Festivals in Hesse

The Herborn Martini Market is one of the most traditional markets in Central Hesse — its history dates back to 1465. Over 100 exhibitors fil...

From September 11 to 27, 2026, the Herbst-Dippemess invites you to the Festplatz am Ratsweg in Frankfurt-Ostend. The smaller, but atmospheri...

The Hessian Theatre Days 2026 will take place from June 17th to 27th at the Hessisches Staatstheater Wiesbaden. 10 days of theatre highlight...

From August 28th to 31st, 2026, the Hessisches Schäferfest will take place in Hungen, the "Shepherd City" of Central Hesse. This traditional...

When the other Wiesbaden Kerben are long over, the heart of tradition fans beats once more in the smallest district of Heßloch (around 1,000...

The Hochheimer Markt is one of Germany's oldest and largest Volksfeste (public festivals). It has been held annually since 1484 – originally...

From July 3rd to 12th, 2026, the Vereinsring Höchst am Main will transform the Brüningpark area and the Höchst riverbank into a ten-day fest...

The Homberger Stadtfest „Apfelfest & flüssig“ opens the Homberg Market Week and leads to the traditional Kalter Markt – one of the oldest ma...

From July 3rd to 5th, 2026, the historic old town of Friedrichsdorf will transform into a continuous street festival. The Hugenottenmarkt, o...

From August 28th to 31st, 2026, the 25th edition of the Gaalbernfest will take place in the historic Stiftsbezirk of Hünfeld. Four days of w...

On October 10 and 11, 2026, Löherplatz and König-Adolf-Platz in the medieval half-timbered town of Idstein will transform into a vibrant aut...

From June 18th to 21st, 2026, the Igstadter Lindenkerb will take place in Wiesbaden-Igstadt. Four days of suburban festival at the fairgroun...

In September 2026, the city of Kassel will stage its famous water and nature spectacle for the second time in the season: The Illuminated Wa...

Two nights of UNESCO World Heritage in coloured light: The Illuminated Water Features in Kassel's Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe transform the histor...

The International May Festival Wiesbaden celebrates its 130th anniversary in 2026, making it one of Europe's oldest festivals. Throughout Ma...

Three days of brass music in Bad Orb: From September 11th to 13th, 2026, over 1,000 young musicians from all over Europe will transform the...

Seven open-air jazz concerts in Frankfurt's Palmengarten: From July 9 to August 27, 2026, top acts from the international jazz scene will pe...

From June 18th to 22nd, 2026, the Johannisfest Eschwege will take place on the Werdchen – the largest folk festival in North Hesse with root...