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Events in Trier
Antikenfestspiele in the amphitheater, Olewiger Weinfest, the Christmas market on the Hauptmarkt - Trier's major events at a glance.
Festivals and markets
June
Trier Altstadtfest 2026 (Old Town Festival)
26 June 2026
Three days of city festival with stages on the Hauptmarkt, Kornmarkt, and by the cathedral. Live music, food and drink, and free guided city tours.
Summer festival
Trier Antikenfestspiele 2026 (Classical Antiquity Festival)
10 July 2026
The Antikenfestspiele turn the Roman amphitheater into Germany's largest open-air ancient-world stage every summer. Stagings with live music, horse riders, and thousands of spectators under the open sky.
First weekend of August
Olewiger Weinfest 2026 (Olewig Wine Festival)
7 August 2026
The largest wine festival in the region. Seven days of Riesling and Elbling, open winery courtyards, the parade on Sunday, and the crowning of the Trier Wine Queen.
August
Brot und Spiele 2026 (Bread and Circuses Roman Festival)
14 August 2026
Trier goes Roman for a weekend. Gladiator combat in the amphitheater, a legionary camp, ancient crafts, and a costume parade.
September
Mosel-Wein-Nachts-Bummel 2026 (Moselle Wine Night Stroll)
4 September 2026
A summer night along Trier's Moselle promenade. Regional wine stalls, live music, and light art along the riverside walk.
October
Trier Lange Nacht der Museen 2026 (Long Night of Museums)
10 October 2026
One night, every museum open. From the Rheinisches Landesmuseum (Regional Archaeological Museum) and the Karl-Marx-Haus (Karl Marx's birthplace) to the Spielzeugmuseum (Toy Museum). Shuttle bus included.
Advent
Trier Weihnachtsmarkt 2026 (Christmas Market)
4 December 2026
One of Germany's most beautiful Christmas markets. Stalls on the Hauptmarkt (the main market square) and in front of the cathedral, a medieval backdrop, mulled wine, and a Roman-flavored Christmas atmosphere.