-profit markets.
Illustrative photo The Hofweihnacht at Schloss Türnich in Kerpen takes place in 2026 on the weekends of the 2nd to 4th Advent (4–20 December). Visitors enjoy a atmospheric Christmas market with organic cuisine, barn concerts, shadow plays and torch walks on the baroque castle island. ---
Illustrative photo The Gemener Christmas Market takes place from 4 to 6 December 2026 at Schlossfreiheit around Wasserschloss Gemen in Borken. Free admission, regional stalls, music and a Santa parade create a cosy Advent atmosphere. ---
Illustrative photo Weihnachtsmarkt Breckerfeld 2026 takes place from 4 to 6 December on the 2nd Advent weekend around the Evangelische Jakobuskirche. With around 30 local stalls, choir performances and atmospheric lighting it offers authentic Advent enjoyment without fairground attractions. Free admission.
Illustrative photo Nikolausmarkt Büren 2026 takes place from 4 to 6 December on the market square on Burgstraße. Wooden huts with crafts and hot drinks, parish events at St. Nicholas Church and the Sunday St. Nicholas parade define this free Advent weekend. Opening times: Friday 17:00, Saturday 14:00, Sunday 12:00.