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 The Hamburger Sommerdom 2027 turns the Heiligengeistfeld into northern Germany's largest funfair for five weeks, with free admission, rides, fireworks and a family discount day.
Illustrative photo Amphi Festival, Europe's leading gothic and electronic music festival, returns to Cologne's Tanzbrunnen on July 24-25, 2027; early bird tickets have already sold out.
Illustrative photo Amphi Festival 2027 takes place on 24 and 25 July at the Tanzbrunnen in Cologne, right on the Rhine. It is one of Germany's biggest gatherings for the Gothic and synthpop scene, with headliners including VNV Nation and Deine Lakaien.
Illustrative photo On 24 July 2027, the Piazza grounds in Regensburg once again become the Upper Palatinate's biggest Mallorca party; the show starts at 5 PM, with the day box office opening from noon.
Illustrative photo The Schützen- und Volksfest Fulda 2027 on the Ochsenwiese offers ten days of rides, beer tent, fireworks and over 700 years of tradition. Exact dates still to be announced; free admission and typical period late July to early August.
Illustrative photo The Oben Ohne Open Air 2027 takes place on 24 July from 13:00 to 22:00 at Königsplatz in Munich. This non-profit youth festival offers pop, hip-hop and indie on two stages at affordable prices with a strong focus on inclusion and awareness.
Illustrative photo The Bayreuth Festival 2027 brings new productions of Lohengrin and Parsifal to the Festspielhaus Bayreuth, alongside revivals of Tannhäuser and Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg.
Illustrative photo Libori 2027 takes place from 24 July to 1 August in Paderborn’s city centre. The nine-day church and folk festival combines a relic procession, a fairground on Liboriberg and a cultural programme. Admission is free.
Illustrative photo On 25 July and 7 August 2027, Nuremberg's Luitpoldhain once again becomes Europe's largest green concert hall. With free admission, the Staatsphilharmonie Nürnberg and the Nürnberger Symphoniker perform classical music outdoors, accompanied by picnicking, sparklers and fireworks.
Illustrative photo Regensburg's open-air concert series in the Arkadenhof of the Thon Dittmer Palais is expected to return in late July/early August 2027 (exact schedule pending).
Illustrative photo From 28 to 31 July 2027, the small village of Wacken once again becomes the "Holy Ground" of the world's biggest heavy metal festival. With confirmed acts like Electric Callboy, Helloween and Five Finger Death Punch, plus tickets starting at 279 euros, W:O:A remains a must for metal fans in 2027.
Illustrative photo Maschseefest 2027 takes place from 28 July to 15 August at Lake Maschsee in Hanover, Germany. Over 19 days it offers free live concerts, international food and a lakeside summer-festival atmosphere in the city centre. Admission is free.