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 14 2026, the Grosch brewery inn in Rödental hosts its traditional bock beer tapping in the beer garden. With free admission, guests can enjoy freshly tapped bock beer, live music and an autumn beer garden atmosphere.
Illustrative photo The Gallimarkt Leer 2026 takes place from 14 to 18 October as the 518th edition. East Frisia’s largest folk festival with cattle market, funfair, fireworks and lantern parade in the city centre.
Illustrative photo The Donaueschinger Musiktage 2026 take place from 15 to 18 October in Donaueschingen, Germany. The world’s oldest festival for contemporary music features world premieres, sound installations and concerts with leading ensembles under the motto “polyphonies”. Tickets from 12 euros for local residents.
Illustrative photo Ahörnla in Bamberg hosts its traditional Bock beer tapping on 15 October 2026 from 16:00. In the historic building from 1366 on Sandstraße, guests enjoy freshly brewed beer, Franconian cuisine and a lively atmosphere. Admission is free.
Illustrative photo The Bremen Freimarkt 2026 turns the Bürgerweide into northern Germany's biggest funfair for 17 days, with rides, beer tents and the traditional parade through the city centre.
Illustrative photo From 16 October to 1 November 2026, Königstein Castle becomes Germany's most legendary Halloween event under the motto "The nightmare returns." Scare zones, 100+ monsters, and a Sunday family day. Tickets from €25.
Illustrative photo The Feuchtwangen Medieval Market 2026 forms Turba Events' season finale from 16 to 18 October, with barbarians, a goblin forge, a cage carousel and live bands across two stages.
Illustrative photo The Bockbieranstich at Mahrs Bräu in Bamberg's Wunderburg takes place on Friday, October 16, 2026. Admission is free; guests only pay for the bock beer on site.
Illustrative photo The Bock Beer Tapping at Brauerei Först takes place on 16 October 2026 from 17:00 in Drügendorf (Eggolsheim), Germany. This local barrel-opening event at the traditional family brewery (since 1525) offers an authentic boutique atmosphere mainly for villagers and true beer lovers. Free admission.
Illustrative photo The Klosterbräu Bamberg Bock Beer Tapping takes place on 16 October 2026 in the historic wooden and vaulted halls of Bamberg’s oldest brewery. Free admission, freshly tapped Bock beer and Franconian hospitality in the heart of the old town.
Illustrative photo Experience Steven Pitman's Elvis Weekend from October 16-18, 2026, in Bad Nauheim. The world's top Elvis tribute artists from the USA, UK, Malta, and Germany celebrate the King of Rock 'n' Roll at the historic Dolce Theater.
Illustrative photo The Weiherer Bock Beer Tapping 2026 takes place on 16 and 17 October at Brewery Kundmüller in Weiher. Freshly tapped Weiherer Bock and Doppelbock from the barrel, Franconian specialities and live music await visitors. Free admission.