Festivals in Saarland

When the sun sets over Jägersburg's Schlossweiher (castle pond) on the first weekend of July, one of the most popular Volksfeste (folk festi...

The Jakobsmarkt in the 'Gold Village' of Medelsheim, with roots dating back to 1535, is one of the oldest markets in Saarland. On the third...

On St. John's Eve – the ancient midsummer holiday – the city centre of Neunkirchen is transformed into an atmospheric night market. Stalls w...

In the Herrensohr district of Saarbrücken — part of the Dudweiler district and affectionately called Kaltnaggisch in dialect — the entire vi...

The Kaltnaggischer Weihnachtsmarkt is a true labor of love in Saarbrücken's north. Since the mid-1970s, the OIV Herrensohr has invited visit...

For decades, the Kammermusiktage Mettlach have been one of the insider tips of the German classical music scene. Three weekends in June — fr...

When the Kappensitzungen start in Alsweiler, the fifth season has truly arrived in the St. Wendel district. The Theater- und Karnevalverein...

Instead of a festival tent, the Karlsberg Bocknacht is spread across Homburg's city centre: On one evening in November, ten venues simultane...

The Karlsberg Braunacht is the beer festival of the Homburg-based traditional brewery and, at the same time, the kick-off of a six-city tour...

On Fastnachtssonntag (Carnival Sunday), February 15, 2026, the 47th Karnevalsumzug (carnival parade) of the KG Wemmetsweiler Knausekäpp will...

When the sun sets behind Burg Siersberg in July, one of the most unusual film nights in Saarland begins: The open-air cinema at Burg Siersbe...

In early October, the center of Kleinblittersdorf, the southernmost municipality of the Saarbrücken regional association directly on the Fre...

On the third weekend of Advent, the Kirkeler Burgweynacht transforms the ruins of Kirkel Castle into an enchanting medieval world. Instead o...

Mulled wine in the forest, campfires among fir trees, the scent of woodsmoke and roasted almonds — the Kirkeler Waldweihnacht is one of the...

As the first autumn days draw over the St. Wendel district, the Freisen district of Asweiler-Eitzweiler celebrates its Kirmes. Three days of...

The Kirmes Berschweiler is one of the most traditional autumn fairs in the St. Wendel region. For three to four days at the end of October,...

Mid-August is kirmes time in Bierfeld. Four days of Volksfest (village fair) in the small Hochwald district of Nonnweiler — with a festival...

In early August, the village of Braunshausen in the Nordsaarland region celebrates its traditional Kirmes (village fair) – commemorating the...