Events

"We do not remember days, we remember moments."

Saarbrücken is the event hotspot of the state Saarland! Discover the top event highlights of 2026 here.

Eröffnungsfeier - ©WOITHE

Filmfestival Max Ophüls Preis

January 19^th to 25^th 2026

The Prize of the Max Ophüls Film Festival is one of the most renowned festivals for young German-speaking film.

Filmfestival Max Ophüls Preis

Freunde - Kultur für Kids - Hille Pupille Theater/Döpp

Culture for Kids

January to December 2026

The only all-year round theatre series for children throughout the Greater Region.

Culture for Kids

Außenansicht des Veranstaltungszentrum Congresshalle Saarbrücken mit Vorplatz

Congresshalle_Außenansicht_Ost2 - CCS GmbH

reisen + freizeit Messe Logo - Congress Centrum Saar GmbH

Travel + Leisure trade fair Saar

February 21^st to 22^nd 2026

The trade fair for active and travel enthusiasts in the Congresshalle Saarbrücken.

Travel + Leisure trade fair Saar

Haus und Garten Messe Saar Logo - Saarmesse GmbH

House + Garden Saar

April 17^th to 19^th 2026

The trade fair for building, renovation and design in and around the E WERK Saarbrücken.

House + Garden Saar

Konzert - Shutterstock

Music Festival Saar

May 8^th to June 28^th 2026

The Music Festival Saar presents national and international musicians to the region, as well as it brings extraordinary concert locations to life.

Music Festival Saar

Tischtennis - Visit Saarbrücken

Champions League Final Four Table Tennis

May 16^th to 17^th 2026

Champions League Men Final Four 2025/2026 at the Saarlandhalle Saarbrücken.

Champions League Final Four Table Tennis

CSD Parade ©Visit Saarbrücken, A. Lombardozzi - A. Lombardozzi

Christopher Street Day Saarlorlux

May 30^th to 31^st 2026

CSD SaarLorLux invites you to join in the celebrations with a colourful parade and a two-day street festival.

Christopher Street Day Saarlorlux

Zuschauende vor der Muschel mit Band im Deutsch-Französischer Garten

Deutsch-Französischer Garten - Visit Saarbrücken, A. Lombardozzi

The Shell Rocks

June to August 2026

Live summer music from the concert shell in the Franco-German Gardens.

The Shell Rocks

Luftansicht des Saarbrücker Schloss mit Schlossgarten

Stadtführungen - Visit Saarbrücken, R. Christ

Sundays at the castle

June to August 2026

The series invites you to free concerts at Saarbrücken Castle, including matinées, soirées as well as activities for children.

Sundays at the castle

Fête de la Musique 2025 - Jungen & Thönes

Fete-Web-2026 - Jungen&Thönes

Fête de la Musique

June 21^st 2026

The Cultural Department presents a diverse selection of musicians from a wide range of genres.

Fête de la Musique

Logo Special Olympics Kampagne - Dabeisein ist Saarland / ffmop

Special Olympics National Games Saarland 2026

June 15^th to 20^th 2026

The Special Olympics, taking place from 15^th to 20^th June, bring together sport, inclusion and community in Saarland.

Special Olympics National Games Saarland 2026

Jazzband auf dem St. Johanner Markt vor Publikum beim Fillin-Festival

Fill in - International Jazz Festival Saar - Visit Saarbrücken, A. Lombardozzi

Fill in – International Jazz Festival Saar

June 26^th to 28^th 2026

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.

Fill in – International Jazz Festival Saar

Wasenbeats Open Air Festival - Zenner & Siegwart Event GbR

Wasenbeats

July 4^th 2026

The WASENBEATS Festival returns for its second edition in 2026 at the Sauwasen in Püttlingen. With even more intense beats, spectacular stage shows and an unbeatable atmosphere.

Wasenbeats