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It is June and summer festival season has officially begun in Germany! Get outside and enjoy the sun, eat some great food, dance to some music, play some games and shop until you drop at one of these fantastic fests. Always check the event’s website before traveling.
Rock am Ring, June 2-4, Nürburg | Popular American bands such as Evanescence, Sum 41, Machine Gun Kelly, Bring Me the Horizon, Tenacious D, Incubus, Halestorm and more are performing at this 3-day festival.
Bachfest, June 8-18, Leipzig | This year’s theme is “Bach for Future” at this festival dedicated to classical musician Johann Sebastian Bach that is filled with concerts, special exhibitions, guided tours and more. June 11th marks the 300th anniversary of this monumental event.
1st Sausage Festival, June 9-11, Dortmund | If you love sausage, Dortmund has a three-day festival for you. From French to Jamaican, German and Turkish, you can sample many types of sausages and say you’ve been to the inaugural event.
Kieler Woche (Kiel Week), June 17-25, Kiel | Cheer on your favorite sailor at one of the largest sailing events in the world. The week begins with Olympic competitions in preparation for the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics.
Elbhang Festival, June 23-25, Dresden | The towns of Loschwitz and Pillnitz combine to create one fantastically large fairy tale themed festival area filled with music, dancing and wine.
Kessel Festival, June 24-25, Stuttgart | This two-day festival celebrates music, markets, gastronomy and sports. Children will love the circus and getting air-brushed tattoos while adults will love shopping at the sustainablity-themed market.
Panama Open Air, June 30- July 1, Bonn | This is a two-day festival for those 16+. What began as an illegal rave is now one of the rising multi-genre music festivals in Europe. Enjoy various types of music across four stages.
Cultural Summer Festival, June-September, Berlin | Enjoy three full months of special events across all of Berlin including ballets on ships, readings at the zoo, theater in the streets and so much more. Another event is the Special Olympics World Games occurring in the city between June 17-25.
