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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Sonneberg Christmas Market 2026: Advent in the Toy Town Illustrative photo
Christmas Markets in Europe
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Sonneberg Christmas Market 2026: Advent in the Toy Town

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.

Dec 10, 2026
🇩🇪 Sonneberg
Radeberg Christmas Market 2026: Festive Charm by the Church Illustrative photo
Christmas Markets in Europe
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Radeberg Christmas Market 2026: Festive Charm by the Church

The Radeberg Christmas Market 2026 takes place from December 10 to 13 by the town church. Visitors can enjoy festive treats, handcrafted stalls and a shopping Sunday, with free admission.

Dec 10, 2026
🇩🇪 Radeberg
Binz Christmas Market 2026 – Angels, Light & Sea in the Kurpark Illustrative photo
Christmas Markets in Europe
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Binz Christmas Market 2026 – Angels, Light & Sea in the Kurpark

The Binz Christmas Market “Angels, Light & Sea” takes place from 10 to 13 December 2026 in the Kurpark of Binz on Rügen. With Nordic-Baltic flair, sea views, live music and free admission, it offers a special Advent atmosphere right by the Baltic Sea.

Dec 10, 2026
🇩🇪 Binz
Werdau Christmas Market 2026: Advent at the Market Square Illustrative photo
Christmas Markets in Europe
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Werdau Christmas Market 2026: Advent at the Market Square

The Werdau Christmas Market 2026 opens from December 10 to 13 at the market square. Visitors can enjoy festive stalls around the Christmas tree, a stage program and Santa in his hut.

Dec 10, 2026
🇩🇪 Werdau
Waren Christmas Market 2026 – Winter Magic by Lake Müritz in Waren Illustrative photo
Christmas Markets in Europe
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Waren Christmas Market 2026 – Winter Magic by Lake Müritz in Waren

The Waren Christmas Market 2026 takes place from 10 to 13 December on Neuer Markt in Waren (Müritz). With a goose raffle, regional specialities and festive atmosphere by Lake Müritz, it offers a cosy Advent highlight with free admission.

Dec 10, 2026
🇩🇪 Waren
Wintermarkt Rüttenscheid 2026 – Winter Market at Rüttenscheider Stern in Essen Illustrative photo
Christmas Markets in Europe
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Wintermarkt Rüttenscheid 2026 – Winter Market at Rüttenscheider Stern in Essen

Wintermarkt Rüttenscheid 2026 (23rd edition) runs from 10 to 20 December at Rüttenscheider Stern in Essen. Free entry: stalls, marquee, local food and drink, plus an open Sunday for shopping in Rüttenscheid on 13 December.

Dec 10, 2026
🇩🇪 Essen
Salzwedel Christmas Market 2026 – Traditional Advent in the Hanseatic City Illustrative photo
Christmas Markets in Europe
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Salzwedel Christmas Market 2026 – Traditional Advent in the Hanseatic City

The Salzwedel Christmas Market 2026 takes place from 10 to 13 December on the market square at the Bürgercenter. Complemented by the craft market in the town hall and Advent at the Town Hall Tower, the Hanseatic city offers an authentic Advent atmosphere organised by local associations and schools with free admission.

Dec 10, 2026
🇩🇪 Salzwedel
Löbau Christmas Market 2026 – Traditional Winter Market in Upper Lusatia, Saxony Illustrative photo
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Löbau Christmas Market 2026 – Traditional Winter Market in Upper Lusatia, Saxony

The traditional Löbau Christmas Market takes place from 10 to 13 December 2026 on the Altmarkt in Upper Lusatia, Saxony. Free to enter, it features the ceremonial cutting of a giant Stollen, regional food and drink, handcrafted gifts and a live stage programme across four festive days.

Dec 10, 2026
🇩🇪 Löbau
Rauchbock Anstich Brauerei Kundmüller Weiher 2026: Bock Beer Festival in Franconia Illustrative photo
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Rauchbock Anstich Brauerei Kundmüller Weiher 2026: Bock Beer Festival in Franconia

The Rauchbock Anstich at Brauerei Kundmüller in Weiher takes place on December 10, 2026, from 11 am to 11 pm, with live music from 6:30 pm.

Dec 10, 2026
🇩🇪 Viereth-Trunstadt
Weiherer Rauchbock-Anstich 2026 in Weiher (Viereth-Trunstadt), Germany – Dates & Guide Illustrative photo
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Weiherer Rauchbock-Anstich 2026 in Weiher (Viereth-Trunstadt), Germany – Dates & Guide

The Weiherer Rauchbock-Anstich 2026 takes place on 10 December at Brauerei-Gasthof Kundmüller in Weiher. From 11:00 the special smoked bock is served from the barrel, accompanied by Franconian food and evening music. Admission is free.

Dec 10, 2026
🇩🇪 Viereth-Trunstadt
Unikat Christmas Market Schloss Bensberg 2026 – Christmas Market in Bergisch Gladbach, Germany Illustrative photo
Christmas Markets in Europe

Unikat Christmas Market Schloss Bensberg 2026 – Christmas Market in Bergisch Gladbach, Germany

The Unikat Christmas Market Schloss Bensberg takes place from 10 to 13 December 2026 at Althoff Grandhotel Schloss Bensberg in Bergisch Gladbach, Germany. High-quality arts and crafts, manufactory products, live music and a festive atmosphere in front of a baroque castle backdrop make this market a special Advent experience. Admission from €9 including mulled wine. ---

Dec 10, 2026
🇩🇪 Bergisch Gladbach
Weihnachtsgans Auguste Markt Oranienburg 2026: Christmas Market at the Palace Illustrative photo
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Weihnachtsgans Auguste Markt Oranienburg 2026: Christmas Market at the Palace

The Weihnachtsgans Auguste Markt in Oranienburg takes place from December 11 to 13, 2026, on Schlossplatz. This free market charms visitors with fire bowls, a stollen cutting ceremony and festive atmosphere set against a baroque palace backdrop.

Dec 11, 2026
🇩🇪 Oranienburg