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 Held every two years on the first Sunday of August, the Tettnang Hopfenwandertag leads along the four kilometer Hopfenpfad through five beer villages with more than 30 breweries. The next edition is expected in 2028.
Illustrative photo Winterbeats Festival 2027 returns as an indoor EDM night at Saturn Arena in Ingolstadt, Germany. The exact date was still to be announced; recent editions opened at 19:30 on a February Saturday. Multiple floors, winter production and tickets from about EUR 39 define southern Germany’s largest indoor festival.
Illustrative photo Bad Staffelstein once again celebrates its traditional Bierbrauerfest on the market square in 2027. The exact date for 2027 has not been announced yet. All local breweries present their specialties with free admission, accompanied by Franconian music and the election of the beer king.
Illustrative photo The Landskron BRAUfest der Sinne traditionally turns the historic Görlitz brewery into a festival for all the senses on a weekend in June 2027, with live music, fireworks and a free family day on Sunday.
Illustrative photo Stadtgarten Christmas Market Cologne 2026: park market with design and food. 2026 dates not yet official. Entry was free in 2025.
Illustrative photo Antaris Project 2027 takes place on the Gollenberg near Stölln in the Havelland region. As the final edition in the spirit of founder Uwe Siebert, Germany's oldest Goa festival bids farewell to its international community.
Illustrative photo Rosenheim Herbstfest 2026 runs from August 29 to September 13 on the Loretowiese. Celebrating its 165th anniversary in 2026, this traditional Bavarian folk festival offers free admission and stands as an authentic, less touristy alternative to Munich's Oktoberfest.
Illustrative photo The Altstädter Nikolausmarkt 2026 in Bergneustadt is a free St. Nicholas market organised by local clubs at the Heimatmuseum in the historic old town. It traditionally takes place on the first Advent weekend and features regional treats, a visit from St. Nicholas and cosy half-timbered atmosphere. Exact dates will be announced. ---
Illustrative photo Elbriot Festival 2027 brings metal, hard rock and hardcore into the heart of Hamburg, on the grounds of the wholesale market near the Elbe. Date and line up for 2027 have not been confirmed yet.
Illustrative photo The Lichterabend Bad Laasphe 2026 turns the historic old town of Bad Laasphe into a magical sea of lights on one December evening. Free admission, illuminated half-timbered houses, late-opening shops and Advent atmosphere await visitors. ---
Illustrative photo The Adventsmarkt TextilWerk Bocholt brings handmade crafts and pre-Christmas atmosphere into the historic weaving mill of the LWL Museum. Between looms and the steam engine, visitors find unique handmade items and a colourful children’s programme. Dates and details for 2026/2027 will be announced on the official website. ---
Illustrative photo The Advents- und Weihnachtsmarkt Borken-Burlo 2026 traditionally takes place on the first Advent weekend at the Heimathaus in Borken. Local products, mulled wine and a family program await visitors in a cozy atmosphere. Exact dates to follow. ---