"We do not remember days, we remember moments."
Saarbrücken is the event hotspot of the state Saarland! Discover the top event highlights of 2025 here.
Eröffnungsfeier - ©WOITHE
Eröffnungsfeier - ©WOITHE
Eröffnungsfeier - ©WOITHE
Filmfestival Max Ophüls Preis
January 20th to 26th 2025
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 2025
The only all-year round theatre series for children throughout the Greater Region.
Congresshalle_Außenansicht_Ost2 - CCS GmbH
Congresshalle_Außenansicht_Ost2 - CCS GmbH
reisen + freizeit Messe Logo - Congress Centrum Saar GmbH
Travel + Leisure trade fair Saar
February 8th to 9th 2025
The trade fair for active and travel enthusiasts in the Congresshalle 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 11th to 13th 2025
The trade fair for building, renovation and design in and around the E WERK Saarbrücken.
Konzert - Shutterstock
Konzert - Shutterstock
Konzert - Shutterstock
Music Festival Saar
May 8th to June 29th 2025
The Music Festival Saar presents national and international musicians to the region, as well as it brings extraordinary concert locations to life.
Tischtennis am Nanteser Platz - LHS
Tischtennis am Nanteser Platz - LHS
Tischtennis am Nanteser Platz - LHS
Champions League Final Four Table Tennis
May 31st to June 1st 2025
Champions League Men Final Four 2024/2025 at the Saarlandhalle Saarbrücken.
Stadtführungen - Visit Saarbrücken, R. Christ
Stadtführungen - Visit Saarbrücken, R. Christ
Stadtführungen - Visit Saarbrücken, R. Christ
Sundays at the Castle
June to August 2025
The series invites you to free concerts at Saarbrücken Castle, including matinées, soirées as well as activities for children.
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 2025
Live summer music from the concert shell in the Franco-German Gardens.
Festival Perspectives - Christophe Raynaud De Lage
Festival Perspectives - Christophe Raynaud De Lage
Festival Perspectives - Christophe Raynaud De Lage
Festival Perspectives
June 5th to June 14th 2025
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.
Thai Garden Festival - Thai Garden Festival
Thai Garden Festival - Thai Garden Festival
Thai Garden Festival - Thai Garden Festival
Thai Garden Festival
June 13th to June 15th 2025
The first Thai Garden Festival in the Franco-German Gardens invites you to enjoy Thai food and culture.
Osthafenfest am Silo - Visit Saarbrücken, A. Lombardozzi
Osthafenfest am Silo - Visit Saarbrücken, A. Lombardozzi
Osthafenfest am Silo - Visit Saarbrücken, A. Lombardozzi
10 years Osthafenfest
June 20th to 22nd 2025
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 26th to 28th 2025
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.
Weltkulturerbe Völklinger Hütte - Oliver Dietze
Weltkulturerbe Völklinger Hütte - Oliver Dietze
Weltkulturerbe Völklinger Hütte - Oliver Dietze
Vibrancy Open Air Völklinger Hütte
July 5th 2025
Dance to techno music at the Vibrancy Open Air at the Unesco world cultural heritage Völklinger Hütte.
Altstadtfest Saarbrücken - Visit Saarbrücken, A. Lombardozzi
Altstadtfest Saarbrücken - Visit Saarbrücken, A. Lombardozzi
Altstadtfest Saarbrücken - Visit Saarbrücken, A. Lombardozzi
Old Town Festival
July 11th to 13th 2025
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
June to September 2025
Live summer music from the concert shell in the Franco-German Gardens.
Impressionen vom Saar-Spektakel 2019, Samstag - Becker & Bredel
Impressionen vom Saar-Spektakel 2019, Samstag - Becker & Bredel
Impressionen vom Saar-Spektakel 2019, Samstag - Becker & Bredel
Saar-Spectacle
August 8th to 10th 2025
Experience different activities all around "sport and fun on the water" at the spectacle on the banks of the Saar.
Logo Festival Encore - Regionalverband Saarbrücken
Logo Festival Encore - Regionalverband Saarbrücken
Logo Festival Encore - Regionalverband Saarbrücken
Festival Encore!
August 14th to 24th 2025
The Festival Encore! Kultur am Ufer presents a varied program at different locations throughout Saarbrücken.
Phantasie- und Mittelaltermarkt - Visit Saarbrücken
Phantasie- und Mittelaltermarkt - Visit Saarbrücken
Phantasie- und Mittelaltermarkt - Visit Saarbrücken
Phantasy and Middle Ages Days
August 15th to 17th 2025
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 22nd to 24th 2025
This festival at the Saarbrücken Castle is the hot spot for Swing dancers and bicycle and vintage enthusiasts.
Alte Brücke Saarbrücken - Fußgängerbrücke - Visit Saarbrücken, A. Lombardozzi
Alte Brücke Saarbrücken - Fußgängerbrücke - Visit Saarbrücken, A. Lombardozzi
Alte Brücke Saarbrücken - Fußgängerbrücke - Visit Saarbrücken, A. Lombardozzi
Open Monument Day 2025
September 14th 2025
Coordinated nationwide by the German Foundation for Monument Protection.
Fest im Schlossgarten. Foto: Regionalverband Saarbrücken - Regionalverband Saarbrücken
Fest im Schlossgarten. Foto: Regionalverband Saarbrücken - Regionalverband Saarbrücken
Fest im Schlossgarten. Foto: Regionalverband Saarbrücken - Regionalverband Saarbrücken
Citizen's Festival on the German Unity Day
October 2nd to 4th 2025
Enjoy entertainment, art and culinaries as well as democratic dialogue at the Citizen's Festival on the German Unity Day. Different constitutional bodies and all federal states will be present as guests.
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
End of November to December 23rd 2025
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 28th to 30th 2025
The Christmas Garden in Saarbrücken invites you to the Franco-German Gardens for the first advent weekend of the year.
