Events
"We do not remember days, we remember moments."
Saarbrücken is the event hotspot of the state Saarland! Discover the top event highlights of 2024 here.
Eröffnungsfeier - ©WOITHE
Eröffnungsfeier - ©WOITHE
Eröffnungsfeier - ©WOITHE
Filmfestival Max Ophüls Preis
January 22nd to 28th 2024
The Prize of the Max Ophüls Film Festival is one of the most renowned festivals for young German-speaking film.
Freunde - Kultur für Kids - Hille Pupille Theater/Döpp
Freunde - Kultur für Kids - Hille Pupille Theater/Döpp
Freunde - Kultur für Kids - Hille Pupille Theater/Döpp
Culture for Kids
January to December 2024
The only all-year round theatre series for children throughout the Greater Region.
reisen + freizeit messe saar - Congress-Centrum Saar GmbH
reisen + freizeit messe saar - Congress-Centrum Saar GmbH
reisen + freizeit messe saar - Congress-Centrum Saar GmbH
Travel + Leisure trade fair Saar
February 17th to 18th 2024
The trade fair for active and travel enthusiasts in the Congresshalle Saarbrücken.
Tischtennis am Nanteser Platz - LHS
Tischtennis am Nanteser Platz - LHS
Tischtennis am Nanteser Platz - LHS
Champions League Final Four Table Tennis
March 31st to April 1st 2024
Champions League Men Final Four 2023/2024 at the Saarlandhalle Saarbrücken
Badminton Open - Batuhan Duran
Badminton Open - Batuhan Duran
Badminton Open - Batuhan Duran
European Badminton Championship
April 8th to 14th 2024
The European Badminton elite fighting for the title in Saarbrücken
Haus und Garten Messe Saar Logo - Saarmesse GmbH
Haus und Garten Messe Saar Logo - Saarmesse GmbH
Haus und Garten Messe Saar Logo - Saarmesse GmbH
House + Garden Saar
April 19th to 21st 2024
The trade fair for building, renovation and design in and around the E WERK Saarbrücken.
Musikfestspiele Saar gGmbH
Musikfestspiele Saar gGmbH
Musikfestspiele Saar gGmbH
Music Festival Saar
April 19th to June 7th 2024
The Music Festival Saar presents national and international musicians to the region, as well as it brings extraordinary concert locations to life.
Festival Perspectives - Christophe Raynaud De Lage
Festival Perspectives - Christophe Raynaud De Lage
Festival Perspectives - Christophe Raynaud De Lage
Festival Perspectives
May 16th to June 25th 2024
The exclusive festival for contemporary French theatre in Germany promises exciting days of spoken theatre, music and dance on stage as well as in the streets of Saarbrücken.
Weltkulturerbe Völklinger Hütte - Oliver Dietze
Weltkulturerbe Völklinger Hütte - Oliver Dietze
Weltkulturerbe Völklinger Hütte - Oliver Dietze
UNESCO World Heritage Day
June 2nd 2024
In the 30-anniversary year, the main event for Germany 2024 will take place at Völklinger Ironworks, which is added to the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Stadtführungen - Visit Saarbrücken, R. Christ
Stadtführungen - Visit Saarbrücken, R. Christ
Stadtführungen - Visit Saarbrücken, R. Christ
Sundays at the Castle
June 9th to August 25th 2024
The series invites you to free concerts at Saarbrücken Castle, including matinées, soirées as well as activities for children.
Osthafenfest am Silo - Visit Saarbrücken, A. Lombardozzi
Osthafenfest am Silo - Visit Saarbrücken, A. Lombardozzi
Osthafenfest am Silo - Visit Saarbrücken, A. Lombardozzi
Osthafenfest
June 21st to 23rd 2024
At Osthafenfest you will find live music from all genres, culinary, art & urban art, activities for children and much more.
Fill in - International Jazz Festival Saar - Visit Saarbrücken, A. Lombardozzi
Fill in - International Jazz Festival Saar - Visit Saarbrücken, A. Lombardozzi
Fill in - International Jazz Festival Saar - Visit Saarbrücken, A. Lombardozzi
Fill in – International Jazz Festival Saar
June 27th to 30th 2024
The festival ‘Fill in’ builds bridges to France and the Greater Region. Despite of the main acts in the Franco-German Gardens, pubs and shops will also host concerts in Saarbrücken.
Deutsch-Französischer Garten - Visit Saarbrücken, A. Lombardozzi
Deutsch-Französischer Garten - Visit Saarbrücken, A. Lombardozzi
Deutsch-Französischer Garten - Visit Saarbrücken, A. Lombardozzi
The Shell rocks
June to September 2024
Live summer music from the concert shell in the Franco-German Gardens.
Biosphärenreservat Bliesgau - TZS GmbH/Kevin Ehm
Biosphärenreservat Bliesgau - TZS GmbH/Kevin Ehm
Biosphärenreservat Bliesgau - TZS GmbH/Kevin Ehm
Biosphere Fesitval 2024
June 30th 2024 in Kleinblittersdorf
The Biosphere Festival is a platform for sustainable contributions from local communities and biosphere partners. According to the motto ‘Regional is the first choice!’ the event provides authentic and sustainable offers.
Altstadtfest Saarbrücken - Visit Saarbrücken, A. Lombardozzi
Altstadtfest Saarbrücken - Visit Saarbrücken, A. Lombardozzi
Altstadtfest Saarbrücken - Visit Saarbrücken, A. Lombardozzi
Old Town Festival
July 12th to 14th 2024
The Old Town Festival presents a top-class stage program with national and international artists, as well as a wide range of culinary.
Nauwieser Viertelfest - Visit Saarbrücken, A. Lombardozzi
Nauwieser Viertelfest - Visit Saarbrücken, A. Lombardozzi
Nauwieser Viertelfest - Visit Saarbrücken, A. Lombardozzi
Nauwieser 4telfest
July 26th to 28th 2024
The ‘Nauwies’ stands upside down! Three days of partying in the Saarbrücken district.
Phantasie- und Mittelaltermarkt - Visit Saarbrücken
Phantasie- und Mittelaltermarkt - Visit Saarbrücken
Phantasie- und Mittelaltermarkt - Visit Saarbrücken
Phantasy and Middle Ages Days
August 15th to 18th 2024
Every year in August, the Phantasy and Middle Ages Days invite you to a journey though time at the Franco-German Gardens.
Velo Swing Festival (Foto: Jean M. Laffitau) - Regionalverband Saarbrücken
Velo Swing Festival (Foto: Jean M. Laffitau) - Regionalverband Saarbrücken
Velo Swing Festival (Foto: Jean M. Laffitau) - Regionalverband Saarbrücken
Vélo-Swing Festival
August 18th to 16th 2024
This festival at the Saarbrücken Castle is the hot spot for Swing dancers and bicycle and vintage enthusiasts.
Deutschland Tour Keyvisual Saarbrücken _1 - Deutschland Tour/Gesellschaft zur Förderung des Radsport mbH
Deutschland Tour Keyvisual Saarbrücken _1 - Deutschland Tour/Gesellschaft zur Förderung des Radsport mbH
Deutschland Tour Keyvisual Saarbrücken _1 - Deutschland Tour/Gesellschaft zur Förderung des Radsport mbH
Germany Tour Finals
August 25th 2024
Saarbrücken hosts the finals of the Germany Tour 2024, a national bicycle tour competition.
Osthafen Saarbrücken - Visit Saarbrücken, A. Lombardozzi
Osthafen Saarbrücken - Visit Saarbrücken, A. Lombardozzi
Osthafen Saarbrücken - Visit Saarbrücken, A. Lombardozzi
Apollon Visual Arts Festival
September 18th to 22nd 2024
First Light and 3D Projection Mapping Artwork Festival in Saarland. International and local artists visually transform the East Harbour of Saarbrücken.
Lichterglanz auf dem Saarbrücker Christkindlmarkt - City-Marketing Saarbrücken/ R. Christ
Lichterglanz auf dem Saarbrücker Christkindlmarkt - City-Marketing Saarbrücken/ R. Christ
Lichterglanz auf dem Saarbrücker Christkindlmarkt - City-Marketing Saarbrücken/ R. Christ
Christmas Market Saarbrücken
November 18th to December 23rd 2024
Enjoy the annual festive atmosphere in historical ambience of the market of Saint John and at the shopping street Bahnhofstraße.
Weihnachtsgarten 2023 - Samstag - BuB/Kiefer
Weihnachtsgarten 2023 - Samstag - BuB/Kiefer
Weihnachtsgarten 2023 - Samstag - BuB/Kiefer
Christmas Garden at the Franco-German Gardens
November 29th to December 1st 2024
The Christmas Garden in Saarbrücken invites you to the Franco-German Gardens for the first advent weekend of the year.