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 On October 9, 2026, the Keesmann brewery in Bamberg holds its traditional Bockbieranstich in its historic courtyard. Entry is free, with the ceremonial tapping of the new bock beer as the main event.
Illustrative photo Rocktoberfestle 2026 (Pfinzweiler Rockt) takes place on October 9 and 10, 2026, at the Mehrzweckhalle in Straubenhardt-Pfinzweiler, Germany. The two-day indoor festival features energetic live rock, punk, and ska music by regional bands. Tickets are available as single-day or weekend passes with special group rates.
Illustrative photo Blacklist Festival 2026 takes place on 9 and 10 October at Turbinenhalle Oberhausen. Germany’s biggest bass festival with an international line-up, massive sound and tickets from approx. €47.
Illustrative photo On 10 October 2026, the Female Fronted Rock Night brings three powerful female fronted bands to the stage at Bandhaus Hamburg: Blind Man's Gun, Firth of Drangiss and Vertical Blinds deliver a night of rock and metal power.
Illustrative photo Waldpark Open Air 2026 takes place on 10 October at Walderholung Mutterstadt. The small metal festival with regional bands offers hard sounds in a family-like atmosphere.
Illustrative photo On 10 October 2026, the long running tribute band California Affair, active since 2006, brings the authentic sound of the Red Hot Chili Peppers to The Cave Frankfurt: doors at 8 PM, show at 9 PM, tickets at the door only.
Illustrative photo On October 10, 2026, Brauerei Höhn invites guests from 3pm to the Bockbieranstich at its long standing Höhnskeller in Memmelsdorf near Bamberg. Admission is free, with only food and drinks paid on site.
Illustrative photo On 10 October 2026, Olé at Schalke closes out the season of the world's biggest Mallorca party tour at VELTINS Arena, with Mia Julia, Julian Sommer, Lorenz Büffel, Mickie Krause and Isi Glück on the bill.
Illustrative photo Several times a year, Club Nachtflug in Cologne turns into a Mamma Mia / ABBA fan party, with Dancing Queen, Waterloo and Super Trouper to sing and dance along to, a glitter dress code and entry from age 18.
Illustrative photo On October 10, 2026, the traditional bock beer tapping of the Herrmann brewery takes place in Ampferbach near Burgebrach. Admission is free as the family run brewery, established in 1754, taps its autumn bock beer.
Illustrative photo The Lullusfest Bad Hersfeld 2026 takes place from 12 to 19 October and is Germany’s oldest folk festival. Lullus fire, parade, rides and traditional customs await visitors on the market square.
Illustrative photo On 13 October 2026, THE 5.6.7.8's, the legendary Japanese garage rock girl group from "Kill Bill", return to Stuttgart after 25 years to play Goldmark's on the tour for their new anniversary album "Run Run Run".