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 Niederburg Manderscheid hosts the Historic Castle Festival every year; the exact date for 2027 has not been announced yet. Enjoy knight tournaments, a medieval craftsmen's market, fire spectacles and family entertainment. Weekend tickets from €22 in advance.
Illustrative photo The Dürkheimer Wurstmarkt takes place in 2027, split across two festival periods, on the Wurstmarktplatz in Bad Duerkheim. Free admission, Schubkarch stands, Palatinate wines and fireworks await visitors.
Illustrative photo Frankfurt's Museumsuferfest takes place annually along the Main river; the exact date for 2027 has not been announced yet. Over 25 museums, 12 live stages, dragon boat races and a spectacular closing fireworks display traditionally welcome around one million visitors. Entry to the festival grounds is free.
Illustrative photo The Ludwigsburg Festival 2027 brings international music, dance and art to the Residenzschloss Ludwigsburg and other historic venues across the city from May to July.
Illustrative photo In 2027, the Heidelberg Herbst returns to celebrate its milestone anniversary as the region's biggest Old Town festival. Enjoy a craft market, flea market, live music on multiple stages and a Sunday shopping day; free admission.
Illustrative photo The Stuttgart Wine Village returns to the heart of the city in 2027. The exact date for 2027 has not been announced yet. Enjoy more than 500 Württemberg wines, Swabian specialties and lively summer evenings on Marktplatz, Schillerplatz and Kirchstraße.
Illustrative photo From 28 August to 13 September 2026, the Nuremberg Autumn Folk Festival at the Dutzendteich celebrates its 200th anniversary with rides, beer tents and two big fireworks displays. Free admission, half price Family Days and an especially large program await visitors.
Illustrative photo Mühldorf am Inn celebrates its traditional folk festival on the banks of the Inn river every year; the exact date for 2027 has not been announced yet. Enjoy three beer tents, a traditional costume parade and a grand closing fireworks display, all with free entry.
Illustrative photo The Reeperbahn Festival returns to Hamburg in 2027 – a date has not yet been announced. As Europe's biggest club festival, it once again transforms St. Pauli into the center of international pop culture across more than 70 venues.
Illustrative photo On 12 September 2026, Oberwesel celebrates "Rhine in Flames": a music synchronized fireworks display at the Loreley rock, Bengal illumination of the old town and a ship parade on the Rhine, alongside the traditional wine market. The land program is free.
Illustrative photo Cochem celebrates its traditional Wine and Homeland Festival on the Moselle every year, right beneath the Reichsburg castle; the exact date for 2027 has not been announced yet. Enjoy wine stands, live music, the big parade and a brilliant fireworks display over the river.
Illustrative photo In 2027, Bad Dürkheim once again transforms into the world's largest wine festival with its historic Wurstmarkt. Enjoy over 300 wines, traditional wheelbarrow stands, two firework shows and free entry to the entire festival grounds.