Munich Theatron Pfingst Open Air Concert
Munich, Germany10-12 May 2008
The fantastic Theatron outdoor theatre in Olympia Park in Munich offers several free concerts over the year and the Theatron Pfingst concert brings some of Germany's outstanding performers to the stage.
The Rottweil Jazz Festival
Rottweil, Germany24 April - 10 May 2008
The Rottweil Jazz Festival welcomes famous jazz musicians from around the world at various venues around the city.
Berlin Theatertreffen
Berlin, Germany2-18 May 2008
Dance based works and German theatre at the Berlin Theatertreffen ("theatre meeting") at the Haus der Berliner Festspiele provide an excellent opportunity to see some great new theatre and dance. Everything isn't necessarily in German so you can enjoy it even if you don't speak German.
Hildener Jazz Festival
Hilden, Germany20-25 May 2008
The annual Hildener Jazzfest, near Frankfurt offers jazz lovers the chance to hear international performers at venues around the city.
Dusseldorf Jazz Rally
Dusseldorf, Germany9-11 May 2008
Düsseldorf's Jazz Rally brings 80 bands to Dusseldorf performing at locations all over town. Listen to blues, dixieland, swing and Dixieland.
Leipzig Wave Gothic Meeting
Leipzig, Germany 9-12 May 2008 Leipzig's Wave Gothic Meeting is full of gothic scene performances, horse-drawn carriage rides and theatre. The festival actually takes place all over town, even in the churches. Dark, mysterious and great fun, this festival is not for the faint hearted but is For only 58 euros for a four day ticket, you can delight in Goth to your hearts content.Dresden Music Festival
9-25 May 2008Dresden fills with music for a few weeks for the Dresden Music Festival. With over 80 performances, you can take in music from several genres as well as dance at venues around Dresden.
Jungle Nights at Hamburg's Hagenbeck Zoo
Hamburg, Germany24 May - 7 June 2008
Saturday nights at the Hagenbeck Zoo in summer are delightful. From May to mid June you can wander around the zoo from 6 pm to midnight. There are street performers all over the zoo as well as animal shows, and the animals actually go a bit nuts as well so it is great fun. Hagenbeck is one of the oldest zoos in Europe and makes for a lovely family outing.
Ruhr Festival
Recklinghausen, Germany1 May - 15 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.
Moselfestwochen-Mosel Music Festival
Along the Mosel RiverApril - August 2008
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.
Oberhausen International Short Film Festival
]1-6 May 2008 Oberhausen, Germany The Oberhausen International Short Film Festival has over 4,000 entries so you can watch films until your eyes glaze over. Oberhausen, close to Dusseldorf, is a pleasant town and this film festival is great fun - you might find the next Roman Polanski there.Munich Long Night of Music
Munich, GermanyMay 22, 2008
The annual Munich Long Night of Music is a fantastic May event, with buses to shuttle you from one place to the other and every music genre available in over 80 locations around the city, you are definitely not going to sleep if you are in Munich on May 12. For only 15 euros you can enjoy music all night long.
Brühl Palace Concerts
Brühl, Germany3 May - August 2008
The Palace Concerts in the Cologne suburb of Brühl offer chamber ensembles playing baroque programmes in the rococo splendour of the Schloss Augustusburg. The festival week is part of a summer-long concert series at Brühl palace, presenting an intense programme of high-profile concerts.
International Museums Day
All Over Germany18 May 2008
Museums all over Germany take part in the International Museums Day, 6,000 museums participate with special exhibits and free entrance to the museums.
