Frankfurt

Festivals and Annual Events

To celebrate the arrival of the New Year, Frankfurt’s Alte Oper plays its sensational traditional music to entertain the thousands of people who come to celebrate New Years with friends and family. A wide variety of seasonal tunes are also played by the “Junge Deutsche Philharmonie”.

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Festivals and events in Frankfurt

Showing 1–24 of 29 festivals

Plan around 29 festival seasons, public events, Ramadan/Eid periods, book fairs, art cycles, and winter food activity.

New Year’s Concert

To celebrate the arrival of the New Year, Frankfurt’s Alte Oper plays its sensational traditional music to entertain the thousands of people who come to celebrate New Years with friends and family.

Fastnachtszug

Fastnachtszug, an annual carnival parade that dates back to the 14th century, symbolizes man’s struggle against evil spirits.

Fasching

This event is characterized by general liveliness and chaos across the city and can be compared to Mardi Gras in other countries.

Ambiente

A one of a kind trade fair, this annual event is hosted by Ludwig Erhard Anlage and it consists of displays and exhibits of innovative home decoration items and exquisite pieces of art from around the world.

Spring Dippemess Fair

This extravagant folk festival is held at the Festplatz am Ratsweg and attracts some 500,000 people each year.

Nacht der Museen (Night of the Museums)

Held during the last week of March, this event is an extended museum display with special events and presentations lasting all night long.

CineLatino

This is Frankfurt’s annual Latin Film Festival. During this time moviegoers gather to watch the latest films from a featured Latin American country and many others in the city’s various theaters.

Velo tour

This is a popular cycling race that starts and finishes at the Eschborn District in Frankfurt and covers a stretch of 40-110 km.

Waldchestag

The folk festival of Waldchestag is held within the peaceful and harmonious ambiance of the Stadtwald Forest and is free of charge!

Ballet Frankfurt

An extravagant display of German ballet performances, Ballet Frankfurt is worth a round of applause. For more information call 49) 69-212-38800.

Summer Festival Opernplatz

A great way to enjoy the summer in Frankfurt is to attend the Opernplatz Festival, when Frankfurters gather in the square outside the opera house and enjoy fine international food and drink from local vendors.

Shorts at Moonlight (15-18)

A short film festival held on a breathtaking terrace of the 16th century Hochst Castle, Shorts at Moonlight shows films on an outdoor screen in an unforgettable setting. de/.

Sounds of Frankfurt

Sounds of Frankfurt is a music festival where an array of beautiful melodies are presented by local and foreign musicians.

Cacoon Club at Hafantunnel

Another amazing display of German music traditions along the railway tunnel in Frankfurt, Cacoon Club is known for its various parties.

Mercedes Champions Day

Horses three years and up are toughened up and trained hard to participate in this event every year on the last Sunday of July.

Museumsuferfest

This is one of Frankfurt’s biggest outdoor events with a variety of activities. From modern technological displays to traditional food to rich cultural exhibits, the Museumsuperfest festival has it all!

Mainkai Festival

This festival devoted to honoring the River Main take place on its banks, which are transformed into a fairground with rides and carousels, food (according to custom, a roasted ox is served as a main dish and a

Summer in the City

A combination of various live music concerts, Summer in the City is hosted by the Mousonterm Cultural Centre to promote the legacies of the picturesque city.

Autumn Dippe Fair

This fair originates from the same concept as the Spring Dippe fair. It’s a fun filled day and an up close look at Frankfurt’s traditions!

Run For More Time

Nothing is better than running for a charitable cause. Aimed at supporting AIDS and HIV research, this charitable event is in line with America’s Walk for Life.

Frankfurt Book Fair

Held in late September to early October, this is perhaps the largest book fair on the planet! Here people of all ages and from all walks of life can find books to their liking.

Frankfurt Motor Show

The largest event so far for Frankfurt is its motor show, a display of cars and motorbikes from over 40 countries worldwide.

Erntedankfest

A colorful farmer’s market, it allows Frankfurters to exhibit seasonal specialties and brings together the rural and urban sides of the city.

Barrelhouse Jazz Party

Part of a traveling roadshow, the Barrelhouse Jazz Party takes place in the Alte Opera as a gathering of German jazz musicians and their American counterparts.