These are the pop culture events occuring in June 2026 in Germany. (Created by Tamala Malerk)
School is out (or almost out)! Celebrate by attending one of the cons on our list.
There is an event for all pop culture fans on our list. ( Video_StockOrg (Adobe Stock))
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Nippon Connection: Japanese Film Festival: June 2-7 | Frankfurt: Visit the “largest platform for Japanese cinema in the world” with close to 100 film options.
Year 1280: June 4-7 | Gütersloh: Travel back in time with knights, shows, shopping and fun.
Mystica Festival: June 4-7 | Germersheim: Check out this festival all weekend long themed around medieval times, steampunk, fantasy and cosplay.
2nd International Comic Salon: June 4-7 | Erlangen: Make your way to the “largest and most important event for comic art and graphic literature in the German-speaking world.”
Medieval Market: June 4-7 | Hockenheim: Enjoy medieval festivities at this event.
Retro Games and Classic Toys Con: June 6 | Herne: Find your next toy or game at this con.
Berlin Film Exchange: June 7 | Berlin: Check out “Germany’s largest film collectors’ fair for the whole family.”
Celebrate summer by attending one of the cons on our list. (Kat Nickola)
ANNOTOPIA: Augustusburg Castle: June 12-14 | Augustusburg: Immerse yourself in this fantasy convention taking place at a castle.
NordCon: June 12-14 | Hamburg: Come out for “Germany’s largest independent convention for fantastic games, literature and pop culture.”
Los Amigos 8: Masters of the Universe Convention: June 13 | Heidelberg: This year’s con is extra special because of the new live action movie.
Retro Games and Classic Toys Con: June 13 | Celle: Find your next game or toy at this con.
Auenland Con 2026 - Medieval meets Fantasy: June 13-14 | Lebach: Medieval events and fantasy elements combine for this convention.
Wie.MAI.KAI the Anime Manga Cosplay Convention: June 13-14 | Flörsheim am Main: Celebrate anime, manga and Japanese pop culture at this con.
German Stranger Con Vol. 5: June 13-14 | Oberhausen: Meet the stars of “Stranger Things,” and enjoy panels.
Geek World: June 13-14 | Mannheim: Wear cosplay, shop trading cards and toys, play games, buy comics and more.
Natsu Matsuri at the Japanese Garden: June 14 | Bielefeld: Celebrate Japanese culture and pop culture at this event.
Find your next favorite collectible at one of the events on this list. (Kat Nickola)
Japanese Film Fest: June 17-21 | Hamburg: See a variety of films at multiple locations in Hamburg.
Horb Knights’ Games: The Largest Medieval Festivals in Baden-Württemberg: June 19-21 | Horb: Over 30,000 guests come from all over to see knights joust and to shop at the medieval market.
Comic and Manga Convention: Düsseldorf | June 20: Shop for new reading materials at this convention.
Medieval Spectacular: June 21-22 | Plattenburg: Enjoy, puppet shows, musical performances and more.
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 : Every Friday night | USO Ramstein, 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.
Who will you meet at one of these cons? (Kat Nickola)
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.
