Germany hosts some of the most logistically advanced and diverse music events globally. From the massive metal gathering at Wacken Open Air to cutting-edge electronic stages at Parookaville, this directory provides early-bird alerts, official line-up drops, and essential transport links. Structure your festival season using updated stage times, campsite layouts, and direct ticketing portals.
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Illustrative photo From 16 to 19 September 2026, the Reeperbahn Festival turns St. Pauli into Europe's biggest club festival: over 70 venues, international newcomers and the leading music industry conference. Expect concerts, showcases and the Arts & Word programme.
Illustrative photo The SWR3 New Pop Festival takes place from September 17 to 19, 2026 in Baden-Baden. For three days, concerts at the Kurhaus, Festspielhaus and Theater turn the spa town into a stage for tomorrow's pop stars.
Illustrative photo On 19 September 2026, the Olé Party Tour celebrates its 150th edition at Tanzbrunnen Cologne: from noon to 10 PM, Mia Julia, Mickie Krause, Julian Sommer and many more bring the biggest Mallorca party right to the Rhine.
Illustrative photo On 19 September 2026, Odonien Records brings the Dutch Bosburcht Festival to Cologne: at Odonien, the heavy hitting Odonien Records sound meets groovy Bosburcht house, with ELIF, Mor Elian, Partok and more from 11 PM.
Illustrative photo On Friday, 25 September 2026, Club Skandal next to Karlsruhe main station hosts the Ü40 Dance Party: DJ Ingo spins 80s, 90s and Discofox hits, doors open at 9:00 PM, entry costs 10 euros, and it is free for women until 9:30 PM.
Illustrative photo From 25 to 27 September 2026, the Euroblast Festival celebrates its 20th anniversary at Essigfabrik Cologne. More than forty bands including Decapitated, Haken and Textures bring progressive, tech and death metal to two stages; three day passes and Sunday tickets are already sold out.
Illustrative photo On 26 September 2026, Lanxess Arena Cologne turns into Germany's biggest 90s indoor party from 3 to 11 PM, with original artists including Eiffel 65, Dr. Alban, Corona, Mr. President and East 17 live on stage.
Illustrative photo The Enjoy Jazz Festival turns Heidelberg, Mannheim and Ludwigshafen into a six week jazz stage from October 2 to November 7, 2026. International stars and local talents perform in historic concert halls and unusual venues across the Rhine Neckar region.
Illustrative photo On 2 October 2026, the legendary Surface Club Party returns to Maxxim Berlin for one night: from 9 PM to 5 AM expect genuine old school black music spanning soul, funk, New Jack Swing and Electric Slide, a fixture of Berlin's club scene for 16 years.
Illustrative photo From 8 to 10 October 2026, Nuremberg Pop turns the city's old town into Southern Germany's biggest club and showcase festival. With around 80 acts including Modeselektor, Cari Cari and Sprints, plus the POP CONFERENCE and GUNDA Pop Culture Award.
Illustrative photo From 9 to 11 October 2026, Colditz celebrates a premiere: the 1st Colditz Autumn Festival brings a keg tapping, Guggenmusik, a bull riding contest, a fire show and an autumn dance party to the Festwiese, with free entry all three days.
Illustrative photo Several times a year, Club Nachtflug in Cologne turns into a Mamma Mia / ABBA fan party, with Dancing Queen, Waterloo and Super Trouper to sing and dance along to, a glitter dress code and entry from age 18.