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 Usedomer Musikfestival 2027 presents classical music and more on Usedom Island at historic venues such as Kraftwerk Peenemünde. Dates and programme to be announced; tickets from approx. 10 euros.
Illustrative photo The free open-air rock festival at the Alter Pferdemarkt in Lingen returns in 2027, featuring rock, punk, alternative music and local acts right in the city center. A specific date for 2027 has not yet been announced.
Illustrative photo The volunteer-run Platzhirsch Festival will once again bring a diverse program of music, theatre, art and workshops to Dellplatz in Duisburg in 2027. A specific date for 2027 has not yet been published.
Illustrative photo Christian rock and metal festival at KulturWERK Wissen. The exact date for 2027 has not yet been announced.
Illustrative photo The Rock Hard Festival 2027 traditionally takes place at Pentecost in the Amphitheater Gelsenkirchen. International metal line-up, family atmosphere and camping option await the fans.
Illustrative photo The Lahnsteiner Bluesfestival 2027 takes place in 2027 at the Stadthalle Lahnstein. A high-quality blues evening with international acts and decades of tradition awaits visitors.
Illustrative photo The Halberg Open Air in Saarbrucken was the traditional free pop and rock open-air marking the start of the holidays on the meadow at Funkhaus Halberg. Dates for 2027 are still to be announced.
Illustrative photo Summer Ends Metalfest 2027 in Neukieritzsch near Leipzig is a small local metal festival focusing on deathcore, metalcore and related genres. Limited tickets and a direct atmosphere at the Jugendclub.
Illustrative photo The Melt Festival at Ferropolis near Gräfenhainichen last took place from 11 to 13 July 2024 and was announced as the final edition. A 2027 edition is currently not confirmed. The unique “City of Iron” setting continues to host other festivals.
Illustrative photo From mid March to early November, the wine stand on Trier's Hauptmarkt invites visitors to relax with a glass of local wine. A different Moselle, Saar and Ruwer winery pours each week, and entry is free.
Illustrative photo From June to October 2026, the Sala Terrena at Schloss Favorite in Rastatt turns into a baroque stage for the Festliche Serenaden. The Quantz Collegium marks its seventieth concert season with works by Bach, Mozart, Haydn and Vivaldi performed in historic costumes.
Illustrative photo Beethovenfest Bonn 2026 runs from September 3 to October 3 at the newly reopened Beethovenhalle and around 25 further venues across Bonn. Roughly 80 concerts by international orchestras and soloists mark the festival's return to its restored main hall.