March 2026 in Germany

MARCH IN GERMANY – 2026

March brings the first signs of spring with colorful fairs, lively music, literary highlights, and seasonal traditions.

Mar 8 – International Women’s Day – Berlin – Public holiday with citywide events, demonstrations, and cultural gatherings

Mar 11 – Mar 15 – Leipzig Book Fair – Leipzig – Germany’s second-largest book fair with readings, exhibitions, and the Manga Comic

Mar 14 – Mar 16 – Starkbierfest – Munich – The “strong beer festival” at Paulaner Nockherberg and other breweries, blending Bavarian beer traditions, hearty food, and Bavarian folk music

Mar 20 – Mar 29 – Spring Dippemess – Frankfurt – Traditional spring fair with rides, games, market stalls, and evening fireworks

Mar 20 – Apr 19 – Hamburger Frühlingsdom – Hamburg – Northern Germany’s biggest funfair, with attractions, food stalls, and lively fairground athmosphere

Mar 21 – Mar 29 – MaerzMusik Festival – Berlin – Festival of contemporary music and sound art with international artists and immersive performance