Illustrative photo CTM Festival Berlin 2027: Electronic Music and Club Culture
CTM Festival Berlin 2027 runs from January 22 to 31 and brings experimental electronic music, club culture and sound art to venues across the city, including Radialsystem and Berghain.
Illustrative photo 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.
Illustrative photo Cologne Carnival 2027: Dates and Highlights of the Fifth Season
Cologne Carnival 2027 runs from Weiberfastnacht on February 4 to Ash Wednesday on February 10. The fifth season turns the whole city into a free, days long street party, peaking on Rosenmontag.
Illustrative photo Mainz Carnival 2027: The Fifth Season in Germany's Carnival Capital
Mainz Carnival 2027 runs from February 4 to 10, with the Rose Monday parade on February 8 as its highlight. More than 500,000 visitors fill the streets of Mainz to enjoy political wit, tradition and Rhineland festive spirit.
Illustrative photo 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.
Illustrative photo 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.
Illustrative photo Bamberg Carnival Parade 2027: Date and Route
The Bamberg carnival parade takes place on Shrove Tuesday, February 9, 2027, starting around 1:33 pm in the city center. This free parade of colorful floats and costume groups traditionally draws thousands of visitors into Bamberg's old town.
Illustrative photo 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.
Illustrative photo Löwenbräukeller Starkbierfest 2027: Triumphator Beer and Stone Lifting in Munich
The Löwenbräukeller Starkbierfest in Munich brings together strong Triumphator beer, live Bavarian music and the traditional stone lifting contest from February 12 to March 20.
Illustrative photo 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.
Illustrative photo Munich Strong Beer Festival 2027 – Original Salvator Festival at Nockherberg
The original Munich Strong Beer Festival 2027 takes place from 26 February to 21 March at Paulaner am Nockherberg. With Paulaner Salvator, a Wiesn band and Bavarian tradition, it is the highlight of Munich’s “fifth season” – more relaxed and local than Oktoberfest.
Illustrative photo Starkbierfest Salvator 2027: Strong Beer Season at Paulaner am Nockherberg
The Starkbierfest Salvator 2027 takes place from February 26 to March 21 at Paulaner am Nockherberg in Munich. For three weeks, the festival celebrates the dark double bock beer Salvator, Bavarian food and the famous political cabaret speech.