Festivals
24 Events in Festivals in Mainz - The Biggest Festivals & Events
Join the biggest festivals and cultural events in Mainz.

Mainz Oktoberfest
8. Oct 20268. October 2026
Red-White festival tent atmosphere, live music, and Mainz festive spirit: The 20th Oktoberfest was to conquer Mainz but was canceled in 2026 for safety reasons. #MainzOktoberfest
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Mainz Oktoberfest 2026
8. Oct 20268. October 2026
Red-white festival tent atmosphere, live music, and Bavarian classics were planned for Mainz. In 2026, the Oktoberfest was canceled for safety reasons. #MainzOktoberfest
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Mainz Wine Salon
23. Oct 202623. October 2026
Rheinhessen wine, golden evening atmosphere, and relaxed open-air moments: Discover the Mainz Wine Salon in Mainz and experience regional wine culture directly from the producers. #MainzWineSalon
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FILMZ – Shell Cinema: DO YOU LOVE ME
10. Nov 202610. November 2026
Political images, music, and memories: DO YOU LOVE ME brings the history of Beirut to the FILMZ-Shell Cinema in Mainz. Free admission – experience this special cinema evening! #FILMZ
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Kostenlos

Carnival
11. Nov 202611. November 2026
Helau, Mainz! Rosenmontag Parade, Schwellköpp, music, and six days of old town vibes make the Carnival 2027 an unforgettable community experience. #MainzerCarnival
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Fastnacht
11. Nov 202611. November 2026
Costumes, bands, and confetti: Experience the Meenzer Fassenacht 2027 with Rose Monday parade, youth mask parade, and real Mainz feeling. Helau! #MainzerFastnacht
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Carnival
11. Nov 202611. November 2026
Helau from Mainz: Parades, traditional heads, music, speeches, and exuberant nights make Mainz Carnival a unique multi-day experience. #Carnival
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Carnival 2027 in Mainz
11. Nov 202611. November 2026
Mainz becomes the carnival capital: Experience the Rose Monday parade, street carnival, music, and true sense of community at Mainz Carnival 2027. Helau! #MainzCarnival
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Meenzer Blut is kää Buttermilch – THE Carnival Tour
11. Nov 202611. November 2026
Experience Mainz at the start of the fifth season: historical carnival stories, humorous locations, and sparkling wine at Kirschgarten29. Secure your place now and celebrate Helau! #Mainz
Touren
25,00 €

Game Days - The Mainz Board Game Weekend
13. Nov 202613. November 2026
Three days of rolling dice, bluffing, and discovering new favorite games: The Game Days 2026 bring over 500 games and strong community moments to Mainz. #GameDaysMainz
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Best-Of-WineExperience: City Tour "Helau! The Carnival Walk" with Winetasting
21. Nov 202621. November 2026
Helau in Mainz! Discover Carnival history, whimsical anecdotes, and three regional wines during a special city tour. Secure your spot now! #Mainz
Touren
29,00 €

GoShorts – Revolutions per Minute
25. Nov 202625. November 2026
Six short films, six perspectives on protest, identity, and change: GoShorts brings goEast cinema to Mainz on November 25, 2026. #GoShorts
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6,50 €

Mainz Christmas Market
26. Nov 202626. November 2026
Experience the Mainz Christmas Market around the Cathedral from November 26 to December 23. Look forward to stalls, food, and handicrafts.
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€

Christmas City Mainz
26. Nov 202626. November 2026
Mainz shines: Discover the Christmas market, WinterTime markets, handicrafts, and mulled wine against the backdrop of the cathedral. Free admission, city center full of Advent spirit. #ChristmasCityMainz
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Kostenlos

Christmas City Mainz
26. Nov 202626. November 2026
Lights before the Mainz Cathedral, handmade gifts, mulled wine, and winter delight moments: Discover Christmas City Mainz 2026. #ChristmasCityMainz
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Advent Market in Mainz-Laubenheim
27. Nov 202627. November 2026
Rheinhessian Christmas joy at Longchampplatz: Handicrafts, Glühwoi, music, waffles, and regional specialties await in Mainz-Laubenheim. Free entry! #AdventMarket
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Kostenlos

NEW! Mainz in Christmas Splendor – Evening Tour with Winter Cocktail at BRUNFELS
4. Dec 20264. December 2026
Experience Mainz in Advent away from the Christmas market hustle: historic alleys, festive lights, and a winter cocktail at BRUNFELS. Discover now! #Mainz
Touren

Tour »Helau!« Carnival Stories at the Main Cemetery
24. Jan 202724. January 2027
Experience Carnival stories right in Mainz: This tour of the main cemetery connects tradition, history, and special places. 24.01.2027, 21 €. Discover now! #Mainz
Touren
21,00 €

Jazz & Pop – Festival for the Semester Closing 2027
13. Feb 202713. February 2027
Mainz sounds great at the semester closing: jazz, pop, and big band in the Red Hall create goosebumps and closeness. Free admission, no registration required. #Mainz #Jazz
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Kostenlos

Jazz & Pop – Festival for Semester Closing
13. Feb 202713. February 2027
An evening full of jazz, pop, and university energy in Mainz: The semester closing festival brings ensembles, big band sound, and real proximity to the stage. #Mainz #JazzPop
Konzerte
Kostenlos

HEY - Let's celebrate St. Patrick's Day
3. Mar 20273. March 2027
Mainz turns green: Irish Heartbeat celebrates St. Patrick's Day at the Frankfurter Hof with folk, Celtic rock, and session. 03.03.2027 from 44.35 €. #StPatricksDay
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44,35 €

Mainz Rhine Spring
20. Mar 202720. March 2027
Lights, rides, and Rhine views: The Mainz Rhine Spring 2027 invites everyone to a joyful spring festival for the whole family. #MainzRheinfrühling
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Mainz Rhine Spring
20. Mar 202720. March 2027
Spring air, Ferris wheel, and festival atmosphere right by the Rhine: The Mainz Rhine Spring brings Mainz into motion from March 20 to April 4, 2027. #MainzRhineSpring
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Mainz Rhine Spring 2027
20. Mar 202720. March 2027
Views of the Rhine, lights, giant Ferris wheel, and spring feelings: The Mainz Rhine Spring brings festival magic to the riverbank from March 20 to April 4. #MainzRhineSpring
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