Koblenz Summer Festival 2027: Rhine in Flames at the German Corner

Welcome to the Koblenz Summer Festival 2027

For one weekend each August, the banks of the Rhine and Moselle around the German Corner in Koblenz turn into a festival mile stretching for kilometers. The Koblenz Summer Festival is part of Rhine in Flames and counts as the city's largest and most visited open air celebration, drawing around 150,000 people to the riverbanks every year.

Highlights and Attractions at the Koblenz Summer Festival

• A kilometers long riverside promenade around the German Corner filled with festival activity
• Hundreds of wine stands from regional winemakers along the Rhine and Moselle
• Numerous live music stages offering something for every taste
• A wide range of regional food and drink
• Two specially produced drone shows above the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle
• A grand fireworks display on Saturday evening as the highlight of the weekend
• Cable car rides between Ehrenbreitstein Fortress and the festival grounds with extended operating hours

Program and Schedule: What to Expect in 2027

The festival traditionally runs for three days from Friday to Sunday and forms the heart of Rhine in Flames together with the illuminated boat parade and the closing fireworks. On Friday evening a drone show inspired by the nineteen nineties sets the mood at the German Corner, while Saturday evening brings the main show built around the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle, followed by the high altitude fireworks. Both evening shows usually begin around 11 PM, though the exact times for 2027 have not yet been confirmed by the organizers.

Tickets and Admission for the Koblenz Summer Festival

Access to the Koblenz Summer Festival and to the fireworks and drone shows along the riverbanks is free of charge. Only food, drinks and a few special extras, such as reserved seating, come with a cost on site. Some providers offer paid grandstand seats for a particularly good view, though prices for 2027 have not yet been announced.

Visitor Tips: Travel and Accommodation in Koblenz

• Given the large crowds, arriving by train or public transport is strongly recommended, as private parking around the German Corner is very limited
• Trains and the main station tend to be crowded during the Rhine in Flames weekend, so planning ahead is worthwhile
• Warm evening clothing is a good idea, since the fireworks and drone shows only take place late at night
• Hotels and vacation rentals in Koblenz should be booked well in advance for this weekend
• For a particularly good view of the fireworks, consider taking the cable car up to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress