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, 06. June 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 06. June,
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.
MAY 2026
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
JUNE 2026
Friday, June 5 through Sunday, June 7, 2026
“Youth Soccer City Championship”
SV Kirrberg Sports Complex
Friday, June 5, 2026, from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Querbeat: “X-Pression” as part of the Music Summer
Homburg Historic Market Square
Admission is free.
Info: www.musiksommer-homburg.de
Saturday, June 6, 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 ticket sales locations
Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Jazz Brunch: “Saarland Police Big Band” as part of the Music Summer
Homburg Historic Market Square
Admission is free.
Info: www.musiksommer-homburg.de
Sunday, June 7, 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 a minimum number of participants, registration is required by June 5, 2026, 2:00 p.m. at touristik@homburg.de or 066841-101820
Info: touristik@homburg.de or vhs@homburg.de
Thursday, June 11, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Guided tour: “Saar Pearls – The Sparkling Wine & Wine Tasting Tour in Homburg”
Meeting point: Historic Market Square, Homburg
Price: €25 per person
Tour guide: Kerstin Lischer
Due to a minimum number of participants, binding registration is required by June 9, 2026, 2:00 p.m. at touristik@homburg.de or 066841-101820
Info: touristik@homburg.de or vhs@homburg.de
Thursday, June 11, 2026, at 8:00 p.m.
Culture at the Museum: “Simply Unplugged”
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, June 12, 2026, from 7–10 p.m.
Querbeat: “Jing & Jang Band” as part of the Music Summer
Homburg Historic Market Square
Admission is free.
Info: www.musiksommer-homburg.de
Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Jazz Brunch: Alec & Ro Gebhardt’s “International” as part of the Music Summer
Homburg Historic Market Square
Admission is free.
Info: www.musiksommer-homburg.de
Saturday, June 13, 2026
City Festival of Inclusion
Homburg, Downtown
Info: www.homburg.de/veranstaltungen/veranstaltungen/stadtfest-der-inklusion/
Monday, June 15 through Saturday, June 20, 2026
Judo competitions as part of the “Special Olympics National Games Saarland 2026”
Erbach Sports Center
Info: www.homburg.de/veranstaltungen/veranstaltungen/special-olympics-saarland-nationale-spiele/
Tuesday, June 16, 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, June 18, 2026, at 7 p.m.
Lecture “K&K. Art History Meets Chambermaid: Lies & Deception” with Dr. Jutta Schwan and Monika Link
Schwarzenacker Roman Museum, Edelhaus
Admission is free.
Information at www.roemermuseum-schwarzenacker.de
Thursday, June 18, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.
Homburg Master Concert: Fazil Say
Concert introduction at 7 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
Friday, June 19, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
Class Recital – Recktenwald’s Recorder Class A
Concert Hall of the Homburg Music School, Schongauer Str. 1
Admission is free.
Info: 06841-64204 or www.musikschule-homburg.de
Friday, June 19, 2026, from 7–10 p.m.
Querbeat: “Sudden Inspiration” as part of the Music Summer
Homburg Historic Market Square
Admission is free.
Info: www.musiksommer-homburg.de
Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Jazz Brunch: “Masha Bijsma Band” as part of the Music Summer
Homburg Historic Market Square
Admission is free.
Info: www.musiksommer-homburg.de
Saturday, June 20, 2026, at 11:00 a.m.
Final concert of the orientation course
Concert hall of the Homburg Music School, Schongauer Str. 1
Admission is free.
Info: 06841-64204 or www.musikschule-homburg.de
Sunday, June 21, 2026, approx. 2:00 – 6:30 p.m.
Fête de la Musique
Homburg City Center
Admission is free
Monday, June 22, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
Class Recital – Flute Class A. Nitt
Concert Hall of the Homburg Music School, Schongauer Str. 1
Admission is free.
Info: 06841-64204 or www.musikschule-homburg.de
Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
Class Recital – Piano Class R. Oster
Concert Hall of the Homburg Music School, Schongauer Str. 1
Admission is free.
Info: 06841-64204 or www.musikschule-homburg.de
Thursday, June 25, 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, Homburg
Price: €25 per person
Tour guide: Kerstin Lischer
Due to a minimum number of participants, binding registration is required by June 23, 2026, 2:00 p.m. at touristik@homburg.de or 066841-101820
Info: touristik@homburg.de or vhs@homburg.de
Thursday, June 25, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Costume tour “Through 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/
Thursday, June 25, 2026, at 8:00 p.m.
Culture at the Museum: “Moving Souls”
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, June 26, 2026, from 7–10 p.m.
Querbeat: “Soulmaxx” as part of the Music Summer
Homburg Historic Market Square
Admission is free.
Info: www.musiksommer-homburg.de
Saturday, June 27, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Jazz Brunch: “Allotria Jazz Band” as part of the Music Summer
Homburg Historic Market Square
Admission is free.
Info: www.musiksommer-homburg.de
Saturday, June 27, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. 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. 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, if needed, your own food.
Dogs are allowed.
Tour guide: Thomas Klein
Info: touristik@homburg.de or vhs@homburg.de
Saturday, June 27, 2026, at 5, 6, and 7 p.m.
Cave Concerts II – Organ concert with Prof. B. Leonardy as part of the Saar Music Festival 2026
Homburg, Schlossberg Caves
Please bring warm clothing; the temperature in the Schlossberg Caves remains a constant 10 °C!
Tickets available at all ProTicket outlets and at the Music Festival office
Sunday, June 28, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
FC 08 Homburg Season Opening Festival with a colorful program of events for all ages
Waldstadion Homburg and surrounding area
Admission is free.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesdays during summer vacation at the Roman Museum: Summer Vacation Special – Pottery and Excavation
Roman Museum Schwarzenacker
Fee: €5 per activity plus admission
For more information, visit www.roemermuseum-schwarzenacker.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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