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Chanson Tage Saarlouis
For years, the Chanson Tage Saarlouis has brought French flair to Vauban Island — in the spirit of German-French friendship, with free admission. 2026...
Glower Hafenklänge
The "Glower Hafenklänge" is a small but fine summer concert series in the Baltic Sea resort of Glowe on the north coast of Rügen. From the end of June...
Klosterkonzerte Kloster Schussenried
In the summer of 2026, the State Palaces and Gardens of Baden-Württemberg invite you to three chamber concerts in the library hall of Kloster Schussen...
Marktplatz Open Air Balingen
The Marktplatz Open Air Balingen is one of the most important open-air concert series in the Zollernalb region. From June 30 to July 4, 2026, the hist...
Kammeroper Schloss Rheinsberg – Festival Summer
Kammeroper Schloss Rheinsberg is one of Germany's most important opera festivals for young singers. In 2026, the series celebrates its 35th edition an...
lit:potsdam — Literature Festival
lit:potsdam is Potsdam's international literature festival and one of the most outstanding book and literature events in the state of Brandenburg. The...
Bürger- und Schützenfest Grafenwald
From June 30 to July 2, 2026, the Grafenwald marksmen's association (Schützenverein Grafenwald) invites you once again to the three-day Bürger- und Sc...
Altländer Kirschenwoche
From June 30 to July 6, 2026, the Altes Land region celebrates its cherry season with the traditional Altländer Kirschenwoche. For a week, Northern Eu...
Schützenfest Thüle 2026
The Schützenfest Thüle is organized by the St. Johannes Schützenbruderschaft Thüle. In 2026, the King's Shoot falls on May 16, 2026, and the actual Sc...
School Culture Festival Hanover
The School Culture Festival is a major event in Hanover's school landscape. On a single day in June, students from secondary schools transform the Her...
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Zweibrücken Christmas Market
Zweibrücken (07320)
Zwewwelfescht Zeiskam
Zeiskam (07334)
Zwiebelmarkt Bad Breisig
Bad Breisig (07131)
Zitadelle Mainz — Idyll im April
Mainz (07315)
Zurlauben Homeland Festival
Trier (07211)
Zweibrücken gesund — Health Day
Zweibrücken (07320)
Zweibrücken kunstvoll — Open-Air Art Event
Zweibrücken (07320)
Zweibrücker Fasenachtsumzug
Zweibrücken (07320)
Zweibrücker Lichterfest - Christmas Magic
Zweibrücken (07320)
Zweibrücker Rosentage — Festival of 1000 Lights
Zweibrücken (07320)
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Saxony's first July weekend: street theatre, cliff stages and a castle under siege
From the ViaThea street-theatre festival in Görlitz to a medieval spectacle in Hartenstein, eleven picks for a summer weekend of stages and town festivals in Saxony.
World music in Rudolstadt: Thuringia's big festival weekend, July 4-5
From the Rudolstadt Festival, Germany's biggest world-music gathering, to castle opera in Sondershausen and the funfair in Sonneberg, eleven picks for the first July weekend in Thuringia.
Bergstrasse wine market, Grimm fairy tales and open-air cinema: Hesse on July 4-5
From the 72nd Bergstrasse Wine Market in Heppenheim and the Brothers Grimm Festival to the open-air cinema launch in Frankfurt, twelve ideas for July 4 and 5 in Hesse.
Derby day, Helene Fischer and Schlagermove: Hamburg's weekend on July 4 and 5
From the 157th German Derby in Hamburg-Horn to the Schlagermove on the Reeperbahn, eleven things to do in the Hanseatic city this weekend of July 4 and 5.
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The complete festival directory in Germany
Germany is one of the countries with the largest number of festivals in the world. Every year, thousands of cultural events set the rhythm across the entire country, from major international stages to the most authentic village celebrations. Music, film, theatre, dance, literature, gastronomy, street arts and circus festivals… whatever your passion, there is a festival made for you, in every season and in every Bundesland.
Our festival directory was designed to help you find a festival easily, wherever you are in Germany. Whether you are looking for an open-air rock festival, a intimate jazz festival in the heart of a village, a electronic music festival on the coast or a family-friendly festival in the mountains, here you will find all the information you need: dates, venue, prices, programme and festival-goer reviews.
Complete festival directory
Browse by Bundesland or district to discover festivals near you. Each listing includes practical details and reviews from the community.
Each festival listing is enriched over time by our team and by community feedback. The ratings and reviews left by visitors help you form an opinion before booking your tickets or hitting the road. You can also add your favourite festivals in a single click to easily find them from your personal list and never miss a date.
Our festival list covers all of Germany: from Bavaria to Schleswig-Holstein, from North Rhine-Westphalia to Saxony, through Berlin, Hamburg, Hessen and Baden-Württemberg. Each Bundesland has its own cultural gems, from internationally renowned events to lesser-known local festivals just waiting to be discovered.
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Find a festival near you
The interactive festival map allows you to spot events near your location at a glance. You can also filter festivals by Bundesland, district and type (music, theatre, film, gastronomy...) or by time of year. Summer festivals remain the most numerous, but the festival season now extends throughout the year: winter festivals at ski resorts, spring gatherings in parks and gardens, autumn events centred on wine, literature or cinema. Whatever the month, there is always a festival to discover.
All festival genres in one place
Our festival directory is not limited to music. We list performing arts festivals (street theatre, contemporary circus, dance, puppetry), film festivals (short films, documentaries, animation), food festivals (wine, regional produce, world cuisine), literary festivals, comic book festivals, digital and tech festivals, and many more. Each listing details the type of festival, the exact dates, prices, access conditions and, when available, information about the programme and ticket sales.
More than a directory, a community of festival-goers
Our goal goes far beyond a simple list of festivals in Germany. We are building a true space dedicated to festival enthusiasts, with news, practical guides and first-hand experiences. Because experiencing a festival is much more than attending a show: it is discovering a place, sharing a moment, meeting people and creating unforgettable memories. Thanks to the festival-goer reviews published on each listing, you know exactly what to expect before making the trip. If you know a festival that is not yet listed, do not hesitate to let us know — our festival guide is enriched every day thanks to the community.