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, 07. February 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 07. February
Upcoming Events & Guided Tours – 2026
JANUARY 2026
Monday, 26 January 2026 at 8 p.m.
Concert by the German Armed Forces Big Band with Tom Gaebel
Homburg-Erbach Sports Centre, Steinbachstraße 111A
Tickets are available from the Homburg Tourist Information Office, Talstr. 57a (at the roundabout), at all Ticket-Regional advance booking offices and online at www.ticket-regional.de
Tuesday, 27 January 2026 at 7 p.m.
VLV – Dr Annette Keinhorst: ‘Sarah’s Law’ by Silvia Bovenschen
as part of Homburg Reading Time
Gallery in the Saalbau Cultural Centre, Homburg, Obere Allee 1
Admission is free.
FEBRUARY 2026
Sunday, February 1, 2026, at 2:11 p.m.
Senior citizens’ meeting for Homburg residents aged 65 and over
Preference given to senior citizens from the districts of Homburg-Mitte, Beeden, Schwarzenbach, and Wörschweiler; remaining places also available for senior citizens from other districts.
Kulturzentrum Saalbau, Homburg
Admission is free;
Information: www.homburg.de
Monday, February 2, 2026, at 6 p.m.
“Clear the stage!” – Workshop concert
Concert hall of the Homburg Music School, Schongauer Str. 1
Admission is free.
Information: 06841-64204 or www.musikschule-homburg.de
Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at 7 p.m.
VLV – Ulrike Stumm: “Fräulein Nettes kurzer Sommer” (Miss Net’s Short Summer) by Karen Duve
as part of Homburg Reading Time
Gallery in the Saalbau Cultural Center, Homburg, Obere Allee 1
Admission is free.
Information: www.homburg.de/media/kr3nldah/homburger-lesezeit-2025.pdf
Saturday, February 7, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Largest flea and antiques market in southwestern Germany
Forum grounds, Homburg
Stalls are available until 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 outlets.
Sunday, February 8, 2026, at 2:11 p.m.
Senior citizens’ meeting for Homburg residents aged 65 and over
Preference given to senior citizens from the districts of Erbach, Reiskirchen, Bruchhof, and Sanddorf; remaining places also available for senior citizens from other districts.
Saalbau Cultural Center, Homburg
Admission is free
Information: www.homburg.de
Sunday, February 8, 2026, at 5 p.m.
“Sound duel – Scarlatti between old and new”
Harpsichord: E. Takeguchi, accordion: A. Eiswirth
Concert hall of the Homburg Music School, Schongauer Str. 1
Admission is free.
Information: 06841-64204 or www.musikschule-homburg.de
Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at 7 p.m.
Isabelle Lehn: “Die Spielerin” (The Player) as part of Homburg Reading Time
Gallery in the Saalbau Cultural Center, Homburg, Obere Allee 1
Admission is free.
Information: www.homburg.de/media/kr3nldah/homburger-lesezeit-2025.pdf
Saturday, February 14, 2026, starting at 7:11 p.m.
Gala event of the Homburg carnival guild
Saalbau Cultural Center, Homburg
Remaining tickets available at the box office and in the shop at www.hybridverlag.de
Monday, February 16, 2026, starting at 11:11 a.m.
Carnival celebrations on Rose Monday
Historic market square, Homburg
Admission is free.
Tuesday, February 17, 2026, starting at 3 p.m.
Children’s Carnival
Saalbau Cultural Center, Homburg
Admission starting at 2 p.m.; tickets only available at the box office.
Info: http://510267760.swh.strato-hosting.eu/
Thursday, February 19, 2026, at 7 p.m.
Homburg theater guest performance: “The Mousetrap”
Berlin crime theater based on the classic by Agatha Christie
Saalbau Cultural Center, Homburg
Tickets are available at the Homburg Tourist Information Office, Talstr. 57a (at the roundabout), at all Ticket Regional advance sales outlets, at www.ticket-regional.de, and at the box office.
Saturday, February 21, 2026, at 2 p.m.
Southwest Regional League soccer match: FC 08 Homburg – TSG Balingen
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.
Thursday, February 26, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.
Homburg Master Concerts: Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra “A Classical Tribute to David Bowie”
Concert introduction at 7 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 outlets, at www.ticket-regional.de, and at the box office.
Friday, February 27, and Saturday, February 28, 2026, at 7 p.m. each day
Loriot’s dramatic works – a selection of the most popular sketches
A selection by the Homburg Amateur Theater Association
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 outlets, at www.ticket-regional.de or by calling 0651-9790777.
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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