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 3 April 2027, Time Warp turns Mannheim's Maimarkthalle into a 19 hour techno marathon across five floors once again. With spectacular light shows, internationally renowned DJs and one of Europe's best known indoor venues, the festival is a must for techno fans.
Illustrative photo Munich Spring Festival 2027 runs from 16 April to 2 May at Theresienwiese. Experience the best of Bavarian folk festival culture with two beer tents, over 100 fairground rides and free entry for everyone.
Illustrative photo The Stuttgarter Fruehlingsfest 2027 runs from 17 April to 9 May at the Cannstatter Wasen in Stuttgart. Free admission: beer tents, rides and the Albdorf over 23 days.
Illustrative photo The Trance World Festival 2027 takes place from 17 to 19 April at MAX Nachttheater in Kiel. This indoor event features international trance artists, a professional sound and lighting setup and a strong community atmosphere. Tickets from around €15.
Illustrative photo From 20 to 30 April 2027, Frankfurt's <strong>Green Sauce Festival</strong> returns to Roßmarkt: free daily festival market with live music and street food from 20 April, plus evening shows with the famous green sauce competition from 24 to 30 April.
Illustrative photo The c/o pop Festival 2027 takes place from 21 to 25 April in Cologne-Ehrenfeld. Pop and electronic showcases, the Convention and the c/o Ehrenfeld street festival turn the city into a pop culture stage.
Illustrative photo Keep It True takes place on 23 and 24 April 2027 (Warm Up on 22 April) at the Tauber Franken Halle in Lauda Königshofen. As a cult event for traditional heavy metal, presale tickets cost around 129 euros and tend to sell out quickly.
Illustrative photo Europe's largest travelling medieval fantasy festival returns to seven German locations between April and September 2027. Expect live music, jousting, fire shows, a huge medieval market and thousands of costumed visitors. Tickets from €20.
Illustrative photo The Heidelberg Half Marathon 2027 starts on April 25 at 9:15 AM at Friedrich Ebert Anlage. The 21.1 kilometer route runs through the old town, over the Alte Brücke and along the Philosophenweg to the finish at Universitätsplatz.
Illustrative photo The Ostalb Spring Festival Aalen 2027 takes place from 28 April to 3 May at the Festplatz im Greut. With beer tent, brass music and a large funfair, the traditional folk festival offers genuine spring atmosphere and free admission.
Illustrative photo Gallery Weekend Berlin takes place from 30 April to 2 May 2027. Around 50 Berlin galleries simultaneously open their doors with exhibitions by over 80 artists from more than 20 countries. Admission is free.
Illustrative photo On April 30, 2027, MAYDAY celebrates its "ICONIC" edition at Westfalenhallen Dortmund. Experience 12 hours of non-stop techno across four floors with top acts like Klangkuenstler, Lilly Palmer, and legendary rave classics.