Homburg, Saar
Homburg is a charming small city in the Saarland region of south-west Germany, with a population of about 44,000. It’s about 25 miles west of Kaiserslautern, 16 miles west of Landstuhl.
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), Burgweg, 66424 Homburg and the Roman Museum, or Römermuseum, an open-air museum which shows scenes from Roman-era life 2,000 years ago.
Concerts and Other Events in Homburg
Homburg Flea & Antiques Market
The next Homburg flea market will be held on:
Saturday, 11. April from 08:00 – 16:00
The biggest flea and antiques market in southwest Germany, takes place on the first Saturday of the month, in the area known as the Forum, in front of the Homburg Rathaus (town hall) and the Landratsamt.
Dates for 2026: – Saturday 11. April,
02. May, 06. June, 04. July, 01. August, 05. September, 10. October, 07. November , 05. December
Upcoming Events & Guided Tours – 2026
MARCH 2026
Saturday, 21 March 2026, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Sunday, 22 March 2026, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Ceramics market with shops open on Sunday
Homburg city centre
Information: touristik@saarpfalz-kreis.de or kultur@homburg.de
Sunday, 22 March 2026 at 2 p.m.
Southwest Regional League football match: FC 08 Homburg – 1. FSV Mainz II
Waldstadion Homburg
Tickets are available in advance from the FC 08 Homburg office, Rondell 4, usually online at tickets.fc08homburg.de and at the stadium box office on the day of the match.
Saturday, 28 March from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, 29 March 2026 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Easter market at Gustavsburg Castle
Jägersburg, Gustavsburg
Saturday, 28 March 2026 at 7 p.m.
Accordion concert
Homburg-Hüttigweiler Accordion Orchestra, accordion ensemble and accordion students from the music school; conductor: A. Eiswirth
Concert hall of the Homburg Music School, Schongauer Str. 1
Admission is free
Information: 06841-64204 or www.musikschule-homburg.de
Sunday, 29 March 2026 at 6 p.m.
Evensong – works by H. Schütz, S. Wesley & E. Daley
Homburg Vocal Ensemble, conducted by C. Ulrich and Dean Dr. Th. Holtmann
Protestant Town Church, Homburg
Admission is free.
Information: www.kirchenmusik-homburg.de
APRIL 2026
Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
“Curtain Up!” – Workshop Concert
Concert Hall of the Homburg Music School, Schongauer Str. 1
Admission is free.
Information: 06841-64204 or www.musikschule-homburg.de
Thursday, April 2, 2026, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Eieieieiei – Easter Rally at the Roman Museum
Outdoor grounds of the Roman Museum
Price: €5 plus museum admission
Information at www.roemermuseum-schwarzenacker.de
Thursday, April 9, 2026, at 7 p.m.
Homburg Theater Guest Performance: “The Joe Cocker Story”
Musical Theater
Kulturzentrum Saalbau, Homburg, Obere Allee 1
Tickets are available at the Homburg Tourist Information Office, Talstr. 57a (at the roundabout), at all Ticket-Regional advance sales locations, at www.ticket-regional.de, and at the box office
Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Largest flea and antique market in southwestern Germany
Forum grounds, Homburg
Stall spaces are available until the Thursday before the respective flea market at the Homburg Tourist Information Office, Talstr. 57a, at www.ticket-regional.de, and at all Ticket Regional advance sales locations
Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Guided tour: “Saar Pearls – The Sparkling Wine & Wine Cultural Delights Tour in Homburg”
Meeting point: Historic Market Square, Homburg
Price: €25 per person
Tour guide: Kerstin Lischer
Due to a minimum number of participants, registration is required by April 2, 2026, 2:00 p.m. at touristik@homburg.de or 066841-101820
Info: touristik@homburg.de or vhs@homburg.de
Sunday, April 12, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Guided tour: “The Schlossberg – A Turbulent History”
Meeting point: At the cross on the Schlossberg
Price: €7 / adult; €3.50 / child
Tour guide: Thomas Klein
Due to minimum participant requirement, registration required by April 10, 2026, 2:00 p.m. at touristik@homburg.de or 066841-101820
Info: touristik@homburg.de or vhs@homburg.de
Wednesday, April 15, 2026, from 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Family tour of the Schlossberg Caves
Meeting point: Waiting area at the entrance to the Schlossberg Caves
Registration at touristik@homburg.de, vhs@homburg.de, or 06841-101820
Price: €10/adult, €5/child, €20/family, each including cave admission
Please wear sturdy shoes; feel free to bring your own flashlights and magnifying glasses
Tour guide: Matthias Wachmann
Info: touristik@homburg.de or vhs@homburg.de
Thursday, April 16, 2026, at 7:00 PM
Lecture “K&K. Art History Meets Chambermaid: Power & Splendor” with Dr. Jutta Schwan and Monika Link
Schwarzenacker Roman Museum, Edelhaus
Admission is free.
Information at www.roemermuseum-schwarzenacker.de
Thursday, April 16, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.
Homburg Master Concerts: Rafael Blechacz
Concert introduction at 7:00 p.m.
Kulturzentrum Saalbau, Homburg, Obere Allee 1
Tickets are available at the Homburg Tourist Information Office, Talstr. 57a (at the roundabout), at all Ticket-Regional advance sales locations, at www.ticket-regional.de, and at the box office
Sunday, April 19, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
Senfl & Co – Musical Spices of the Renaissance
Tickets for €15 (reduced €10) are available only at the box office; no advance sales!
Information at www.kirchenmusik-homburg.de
Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 2:00–5:00 p.m.
Guided tour: “The Sunken Castle of Karlsberg – A Walk Through Homburg’s Baroque History”
Meeting point: Karlsberger Hof in Homburg-Sanddorf
Registration required by Friday, April 24, 2026, at 2 p.m. at touristik@homburg.de or 06841-101820; minimum number of participants: 5 people.
Price: €10 / adult, €5 / child, €24 / family
You will need sturdy shoes, a moderate level of fitness, and your own snacks if needed.
Dogs are allowed.
Tour guide: Thomas Klein
Info: touristik@homburg.de or vhs@homburg.de
Thursday, April 30, 2026, at 7 p.m.
Homburg Theater Guest Performance: “Two Men Completely Naked”
Comedy
Kulturzentrum Saalbau, Homburg, Obere Allee 1
Tickets are available at the Homburg Tourist Information Office, Talstr. 57a (at the roundabout), at all Ticket-Regional advance sales locations, at www.ticket-regional.de, and at the box office
Ruins of the castle, palace and fortress of Homburg
In the 12th century, the Hohenburg was the seat of the Counts of Homburg, who received city rights for their town at the foot of the castle hill in 1330. After the death of the last Count of Homburg in 1449, the castle and the city fell to the Counts of Nassau-Saarbrücken. They expanded and fortified the castle with bastions. The French King Louis XIV commissioned Sébastien Prestre de Vauban, his famous master fortress builder, to transform it into a modern citadel.
Der Schlossberg Festung Homburg © Susanne Niklas
The city itself received a city wall for the first time. The street layout of the old town dates from this period (1679-1697). The fortress had to be finally razed in 1697 and 1714.
Since 1981 the ruins on the castle hill have been uncovered and secured. Most of them date back to the fortress period.
The Römermuseum
The Roman Museum Homburg is one of the most famous destinations of the Saarpfalz district & surroundings. The museum stands on a part of the Roman quarter built from the time of Christ. a trading city of ancient Rome. The Römermuseum is open from April to October daily 09.00 – 17.00 except Sundays – 15.00 and in March daily 10.00 – 16.00, closed November thru February.
Foto: Uwe Welz, 15.11.2006 The Homburger Schlossberg Caves
Europe’s largest red sandstone caves are located below the ruins of the Homburg Fortress on the Schlossberg. Mysterious passages, created by man, lead visitors into imposing domed halls, which have a special charm due to the yellow and red coloring of the sandstone.
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