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, 02. May 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 02. May,
02. May, 06. June, 04. July, 01. August, 05. September, 10. October, 07. November , 05. December
Upcoming Events & Guided Tours – 2026
50th Homburg May Festival
50th Homburg May FestivalFriday 29 May, Saturday 30 May Sunday 31 May
Homburg Historic Market Square, 66424 Homburg
The traditional May Festival takes place this year over three days with a wide variety of culinary delights and fantastic live music, including Another Journey (Europe’s best Journey tribute band) and Taylor Experience (a fantastic Taylor Swift tribute show)
The detailed programme flyer will be published in good time before the festival begins.
APRIL 2026
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
May 2026
Friday, May 1, 2026, 10:00 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
“DANCE IN MAY”
Historic Market Square, Homburg
Admission is free.
Info: www.musiksommer-homburg.de
Saturday, May 2, 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 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, May 2, 2026, at 7 p.m.
“Im Maien” Concert
Gustavsburg Jägersburg
C. Brembeck, harpsichord
Information and tickets for €12 available at 06894-9630516, keb-saarpfalz@bistum-speyer.de, and at the box office; free for children 14 and under
Monday, May 4 through Sunday, May 24, 2026
Art Exhibition: Artur Bozem – “ARTgerecht” Painting & Printmaking
Gallery at the Saalbau Cultural Center, Homburg, Obere Allee 1
Admission is free.
Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Guided tour: “Saar Pearls – The Sparkling Wine & Wine Tasting Tour in Homburg”
Meeting point: Historic Market Square, by the fountain
Price: €25 per person
Tour guide: Kerstin Lischer
Due to a minimum number of participants, registration is required by May 5, 2026, 2:00 p.m. attouristik@homburg.de or 066841-101820
Info:touristik@homburg.de or vhs@homburg.de
Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
“Kitchen Battle at the Roman Hearth” – The “Unforgettable” cooking class for Roman history fans
Schwarzenacker Roman Museum
Price incl. admission: €35.00 per person, €28.00 per child up to 12 years old
Registration required at 06848 – 730 777 orinfo@roemermuseum-schwarzenacker.de
For more information, visit www.roemermuseum-schwarzenacker.de
Saturday, May 9, 2026, at 2:00 PM
Regionalliga Südwest soccer match: FC 08 Homburg vs. FC Bayern Alzenau
Waldstadion Homburg
Tickets are available in advance at the FC 08 Homburg office, Rondell 4, usually online at tickets.fc08homburg.de, and at the box office at the stadium
Saturday, May 9, 2026, at 5:00 PM
Class Auditions – Vocal Class A. Lösch
Concert Hall of the Homburg Music School, Schongauer Str. 1
Admission is free.
Info: 06841-64204 or www.musikschule-homburg.de
Saturday, May 9, 2022, at 7:30 p.m. (Doors open at 6:30 p.m.)
Mai Owend Concert & Party – Theme: “Birthday Party – 60 Years of Hits”
Homburg-Kirrberg, Lambsbachhalle
Admission is free.
Info: www.pfarrkapelle-kirrberg.de
Sunday, May 10, 2026, at 6 p.m.
Symphony Concert by the Homburg Symphony Orchestra: Breathtaking Works by Shostakovich and Others
Conductor: Jonathan Kaell
Saalbau Cultural Center, Homburg
Tickets are €20 plus a booking fee and are available at the Homburg Tourist Information Office, Talstr. 57a (at the roundabout), online at hkso.de, and at the box office; children, teenagers, and students are admitted free of charge
Wednesday, May 14, 2025, starting at 10 a.m.
7th Homburg Beer Hike
Start: Wörschweiler Sports Field
Destination: Roman Museum Schwarzenacker
Shuttle service starting around 9 a.m. from the Homburg train station plaza
Info: Bierwanderung.homburg.de
Thursday, May 15, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.
Homburg Master Concert: Hilary Hahn & Tom Poster
Concert introduction at 7:00 p.m.
Saalbau Cultural Center, 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
Wednesday, May 20, 2026, from 6–8 p.m.
Lecture: “Dementia or Depression? Recognizing and Understanding the Differences”
Speaker: Dr. R. A. Fehrenbach
Homburg District Administration, Am Forum 1, Large Conference Room
Participation is free of charge.
For more information, contact the Gerontopsychiatric Dementia Network at 06841-9343-0
Thursday, May 21, 2026, starting at 6:00 p.m.
Homburg Company Run
Event location: Christian-Weber-Platz and Uhlandstraße parking lot
Start and finish: Talstraße
Information and registration: www.firmenlauf-homburg.de
Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
“Curtain Up!” – Workshop Concert
Concert Hall of the Homburg Music School, Schongauer Str. 1
Admission is free.
Info: 06841-64204 or www.musikschule-homburg.de
Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 7 p.m.
Homburg Theater Guest Performance: “Parisian Flair” – A Musical City Tour
Saalbau Cultural Center, 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, May 24, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Night of Open Churches – Space, Light, Music, Snacks & Drinks
Protestant City Church of Homburg
Admission is free.
Info: www.kirchenmusik-homburg.de
Thursday, May 28, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Costume-themed guided tour of Homburg with Regina Wirth
Meeting point: Outdoor area of the Siebenpfeiffer House, Kirchenstraße 7
The Siebenpfeiffer Foundation covers the cost of participation.
Info: http://siebenpfeiffer-stiftung.de/wordpress/2023/12/08/kostuemfuehrung-mit-regina-wirth-durch-homburg/
Friday, May 29 through Sunday, May 31, 2026
50th Homburg May Festival
Homburg, downtown
Info: https://www.homburg.de/leben-in-homburg/veranstaltungsvielfalt/maifest/
Sunday, May 31, 2026, starting at 11 a.m.
“Music School Festival – We Celebrate and Make Music”
The music school’s ensembles, bands, and choirs will present a colorful, summery program.
Courtyard of the Homburg Music School, Schongauer Str. 1
Admission is free.
Info: 06841-64204 or www.musikschule-homburg.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.
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