Festivals this weekend in Frankfurt

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.

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

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

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.