Festivals in Frankfurt

Over 600 wines from Rheingau wineries take over the Freßgass for ten days of tasting, chatting and enjoying.

A multi-day festival celebrating the industrial heritage of the Rhein-Main region, with tours, exhibitions, and workshops at historic sites — explore by train, ship or bike.

Five weeks of Bavarian-style festivities in a large festival tent with live music, Frühschoppen, and a special Ladies' night.

Frankfurt's biggest folk festival closes the season with rides, food stalls, and a kids' fair every Tuesday.

Twenty Frankfurt kiosks host a day of live music, DJ sets, street food, and family fun across the city's neighbourhoods.

A convivial Rhine evening with illuminated ship parade, musical fireworks, and a wine market with live music.

An electronic music party in Frankfurt's industrial harbour, with DJs spinning house and techno among containers and disco lights.

On 13 September, dozens of historic buildings, industrial sites, and hidden architectural gems across Frankfurt open their doors for free guided tours, workshops, and family-friendly activities.

Mainz historic sites throw open their doors for a day of free guided tours, hands-on activities and behind-the-scenes access, from Roman ruins to mid-century architecture.

Explore Darmstadt’s hidden architectural treasures, from a historic railway depot and Baroque crypt to a restored theatre, with guided tours, films, and a choral concert.

A week-long festival of theatre, dance, performance, workshops and live music by women* for everyone, with a sliding-scale donation entry.

Germany-wide railway festival with special rides, open days and family fun. Frankfurt events to be announced.

A traditional fireworks spectacle with illuminated ships, live music on multiple stages, and a grand finale over the Rhine at the foot of the Loreley.

A family festival with historic trams, live music, kids' activities and a peek behind the scenes of Frankfurt's public transport.

An afternoon of apple pressing, live music, and homemade treats on the grounds of Gut Hausen, open to all ages.

A large family festival with games, creative stations, stage shows, and food stalls to celebrate World Children's Day.

A week-long series of free, inclusive sports and movement activities across Frankfurt and the Rhine-Main region to encourage everyone to #BeActive.

Fratopia flips classical concert rules with free, immersive performances across all halls of the Alte Oper – pick your own path and discover music in new ways.

Germany's oldest film festival for young audiences, showcases international films for ages 3 to 18+. With competitions, film talks, and participatory workshops, it's a celebration of cinema.

Frankfurt's first international sports film festival- five days of screenings, premieres, talks, rooftop films, award ceremony, and after-parties.

A free, active day for families with over 25 sports and skill stations to try, plus a casual competition for young and old.

A four-day festival of contemporary dance, performance, and music at Frankfurt LAB, featuring NDR Bigband meets Ensemble Modern, a cross-genre dance battle, workshops, and a free open day.

A free outdoor jazz festival on the Römerberg celebrating German Unity Day, featuring international and local artists.

Around 30 authors present their latest titles in readings and talks alongside the Frankfurt Book Fair, with a special focus on Czech literature and a long crime-fiction evening.