Maritime & Pyrotechnic Spectacle
Rhine in Flames Festival
Spectacular fireworks festival along the Rhine River with illuminated castles, ships, and vineyards creating magical summer evenings.
Events, Festivals & Celebrations in Germany
Browse event profiles and use the linked cultural and destination guides to plan further. Dates and availability can change, so confirm the official organiser details before making travel arrangements.
music festival
Leipzig Bach Festival
Annual celebration of Johann Sebastian Bach's legacy in the city where he worked for 27 years, featuring world-class…
Christmas Market / Seasonal Festival
German Christmas Markets
Traditional German Christmas markets (Weihnachtsmärkte) transform town squares into magical winter wonderlands with wooden stalls, mulled wine, crafts,…
Folk Festival / Beer Festival
Oktoberfest (Munich)
The world's largest beer festival and folk celebration, held annually in Munich. Over 6 million visitors from around…
Festival
Oktoberfest
The world's largest beer festival and travelling funfair, held annually in Munich since 1810. Over 6 million visitors…
Classical Music Festival
Magdeburg Telemann Festival
Annual music festival celebrating the baroque composer Georg Philipp Telemann.
Christmas Market
Erfurt Christmas Market
Traditional Christmas market in the historic center of Erfurt.
Sports & Running Marathon
Dortmund Marathon
Annual marathon event attracting runners from around the world.
historic electronic music festival (discontinued)
Love Parade
Historic electronic music festival that made Berlin the techno capital