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, 03. 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 2025: – 03. May – 07. June – 05. July – 02. August – 06. September – 11. October – 06. December (Weihnachtsflohmarkt)
49th Homburger Maifest
The May Festival takes place in Homburg City, with stages on the historic market square, Christian-Weber-Platz and at the Rondell.
A variety of culinary delights and great live music over three days, including Another Journey (Europe’s best Journey tribute band) and Taylor Experience (great Taylor Swift tribute show)
6. Homburg Beer Hike
The Homburg Cultural Society invites you to the 6. beer hike on Ascension Day, 29 May
On May 29, the 6th Homburg Beer Hike will take place, an event that has become an integral part of the Saarland beer capital. Similar to last year, the route is around 16 km long and is once again divided into six stages. In addition to the start and finish, there are also five refreshment stations with music, drinks and food. As always, the entire route will be clearly signposted. In addition to the premium Urpils beer, each station will offer another Karlsberg beer at special prices. Of course, non-alcoholic drinks will also be on tap. Toilets will also be provided.
Participation in the beer hike is of course free of charge and registration is not required.
Upcoming Events & Guided Tours – 2025
May
Thursday, 01.05.2025 from 9.30 am – 12 noon
Themed tour “Tschifflik, Oriental enthusiasm and fairy castle” – a German-Turkish cultural hike in the WaldPark Schloss Karlsberg
Meeting point: “Karlslust Lambsbachtal” hiking parking lot, L120/462 between Homburg and Käshofen
Cost: € 6 / person
Tour guide: Klaus Friedrich
Registration required on 06894-9630516 or keb-saarpfalz@bistum-speyer.de
Saturday, 03.05. 2025 from 8 am – 4 pm
Largest flea and antiques market in southwest Germany
Gelände am Forum, Homburg
Stands are available until Thursday before the respective flea market at the Homburg Tourist Info, Talstr. 57a, at www.ticket-regional.de and at all regional ticket offices
Saturday, 03.05.2025 at 7.30 pm (admission 6.30 pm)
Mai Owend Concert & Party – Motto “Chart Show – Die greatest Hits von gestern und heute”
Homburg-Kirrberg, Lambsbachhalle
Admission is free.
Info: www.pfarrkapelle-kirrberg.de
Sunday, 04.05.2025 from 11 am – 12.30 pm
Guided tour: “Der Schlossberg – Eine wechselhafte Geschichte”
Meeting point: Am Kreuz auf dem Schlossberg
Price: € 7 / adult; € 3.50 / child
Tour guide: Thomas Klein
Due to minimum number of participants, registration required by 02.05. 25, 2 pm at touristik@homburg.de or 066841-101820
Info: touristik@homburg.de or vhs@homburg.de
Tuesday, 06.05.2025 at 7 pm
Cup semi-final FC 08 Homburg – 1. FC Saarbrücken
Waldstadion Homburg
Tickets are available in advance at the FC 08 Homburg office, Rondell 4, i. d.R. online at tickets.fc08homburg.de and at the box office at the stadium
Wednesday, 07.05.2025 from 2 – 5 pm
Reparatur-Treff
Arbeiterwohlfahrt-Ausbildungsstätten, Lappentascher Str. 100, Gebäude 10a, Erbach
Information and registration at Quartiersmanagerin Catherina Grillmayer, Tel. 06841/101-485
Saturday, 10.05.2025 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
“Kitchen battle at the Roman stove” – The cooking course “Unforgettable” for Roman fans
Römermuseum Schwarzenacker
Price: € 30 per adult, € 24 per child up to 12 years old.
Registration required
Information at www.roemermuseum-schwarzenacker.de
Saturday, 10.05.2025 at 2 p.m.
Football match Regionalliga Südwest: FC 08 Homburg – Balinger SC
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 offices at the stadium
Saturday, 10.05.2025 at 7 pm
“Singing, swinging, amazement: timpani meet choral singing” – joint concert with the Musikverein Rohrbach e.V.
Homburg-Erbach, Catholic Church Maria vom Frieden, Westring 27
Admission is free.
Info: www.singnswing.de
Sunday, 11.05.2025 at 6 pm
“Die beste Zeit im Jahr ist mein” – music for recorders, harp and organ
Protestantische Stadtkirche Homburg
Admission is free.
Thursday, 15.05.2025 from 6 – 7.30 pm
Costume tour: “With Regina Wirth through Homburg”
Meeting point: outside area of the Siebenpfeiffer-Haus, Kirchenstraße 8
Participation is free of charge.
Info: http://siebenpfeiffer-stiftung.de/wordpress/2020/12/02/kostuemfuehrung-mit-regina-wirth-durch-homburg/
Thursday, 15.05.2025 at 6 pm
“Clear the stage!” – Workshop concert
Concert hall of the Homburg music school, Schongauer Str. 1
Admission is free
Info: 06841-64204 or www.musikschule-homburg.de
Monday, 19.05. to Sunday, 08.06.2025
Art exhibition Karin Spiegel – “Metamorphoses”
Gallery in the Saalbau cultural center, Homburg, Obere Allee 1
Admission is free.
Thursday, 22.05.2025 at 7.30 pm
Homburg Master Concert: Vision String Quartet
Concert introduction at 7 pm
Kulturzentrum Saalbau, Homburg
Tickets are available at the Homburg Tourist Information Office, Talstr. 57a (at the traffic circle), at all regional ticket outlets, at www.ticket-regional.de and at the box office
Friday, 23.05. to Sunday, 25.05.2025
49th Homburg May Festival
In the center of Homburg
Friday, 23.05.2025 at 5 pm
“Class recital” – piano class N. Buchmann
Concert hall of the Homburg Music School, Schongauer Str. 1
Admission is free
Info: 06841-64204 or www.musikschule-homburg.de
Saturday, 24.05.2025 from 2 – 5 pm
Guided tour: “The sunken castle of Karlsberg – a walk through the baroque history of Homburg”
Meeting point: Karlsberger Hof in Homburg-Sanddorf
Registration required by Friday, 23. 05. at 2 pm 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, some stamina and your own food if required.
Dogs are allowed.
Tour guide: Thomas Klein
Info: touristik@homburg.de or vhs@homburg.de
Saturday, 24.05.2025 from 4 – 5.45 p.m.
Guided tour of the park “K&K. Art history meets chambermaid: everything in the green” with Dr. Jutta Schwan and Monika Link
Römermuseum Schwarzenacker, Edelhaus
Admission is free.
Info at www.roemermuseum-schwarzenacker.de
Sunday, 25.2025 at 11 am
“Matinée” – music on flutes, string instruments & vocals
Concert hall of the Homburg Music School, Schongauer Str. 1
Admission is free
Info: 06841-64204 or www.musikschule-homburg.de
Sunday, 25.05.2025 at 6 pm
Symphony concert by the Homburg Symphony Orchestra
Concert introduction at 5 pm. 3 p.m.
Conductor: Jonathan Kaell
Kulturzentrum Saalbau, Homburg
Tickets are available at € 20 + booking fee at the Homburg Tourist Information Office, Talstr. 57a (at the traffic circle), at Friseursalon Ruffing and at the box office; children, young people and students are free
Monday, 26.05.2025 at 5 p.m.
“Klassenvorspiel” – Klavierklasse S. Buchmann
Concert hall of the Homburg music school, Schongauer Str. 1
Admission is free
Info: 06841-64204 or www.musikschule-homburg.de
Wednesday, 28.05.2025 from 6 pm
Homburg company run
Event site: Christian-Weber-Platz and Uhlandstraße parking lot
Start and finish: Talstraße
Info and registration: www.firmenlauf-homburg.de
Thursday, 29.05.2025 from 10 am
6th Homburg Beer Hike
Start: “Hasenheim” Beeden, Blieskasteler Str. 9
Finish: SV Beeden sports facility, Sandweg
Shuttle service from approx. 9 am from Homburg station forecourt
Info: Bierwanderung.homburg.de
Friday, 30.05.2025 from 7 – 10 pm
Querbeat: “Bixi Chics” as part of the Musiksommer
Historischer Marktplatz Homburg
Admission is free.
Info: kultur@homburg.de
Saturday, 31.05.2025 from 11 am – 2 pm
Jazz-Frühschoppen: “Foaie Verde” as part of the Musiksommer
Historischer Marktplatz Homburg
Admission is free.
Info: www.musiksommer-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.
For more information: More info