Esslingen Medieval Christmas Market 2026: Dates, Program and Visitor Guide
From 24 November to 22 December 2026, the Esslingen Medieval Christmas Market turns the old town on the Neckar into a unique setting of jugglers, craft stalls and mulled wine. With around 180 stalls and 500 program points, it is considered one of Germany's most original Christmas markets, and admission is completely free.
Tollwood Winter Festival Munich 2026: Christmas Market, Circus and Program
From 24 November to 23 December 2026, the Tollwood Winter Festival transforms Munich's Theresienwiese with free access to the Market of Ideas, organic street food, live music and three international circus productions in the Grand Chapiteau, followed by a grand New Year's Eve party on 31 December.
Nuremberg Christmas Market 2026 – Program, Opening Hours & Visitor Guide
From 27 November to 24 December 2026, the world's most famous Christmas market opens its doors on Nuremberg's Hauptmarkt. Enjoy 180 wooden stalls, the ceremonial Christkind prologue on 27 November at 5:30 PM, a Children's Christmas Market and the scent of gingerbread and mulled wine. Free entry.
Tegernsee Montgolfiade 2027: Hot Air Balloon Festival in the Alps
From 30 January to 7 February 2027, hot air balloons light up the winter sky over Lake Tegernsee. The 26th Montgolfiade features passenger flights, an atmospheric balloon glow and a lakeside program in Bad Wiessee.
Düsseldorf Carnival Rose Monday 2027 – Parade, Program & Visitor Guide
The Düsseldorf Rose Monday Parade on 8 February 2027 starts at 12:22 from Corneliusstraße. Around 8,000 participants, up to 100 floats including the legendary Jacques Tilly satire wagons, and half a million spectators celebrate under the motto "Karneval – grenzenlos vereint!" Free admission.
Cologne Rose Monday Parade 2027 – Program, Route & Visitor Guide
On 8 February 2027, the <strong>Cologne Rose Monday Parade</strong> rolls through the city centre under the motto "Tomorrow is what you make of it". Around 12,000 participants, over 300 tonnes of sweets and 1.5 million spectators make this one of Europe's most spectacular Carnival events.
Berlinale 2027 – Berlin International Film Festival, Program & Visitor Guide
The 77th Berlinale runs from 10 to 21 February 2027 in Berlin. World premieres, red carpets and over 200 films from 80 countries await at Potsdamer Platz and venues across the city. Tickets from €9. Awards ceremony on 19 February 2027.
Nockherberg Starkbierfest Munich – Strong Beer Festival Guide & Visitor Tips
Munich's legendary Nockherberg Starkbierfest runs from 26 February to 21 March 2027. Enjoy three weeks of original Paulaner Salvator, the famous Politician-Derbleck'n cabaret and authentic Bavarian hospitality in the heart of the city.
Barbarossa Market Gelnhausen 2027 – Historic Folk Festival in the Old Town
The Barbarossa Market in Gelnhausen attracts around 50,000 visitors to the historic old town each year. Fairground rides, a medieval market, culinary highlights and the iconic ferris wheel at Obermarkt make it the most popular folk festival in the Main-Kinzig region.
Heidelberger Frühling 2027: 30th Anniversary Music Festival, Program and Tickets
From 13 March to 17 April 2027, the Heidelberger Frühling celebrates its 30th anniversary with over 100 concerts and around 47,000 expected visitors. Classical stars and emerging talents come together at the Konzerthaus Stadthalle and the Aula of the Old University.
Thuringian Bach Weeks 2027: Program, Dates and Bach Heritage Sites
From 19 March to 4 April 2027, the Thuringian Bach Weeks bring the music of Johann Sebastian Bach to its authentic heritage sites across Thuringia. Expect more than fifty concerts, the traditional "Long Night of House Music" and numerous free village concerts.
Nuremberg Spring Festival 2027: Volksfest at Dutzendteich with Program and Opening Hours
From 27 March to 11 April 2027, the Nuremberg Spring Festival at the Dutzendteich lake brings three weeks of fairground rides, beer tents and Franconian fun. Enjoy family days, fireworks and the atmospheric "Night of 1000 Lights" with free entry.