Concerts, Festivals & Events Guide
Concerts and events in Germany, Festivals of wine and beer, sausage and cheese, exhibitions, events, a what’s happening and things to do in Germany and neighboring European countries.
Culture Market at the Fruchthalle in Kaiserslautern
Fashion, Art, and Crafts Starting November 26
On Thursday, November 26, at 12:00 p.m., the Culture Market at the Fruchthalle in Kaiserslautern will open its doors once again—for the 44th time! At 5:00 p.m., Mayor and Head of Cultural Affairs Manfred Schulz will officially open the arts and crafts market, accompanied by music from the “Lucky Voices Kaiserslautern.” The market will be open Thursdays through Sundays during the four Advent weekends.
Experience arts and crafts, cozy moments with coffee and cake, and a fantastic musical program. Items on display and for sale include, ceramics, jewelry, lighting fixtures, candles, soaps, leather goods, bags, children’s clothing, products made of wood, glass, and paper, fashion and textiles, handmade stuffed animals, and a wide variety of accessories. The café area on the upper floor and the lunch bistro, featuring a rotating selection of hot dishes, are perfect for meeting friends and relaxing. Let yourself be inspired by the very special pre-Christmas atmosphere!
The LEGO® Winter City
StadtPalais – Museum, Konrad-Adenauer-Straße 2, 70173 Stuttgart
This winter, the StadtPalais will become the venue for a special LEGO® Challenge. For the LEGO Winter City, 20 Stuttgart buildings will be recreated entirely from LEGO® bricks by people from Stuttgart and given a wintery makeover. The finished models will be on display at the StadtPalais from 29 November 2026 to 10 January 2027.
The project invites children, young people and families to rediscover Stuttgart and experience creativity together. The models can be viewed free of charge as part of the permanent exhibition.
Homburg Flea and Antiques Market
The biggest flea and antiques market in southwest Germany, Homburg Flea and Antiques Market normally takes place on the first Saturday of the month, in the area known as the Forum, in front of the Homburg Rathaus (town hall).
The next Flea and Antiques market: Saturday, 5. December. 2026. from 08:00 – 16:00
Kaiserslautern Zoo
Animal adventures for the whole family
Kaiserslautern Zoo is situated in the south-west of the city. It is an oasis of tranquillity where visitors can experience nature, relax and learn a great deal.
The zoo currently houses 508 animals representing more than 110 species across a seven-hectare site. The playground for younger visitors, the nature trail and the zoo café round off a day out at Kaiserslautern Zoo.
Come along and discover the “Wild side of Kaiserslautern!” This season, the zoo will be open daily from 9 am to 6.30 pm and looks forward to welcoming many visitors in the new season.
Taunus Wunderland
Wonderful Taunus Wunderland – Action, Fun & Thrills for the whole family. Located in the Taunus hills, in the pretty spa town of Schlangenbad, close to Wiesbaden and about a half an hour’s drive from Frankfurt.
Schwaben Park
Located in the Rems-Murr-Kreis district in Baden- Württemburg. With over 70 attractions, the park offers excitement and entertainment for the whole family
Homburg – historic old town
Homburg is a charming small city in the Saarland region of south-west Germany. It’s about 25 miles west of Kaiserslautern. During the summer months concerts are held at the historical market place on weekends and public holidays.
As well as the historic old town with its cafes, restaurants and winebars, sights include the Schlossberg Höhlen (Schlossberg Caves), and the Roman Museum, or Römermuseum, an open-air museum which shows scenes from Roman-era life 2,000 years ago.
Walk Among the Tree Tops
Treetop Walks and Adventure Forests in Germany
The predominantly wooden, easily accessible treetop walks are built with the highest standards of architecture in a nature-friendly design.They integrate perfectly into the surrounding nature and enhance as an adventure destination. For visitors of all ages incomparable experiences of nature are created, complemented by educational and movement-oriented elements.
Heidelbergbahn News . . .
Heidelberg funicular railways 2026 season
Following a comprehensive overhaul, the Heidelberg funicular railways are once again in operation. The overhaul work has been successfully completed. The Heidelberger Bergbahnen is in regular service and operating according to the summer timetable.
Amusement parks in Germany.
Amusement Parks Roll Out the Fun –
From roller coasters to shows to Lego blocks to nature walks, there’s lots to do outside.
Europe’s amusement parks open earlier and will stay open later this year. It will be a banner year as some parks celebrate anniversaries, while other parks open new rides. That’s not all. More parks are providing hotels and other on-site accommodations to make a trip to an amusement park a several day affair. Some also provide two-day passes and season passes at very reasonable rates.
Mainz Rhine Prom. Flea & Antiques market
(c) Landeshauptstadt Mainz.
Antiques, bric-a-brac, useful items and perhaps the one or other long-sought collector’s item can be found at the stalls, which may only be operated by private participants. This is what makes the Mainz flea market so special.
The market takes place from April to October on the first and third Saturday of the month, and from November to March only on the third Saturday.
House of Banksy – An Unauthorized Exhibition
Banksy’s art is coming back to Stuttgart!
Starting September 11, 2026, the exhibition “House of Banksy – An Unauthorized Exhibition” will be on view at the Kronprinzbau. Spanning approximately 1,500 square meters, the exhibition features more than 150 works by the street artist, including his latest pieces as well as graffiti, photographs, sculptures, video installations, and prints. Designed specifically for Stuttgart, this exhibition offers a comprehensive look at Banksy’s body of work and showcases pieces that are rarely or no longer visible in their original form today. You’ll also encounter the social and political themes that Banksy addresses in his work and through which he aims to inspire reflection.