Rock am Ring and Rock am Park
Nürburg, Germany5-7 June 2008
Rock am Ring and Rock am Park in Nürburg draw thousands of people annually to this huge 3 day rock festival sponsored by MTV. A 125 euro entrance fee provides a camping place for the duration and entrance to all the shows. With over 60 bands including Linkin Park and Smashing Pumpkins this year, it is a must for rock lovers. Three different stages at each venue provide fans with the chance to listen to music day and night and then camp out close by.
Hamburg International Short Film Festival
Hamburg, Germany4-9 June 2008
Started in 1984, under the title "No Budget", the Hamburg International Short Film Festival is stages at cinemas around Hamburg. Be prepared for a lot of off the wall stuff and some very interesting films from young filmmakers around the world.
Dresden, Germany
13-15 June 2008
In juxtaposition to the Dresden Music Festival, the Bunte Republik Neustadt in the artsy Neustadt area of Dresden presents over 1,000 different artists and projects on the alternative scene. This open air art and music festival culminates in a Sunday brunch that includes live music, dancing, and plenty of other entertainment.
[link url=http://www.ruhrfestspiele.de/]Ruhr Festival
Recklinghausen, Germany1 May - 16 June 2008
The annual summer festival at the Ruhrfestspielhaus in Recklinghausen has been entertaining attendees with classical music, theatre and dance for over 60 years. There are always outstanding performances by internationally renowned performers.
Leipzig Bach Festival
Leipzig, Germany13-22 June 2008
Leipzig's annual Bach festival celebrates Bach every year with Bach and other classical music filling the city where Bach spent his last 27 years with symphonies and festival events. {h3}Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra - Open Air Concert Berlin, Germany
21 June 2008
Visit the former Berlin Olympic stadium, the Waldbühne, for an incredible performance by the world renowned Berlin Philharmonic - the concert takes place at the end of the Philharmonic's concert season each year and attracts thousands of visitors. If you haven't heard the Berlin Philharmonic, you might want to try to catch them if you happen to be there during the season.
Fête de la Musique Berlin
Berlin, Germany21 June 2008
The Fete de la Musique draws at least 100,000 visitors each year to view a wide variety of musical performances on 60 different stages. The variety is incredible and the festival is great fun for music lovers of all genres.
Mittelrhein Musical Moments
From Koblenz to Ruedesheim, Germany30 June - 1 September 2007
The Mittelrhein Musik Momente Festival presents the opportunity to have a lovely evening sipping local wines and listening to music at some of the most scenic spots along the Rhine.
Schleswig-Holstein Music Festival
Schleswig-Holstein, Germany14 July - 2 September 2007
Come to Schleswig-Holstein for one of the best music festivals in Europe, from classical to jazz you can enjoy music in some of the most beautiful places in northern Germany.
Moselfestwochen-Mosel Music Festival
Along the Mosel River28 May - 19 August 2007
Towns along the Mosel give concerts in various venues with artists from around the world. The music is wide-ranging and costs vary. There are over 1,000 performances so there is plenty to choose from over the course of the summer.
Herrenhauser Festival Weeks
Hannover, Germany28 May - 2 September 2007
Enjoy classical entertainment the whole summer long in the beautiful Herrenhauser Gardens in Hannover. There are light displays, lovely gardens and world class entertainment that last all summer long.
Berlin Museuminsel Festival
Berlin, GermanyMay - September 2007
The Berlin Museumsinsel Festival offers concerts all summer long on Museum Island with popular performers. Generally held on the open-air stage in the Kolonnadenhof in front of the National Gallery, the concerts range from classical to contemporary and there are also several film and dance events.
