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.
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.
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.
Kaiserslautern Classics & Trifels Historic
Classic Cars and Historic Vehicles, Kaiserslautern Classics Showcases Automotive Treasures for the City’s Anniversary
On Saturday, June 20, downtown Kaiserslautern will once again transform into a paradise for classic car fans and lovers of historic vehicles: At the 18th Kaiserslautern Classics, which is part of the celebrations for this year’s 750th city anniversary, visitors can expect to see automotive treasures from past decades. The vehicle exhibition combines nostalgic charm with the diverse offerings of local retailers and restaurants, providing the perfect opportunity for a relaxed shopping spree in a special atmosphere.
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 Zoo
April 6, Start of the season at the zoo this Easter
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.