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Summer is almost here! Celebrate by attending on the cons on our list.
Check out one of the cons on this month’s list. (deberarr (Adoibe Stock))
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Historical Fest Days: May 1-3 | Neuburg an der Kammel : Come out for food, shopping, knights and historical fun.
Fantastic May Market at Burg Ronneburg: May 1-3 | Hammersbach: There will be princesses, knights, fairies, witches, dragons and more at this event.
Freisen Medieval Market: May 1-3 | Freisen: Check out the tournaments, shopping, shows and fun.
ANNOTOPIA: Residence Palace: May 1-3 | Mergentheim: Eat tasty treats, shop the vendors and more at this event.
Medieval Market at the Gartenschau: May 1-3 | Kaiserslautern: Enjoy music, dancing, fire shows, shopping, food and fun.
Medieval Market at Schloss Guteneck: May 1-3 | Guteneck: Immerse yourself in the medieval era at this market.
Saber Con: May 2 | Spangdahlem Air Force Base: Don your best cosplay for the contest and come out for an afternoon of fun.
FrankenMEXX: May 2 | Nuremberg: Spend the day at this event for fans of anime, manga and Japanese culture.
Star Wars Event: May 2 | Ramstein Air Base: Make your way to the KMCC Exchange to take pictures with your favorite characters.
Cologne Comic and Manga Fair : May 2 | Cologne: View the onsite art, shop vendors and wear cosplay at this event.
Retro Games Con with Classic Toys Con: May 2 | Mainz: Find your next favorite collectable at this market.
S.A.M.T. CON: May 2-3 | Siege: Enjoy stage shows, wear cosplay, take part in activities and shop at this Japanese culture/anime/manga event.
Eulencon: May 2-3 | Cologne: Enjoy games and activities and learn about LARPing for kids.
JenaCo: May 2-3 | Jena: There will be anime, manga, crafting, gaming, cosplay, fashion and more.
Roman Festival on the Martberg: May 2-3 | Pommern: Party like 1099 at this Roman-era themed event.
Japan Market: May 3 | Berlin: Enjoy Japanese culture-related workshops, food and music.
There is an event for all pop culture fans on our list. ( Video_StockOrg (Adobe Stock))
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comicpark Erfurt: May 9-10 | Erfurt: Shop comics, wear cosplay and celebrate geek culture.
Galactic Weekend: May 9-10 | Münster: Enjoy a unique pop culture experience at the zoo.
YumeKai: May 9-10 | Memmingen: Come out for stage performances, vendors, events and workshops.
Spring Festival: May 10 | Augsburg: Celebrate Japanese culture at the botanical gardens on Mother’s Day.
31st Freienfels Knights’ Games: May 14-17 | Freienfels: Cheer on your favorite knight at this medieval event.
Animany Convention: May 16 | Neuss: Come out for gaming, cosplay and anime.
34th Retro Exchange: May 16 | Oberhausen: Shop for your favorite nostalgic items.
HanaCon – Anime & Manga Convention: May 16-17 | Hannover: Celebrate Japanese and Korean pop culture at this event.
FaRK - Fantasy and Role-Playing Convention: May 16-17 | Landsweiler-Reden: This con spreads across 20,000 sq. meters of fun.
NonkiCon: Tradition meets Modernity: May 16-17 | Speyer: There will be performers, cosplayers and artists from Germany and Japan, featuring activities such as traditional flower arranging and drumming on a Taiko drum.
Power of the Force Convention: May 16-17 | Cologne: Star Wars fans unite at this event with special guests including Ian Mc Diarmid and Giancarlo Esposito.
MMC-Berlin: May 16-17 | Berlin: Come out for cosplay, anime, manga and gaming.
KASSELBUCH 2026: North Hesse’s own Book Fair: May 16-17 | Kassel: Find your next favorite read at this book fair.
Niederrhein Con: May 16-17 | Dinslaken: Get your game on: board games, tabletop games and roleplay games.
Photo op with Finn Wolfhard at German Comic Con Spring Edition 2023. Dortmund, Germany (Kat Nickola)
FedCon - The Event for all Science Fiction Fans: May 22-24 | Bonn: Enjoy special guests including Paul Wesley, Missi Pyle and George Hawkins, cosplay, lectures, workshops and more.
Japan Day Düsseldorf/NRW: May 23 | Düsseldorf: Come out for “one of Europe’s largest Japanese cultural and cultural festivals.”
Hana & Spring Convention: May 23-24 | Königsbrunn: Fans of anime and manga will want to check this con out.
ANNOTOPIA: Marienburg Castle: May 23-25 | Pattensen: Travel back in time all weekend long.
Purgatory 10: May 23-24 | Düsseldorf: Fans of the “Supernatural” show will want to check out this con with special guests including Jensen Ackles, Jared Padelecki and Misha Collins.
Tolkien Days: May 28-31 | Geldern-Pont: Tolkien and fantasy fans will want to check out this multi-day immersive event.
DoKOMI: May 29-31 | Düsseldorf: Make your way here for “Germany’s biggest Anime, Manga and Japan expo!”
Bring Your Own Boardgame: Every Friday | Baumholder Warrior Zone, Smith Barracks: Come out for a variety of tabletop, board and video gaming at this 18+ event.
Boards and Swords (USO Ramstein): Every Friday night | Ramstein Air Base: Meet up with fellow Magic the Gathering enthusiasts for an evening of gaming.
Medieval Markets: Typically weekends | Throughout Germany: Though we try to make as comprehensive of a list as possible, there can be too many of these markets to name them all. Search for more near you.
Due to ever-changing regulations, make sure you check the website before traveling for an event. Also, inclusion of an event on the list is not an endorsement for the authenticity or quality of event. Events on military installations require base access.
