Events in Germany 2026-2027

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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Tettnang Hopfen Trail Day 2028: Beer Walk Through the Hop Region Illustrative photo
Food & Drink Festivals in Europe

Tettnang Hopfen Trail Day 2028: Beer Walk Through the Hop Region

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.

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🇩🇪 Tettnang
Winterbeats Festival, Ingolstadt, Germany 2027: Dates, Tickets & Line-up Illustrative photo
Festivals in Europe

Winterbeats Festival, Ingolstadt, Germany 2027: Dates, Tickets & Line-up

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.

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🇩🇪 Ingolstadt
Bierbrauerfest Bad Staffelstein 2027: Franconian Beer Festival on the Market Square Illustrative photo
Food & Drink Festivals in Europe
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Bierbrauerfest Bad Staffelstein 2027: Franconian Beer Festival on the Market Square

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.

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🇩🇪 Bad Staffelstein
Landskron BRAUfest der Sinne 2027: Beer Festival in Görlitz Illustrative photo
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Landskron BRAUfest der Sinne 2027: Beer Festival in Görlitz

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.

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🇩🇪 Görlitz
Stadtgarten Christmas Market Cologne, Germany 2026 Illustrative photo
Christmas Markets in Europe
Free

Stadtgarten Christmas Market Cologne, Germany 2026

Stadtgarten Christmas Market Cologne 2026: park market with design and food. 2026 dates not yet official. Entry was free in 2025.

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🇩🇪 Cologne
Antaris Project 2027: Farewell Festival at the Gollenberg Illustrative photo
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Antaris Project 2027: Farewell Festival at the Gollenberg

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.

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🇩🇪 Gollenberg
Rosenheim Herbstfest 2027: Dates and Program in Bavaria Illustrative photo
Food & Drink Festivals in Europe
Free

Rosenheim Herbstfest 2027: Dates and Program in Bavaria

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.

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🇩🇪 Rosenheim
Altstädter Nikolausmarkt Bergneustadt 2026 – Historic St. Nicholas Market in the Old Town Illustrative photo
Christmas Markets in Europe
Free

Altstädter Nikolausmarkt Bergneustadt 2026 – Historic St. Nicholas Market in the Old Town

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. ---

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🇩🇪 Bergneustadt
Elbriot Festival 2027: Metal Open Air at Hamburg's Großmarkt Illustrative photo
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Elbriot Festival 2027: Metal Open Air at Hamburg's Großmarkt

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.

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🇩🇪 Hamburg
Lichterabend Bad Laasphe 2026 – Advent Lights & Illuminated Old Town in Bad Laasphe, Germany Illustrative photo
Christmas Markets in Europe
Free

Lichterabend Bad Laasphe 2026 – Advent Lights & Illuminated Old Town in Bad Laasphe, Germany

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. ---

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🇩🇪 Bad Laasphe
Adventsmarkt TextilWerk Bocholt 2026/2027: Christmas Market & Crafts at the Industrial Museum Illustrative photo
Christmas Markets in Europe

Adventsmarkt TextilWerk Bocholt 2026/2027: Christmas Market & Crafts at the Industrial Museum

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. ---

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🇩🇪 Bocholt
Advents- und Weihnachtsmarkt Borken-Burlo 2026 – Traditional Christmas Market in Borken with Local Producers Illustrative photo
Christmas Markets in Europe
Free

Advents- und Weihnachtsmarkt Borken-Burlo 2026 – Traditional Christmas Market in Borken with Local Producers

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. ---

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🇩🇪 Borken