February 2026 in Germany

February is dominated by Carnival celebrations and - of course - the Red Carpet Event in Berlin - the Berlinale

Feb 12 – 22, 2026  – Berlinale – Berlin International Film Festival  A cinematic magnet with premieres, star‑studded screenings, and city‑wide glamour

• Feb 12 – 18, 2026 – Carnival (Karneval / Fasching) – Cologne, Düsseldorf, Mainz – The Rhineland turns into a colorful stage with parades, costumes, and citywide revelry:

  • Feb 12 – Weiberfastnacht (Women’s Carnival Day)

  • Feb 16 – Rosenmontag (Rose Monday Parade)

  • Feb 17 – Faschingsdienstag (Shrove Tuesday)

  • Feb 18 – Aschermittwoch (Ash Wednesday – end of Carnival)
    

• Feb 17, 2026 – Munich Fasching – Munich – Shrove Tuesday comes alive around Viktualienmarkt and Marienplatz with parades, traditional revels, and lively costumes