Germany Festivals 2026

Explore Germany festivals and major festival events throughout 2026, with dates, days, locations, categories and available event information. Use the filters to quickly find festivals by month, category or city.

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Germany Festival Calendar 2026

Germany's 2026 festival calendar includes large outdoor music gatherings, electronic music events, rock and metal festivals, cultural celebrations, city festivals, medieval events, jazz festivals and other specialist events.

Music Festivals

Discover rock, metal, electronic, pop, jazz, blues, reggae, country, punk and mixed music festivals taking place across Germany.

Cultural Events

The calendar also includes city festivals, art and culture events, medieval festivals, comedy events and other cultural gatherings.

Festival Dates

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Germany Holidays 2026

The following are Germany-wide public holidays for 2026. Additional public holidays can apply only in particular German federal states.

January 1, 2026

New Year's Day · Neujahrstag

April 3, 2026

Good Friday · Karfreitag

April 6, 2026

Easter Monday · Ostermontag

May 1, 2026

Labour Day · Tag der Arbeit

May 14, 2026

Ascension Day · Christi Himmelfahrt

May 25, 2026

Whit Monday · Pfingstmontag

October 3, 2026

German Unity Day · Tag der Deutschen Einheit

December 25, 2026

Christmas Day · 1. Weihnachtstag

December 26, 2026

Boxing Day · 2. Weihnachtstag

Holiday note: Germany also has state-specific holidays and regional observances. Holiday rules may therefore differ between federal states.

Germany Festivals 2026 FAQ

What are the major festivals in Germany in 2026?

Germany's 2026 festival calendar includes major rock, electronic, metal, pop, jazz, cultural, city, medieval and other specialist festival events. The calendar above provides searchable dates and locations for selected events.

When is the Germany Festival Calendar 2026 most active?

The festival season becomes particularly active from late spring through summer, with many outdoor events scheduled from May through August.

Are religious festivals included in Germany Festivals 2026?

Religious and public-holiday information can be part of a broader Germany calendar. Where the supplied festival directory does not specify a religion, the festival records intentionally display “Not specified” rather than making an unsupported religious classification.

Are all German public holidays the same in every state?

No. Germany has nationwide public holidays as well as additional holidays recognized only in particular federal states or regions.

Can I filter German Festivals 2026 by month?

Yes. Use the month filter above together with the category, city and search controls to narrow the festival list.