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Arts & culture in Germany

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  • CultureCalendar-based date

    First Sunday of Advent

    29 Nov 2026

    Nationwide

    A calendar marker for the beginning of Advent. Christmas markets and local programmes have their own opening dates; this entry does not establish when they start.

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  • CultureCalendar-based date

    Christmas Eve

    24 Dec 2026

    Nationwide

    Use Christmas Eve as a calendar anchor for your seasonal travel plans. In the planner, enter your employer's actual treatment of the day rather than assuming that the whole day is free.

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    Max Ophüls Prize Film Festival

    25 – 31 Jan 2027

    Saarbrücken· Saarland

    Saarbrücken's festival focuses on emerging German-language cinema. Public screenings and discussions offer different ways to attend; choose the film or session before checking tickets and venue details.

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    SemperOpernball

    5 Feb 2027

    Dresden· Saxony

    A gala and ball at Dresden's Semperoper. Check the organiser's current ticket categories, programme and dress or entry requirements, and distinguish the indoor event from any separate outdoor activities.

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    Berlinale

    10 – 21 Feb 2027

    Berlin

    Berlin's international film festival brings public screenings, premieres and industry events to venues across the city. Tickets and access depend on the screening or event; the full festival window is not one admission pass.

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  • CulturePublished date

    Carnival of Cultures

    14 – 17 May 2027

    Berlin

    Berlin's Carnival of Cultures brings a street festival and a parade to the city. The street festival and procession are distinct activities; check the current programme for their dates, routes and access.

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    Japan Day Düsseldorf/NRW

    22 May 2027

    Düsseldorf· North Rhine-Westphalia

    Japan Day celebrates Japanese culture on Düsseldorf's Rhine waterfront. Exhibitions, performances and other activities follow a programme; check the published date and any specific access arrangements.

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    Schwerin Castle Festival

    28 May – 18 Jul 2027

    Schwerin· Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania

    The Mecklenburg State Theatre's summer festival brings performances to venues in Schwerin. Choose the production and performance date first, then confirm its actual venue rather than assuming every show takes place at the castle.

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  • CulturePublished date

    Heidelberg Castle Festival

    6 Jun – 1 Aug 2027

    Heidelberg· Baden-Württemberg

    Theatre and music in and around Heidelberg Castle form the summer Schlossfestspiele. The festival window covers separate productions; choose the actual performance date and location before booking your visit.

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  • CulturePublished date

    Luther's Wedding Festival

    11 – 13 Jun 2027

    Lutherstadt Wittenberg· Saxony-Anhalt

    Wittenberg's historical town festival recalls the marriage of Martin Luther and Katharina von Bora. Processions and activities take place across the old town; check the programme for the particular day you plan to attend.

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    Elbhangfest

    25 – 27 Jun 2027

    Dresden· Saxony

    An arts and music festival along Dresden's Elbe slopes, with activities in local streets, courtyards and gardens. Check the current programme for the specific venue and performance you want to attend.

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  • CulturePublished date

    Karl May Festival Bad Segeberg

    26 Jun – 5 Sept 2027

    Bad Segeberg· Schleswig-Holstein

    Open-air performances at Bad Segeberg's Kalkberg bring Karl May's stories to the stage. The season contains individual performance days, not a continuous show; choose the production, date and seating when checking tickets.

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  • CulturePast edition

    Schwerin Castle Festival

    28 May – 19 Jul 2026

    Schwerin· Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania

    The Mecklenburg State Theatre's summer festival brings performances to venues in Schwerin. Choose the production and performance date first, then confirm its actual venue rather than assuming every show takes place at the castle.

  • CulturePast edition

    Luther's Wedding Festival

    12 – 14 Jun 2026

    Lutherstadt Wittenberg· Saxony-Anhalt

    Wittenberg's historical town festival recalls the marriage of Martin Luther and Katharina von Bora. Processions and activities take place across the old town; check the programme for the particular day you plan to attend.

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