Illustrative photo Beethoven Festival Leipzig 2027 – Gewandhaus Classical Festival, Symphonies & Stars
The Beethoven Festival Leipzig 2027 takes place from 9 to 23 May at the Gewandhaus. All symphonies, world stars such as Lang Lang and Igor Levit plus innovative formats await visitors.
Illustrative photo Erlanger Bergkirchweih 2027 – Program, Opening Hours & Visitor Guide
The Erlanger Bergkirchweih 2027 runs from 13 to 24 May on the Erlanger Burgberg. Free entry, 15 historic beer cellars, live music on five stages and over one million visitors every year – one of the world's oldest folk festivals and officially recognised as Bavarian Intangible Cultural Heritage since 2026.
Illustrative photo Festival Perspectives Saarbrücken 2027 – German-French Performing Arts Festival
Festival Perspectives 2027 takes place from 13 to 22 May in Saarbrücken and the Département Moselle. The German-French performing arts festival presents theatre, dance and new circus at special venues.
Illustrative photo Carnival of Cultures Berlin 2027 – Program, Parade & Visitor Guide
The Carnival of Cultures returns to Berlin-Kreuzberg from 14 to 17 May 2027. Around one million visitors enjoy four days of free music, dance and cultural performances at Blücherplatz. The highlight is the grand parade on Pentecost Sunday, 16 May 2027.
Illustrative photo Dresden Music Festival 2027: 50th Anniversary, Program and Tickets
From 14 May to 13 June 2027, the Dresden Music Festival celebrates its 50th anniversary with an extraordinary program of classical music, international orchestras and unforgettable concert experiences at Kulturpalast Dresden and other venues across the city.
Illustrative photo The Meistertrunk Historical Pageant 2027: Program, Tickets and Medieval Market
Rothenburg ob der Tauber re-enacts its legendary Thirty Years' War rescue over Pentecost weekend, with a costumed pageant and medieval market.
Illustrative photo Sputnik Spring Break 2027: Dates, Tickets and Festival Guide for Pouch
From 14 to 17 May 2027, Sputnik Spring Break officially kicks off Germany's summer festival season on the Pouch peninsula at Lake Goitzsche. EDM, pop and hip hop meet car side camping, beach vibes and Finch as the first confirmed act.
Illustrative photo Wave-Gotik-Treffen 2027 Leipzig: Dates, Program and Tickets
From 14 to 17 May 2027, Leipzig once again becomes the world's largest stage for the gothic and dark culture scene at the Wave-Gotik-Treffen. Concerts, a medieval market, readings and the Victorian Picnic take place across more than fifty venues throughout the city.
Illustrative photo Desertfest Berlin 2027: Dates, Tickets and Program
From 14 to 16 May 2027, Desertfest Berlin turns Columbiahalle in Kreuzberg into a stage for stoner rock, doom metal and heavy rock once again. Blind Bird tickets for 139 euros are already on sale, with the lineup to be announced in the coming months.
Illustrative photo Moers Festival 2027: Free Jazz and Avant Garde in Moers
The Moers Festival 2027 takes place over Whitsun from May 14 to 17 in Moers. Since 1972 it has been one of the world's leading platforms for free jazz, avant garde and experimental music.
Illustrative photo Regensburger Maidult 2027 – Spring Folk Festival & Beer Event in Regensburg
The Regensburger Maidult 2027 takes place from 14 to 30 May at Dultplatz Protzenweiher. Free admission, festival tents, rides and Bavarian atmosphere await visitors.
Illustrative photo Bayreuther Volksfest 2027 – Franconian Fair with Beer & Rides in Bayreuth
The Bayreuther Volksfest 2027 takes place from 14 to 23 May on the Volksfestplatz. Free admission, rides, beer tent and Franconian beer tradition await visitors.