Events

What would life in Erfurt be like without the many events that take place here throughout the year. The programme is varied and offers many opportunities to dance, laugh and indulge, while the city’s picturesque squares, courtyards and streets are often the greatest stage.

Top tip:

You can find a current list of events at www.erfurt-tourismus.de/veranstaltungskalender.

 

Event highlights for 2023/2024

27 July –27 August 2023, ‘The Misanthrope, or the Cantankerous Lover’ in the Barfüsser ruins

22 September – 8 October 2023, Erfurt Oktoberfest

10 November 2023, Ecumenical St. Martin’s Festival

28 November – 22 December 2023, Erfurt Christmas market

16 March 2024, Rostkultur 2023 grill festival

21 March – 14 April 2024, Thuringia Bach Festival 2024

6–24 March 2024, Jewish-Israeli arts festival

2–8 June 2024, 32nd GOLDENER SPATZ children’s media festival

14–16 June 2024, 47th Merchants’ Bridge Festival

21 June 2024, Fête de la Musique

July 2024, Petersberg Festival

2–25 August 2024, Cathedral Steps Theatre Festival 2024 (Anatevka)