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Find upcoming events and festivals across Germany.

Cultural Events and Traditions

Germany's events are deeply rooted in its cultural traditions. For example, the state of Thuringia is known for its unique folklore, which includes the famous Gartenzwerg (garden gnome).

Magdeburg Telemann Festival

Annual music festival celebrating the baroque composer Georg Philipp Telemann.

3/15/2024 • MagdeburgExplorer

Leipzig Book Fair

Germany's second-largest book fair, celebrating literature and publishing.

3/21/2024 • LeipzigExplorer

Rhine in Flames Festival

Spectacular fireworks festival along the Rhine River with illuminated castles, ships, and vineyards creating magical sum...

5/4/2024Explorer

Karneval der Kulturen (Carnival of Cultures)

Annual multicultural street festival and parade celebrating Berlin's cultural diversity

5/25/2024 • BerlinExplorer

Rock am Ring

Germany's largest rock festival held annually at Nürburgring since 1985

6/7/2024Explorer

Kiel Week

The world's largest sailing event, combining sports with festivals.

6/22/2024 • KielExplorer

Bayreuth Wagner Festival

The world's most prestigious opera festival dedicated to Richard Wagner's works, held annually at the specially designed...

7/25/2024Explorer

Oktoberfest

The world largest beer festival and folk celebration held annually in Munich, Bavaria. Dating back to 1810, Oktoberfest ...

9/21/2024 • MunichExplorer

Dortmund Marathon

Annual marathon event attracting runners from around the world.

10/13/2024 • DortmundExplorer

Erfurt Christmas Market

Traditional Christmas market in the historic center of Erfurt.

11/23/2024 • ErfurtExplorer

Berlinale (Berlin International Film Festival)

One of the world's leading film festivals, showcasing over 400 films from various genres and nations each February in Be...

2/13/2025 • BerlinExplorer

Cologne Carnival

One of the largest street festivals in Europe, featuring parades, costumes, and celebrations throughout Cologne.

2/27/2025 • CologneExplorer

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