Illustrative photo Leverkusener Jazztage 2026 – International Jazz, Soul & Funk Festival
The 47th Leverkusener Jazztage run from 1 to 25 November 2026 in Leverkusen: international jazz, soul, funk and pop at the Forum, Erholungshaus and Scala Club, with selected concerts in Wuppertal. Tickets and daily programme at leverkusener-jazztage.de; 2027 dates are still to be announced.
Illustrative photo ChristkindchenMarkt Leverkusen 2026/2027 – Christmas Market Wiesdorf
ChristkindchenMarkt Leverkusen 2026/2027 runs from 19 November to 30 December 2026 on Wiesdorfer Platz and in the Wiesdorf pedestrian zone. Daily 11:00–20:00 (mulled-wine huts until 22:00 max), free entry – wooden stalls, winter village and ice stock sport. Closed on Totensonntag, Christmas Eve and 25–26 December.
Illustrative photo Christmas Market Opladen 2026/2027 – Bergisches Dorf in Leverkusen
The Opladen Christmas Market – Bergisches Dorf runs from 19 November to 30 December 2026 in the pedestrian zone of Leverkusen-Opladen. Traditional wooden stalls, crafts, mulled wine and winter specialities await visitors with free admission. Organised by AktionsGemeinschaft Opladen e.V.
Illustrative photo Laura Cox – Troubled Tour 2026 in Leverkusen
Laura Cox brings her Troubled Tour 2026 to Scala Club Leverkusen on November 24. The Southern blues rock night takes place as part of the 47th Leverkusener Jazztage, with doors opening at 7 PM.
Illustrative photo Schlebuscher Adventsmarkt 2026 – Neighborhood Christmas Market in Leverkusen
The Schlebuscher Adventsmarkt 2026 takes place on 5 and 6 December in the pedestrian zone between Lindenplatz and St. Andreas in Leverkusen-Schlebusch. This free neighborhood Christmas market features crafts, mulled wine, local club stalls and often community carol singing on Sunday – quieter and more local than large city markets.
Illustrative photo Nordic Christmas Market 2026 – Scandinavian Advent in Leverkusen
The Nordic Christmas Market 2026 takes place on 12–13 December at Neuland-Park in Leverkusen: Swedish chalets, Glögg, moose sausage and Scandinavian crafts. Saturday 14:00–21:00, Sunday 11:00–21:00; entry 5 euro from age 16, free for younger visitors.
Illustrative photo New Year's Eve in Leverkusen 2026/2027 – Dinners, Parties & Hotel Galas
New Year’s Eve in Leverkusen 2026/2027 means hotel galas, restaurant dinners, club parties and concerts rather than one big city festival. On 31 December 2026, menus, the LiH party at Stadthalle Hitdorf and the New Year’s concert at the Forum kick off the night; book hotel packages and tickets early.
Illustrative photo Lev singt 2027 – XXL Sing-Along Concert at Forum Leverkusen
Lev singt 2027 takes place on Friday, 29 January 2027, at 19:11 in the Terrassensaal at Forum Leverkusen. The XXL sing-along mixes pop, Schlager and carnival songs; proceeds support Leverkusen’s carnival processions. Tickets from €15 (EVL Card) or €19.11 plus fees.
Illustrative photo Leverkusen Carnival Parades 2027 – Dates, Routes & Tips
The Leverkusen Carnival Parades 2027 run from 5 to 8 February in Hitdorf, Schlebusch, Wiesdorf, Lützenkirchen and Opladen. Free street carnival with walking groups, floats and sweets – the high point of the Rhineland session in Leverkusen.
Illustrative photo Opladener Bierbörse Leverkusen 2027 – Germany’s Largest Beer Festival
The Opladener Bierbörse 2027 is expected to take place in July at Schusterinsel in Leverkusen-Opladen. Free admission, hundreds of beer varieties and live music await visitors at Germany’s largest beer exchange.
Illustrative photo Opladener Bierbörse 2027 – Free Outdoor Beer Festival in Leverkusen
The 40th Opladener Bierbörse takes place from 9 to 12 July 2027 at An der Schusterinsel in Leverkusen-Opladen. On the meadow by the Wupper you will find around 70 stands with hundreds of beers, live music and free admission – one of Germany’s best-known beer festivals.
Illustrative photo LEVlive 2027 Leverkusen – Music & Family Festival in Wiesdorf
LEVlive 2027 is the free music and family festival in Leverkusen’s Wiesdorf pedestrian zone (3–5 September 2027). Market stalls, fairground rides, local clubs and an open shopping Sunday turn the weekend into an open neighbourhood festival for all ages.