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.
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, 04. July. 2026. from 08:00 – 16:00
Kaiserslautern Altstadt Fest 2026
July 3, through July 5, 2026
When the Old Town turns into a giant open-air pub, it’s time to party: In addition to culinary specialties, there’s street theater, arts and crafts, and plenty of music on numerous live stages.
On the stages, a varied program of music, dance, and entertainment awaits you. The many booths invite you to enjoy and discover. At the same time, the Old Town Festival offers numerous opportunities to experience the diversity of our city and to get to know both familiar and new sides of Kaiserslautern.
Jägersburger Strandfest
(c)Copyright Peter Kobier FOTODESIGN The Jägersburg Beach Party Festival is being celebrated for the 86th time. Friday, July 3 to Monday, July 6, 2026, “off to Jägersburg” at the castle lake.
A diverse, top-notch music lineup on two festival stages, great food, and a fairground atmosphere at the festival grounds guarantee the best in leisure fun throughout all four days of this year’s Beach Festival.
9th. Landau Oldtimer & US Car Treffen
On the 11 and 12 July 2026, the Landau exhibition grounds will once again be transformed into a paradise for lovers of classic and American cars. The Landau Classic Car & American Car Meet will take place for the 9th time.
Jazz Open – Stuttgart 2026
Stuttgart resonates with jazz, soul, pop, and big summer nights, the Jazz Open is back. From July 1 through 12, 2026, international acts such as Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Teddy Swims, Katy Perry, Jamiroquai, Jamie Cullum, Joss Stone, Lenny Kravitz, Moby, and MEUTE will fill the city’s stages with energy, emotion, and festival flair.
Photo, courtesy © Stuttgart-Marketing GmbH
Open-Air at Its Best in Luisenpark
Soul, Brazilian, Jazz, Disco & Comedy – the 2026 Seebühne Summer
The Lakeside Stage in Mannheim’s Luisenpark will once again become a hotspot this year for music fans who simply can’t do without a beautiful outdoor concert atmosphere: surrounded by greenery. Nine top-notch events are on the program this year during twilight or in the evening.
A Summer Night Full of Magic
Heidelberg Castle Illuminations on July 11, 2026
The castle illuminations promise an enchanting summer night in Heidelberg – Foto Tobias Schwerdt
Heidelberg invites you to the 1st Heidelberg Castle Illumination on July 11, 2026, promising a magical night against a dreamlike backdrop. Starting at 10:15 p.m., Bengal fires will bathe the imposing castle ruins in a mystical red glow, followed by a mesmerizing fireworks display that will light up the sky above the Neckar and make the river sparkle. The second and final castle illumination of the year will take place on September 5, 2026.
The Heidelberg Castle illuminations have their roots in the city’s history: The glow of the Bengal fires, the first part of the event, commemorates the destruction of Heidelberg Castle by the troops of the Sun King, Louis XIV, in 1689 and 1693. The fireworks display, the second part, on the other hand, traces its origins to the one that Elector Frederick V had staged in 1613 for his newlywed wife, the English Princess Elizabeth Stuart, when she made her entrance into Heidelberg.
ADAC Heidelberg Historic Classic car rally
The 30th ADAC Heidelberg Historic will take place from July 9 to 11, with over 180 classic cars taking to the road
The hub of the event is the Technik Museum Sinsheim
Foto: ADAC Nordbaden/Simon Beha
This year, the ADAC Heidelberg Historic’s “rolling museum” is exploring the regions around the world-famous city of Heidelberg and northern Baden-Württemberg for the 30th time. Since its debut as the “1st ADAC Rallye Nordbaden Classic” in 1995, it has grown into one of the largest and most exclusive classic car rallies in Germany. The event was put on hold only during the COVID-19 pandemic, which is why the anniversary can be celebrated only this year.
Countless automotive treasures will come together from July 9 to 11, 2026: from pre-war vehicles to Group B rally cars. Over the past decades, the ADAC Heidelberg Historic has regularly featured the scene’s biggest names and numerous celebrities, including rally legend Walter Röhrl, Franziska van Almsick, and Horst Lichter. At this year’s anniversary event, another rally legend—Oda Lippmann, also known in rally circles as Oda Dencker-Andersen—will take to the starting line.
Kaiserslautern Zoo
The Summer season at the zoo
Animal adventures for the whole family – Kaiserslautern Zoo kicks off the new season over the Easter holidays and warmly invites visitors to experience spring at the zoo. On Easter Monday, 6 April 2026, the zoo will open its gates to visitors of all ages from 9 am to 6.30 pm.
In keeping with the Easter spirit, visitors can look forward to a varied and colourful programme: alongside guided tours for all age groups, the youngest guests in particular can look forward to a fun Easter rally with a prize draw, as well as a bouncy castle on the zoo grounds. Hands-on activities and information stands offer exciting insights into the animal world and invite visitors to explore.
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 2025 season
Following a comprehensive overhaul, the Heidelberg funicular railways are once again ready for operation and are starting the new season just in time for the Heidelberg Castle Spring Awakening Action Day. The overhaul work has been successfully completed. From March 29, the Heidelberger Bergbahnen will resume regular service and operate 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 exact dates for the Mainz Flea Market 2026 are not yet available. They are expected to be announced on the City of Mainz website, www.mainz.de, starting in February 2026. Generally, 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.
Mainz Summer in the City –
Concerts 2026
Hessischen Landesmuseum Darmstadt
shotbyadams bryan-adams foto (c) Linda Breidert-hlmd
#SHOTBYADAMS –
Photography by Bryan Adams –
20. März 2026 bis 21. Juni 2026
Alongside his success as a singer and songwriter, Bryan Adams has pursued a highly accomplished career as a photographer since the 1990s and has received numerous awards for his work.
In the #SHOTBYADAMS series, numerous friends, celebrities and superstars modelled for him, including Julianne Moore, Ben Kingsley, Amy Winehouse and Mick Jagger. It is impressive how Bryan Adams directs these portrait shoots. Nothing seems to escape his eye. Those portrayed reveal themselves to him in poses that are at times self-centred, yet they are completely in their element. They leave no doubt that they thoroughly enjoyed the photo sessions.