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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Bremerhaven Christmas Market 2026: Festive Lights by the Große Kirche Illustrative photo
Christmas Markets in Europe
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Bremerhaven Christmas Market 2026: Festive Lights by the Große Kirche

The Bremerhaven Christmas Market 2026 runs from November 23 to December 30 around the Große Kirche and Theodor Heuss Platz. With free admission, visitors can enjoy a Ferris wheel, light installations and a maritime atmosphere right in the heart of Bremerhaven.

Nov 23, 2026
🇩🇪 Bremerhaven
Weihnachten am Meer Wilhelmshaven 2026/2027 – Christmas Market by the North Sea Illustrative photo
Christmas Markets in Europe
Free

Weihnachten am Meer Wilhelmshaven 2026/2027 – Christmas Market by the North Sea

The Christmas market “Weihnachten am Meer” takes place from 23 November to 28 December 2026 at Valoisplatz in Wilhelmshaven. Free admission, festive lights, stalls and maritime atmosphere by the North Sea await visitors.

Nov 23, 2026
🇩🇪 Wilhelmshaven
Maritimer Engelkemarkt Emden 2026 – Christmas Market at the Ratsdelft in East Frisia Illustrative photo
Christmas Markets in Europe
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Maritimer Engelkemarkt Emden 2026 – Christmas Market at the Ratsdelft in East Frisia

The Maritimer Engelkemarkt in Emden takes place from 23 November to 31 December 2026 (closed 24–26 December) along the historic Ratsdelft harbour and Stadtgarten. With illuminated museum ships, a towering Christmas pyramid and free admission, it is one of the most distinctive Christmas markets on the North Sea coast.

Nov 23, 2026
🇩🇪 Emden
Lübeck Christmas Market 2026: The Christmas City of the North Illustrative photo
Festivals in Europe
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Lübeck Christmas Market 2026: The Christmas City of the North

The Lübeck Christmas Market 2026 runs from November 23 to December 30 around the town hall and old town. Eleven distinct Christmas worlds turn Lübeck into the Christmas City of the North, all free to visit.

Nov 23, 2026
🇩🇪 Lübeck
Heidelberg Christmas Market 2026 – All Squares, Dates & Visitor Guide Illustrative photo
Christmas Markets in Europe
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Heidelberg Christmas Market 2026 – All Squares, Dates & Visitor Guide

The Heidelberg Christmas Market 2026 runs from 23 November to 22 December across six historic squares in the Old Town, from Bismarckplatz to Karlsplatz. With around 140 stalls, the enchanting Winterwäldchen forest, a castle-view ice rink and free admission, it is one of Baden-Württemberg's most celebrated Christmas markets.

Nov 23, 2026
🇩🇪 Heidelberg
Christmas Markets Osnabruck 2026 – Historic Market Dates, Tips & Attractions Illustrative photo
Christmas Markets in Europe
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Christmas Markets Osnabruck 2026 – Historic Market Dates, Tips & Attractions

The Historic Christmas Market in Osnabruck takes place from 23 November to 22 December 2026 daily from 12:00 to 21:00 in the old town. Free admission, the world’s largest music box, a historic carousel and the atmospheric setting between Town Hall and cathedral make it one of the most beautiful markets in northern Germany.

Nov 23, 2026
🇩🇪 Osnabruck
Alexanderplatz Christmas Market 2026: Two Worlds under the TV Tower in Berlin Illustrative photo
Christmas Markets in Europe
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Alexanderplatz Christmas Market 2026: Two Worlds under the TV Tower in Berlin

The Alexanderplatz Christmas Market 2026 in Berlin opens with a new organiser and the concept “Two worlds, one experience”: traditional lanes and an evening fountain show at the Fountain of International Friendship, plus containers, street food, an ice stock lane and a photo mirror at the World Clock. From 23 November to 26 December 2026, daily 11:00 to 22:00, Christmas Eve until 14:00. Free entry.

Nov 23, 2026
🇩🇪 Berlin
Christmas Market at the Memorial Church 2026 – City West Magic in Berlin Illustrative photo
Christmas Markets in Europe
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Christmas Market at the Memorial Church 2026 – City West Magic in Berlin

The Christmas Market at the Memorial Church 2026 takes place from 23 November to 3 January on Breitscheidplatz in Berlin’s City West. With over 60 international stalls, Feuerzangenbowle and free admission, it offers a festive atmosphere right next to the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church.

Nov 23, 2026
🇩🇪 Berlin
Meiningen Christmas Magic 2026: Advent in the Historic Old Town Illustrative photo
Christmas Markets in Europe
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Meiningen Christmas Magic 2026: Advent in the Historic Old Town

Meiningen's Christmas Magic runs from November 23 to December 21, 2026 on the Marktplatz. About 30 huts, an 8 meter tall Christmas pyramid and an ice rink at the Heinrichsbrunnen fountain define Advent in this small theater town.

Nov 23, 2026
🇩🇪 Meiningen
Christmas Markets in Brandenburg an der Havel 2026: All Dates and Highlights Illustrative photo
Christmas Markets in Europe

Christmas Markets in Brandenburg an der Havel 2026: All Dates and Highlights

Brandenburg an der Havel celebrates three Christmas markets in 2026: the large market at Neustädtischer Markt, the Weihnachtszauber in the historic old town and the quiet Advent market on Dominsel.

Nov 23, 2026
🇩🇪 Brandenburg an der Havel
Neustadt Christmas Market 2026 – Dates, Highlights & Kunigundenmarkt in Neustadt an der Weinstraße, Germany Illustrative photo
Christmas Markets in Europe
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Neustadt Christmas Market 2026 – Dates, Highlights & Kunigundenmarkt in Neustadt an der Weinstraße, Germany

The Neustadt Christmas Market 2026 takes place from November 23 to December 22, 2026, in the historic old town of Neustadt an der Weinstraße, Germany. Experience festive market stalls, the famous Kunigundenmarkt, and authentic Palatinate mulled wine in a scenic timber-framed setting.

Nov 23, 2026
🇩🇪 Neustadt an der Weinstraße
Magdeburg Christmas Market 2026 – Lights & Kaiser Otto in Magdeburg Illustrative photo
Christmas Markets in Europe
Free

Magdeburg Christmas Market 2026 – Lights & Kaiser Otto in Magdeburg

The Magdeburg Christmas Market 2026 takes place from 23 November to 29 December on the Alter Markt and around the town hall. With the Kaiser Otto Palace, Ferris wheel, 50 mulled wine varieties and the large Lichterwelt, Magdeburg offers one of the most diverse Advent atmospheres in Saxony-Anhalt – with free admission.

Nov 23, 2026
🇩🇪 Magdeburg