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 Bavaria's Friedberg Volks- und Heimatfest returns with rides, beer tents and tradition, expected 6-15 August 2027 (dates pending confirmation).
Illustrative photo SonneMondSterne Festival 2027 takes place from 6 to 8 August at the Bleilochtalsperre in Saalburg. It is one of Germany’s biggest open-air EDM events featuring lakeside camping and multiple stages for electronic music.
Illustrative photo Electrisize Festival 2027 takes place from August 6 to 8 in Erkelenz. On the grounds of Haus Hohenbusch, guests can expect an energetic weekend of EDM, hardstyle and techno along with its own on site camping area.
Illustrative photo The Laurenzi-Messe Marktheidenfeld 2027 takes place from August 6 to 15 around the Assumption of Mary on the Martinswiese by the Main river. Free admission, marquee, amusement park and Laurenzi Market await visitors.
Illustrative photo The 27th Kölner Bierbörse takes place from 6 to 8 August 2027 on the Rhine promenade. Over 40 breweries, hundreds of beer varieties and free admission await visitors right by the Rhine.
Illustrative photo The Elbenwald Festival returns to the Spreeauenpark in Cottbus in 2027, blending medieval, folk and metal music with a fan convention full of cosplay, readings and workshops.
Illustrative photo Amplifire Festival 2027 brings alternative rock, post hardcore and punk to the MS Artville site in Hamburg's Wilhelmsburg district, with three stages set against a striking harbor backdrop.
Illustrative photo The Finkenbach Festival 2027 celebrates 50 years of Woodstock in the Odenwald on 6 and 7 August in Oberzent. With Guru Guru, Birth Control and camping included, it offers authentic Krautrock in an idyllic forest setting.
Illustrative photo 3000Grad Festival 2027 takes place from 6 to 8 August 2027 at a still-secret new venue, after leaving the former gravel-pit site in Feldberg. It remains a boutique techno and culture festival with camping, workshops and several stages. Official tickets start at 199 EUR (Early Bird 139 EUR sold out).
Illustrative photo The Detect Classic Festival 2027 takes place from 6 to 8 August at Schloss Bröllin in Fahrenwalde. Classical, electronic and experimental music in a rural setting await visitors.
Illustrative photo Green Juice Festival 2027 takes place on 6 and 7 August 2027 at Park Neu-Vilich in Bonn, Germany. Indie, pop and rock across several stages, camping from 5 to 8 August, and a neighbourhood open-air with up to 7,500 guests a day. Tickets are on sale; the 2027 line-up is still to be announced.
Illustrative photo On 7 and 8 August 2027, Flugplatz Hildesheim Drispenstedt once again becomes the center of Europe's gothic and industrial scene at M'era Luna. VNV Nation, The Sisters Of Mercy, Feuerschwanz and Schandmaul are already confirmed for the line up.