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 From 7 to 11 July 2027, the Classic Open Air turns Gendarmenmarkt into an open air concert stage. Enjoy the Konzerthausorchester Berlin at the opening and the Italian trio Il Volo at the closing concert against a historic backdrop.
Illustrative photo From 7 to 10 July 2027, Ballenstedt Airfield in the Harz turns into the stage for Rockharz Open Air, with bands like Accept, Arch Enemy and Bruce Dickinson. The festival is already sold out, but remains a must know date for metal and rock fans in Germany.
Illustrative photo Airbeat One 2027 runs from July 7 to 11 at the airfield in Neustadt-Glewe, marking the festival's 25th anniversary under the theme Australia. Tickets are already available from 108.90 Euro, with David Guetta confirmed as the first top act.
Illustrative photo From 8 to 10 July 2027, Ferropolis once again becomes the stage for the Splash! Festival, Europe's most prestigious hip hop and rap open air event. Amid towering excavators, visitors can expect international acts, multiple stages and the unique industrial backdrop of the "City of Iron".
Illustrative photo Stoned From The Underground 2027 takes place from 8 to 10 July at Alperstedter See near Erfurt. The festival offers three days of stoner, doom and psych in a family-like atmosphere with camping right by the lake. Tickets are available in advance.
Illustrative photo The Kaltenberg Knights Tournament at Schloss Kaltenberg near Munich is the world's largest medieval festival, with over 100,000 visitors, an arena show and a huge medieval market. The 2027 edition takes place from 9 to 25 July.
Illustrative photo On 9 and 10 July 2027, the Elbjazz Festival transforms the Blohm+Voss shipyard in the Port of Hamburg into a spectacular stage for international jazz. Enjoy multiple venues, a maritime atmosphere and early bird tickets from 145 euros.
Illustrative photo The Kaltenberg Knights Tournament transforms Kaltenberg Castle in 2027 into a medieval world of music, market stalls and a spectacular jousting show. Exact 2027 dates have not yet been announced.
Illustrative photo The Nibelungen-Festspiele Worms 2027 take place from July 9 to 25 at the north portal of Worms Cathedral. This renowned open air theatre festival presents a fresh staging of the Nibelung saga each year with well known actors.
Illustrative photo The Thurn und Taxis Schlossfestspiele turn the courtyard of the Fürstliches Schloss St. Emmeram in Regensburg into a stage for opera, classical music, pop and schlager from July 9 to 18, 2027.
Illustrative photo The Mainburger Hopfenfest 2027 takes place from 9 to 12 July at the Schöllwiese festival grounds in Mainburg. Traditional hop and beer festival with beer tent, classic cars and Beer Queen coronation in the Hallertau.
Illustrative photo The Opladener Bierbörse 2027 is expected to take place in July at Schusterinsel in Leverkusen-Opladen. Free admission, hundreds of beer varieties and live music await visitors at Germany’s largest beer exchange.