Events in Germany 2026-2027

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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Spreewaldweihnacht Lübbenau 2026: Christmas Advent in the Spreewald Illustrative photo
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Spreewaldweihnacht Lübbenau 2026: Christmas Advent in the Spreewald

Spreewaldweihnacht 2026 links the Großer Spreewaldhafen in Lübbenau and the Freilandmuseum Lehde by boat. On the Advent weekends of November 28 to 29 and December 5 to 6, visitors find a maritime market, historic Christmas customs and the smallest Christmas market in the Spreewald.

Nov 28, 2026
🇩🇪 Lübbenau
Schmalkalden Christmas Market 2026: Advent in the Half Timbered Old Town Illustrative photo
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Free

Schmalkalden Christmas Market 2026: Advent in the Half Timbered Old Town

The Schmalkalden Herrscheklasmarkt 2026 runs from November 28 to December 20 at Altmarkt Square. Set among half timbered houses and Wilhelmsburg Castle, it offers free admission, Thuringian specialties and a wonderfully cozy Advent atmosphere.

Nov 28, 2026
🇩🇪 Schmalkalden
Bad Berka Christmas Market 2026: Advent in the Spa Town Illustrative photo
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Free

Bad Berka Christmas Market 2026: Advent in the Spa Town

The Bad Berka Christmas Market 2026 takes place on November 28 and 29 on the market square. A family friendly Advent market in this small spa town, with free admission, handcrafted goods and a visit from Santa Claus.

Nov 28, 2026
🇩🇪 Bad Berka
Lübben Christmas Market 2026: Advent Market with Ice Rink Illustrative photo
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Free

Lübben Christmas Market 2026: Advent Market with Ice Rink

The Lübben Christmas Market 2026 takes place from November 28 to 30 on the Marktplatz in Lübben (Spreewald). This traditional Advent market with an ice rink, live music and family activities offers free admission right in the historic town center.

Nov 28, 2026
🇩🇪 Lübben
Quedlinburg Advent in the Courtyards 2026 – Dates, Program & Guide Illustrative photo
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Free

Quedlinburg Advent in the Courtyards 2026 – Dates, Program & Guide

Experience Quedlinburg's "Advent in the Courtyards" across the first three weekends of Advent in 2026. Discover normally closed half-timbered courtyards, handmade crafts, and a uniquely magical historic atmosphere.

Nov 28, 2026
🇩🇪 Quedlinburg
Weihnachtsmarkt Vreden 2026 – Advent Opening at the Market Square with Tree Decorating & Vreden Sings Illustrative photo
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Free

Weihnachtsmarkt Vreden 2026 – Advent Opening at the Market Square with Tree Decorating & Vreden Sings

The Weihnachtsmarkt Vreden 2026 takes place as the Advent Opening on 28 and 29 November at the market square. Enjoy tree decorating, Vreden sings and Christmas stalls – free admission. ---

Nov 28, 2026
🇩🇪 Vreden
Weihnachtsmarkt Gescher 2026 – Christmas Market in Münsterland, Germany Illustrative photo
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Weihnachtsmarkt Gescher 2026 – Christmas Market in Münsterland, Germany

The Weihnachtsmarkt Gescher 2026 takes place on 28 and 29 November in the town centre of Gescher. This free local Christmas market offers stalls, culinary treats and a family-friendly programme in Münsterland, Germany. ---

Nov 28, 2026
🇩🇪 Gescher
Weihnachtsmarkt Billerbeck 2026 – Traditional Christmas Market at the Cathedral Illustrative photo
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Weihnachtsmarkt Billerbeck 2026 – Traditional Christmas Market at the Cathedral

The Weihnachtsmarkt Billerbeck 2026 opens on 28 and 29 November around the cathedral. Up to 80 stalls, mulled wine, St. Nicholas and free admission await visitors in the romantic historic town centre. ---

Nov 28, 2026
🇩🇪 Billerbeck
Späth'sche Baumschulen Christmas Market 2026 – Lights in the Fir Forest Illustrative photo
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Späth'sche Baumschulen Christmas Market 2026 – Lights in the Fir Forest

The Christmas market at Späth'sche Baumschulen in Berlin runs on 28–29 November and 5–6 plus 12–13 December 2026, 11:00–20:00, as “lights in the fir forest”. Germany’s oldest tree nursery hosts 100-plus stalls, fairy tales, concerts, a light garden and tree sales. Admission is 8 EUR, 5 EUR reduced, free for children up to 16.

Nov 28, 2026
🇩🇪 Berlin
Environmental & Christmas Market Sophienstraße 2026 – Sustainable Design Market in Berlin Illustrative photo
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Environmental & Christmas Market Sophienstraße 2026 – Sustainable Design Market in Berlin

The Environmental & Christmas Market on Sophienstraße takes place on the Advent weekends 2026 (28/29 Nov, 5/6, 12/13 and 19/20 Dec) near the Hackesche Höfe. Sustainable design products, organic food and free admission make it a special Berlin insider tip.

Nov 28, 2026
🇩🇪 Berlin
Advent Market Domäne Dahlem 2026 – Rural Christmas Magic in Berlin Illustrative photo
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Advent Market Domäne Dahlem 2026 – Rural Christmas Magic in Berlin

The Advent Market at Domäne Dahlem 2026 takes place on all four Advent weekends on the historic organic manor estate in Berlin-Dahlem. Rural atmosphere with animals, fields, handicrafts and family programme – a peaceful alternative right in the city.

Nov 28, 2026
🇩🇪 Berlin
Nikolausfest Wadersloh-Diestedde 2026 – St. Nicholas Days in the Nikolausdorf Illustrative photo
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Nikolausfest Wadersloh-Diestedde 2026 – St. Nicholas Days in the Nikolausdorf

The St. Nicholas Days take place on 28 and 29 November 2026 in Nikolausdorf Diestedde (Wadersloh, Germany) around the Backhaus. Free entry, Christmas market, St. Nicholas visit with Knecht Ruprecht and a cosy village atmosphere await visitors. Cover image generation prompt (English only):

Nov 28, 2026
🇩🇪 Wadersloh