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Festivals in Germany: The Complete 12-Month Calendar

Germany

Festivals in Germany: The Complete 12-Month Calendar

A month-by-month guide to festivals in Germany, covering Oktoberfest, Cologne Carnival, Wacken Open Air, and Christmas markets by their real recurrence rules.

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Bonn, Germany

Germany · Bonn

Bonn Festivals 2026: Rhine in Flames, Beethovenfest & More

Bonn packs a year-round festival calendar, from the riverfront fireworks of Rhine in Flames in May to the classical and beyond line-up of Beethovenfest Bonn in autumn. Use this month-by-month guide to time your visit, find tickets, and discover hidden gems like the Green Juice Festival and Bonn Jazz Festival.

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Dresden, Germany

Germany · Dresden

Festivals in Dresden 2026: Music, Film & Christmas Markets

Dresden's festival scene is a cultural highlight in Germany, offering classical music in historic venues, cutting-edge short films, and one of the country's most beloved Christmas markets. This guide covers the top events in 2026 with practical tips for planning your visit.

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dusseldorf, Germany

Germany · dusseldorf

4 Düsseldorf Festival Plans: Karneval and Rheinkirmes

Compare Düsseldorf festivals through four practical plans covering Karneval, Rheinkirmes, seasonal timing, costs, locations, and booking checks.

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hamburg, Germany

Germany · hamburg

4 Best Festivals in Hamburg: A No-Camping City Guide

Compare Hamburg's four verified festivals, each reachable by U-Bahn or S-Bahn from a normal hotel. Real districts, vibes, and ticket costs, no rural shuttle needed.

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leipzig, Germany

Germany · leipzig

5 Best Festivals in Leipzig: Wave-Gotik-Treffen, Bachfest & More

A practical guide to the best festivals in Leipzig: Wave-Gotik-Treffen, Bachfest, Highfield, and splash!, with venues, transit, and booking timelines.

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Winter festivals

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