The 2019 season is sure to be another exciting year for the trade fair city of Frankfurt. In addition to annual highlights such as the Book Fair, Tendence Lifestyle and the Music Fair, the IAA Cars will once again be a guest in the Main metropolis in 2019 to make the hearts of all car fans beat faster. To give you a better overview of the trade fairs on offer in the coming months, you will find a list of all the important trade fairs in Frankfurt here.
The stage is shaking, the lights are shining, the atmosphere is electric – festivals are pure joie de vivre. They represent community, unforgettable experiences and the special magic that arises when people come together. Whether it's rousing beats, impressive theatre or culinary highlights – the festival season in Frankfurt, Mainz, Wiesbaden and Darmstadt offers an impressive variety.
From vibrant events in Frankfurt's Bahnhofsviertel district to charming wine and food festivals in the Rheingau region and cultural highlights in the Taunus mountains – the Rhine-Main region shows what it can do. At the same time, major national festivals invite you to discover new places and unique experiences.
The anticipation is growing: the festival season is here, and we want to celebrate it with you. Get excited, feel the energy and enjoy life in the open air – do more of what you love!
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By the way: you can find the best concerts in Frankfurt in 2026 here!
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30 January - 15 February 2026: The Winterwerft in Frankfurt is a festival for experimental theatre that addresses questions of home, resistance and survival in times of crisis in an interactive theatre laboratory, combining theatre, performance, music and dance with workshops, an inclusive, supportive environment and a children's programme.
25 - 26 April 2026: The Boom! Design Festival in Bad Homburg is a creative event that combines joie de vivre, sustainability, design, good food and music, with up to 200 exhibitors, live street music, children's entertainment and gourmet food trucks – an experience for the whole family with free admission.
31 May 2026: The Festival4Family at and in the Jahrhunderthalle Frankfurt. Germany's ultimate festival for families with a stage programme, play and adventure park and family fair. N P 21–24 May 2026: The Schlossgrabenfest in Darmstadt is a popular music and culture festival that brings the city centre to life every year with a variety of live performances, culinary delights and a colourful supporting programme.
5 - 7 June 2026: Rock am Ring is one of Europe's biggest rock festivals, held annually at the legendary Nürburgring, just a 90-minute drive from Frankfurt – with headliners in 2026 including Volbeat, Linkin Park, Iron Maiden and many more.
22–25 May 2026: The OPEN OHR Festival in Mainz is a four-day cultural festival held at the Mainz Citadel, which attracts around 11,000 visitors every year with music, theatre, cabaret, panel discussions and performance art, and offers a platform for education and exchange with over 100 speakers from the worlds of politics, culture, science and business.
05. - 7 June 2026: The World Club Dome is an electronic music festival that has been held annually since 2013, transforming Frankfurt into the world's largest club at the end of May or beginning of June.
12 - 21 June 2026: The Hessentag is an annual festival that celebrates the Hessian way of life with a variety of concerts, events, cultural programmes and regional specialities, and this year will focus on the city of Fulda for ten days.
6 June - 16. July 2026: Summer in the City Mainz is an annual open-air concert series that offers an unforgettable open-air experience with a diverse summer programme in the most beautiful locations in Mainz.
20 June - 5 September 2026: The Rheingau Music Festival is a renowned summer festival that presents concerts of classical music, jazz and other genres in historic castles, churches and wineries against the picturesque backdrop of the Rheingau region.
25 - 26 July 2026: The Love Family Park Frankfurt is a renowned electronic music festival featuring top acts such as Sven Väth and Charlotte de Witte, which has been held annually since 1996 and attracts around 10,000 electronic music fans.
Mid-June to early July 2026: STOFFEL in Frankfurt is a popular open-air event in Günthersburgpark, which has been offering live music, theatre, readings, children's activities and many other attractions in a unique atmosphere for 20 years.
24 July - 9 August 2026: The Sommerwerft - Theaterfestival am Fluss in Frankfurt is an international performance, dance and theatre festival that presents artistic and cultural highlights directly on the riverbank at the Weseler Werft in the heart of the city for two weeks each year.
24 - 26 July 2026: The Trebur Open Air is a three-day indie, rock and pop festival that takes place at the Trebur outdoor swimming pool and combines music, summer atmosphere and friendship.
30 July - 2 August 2026: Sound of the Forest in Bad König is a cross-genre music festival where the festival grounds, stages, campsite and nature merge into a unique playground for open-minded people, nestled in the dense greenery of the Odenwald forest for an unforgettable experience.
30 July - 2 August 2026: Nature One in Kastellaun is one of the largest electronic music festivals in Germany, attracting thousands of visitors every year with international DJs and impressive light and sound systems, and is only 80 minutes by car from Frankfurt.
7–16 August 2026: The Frankfurt Apple Wine Festival celebrates Frankfurt's traditional drink with a varied stage and supporting programme.
24 - 25 April 2026: The Craft Beer Festival Frankfurt brings beer lovers and brewing artists together to celebrate the diversity of craft beers in a relaxed atmosphere and offers exceptional beers and exciting discussions with master brewers.
4–6 September 2026: The Riviera Festival Offenbach is a diverse open-air festival on the banks of the Main River, offering a unique experience with electronic music, art installations and a relaxed atmosphere.
3–6 September 2026: According to the organisers, the Glücksgefühle Festival is Germany's largest music festival, just a 70-minute drive from Frankfurt. It takes place annually at the Hockenheimring and offers four days of pure musical euphoria with live performances from the genres of pop, hip-hop, rock and EDM.
18–20 September 2026: The Frankfurt Coffee Festival in Frankfurt's Klassikstadt is a platform for coffee lovers that celebrates enthusiasm and passion for coffee.
12 September 2026: BLOW – Music Festival Frankfurt is a one-day music festival at ZOOM that brings together the hottest trends in the international and local music scene with numerous live acts and DJs from genres such as electro, indie, rap and techno, redefining musical boundaries.
23. - 27 September 2026: Fratopia – Festival of Discoveries Frankfurt is a five-day cultural festival at the Alte Oper Frankfurt, which invites all generations to wander between concert halls and genres and experience music in new and exciting ways, with free admission.
September/October 2026: The Kronberg Festival "Good Vibrations" is an international music festival organised by the Kronberg Academy that invites people to experience and harness the powerful effect of music.
9 - 10 October 2026: The Frankfurt Burlesque Festival is a glamorous event that takes place every year at the Jahrhunderthalle, offering a mix of burlesque, cabaret, rock 'n' roll and circus elements for unforgettable shows, glittering surprises and a diverse international line-up.
7 - 11 October 2026: The Frankfurt Kids Festival at the Book Fair is a lively event that inspires young readers and their families with interactive readings, workshops and creative activities related to the world of children's literature.
29 October - 15 November 2026: The Rhine-Main Dance Festival brings dance to the stage in a wide variety of formats, from large-scale performances to intimate events, and offers a platform for well-known dance stars and up-and-coming talent with world premieres and guest performances in cities such as Darmstadt, Frankfurt, Offenbach and Wiesbaden, it provides a platform for well-known dance stars and up-and-coming talent, accompanied by workshops and dialogues between artists and audiences. 13 - 22 November 2026: The exground filmfest in Wiesbaden, an important platform for independent international cinema productions since 1990, presents a sophisticated programme of feature films and short films, arthouse productions and current cinema highlights, and also serves as an important meeting place for trade visitors, journalists and multipliers from the film industry.
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Music festivals have a long tradition and it is hard to imagine modern culture without them. The idea of experiencing music in large, festive gatherings goes back to early religious and cultural festivals. One of the first major music festivals of modern times was the Bayreuth Festival, which was founded by Richard Wagner in 1876. It was a celebration of classical music that soon established itself as a model for similar events throughout Europe.
Over time, music festivals developed further and expanded their range to include different musical genres. The Woodstock Music and Art Fair in 1969, which was originally planned as a peace and protest event, is considered one of the best-known pop and rock music festivals. It attracted over 400,000 people and is a symbol of the cultural revolution of the 1960s.
Today, festivals such as the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in the USA, the Glastonbury Festival in the UK and Tomorrowland in Belgium are among the biggest and best-known in the world. These events are not only music events, but also cultural experiences that attract thousands of fans from all over the world. They are known for their exceptional atmosphere, large stages and a wide variety of music, ranging from rock to electronic music and hip-hop.
Music festivals have evolved from small local events to global events that enjoy immense importance in music and pop culture.
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The Rhine-Main region has a lot to offer festival fans, as there is a variety of events here that you should definitely experience.
The Green Sauce Festival in Frankfurt is a unique event where everything revolves around the famous Frankfurt specialty. In addition to a competition to find the best sauce, visitors can expect a varied program of live music, comedy and regional cuisine - a perfect day out for the whole family.
For lovers of electronic music, the Love Family Park is a real highlight. Top DJs provide beats in the open air that get the crowd dancing. The exuberant mood and summery atmosphere make this festival an unforgettable experience for all fans of techno and house music.
The Summer in the City festival in Mainz offers open-air concerts at special locations in the city. Whether pop, rock, jazz or classical music - the varied program attracts music lovers of all ages and transforms summer nights in Mainz into magical experiences.
Another must-attend event is Rock am Ring at the Nürburgring, which is just a 90-minute drive from the Rhine-Main region. The legendary festival is a paradise for rock and metal fans, who can enjoy live performances by top international bands and a rousing festival atmosphere.
If you are looking for art and antiques, jewelry or porcelain, you should definitely visit the auctions at Auktionshaus Arnold. In addition to the actual auction dates, there are also special preview dates where you can take a closer look at the items being auctioned and plan a budget for them if you like them.
The FrankfurtRhineMain metropolitan region offers an impressive variety of festivals that attract thousands of visitors every year. The selection ranges from music festivals, which in turn are divided into many styles, to culinary and cultural events.
Music festivals are a central part of the festival landscape, with genres ranging from classical to pop and rock to electronic music. These festivals offer both intimate experiences and huge, spectacular events that bring together thousands of people.
In addition to music, there are numerous festivals dedicated to other art forms. Film festivals, for example, bring the world of cinema closer, while literature festivals honor writers great and small and encourage exchange. Those interested in visual art will find the latest trends and works at comic and art festivals.
Culinary festivals are also widespread and offer visitors the opportunity to discover and enjoy regional and international specialties.
For culture and theater enthusiasts, there are festivals that celebrate both classical and modern stage art, while dance festivals embrace the diversity of movement and performance. Cabaret and comedy festivals bring humorous performances to the stage and provide entertainment at the highest level.
The season also plays a role in festivals: summer and winter festivals offer different programs depending on the time of year, creating unforgettable experiences at any time of the year.
Whether music, culinary delights, art or comedy - the festivals in the Rhine-Main region are as diverse as the people who attend them. Each festival offers a unique opportunity to discover and experience your own passion.