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 Paul Kalkbrenner performs live at HanseMesse Rostock on December 6, 2026. The techno artist brings his captivating live set to the Hanseatic city, with doors opening at 3:00 PM.
Illustrative photo The Bad Köstritz Weihnachtstraum 2026 is a small Advent market run by the fire brigade and local Edeka store on its parking lot. Free admission, handmade crafts, mulled wine and a fire brigade vehicle display.
Illustrative photo On 6 December 2026 the Advent Market takes place on Leonhardtstraße in Berlin-Charlottenburg. The free arts and crafts market offers handmade unique items, local studios and culinary specialities in a relaxed neighbourhood atmosphere under old linden trees.
Illustrative photo Weihnachtsmarkt Attendorn 2026 takes place from 6 to 13 December on Alter Markt. Free admission, wooden huts, mulled wine, stage program and on 12/13 December the expanded Christmas town in Sauerland, Germany. ---
Illustrative photo On 6 December 2026 the Nikolaussonntag takes place in Rheine. The St. Nicholas market opens on the historic market square, shops welcome visitors from 13:00 to 18:00 and St. Nicholas traditionally arrives by boat on the Ems around 17:00 in the city centre. ---
Illustrative photo The London Philharmonic Orchestra performs in 2026 in the Elbphilharmonie Grand Hall under Edward Gardner with pianist Alice Sara Ott. The programme features Shostakovich, Beethoven and Rachmaninov.
Illustrative photo VERIVERY brings their Europe Tour "Give Me Five, Keep That Vibe" to Columbia Theater in Berlin on December 8, 2026. Fans can expect an energetic K Pop night in an intimate club setting.
Illustrative photo The Mühlhausen Christmas Market 2026 takes place from December 9 to 13 around Untermarkt, Kristanplatz and Bachplatz. Over five days, the historic old town offers crafts, food and a cultural program featuring concerts.
Illustrative photo The Greiz Christmas Market 2026 runs from December 9 to 13 at the Schlossgarten, featuring the largest Schwibbogen arch in eastern Thuringia against a classicist backdrop. On December 5, the nearby Rittergut Kleingera estate and the village of Gommla also host smaller but atmospheric Advent events.
Illustrative photo The New York Gospel Stars perform in 2026 at the Hohnekirche (Maria zur Höhe) in Soest. Enjoy well known Christmas songs and classic gospel numbers with powerful voices.
Illustrative photo Crafts Christmas Market Schloss Moyland 2026: 9–13 December in Bedburg-Hau. Day ticket 10 euros, under 16 free.
Illustrative photo The Sonneberg Christmas Market 2026 runs from December 10 to 13 on Bahnhofsplatz Square. In this historic toy town, visitors can enjoy a beautifully decorated Christmas tree, a town hall turned advent calendar, and the museum Christmas event at the German Toy Museum.