
Merck Sommerperlen: The Dead South
Canadian folk-rock band The Dead South performs in Darmstadt as part of the Merck Sommerperlen festival.

Canadian folk-rock band The Dead South performs in Darmstadt as part of the Merck Sommerperlen festival.

The BossHoss bring their "Back to the Boots" live tour to Bonn for a high-energy country-rock night at the open-air KUNST!RASEN.

Legendary Australian artist Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds performs in Munich. The concert takes place on August 23, 2026 at Königsplatz.

Concert by NENA, the German artist famous for the hit '99 Luftballons', on the open-air stage over the water in Bremen.

Giovanni Zarrella presents his programme "An Italian Summer Night" - a live concert with band in the atmosphere of a summer evening.

MISSIO performs at Muffatwerk in Munich.

The band SANTIANO performs their music during a summer open-air concert tour.

Amy Macdonald arrives with her tour for the album "Is This What You've Been Waiting For?". An evening of emotion, classic hits, and new songs.

Tribute band QUEEN KINGS performs the greatest hits of Queen. A spectacular rock evening for fans of classic rock.

A tribute to the Swedish supergroup ABBA featuring their greatest hits with authentic energy and style.

German artist Helge Schneider performs his programme "Ellebogen vom Tich" at an open-air venue.

Young Rebel Set perform live at Cassiopeia in Berlin.

German kids' music act Deine Freunde perform live at the Werft Open Air in Lübeck as part of their 2026 outdoor tour "Kindsköpfe im Park".

German band Hiraes brings their Nightflight Tour 2026 to Hamburg.

Judas Priest bring their Faithkeepers 2026 tour to Germany. The legendary heavy metal band performs at Loreley Freilichtbühne in St. Goarshausen.

Concert by the band Geese at Tanzbrunnen Köln.

Canadian singer-songwriter Ron Sexsmith brings his 2026 tour to Dortmund.

BUNT. performs an open-air concert in Hamburg in the immersive "in the round" format, with the stage surrounded by the audience on all sides.

Interactive summer festival LICHTERKINDER featuring music, games, and entertainment for children and parents.

Culcha Candela return to SommerMusik Schloss Rheydt in Mönchengladbach. The Berlin legends of hip-hop, reggae, and Latin music come on August 23rd to perform for the third time on this stage with an explosive mix of dance hits.

A theatrical tribute to Freddie Mercury, frontman of Queen. Music, dance, and dramatic storytelling celebrate the legendary artist's life and enduring impact.

German singer Mark Forster performs in Braunschweig as part of his 2026 summer tour.

A Discovery Sessions event featuring performer Justin Jay at the Lieberscholli venue in Munich.

Florian Künstler performs in Bochum as part of his "Alles nur geliehen" tour 2026/2027.

Music event #WAH at Kiesgrube featuring performers NOVAH, Cloudy, NEGITIV, and Vagabund.

DJ duo Andhim plays an open-air set at Parkcafe in Köln, from 15:00 to 22:00.

Open-air music festival in Hamburg featuring Paraçek, Carotin, DJ SKIPLIST, and ELOISA. A day-long celebration of electronic and experimental music at Edelfettwerk.

Till Brönner, Germany's most acclaimed jazz trumpeter, brings the magic of Italian music from the 1960s-80s to an open-air stage. An evening of elegance, melody, and Mediterranean charm.

BATTLESWORD performs live at Pitcher club. Music concert in Düsseldorf.

QUEEN KINGS take the stage at Schön & Frölich in Braunschweig for a live music evening.

Max Giesinger brings his 2026 open-air tour to Geldern, celebrating the 10th anniversary of "80 Millionen" and "Der Junge, der rennt" alongside songs from his new album "Glück auf den Strassen".

Anne Brorhilker joins Maja Göpel on stage at Berlin's Kabarett-Theater Distel for an evening of sharp conversation at the intersection of cabaret and public debate.

Concert by MORPHEUZ at the historic Altes Schloss in Stuttgart.

Giora Feidman and Iranian composer Majid Montazer present their new programme "For a Better World" - a musical vision of peace and hope that has already captivated over 150,000 listeners worldwide.

International art festival in the Ruhr region bringing together theatre, music, and visual art.

Ignite performs at Bastard Club in Osnabrück.

Young Rebel Set performs a live concert on the beach in Berlin. Perfect for a summer evening with live music.

Concert by Franck Carducci & The Fantastic Squad in Bremen.

A dramatic stage production telling the story of the famous lovers from Verona.

A comedy-music show combining humor and music with performer Megy B. at the STUCK Bühne venue.

Concert by artist Tilar at Hamburg's Nica Jazz Club, a jazz venue.

A family story about old Pettersson and his resourceful cat Findus on stage at Zeltfestival Ruhr in Bochum.

Cabaret brunch featuring Saxon specialities at Central Kabarett Leipzig. A blend of breakfast, local delicacies, and live cabaret entertainment.

Singer-songwriter Pe Werner celebrates 35 years of recording with "Vitamin Pe" - a mix of her own hits, songs written for other artists, and backstage stories, with pianist Peter Grabinger.

A cabaret production by Weimarer Kabarett blending Goethe's works with contemporary humor. The show is full of satirical references to German classical literature.

Concert by The Troops of Doom at Berlin's Kulturhaus Insel. Show starts at 19:00.

The classic musical "Cabaret" on stage at Oldenburgisches Staatstheater. A spectacle filled with music, dance, and drama.

Ingo Appelt brings his new stand-up show MÄNNER NERVEN STARK to the stage - two and a half hours of sharp, no-holds-barred comedy about men, relationships and everyday absurdities. For audiences aged 18 and over.

The musical Jesus Christ Superstar takes the stage at Theater Erfurt in Erfurt.

Thomas Ospital, titulaire of Saint-Eustache in Paris and multiple Grand Prix de Chartres laureate, returns to St. Peter for an organ recital featuring Rachmaninoff, Ravel and Saint-Saens alongside his trademark improvisations.

Comedy duo Eddy Winkelmann and Frank Grischek present their programme at Hamburg's historic comedy theatre.

Open-air music event at Downstairs on Tempelhofer Feld in Berlin.

Carl Maria von Weber's classic opera at Staatstheater Braunschweig.

An open-air family show based on the beloved Pippi Longstocking stories, featuring the world's strongest girl and her friends in a series of funny adventures.

Family festival at Nordmarksportfeld in Kiel featuring entertainment and attractions for children of all ages.

HANA Quartett, one of the most acclaimed young string quartets on the international circuit, performs Haydn, Mozart, and Dvořák in the Kaisersaal at Schloss Salem.

An evening of cabaret entertainment with Lipsi Lillies in a playful, romantic atmosphere.

A theatrical adaptation of Saint-Exupéry's "The Little Prince" on the stage of Feinkost Sommertheater. A magical production full of profound reflections for audiences of all ages.

A cabaret show with Anke Geißler, Thomas Schuch, Felix C. Voigt and others at the Academixer stage in Leipzig.

A classic fairy tale about the frog king brought to life in an interactive adaptation for young audiences.

An adaptation of Erich Kästner's beloved novel about a boy and his friends solving a theft mystery. Perfect for the whole family.

A classic tale of Ali Baba and the forty thieves brought to life by Galli Theater.

An interactive performance for children based on the classic tale of the Bremen Town Musicians, blending theatre, music, and audience engagement.

A culinary talk show with Margot Schlönzkes at Berlin's BKA Theater.

Cabaret show at the renowned Berlin theatre Die Wühlmäuse.

An improv theatre company with over 30 years of experience - every show is created live on stage, with no script and no plan. Drama, song, or crime thriller: always different, always unique.

Wolf Junghannß, a close friend of Roger Whittaker, performs the legend's greatest hits and shares personal stories from their friendship - a tribute show in two acts at the Europa-Rosarium in Sangerhausen.

The Brandenburg Symphony Orchestra performs its concert programme in the scenic setting of Beetzsee lake in Brandenburg an der Havel.

Classical and jazz concerts in the beautiful Justinuskirche church in Frankfurt.

Prize-winner at 15 international competitions, pianist Elizaveta Don performs works by Ravel, Chopin, Handel and Brahms at Schloss Ritzebüttel in Cuxhaven.

Organist Jean-Baptiste Robin performs a programme combining Baroque and contemporary music on the organ of Erlöserkirche.

The beloved musical Fiddler on the Roof takes the stage at Theater Trier - Tevye the dairyman, his daughters, and a village on the edge of change.

Concert by Jessica Kandeler & The Nice Band at Berlin's Kulturhaus Centre Bagatelle e.V.

Alina Gause's solo music-theatre show about Berlin - its history, the Wall, and the city's restless spirit, told through original songs and autofictional stories by the performer herself.

An evening event at Berlin's ufaFabrik.

She She Pop and Junge Deutsche Philharmonie unite for an experimental concert blending music, performance, and collective reflection on art and community.

A concert by the piano duo Konstanze Hollitzer and Christian Hornef performing four-hand piano works by 19th-century composers, including pieces by Fanny Hensel, Mendelssohn and Schubert.

Emanuele Delucchi performs works by Chopin/Godowsky, Lyapunov, and Weber/Godowsky alongside his own compositions in this solo piano recital.

An intimate piano concert in the open air, where music meets nature under the starlit sky.

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Four chamber concerts in Sindelfingen pairing piano music with poetry recitation - spanning Mozart, Schumann, Chopin, and Bach, with performers from Germany and Italy.

A live operetta morning with Annette Krossa and Valentino Karl in an open-air theatre garden, featuring melodies from "Die Fledermaus", "Frau Luna" and more - breakfast included in the price.

A magical performance for children filled with astonishing tricks and enchanting effects.

A magical show by The Black Magics inspired by the world of Harry Potter. An extraordinary magic lesson on stage.

A live podcast featuring journalists Hajo Schumacher and Frank Stauss at a Berlin cabaret theatre.

A theatrical production titled "Music Music - Histoire(s) du Théâtre VII" at Berlin's HAU1 venue.

Oscar Straus's operetta at Stadttheater Hildesheim follows a celebrated singer who masterfully orchestrates a web of romantic schemes to secure her daughter's happiness - a daughter who has no idea who her mother really is.

An exhibition in Berlin showcasing replicas of the iconic Chinese terracotta warriors from the tomb of Emperor Qin Shi Huang.

Coach trip to the world's largest pumpkin exhibition in Ludwigsburg featuring artistic sculptures and pumpkin culinary specialties.

Mozart's classic opera "Così fan tutte" performed by the Frankfurt Opera ensemble.

Open-air theatre production of "Cinderella" at Waldbühne Bremke - a family-friendly fairy-tale show running from August to October 2026.

A guided tour of Cologne featuring anecdotes and amusing stories about the city's history and culture.

A hands-on interactive theatre show for children based on the fairy tale "The Frog King", taking place at Domäne Dahlem in Berlin.

A theatre production of Les Oiseaux at Berlin's HAU2.

A theatrical performance at Theater Bremen. The show takes place on August 22, 2026 at 7:30 PM.

A spectacular burlesque evening featuring artistic performances by dancers as living jewels. An evening of glamour and elegance in Cologne.

A classic tale of a friendly ghost, perfect for the whole family.

A theatrical production by Schauspiel Leipzig performed on the ag(o)ra open air stage in Leipzig.

A fascinating presentation about black holes at the Zeiss Planetarium in Bochum.

An open kundalini activation class with Cari. A session focused on energetic awakening and personal transformation.

Curator Christiane Stoebe leads a guided tour of the Pirnaer Skulpturensommer 2026 sculpture exhibition, whose theme "Dazwischen" (In Between) explores transitional states and the ambivalences of human experience.

Operetta Café is a musical afternoon with Annette Krossa and Valentino Karl in the theatre garden, where classic melodies accompany coffee and cake.

Elvis Young & The Las Vegas Kings bring their acclaimed Elvis Presley tribute to Gudensberg, recreating the energy of his legendary 1970s Las Vegas shows with a full live band.

Sistergold is a saxophone quartet blending jazz, funk, pop and classical music with their own compositions, sharp humour and theatrical flair - performing outdoors as part of the Kultur im Kreis festival in Duderstadt.

Illusionist Markus von Lautern presents a magical show with astonishing tricks for the whole family.

A closing concert at the Evangelical-Lutheran church in Moritzburg, featuring works by Bach, Respighi, and both Mendelssohns.

A reading of Hermann Mensing's novel "Das grüne Kleid" in the summer garden atmosphere, paired with coffee and cake. A wise story of love, life, and death, full of humor and depth.

Comedy clown show Fit'n Faul at Bürgerhaus Mainz-Finthen - a fun, movement-filled performance with a humorous spin on healthy living.

The Musikalischer Sommer Festival Orchestra closes the season with an all-strings programme featuring Mozart, Elgar, Tchaikovsky and Grieg, with cellist Alexander Wollheim as soloist.

Family flea market with a woodland atmosphere. A great opportunity to find unique items and spend time with your family.

An open-air staging of the classic Hitchcock crime comedy Die 39 Stufen in Strausberg - fast-paced, witty and full of unexpected twists.

A guided city walk along the Elbe from Fischmarkt to HafenCity, tracing Hamburg's flood defences - dykes, storm barriers, and the story of the devastating 1962 storm surge. Runs every Sunday, approx. 2 hours.

A morning quiz for piano enthusiasts at Schloss vor Husum - test your knowledge of repertoire and famous recordings, and earn prizes for your score.

An evening of dance at a Berlin theater featuring waltz, tango, cha-cha, and discofox for everyone who loves to dance and good company.

A piano and cello recital featuring talented New Zealand musician Benjamin Carter. The programme spans masterworks by Bach, Mozart, Chopin, Mendelssohn and Schumann.

A piano evening featuring works by Mozart and Beethoven, performed by Letizia Michielon and Christoph Ewers, with actress Sabine Duffner adding spoken word to the programme.

Performance "brandstiften - wenn + aber" at the WUK Theater Quartier in Halle.

Learn proper fastening and hanging methods in this hands-on course for DIY enthusiasts who want to master home installation techniques.

An interactive theatrical performance for children and families where young audiences can actively participate in the story of Ali Baba and the 40 thieves.

A historical tour exploring the coal and uranium mining heritage of Dresden, organized in collaboration with Schloss Burgk.

Heinrich von Kleist's classic comedy performed by just three actors - judge Adam grows increasingly desperate as the case of the broken jug threatens to expose his own secrets. A Chawwerusch Theatre production in a lean, modern staging.

A multivision show by artist and adventurer Matto Barfuss recounting 30 years of African adventures, encounters with cheetahs and gorillas, and his acclaimed film "Maleika".

Organist Sebastian Freitag from Dresden performs works by Buxtehude, Krebs, Ritter, and Pepping at St. Katharinen church in Hamburg.

A guided tour of the Phoenix-See area in Dortmund, starting at 5 PM.

An evening in the Moonshine Stories series, held at the atmospheric Bahnhof Dresden-Gittersee in Dresden.

A family magic show in Bremen for children aged 5-12 and their grown-ups - two 35-minute sets with an interval, fun for all ages.

An outdoor family theatre show about the Olchis, a lovably grotesque rubbish-dump family who must rescue their hypnotised grandmother from the clutches of the mysterious magician Spirelli.

A dark comedy set in 1950s New York. Jenny plans to have her lover murder her husband during dinner, but the scheme unravels when his new secretary suddenly appears.

A comedy theatre show in which three eccentric characters claim to have found the mathematical formula for laughter - and set out to prove it to the audience.

An open-air theatre production of Hansel and Gretel, adapted and directed by Axel Poike after the Brothers Grimm. The 2025 run sold out within a few performances, and the show returns to Gutspark in Netzeband for 2026.

An immersive nighttime multimedia show featuring music and projections in the planetarium.

A workshop focused on building confidence and strengthening children's resilience.

A scenic brunch cruise in Hannover. Join us for a floating culinary experience at Restaurant Heimathafen.

An artistic breakfast at Haus Oveney Café Restaurant. A creative meeting for art lovers and those who enjoy good food.

An evening cruise on the light-decorated boat "Onkel Heinz" along the Medem river near Otterndorf - a relaxed summer outing, with a smoked-fish snack included on special departures.

A yoga session combined with an experience of concrete art on the UNESCO World Heritage site Zollverein. Instructor Viviann Langhans leads a class that merges traditional yoga practices with reflection on art and your own senses.

A hands-on flavor pairing workshop focused on plant-based cuisine, held at Plant-Based Flow in Berlin.

A Sunday devoted to writing and brunch at a Berlin art space. Join morning pages and breakfast in a creative setting.

An evening guided walk of about 4 km to observe thousands of cranes flying to their roosts in the Müritz region. Dogs are not permitted; muted clothing is recommended.
Multi-day exhibitions and festivals still on today.

(2 days)
A large multi-act music festival at Hamburg's Phoxxi Green Area, featuring an extensive lineup of DJs and live performers across genres.

(2 days)
Techno night with DJs Dag, Oliver Lieb, Hildegard and Swen Baez. Combines open-air and club atmosphere at Tanzhaus West.

(2 days)
Club night at Gewölbe with DJs Carl Craig and Marcel Janovsky. Electronic music from 11 PM to 6 AM.

(2 days)
Late-night electronic party in Munich featuring DJs Alicea, ELOISA, and Vivienna.

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A new exhibition dedicated to the work of Joseph Beuys at Berlin's Hamburger Bahnhof. A comprehensive overview of the artist's pieces in the Kleihueshalle.

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BLINDED by DELIGHT at the Friedrichstadt-Palast is a lavish theatrical show that weaves high-fashion visuals into a story about Lucy, a woman caught between euphoria and doubt about the nature of her own reality.

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A subscription series of Austrian cabaret at Rosenau in Stuttgart - six evenings with different performers tackling politics, society and human nature with Viennese sharpness and irony.

(2 days)
A club night at Kampnagel with five acts on the bill: mi-el, NAS TEA, Kanucia, Nico Adomako, and Mobilegirl.

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A retrospective of artist Saâdane Afif's works from the National Gallery collection, focusing on the archives of a fountain.

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A 10-concert package in category 2 at Heinrich-Lades-Halle in Erlangen.

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Ticket package for 10 concerts in category 3 at Heinrich-Lades-Halle in Erlangen.

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Package of 10 concert tickets in category 4 in Erlangen.

(2 days)
Electronic night party at Distillery featuring international DJs and producers.

(4 days)
Birthday celebration for Gängeviertel, Hamburg's vibrant artist quarter, featuring live music and festivities.

(2 days)
Rooftop night party featuring five electronic music artists at MH5 in Munich.

(2 days)
Electronic music festival at Conne Island in Leipzig, featuring a full weekend of dance and electronic performances.

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Children's subscription for the 2026/2027 season offering access to the cultural programme in Traunreut.

(2 days)
A late-night electronic dance event featuring DJs Acid Pauli and Marius Lehnert at Fridas Pier.

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Japanese artist Fujiko Nakaya presents her acclaimed fog sculpture in the Sculpture Garden of the Neue Nationalgalerie in Berlin.

(2 days)
Club night at fi Garten in Köln featuring SPFDJ, Aino DJ, Cecilia Tosh, Elisen, Separat, and DJ ASS TITS on the lineup.

(2 days)
Club night jedermensch. x PhonoVision at Artheater in Köln, featuring sets by alleira, Arninho, Annemalie, lollo, HiHat, and Schuhmacher (3).

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Samt & Sonders is an irregular series of programmes full of wit and spirit - ranging from quirky to poetic - for audiences seeking art beyond the mainstream.

(3 days)
Germany's largest fantasy festival returns to six locations, including Lüdinghausen. Up to 750 artists and merchants will create a magical world of characters from different eras and universes for the whole family.

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Diverse concert programme at Mauerwerk - pick your favourite music genre from a rich repertoire of events in 2025.

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A nature-focused film experience with Thorsten Wolf at Wildpark Leipzig. Perfect for nature lovers and cinema enthusiasts.

(3 days)
A festival dedicated to longevity and healthy living, featuring keynote talks, live podcasts, cooking demos and mind & body sessions at Kap Europa in Frankfurt.

(2 days)
Zur Insel in Frankfurt marks its 4th anniversary with an all-night open-air party running from 17:00 to 7:00.

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A selection of comedy and cabaret shows at Mauerwerk in Herrenberg - browse the 2025 spoken-word programme and choose what suits you.

(2 days)
Late-night club party in Leipzig featuring electronic music and dancing from 22:00 to 05:00.

(2 days)
All-night dance party at Climax Institutes club. Music and club atmosphere from late evening through early morning.

(2 days)
Techno night with DeGuzman at Sky Club. Electronic music from 22:00 to 05:00.

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Climb to the top of the Frauenkirche's dome and step onto the observation platform 67 metres up, with views stretching across Dresden and - on clear days - all the way to the Ore Mountains or Meissen.

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A varied arts programme at Mauerwerk in Herrenberg, spanning comedy, musical cabaret and concerts, all with a distinct artistic edge.

(3 days)
A three-day craft and design market at Schloss Fasanerie in Eichenzell, with live music and workshops included in the ticket price - a family-friendly weekend event.

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A flexible cultural subscription from the city of St. Ingbert that lets you choose three events from theatre, comedy and concert offerings at 50 € (reduced 47 €).

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An annual theatre subscription in Marburg offering access to all regular performances at half price.