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It’s the most wonderful time of the year and if you want a change of pace from the traditional Christmas markets, we’ve got some pop culture cons and events for you.
“To beam or not to beam?” Star Trek in the Planetarium: Dec. 1: Mannheim: Enjoy this German-language lecture by Dr.-Ing. Hubert Zitt from Kaiserslautern University of Applied Sciences.
Medieval Advent Market: Dec. 1-3: Seevetal: Travel back in time, listen to the sounds of the bard, eat off the suckling pig and shop all weekend long.
Retro Games and Classic Toys Con: Dec. 2: Experience all of the nostalgia with the best games and fandoms of the 1980s and more.
German Film and Comic Con: Dec. 2-3: Dortmund: Featuring television and movie special guests, photo and autograph opportunities, cosplaying, artist alley and merchants.
Next Heroes Christmas Nerd Market: Dec. 3: Völklingen: Meet special guests from fandoms such as “House of Dragons” and “Lord of the Rings.” Wear your best cosplay, shop and more.
German Xmas Con: Dec. 9: Coburg: Take part in a workshop, lecture or costume contest. Meet fellow fans and special guests. Sell pieces you no longer need and find the next item for your anime, manga or Japanese culture collection.
Comic and Manga Convention: Dec. 9: Düsseldorf: Meet artists, shop items, wear cosplay and more.
Comic Con Stuttgart: Dec. 9-10: Stuttgart: Meet special guests from fandoms such as “Harry Potter,” “Game of Thrones,” “Wednesday,” and more. Shop items for your collections and take part in various cosplay contests.
DreamHack Festival: Dec. 14-17: Hannover: Featuring amateur and professional esports tournaments, cosplay, live music, movies, and game art.
Proud Nerd Con- Christmas Edition: Dec. 16: Trier: Find the perfect gift for the nerd on your list while drinking some hot cocoa.
Table Top Thursdays: Ramstein Enlisted Club: Every Thursday. (Must have U.S. military installation access).
Due to ever-changing regulations and sold-out events, 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 the event
