Illustrative photo Passauer Maidult & Herbstdult 2027 – Beer Festivals in Passau, Germany
The Passauer Maidult (30 April – 9 May 2027) and Herbstdult (3 – 12 September 2027) are the major funfairs in Passau with beer tents, costume parade and fireworks at Messepark Kohlbruck. Free admission.
Illustrative photo Hexentanz Festival Thallichtenberg 2027 – Pagan Folk Metal at Burg Lichtenberg
Hexentanz Festival 2027 takes place from 30 April to 2 May at Burg Lichtenberg in Thallichtenberg. Pagan, folk and metal acts in a historic castle setting – tickets from approx. 125 Euro.
Illustrative photo Fressgass Festival Frankfurt – Frankfurt's Culinary Street Festival in May
Frankfurt's beloved Fressgass Festival in May transforms the famous Große Bockenheimer Straße into a free open-air feast. Over 250,000 visitors enjoy food, wine and live music daily from noon, just steps from the Alte Oper.
Illustrative photo Maibaum Raising and Maifest in Bavaria 2027: Tradition, Dates and Tips
On 1 May 2027, countless Bavarian villages raise their traditional maypole, accompanied by music, folk costumes and a lively village celebration. A custom with medieval roots, often kicked off by Walpurgis Night bonfires the evening before.
Illustrative photo Maibockanstich at Die Fischerei Erlangen 2027: Bock Beer Tapping on May Day
The Maibockanstich at Hofbräu Oberle, Die Fischerei in Erlangen, takes place on May 1, 2027. Admission is free; guests only pay for the beer and food on site.
Illustrative photo Myfest 2027 in Berlin-Kreuzberg – May Day Street Festival
On Saturday 1 May 2027 Kreuzberg fills Oranienstraße, Mariannenplatz and Görlitzer Park again: a free street festival of hip-hop, punk, electronic music and food stalls. The classic licensed Myfest (2003–2019) has not been officially revived; May Day on the ground is still Berlin’s biggest May party. Free entry, travel by U-Bahn, and check 2027 hours and line-up on berlin.de close to the date.
Illustrative photo Paradiesvogelfest 2027 in Hildburghausen, Germany – Dates, Line-up & Visitor Guide
Paradiesvogelfest 2027 takes place from 5 to 9 May at Schloss Weitersroda in Hildburghausen. This alternative Liedermacher and singer-songwriter festival features two stages, free camping, a kids’ programme and a relaxed atmosphere in the castle park. Tickets from 95 Euro.
Illustrative photo Hamburg Port Anniversary 2027: Dates, Program and Highlights
From 6 to 9 May 2027, Hamburg celebrates the 838th Hafengeburtstag, the world's largest port festival. Enjoy the grand ship parade, the unique tugboat ballet, fireworks over the Elbe and the colourful harbour mile along the Landungsbrücken; entry to the public areas is free.
Illustrative photo Porz Island Festival 2027: Dates, Programme and Getting There
From 6 to 9 May 2027, Die Groov in Cologne Porz turns into a Rhineland folk festival for the 48th time: fairground rides, live stages and Cologne conviviality right on the Rhine, with free entry all four days.
Illustrative photo Metal Power Open Air MPOA 2027 in Wittstock – Metal Festival Dates & Tickets
Metal Power Open Air MPOA 2027 takes place from 6 to 8 May at the EventArena Wittstock. Compact metal festival with camping, tickets from €35 and bands from Death, Thrash and Heavy Metal.
Illustrative photo Vatertags Rockweekend 2027 in Barig-Selbenhausen – Rock & Metal Festival with Camping
The Vatertags Rockweekend 2027 takes place from 6 to 8 May at the Dorfgemeinschaftshaus in Barig-Selbenhausen. Three days of rock and metal with tribute bands, camping and festival atmosphere await visitors.
Illustrative photo Dark Troll Festival Bornstedt 2027 – Pagan & Black Metal at Schweinsburg Castle
Dark Troll Festival 2027 takes place from 6 to 8 May at the Schweinsburg castle ruins in Bornstedt. Featuring pagan, folk and black metal bands in a unique castle atmosphere with limited capacity.