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, 01. August 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 01. August,
01. August, 05. September, 10. October, 07. November , 05. December
Upcoming Events & Guided Tours – 2026
JULY 2026
Thursday, July 16, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Costume-themed guided tour “Through Homburg with Regina Wirth”
Meeting point: Outdoor area of the Siebenpfeiffer House, Kirchenstraße 7
The Siebenpfeiffer Foundation covers the cost of participation.
For more information: http://siebenpfeiffer-stiftung.de/wordpress/2023/12/08/kostuemfuehrung-mit-regina-wirth-durch-homburg
Friday, July 17, 2026, from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Querbeat: “Riddim Posse” as part of the Musiksommer festival
Homburg Historic Market Square
Admission is free.
Info: www.musiksommer-homburg.de
Saturday, July 18, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Jazz Brunch: “Yvonne Isegrei & Band” as part of the Music Summer
Homburg Historic Market Square
Admission is free.
Info: www.musiksommer-homburg.de
Tuesday, July 21, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesdays during summer vacation at the Roman Museum: Summer Vacation Special – Children’s Workshop and Excavation
Schwarzenacker Roman Museum
Fee: €5 per activity plus admission
Information at www.roemermuseum-schwarzenacker.de
Thursday, July 23, 2026, at 8 p.m.
Culture at the Museum: “Grey Men”
Gustavsburg Jägersburg
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
Friday, July 24, 2026, from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Querbeat: “The Reflexx” as part of the Musiksommer festival
Homburg Historic Market Square
Admission is free.
Info: www.musiksommer-homburg.de
Saturday, July 25, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Jazz Brunch: “I Liguriani” as part of the Musiksommer festival
Homburg Historic Market Square
Admission is free.
Info: www.musiksommer-homburg.de
Tuesday, July 28, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesdays during summer vacation at the Roman Museum: Summer Vacation Special – Children’s Workshop and Excavation
Schwarzenacker Roman Museum
Fee: €5 per activity plus admission
For more information, visit www.roemermuseum-schwarzenacker.de
Friday, July 31, 2026, from 7 to 10 p.m.
Querbeat: “Band KIM” as part of the Music Summer
Homburg Historic Market Square
Admission is free.
Info: www.musiksommer-homburg.de
August 2026
Saturday, August 1, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Largest Flea and Antiques Market in Southwest Germany
Forum Grounds, Homburg
Stall spaces are available until the Thursday before each flea market at the Homburg Tourist Information Office, Talstr. 57a, at www.ticket-regional.de, and at all Ticket-Regional advance ticket sales locations
Saturday, August 1, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Jazz Brunch: “Chris Hopkins meets the Young Lions” as part of the Musiksommer festival
Homburg’s Historic Market Square
Admission is free.
Info: www.musiksommer-homburg.de
Sunday, August 2, 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 per adult; €3.50 per child
Tour guide: Thomas Klein
Due to a minimum number of participants, registration is required by July 31, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at touristik@homburg.de or 066841-101820
Information: touristik@homburg.de or vhs@homburg.de
Sunday, August 2, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
20th Irish Morning Pint
Homburg-Schwarzenbach, Village Square, Erikastraße
Tuesday, August 4, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesdays during summer vacation at the Roman Museum: Summer Vacation Special – Felting and Excavation
Schwarzenacker Roman Museum
Fee: €5 per activity, plus admission
For more information, visit www.roemermuseum-schwarzenacker.de
Wednesday, August 5, 2026, from 2:30 to 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 per adult, €5 per child, €20 per family; each price includes cave admission
Please wear sturdy shoes; feel free to bring your own flashlights and magnifying glasses
Tour guide: Matthias Wachmann
Information: touristik@homburg.de or vhs@homburg.de
Thursday, August 6, 2026, at 8:00 p.m.
Culture at the Museum: “French Touch”
Schwarzenacker Roman Museum
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
Friday, August 7, 2026, from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Querbeat: “Midge’s Pocket” as part of the Musiksommer festival
Homburg Historic Market Square
Admission is free.
Info: www.musiksommer-homburg.de
Saturday, August 8, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Jazz Brunch: “Die Katzen” as part of the Musiksommer festival
Homburg Historic Market Square
Admission is free.
Info: www.musiksommer-homburg.de
Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.
“Tracing Women’s History” – City walking tour through Homburg
Meeting point: In front of the Women’s Office, Homburg, Scheffelplatz 1
Participation is free; registration requested at 06841-1047138 or frauenbuero@saarpfalz-kreis.de
Saturday, August 15, 2026, from 2:00 to 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, June 26, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. via touristik@homburg.de or 06841-101820; minimum number of participants: 5 people.
Price: €10 per adult, €5 per child, €24 per family
You’ll need sturdy shoes, a moderate level of fitness, and, if needed, your own snacks.
Dogs are welcome.
Tour guide: Thomas Klein
Information: touristik@homburg.de or vhs@homburg.de
Saturday, August 15, 2026, starting at 8:00 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.)
16th Homburg Classical Open-Air Concert with the Homburg Symphony Orchestra: “Anniversary Gala”
Christian-Weber-Platz, Homburg
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, August 16, 2026, starting at 5:00 p.m. (doors open at 3:30 p.m.)
“Tabaluga – Long Live Friendship” – the musical show featuring songs by Peter Maffay, performed by Musik- und Schaubühne Saar einzig.ART.ich e.V.
Christian-Weber-Platz, Homburg
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
Thursday, August 20, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Costume-themed tour “Through Homburg with Regina Wirth”
Meeting point: Outdoor area of the Siebenpfeiffer House, Kirchenstraße 7
The Siebenpfeiffer Foundation covers the cost of participation.
Information: http://siebenpfeiffer-stiftung.de/wordpress/2023/12/08/kostuemfuehrung-mit-regina-wirth-durch-homburg/
Thursday, August 20, 2026, at 8:00 p.m.
Culture at the Museum: “Blueshimmel”
Wörschweiler Monastery Ruins
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
Friday, August 21, 2026, from 7–10 p.m.
Querbeat: “The Chain” as part of the Music Summer
Homburg Historic Market Square
Admission is free.
Info: www.musiksommer-homburg.de
Saturday, August 22, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Jazz Brunch: “Nina’s Rusty Horns” as part of the Musiksommer festival
Homburg Historic Market Square
Admission is free.
Info: www.musiksommer-homburg.de
Friday, August 22 through Sunday, August 30, 2026
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:00 p.m., Sundays at 5:00 p.m.
Loriot’s Dramatic Works—a selection of his most popular sketches
Presented by the Homburger Amateur Theater e. V.
Thomas-Morus-Haus, Homburg, Schleburgstr. 17
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, or by phone at 0651-9790777
Friday, August 28, 2026, from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Querbeat: “Fat Cat” as part of the Musiksommer festival
Homburg Historic Market Square
Admission is free.
Info: www.musiksommer-homburg.de
Friday, August 28, 2026, from 8:30–10:30 p.m.
Bat Walk for Families at Jägersburger Weiher
Meeting point: Homburg-Jägersburg, parking lot on Schlossstraße
Cost: €3 per person
Registration required at 06841-101124 and -101125 or by email at kinder-und-jugendbuero@homburg.de
Saturday, August 29, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Homburger ARTmosphäre 2026
Homburg City Center (Christian-Weber-Platz, Talstraße, pedestrian zone, Marktplatz, Ilmenauer Platz)
Admission is free.
Information: kultur@homburg.de
Saturday, August 29, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Jazz Brunch: “The Hotstuff Jazzband” as part of the Musiksommer festival
Homburg’s Historic Market Square
Admission is free.
Information: www.musiksommer-homburg.de
Saturday, August 29, 2026, from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Opening reception for “Glasarche 3” at the Bliesgau Biosphere
Homburg-Schwarzenacker, on the Sculpture Trail (Am Pfänderbach)
Please RSVP to steffen.glombitza@bistum-speyer.de
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.
For more information: More info