Unterwegs – June 19, 2026

ANNIVERSARY FLEA MARKET – 750 YEARS OF KAISERSLAUTERN/50 YEARS FLEA MARKET TRADITION

JUNE 20, 8 A.M. – 4 P.M., STEINSTRASSE, KAISERSLAUTERN 

While the “Kaiserslautern Classics” captivate with shiny vintage cars, the large anniversary flea market invites you to stroll through the old town. The market runs from St. Martin’s Square through the old town and from Klosterstraße to Steinstraße. Experience stalls full of rarities, curiosities & special items, encounters, memories, and real treasures. Pure flea market passion – here people discuss, bargain & laugh!

CITY TOUR IN A VINTAGE BUS

JUNE 20, 11.30 A.M., CITY CENTER, KAISERSLAUTERN

Join us for an entertaining and informative city tour aboard a nostalgic vintage bus. Discover fascinating facts and quirky stories about the historic Barbarossa City – all while enjoying panoramic views and a truly special atmosphere. A registration is required per email to Touristinformation@kaiserslautern.de or phone +49 (0)631 365 4019.

KAISERSLAUTERN CLASSICS 2026

JUNE 20, CITY CENTER/PEDESTRIAN ZONE, KAISERSLAUTERN

The “18th Kaiserslautern Classics” will take place on June 20, 2026. Vintage and classic cars of all kinds will be displayed for free in central squares in the city center of Kaiserslautern. Visitors will be enchanted by the presentation of the vintage cars. With the vehicle presentation, the participants create an extraordinary shopping atmosphere with a very special flair. As a special highlight, SUK is holding the 4th ADAC Trifels Classic Car Rally. This is combined with special tests over a total length of approximately 240 kilometers through the Vorderpfalz and Westpfalz regions. Another highlight is the 4th Vespa Meeting in Kaiserslautern. Numerous enthusiasts of the legendary motor scooter meet and ride together into the city center, where they then present their two-wheelers as part of the “Kaiserslautern Classics.”

MAINZER JOHANNISNACHT

JUNE 19 – 22, RHINE PROMENADE/CITY CENTER, MAINZ

In 1968, the year of the 500th anniversary of Johannes Gutenberg’s death, Karl Delorme, launched the folk festival. Look forward to a grand celebration with a diverse program: Johannisnacht stretches along the banks of the Rhine from the Kaisertor to the Weintor and from Fischtorplatz via Liebfrauenplatz to Schillerplatz. In addition to carousels and other rides, there is an artists’ market along the banks of the Rhine. Also look forward to an extra-large, colorful program featuring talented artists and more in Rheinland-Pfalz’s capital city. Details: https://www.mainzer-johannisnacht.de/en/

JOHANNISMARKT

JUNE 19 – 22, TOWN CENTER, WINNWEILER

The annual Johannismarkt will take place in the town center of Winnweiler with food and drink, rides, live music and fun for all. Shops will be open on Sunday. Get into the swing and enjoy a typical town festival.

OPEL KAISERSLAUTERN ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

JUNE 20, 10 A.M. – 4 P.M., OPEL PLANT, KAISERSLAUTERN

Join Opel in celebrating 60 years in Kaiserslautern! Highlights include speeches followed by a Q&A session and autograph signing by an FCK legend. There is an open tour of the factory, a varied program for children and families, catering options, a vehicle exhibition and test drives. In addition, you can test your skills on simulators, view a selection of historic Opel classic cars, enjoy live music and watch the start of the 4th ADAC Trifels Classic Car Rally. The plant tour includes hot and cold forming, laser cutting, model presentation on the STLA-M platform, welding of vehicle components, a GSE simulator, the pressing plant and you can learn about vocational training and the history of the plant. Use the opportunity to experience another piece of Kaiserslautern’s history hands-on.

WEILERBACHER SUMMER NIGHTS

JUNE 20, 5 P.M., ALTER DORFPLATZ/ MACKENBACER STRASSE, WEILERBACH

For the second time the Weilerbacher Summer Nights are taking place in a relaxed and historic atmosphere. The band “The Twins” will entertain visitors on June 20. The next summer night will be on July 11 with “Luigi Botta and Friends”.

ALTE WELT SCHLEMMERWANDERUNG (CULINARY HIKE)

JUNE 21, 10 A.M. – 6 P.M., HEIMKIRCHEN/NIEDERKIRCHEN 

On the magnificent circular hiking trail with fantastic views from the sundial, a total of 9 different stations are set up along a 5.5 km route, where exclusively Palatine “Old World” specialties are prepared for enjoyment. The interesting nature trail “Old World” is located nearby and awaits hikers over 10 km with many educational information boards and special facilities to protect nature and animals. This year, the sundial on the Reiserberg will also be integrated into the hike. The diversity of the landscape is also reflected in the variety of foods offered, which mostly come from the region. A trilingual menu in German, Palatine, and English leaves nothing to be desired. Be it smoked trout, vegetable patties, or homemade cakes from the creative women’s meeting, everything freshly prepared from the ponds and forests.

ABTEIKIRCHENKONZERT (CHURCH CONCERT)

JUNE 21, 5 P.M., ABTEIKIRCHE, OTTERBERG

Stabat Mater: With his early departure from the opera stage in 1829, Gioachino Rossini composed only larger-scale sacred music alongside chamber music. Among these is the Stabat Mater, which was created in two phases between 1831 and 1841 and premiered in Paris in 1842. The text encapsulates Mary’s grief in the face of the Crucified in a prayer. Rossini unites different forms such as aria, duet, quartet, and chorus, operatic arioso style, and strict a cappella technique into one of the highlights of this genre. After the successful performance of F. Mendelssohn-Bartholdy’s Hymn of Praise in 2025, the choir at Bännjerrück is preparing for a special concert in the abbey church: the vocal quartet and the choir are accompanied by a chamber orchestra, following an arrangement by J. Linckelmann from 2016. With the arrangement (flute, oboe, clarinet, horn, bassoon, timpani, and strings), the symphonic character is nevertheless preserved.

ARTWALK

JUNE 25 – 28, VARIOUS LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT KAISERSLAUTERN

The initiative “ARTWALK – FreieSzeneKaiserslautern” strengthens the independent art and cultural scene in Kaiserslautern and makes it visibly present in the cityscape. As part of ARTWALK, different cultural initiatives present themselves at various locations throughout the city. The event is coordinated by the City Management but organized in a decentralized manner: individual artists and initiatives act independently. This creates a multi-layered, urban cultural network that celebrates the diversity of the independent scene and makes it accessible to a wide audience. The aim of ARTWALK is to make a significant contribution to the 750th city anniversary in 2026 and, in the long term, to establish itself as an annual highlight.

750 YEARS KAISERSLAUTERN – LAUTRER BRAUNACHT 2026 (BREWERY NIGHT)

JUNE 27, 4 P.M. – MIDNIGHT, STIFTSKIRCHE, KAISERSLAUTERN

The Braunacht tour will take place on Saturday, June 27, in front of Stiftskirche. Three beers specially brewed for this evening can be exclusively tasted there and surrounding gastronomy. Visitors can then vote for their favorite beer again this year.

KERWE (VILLAGE FEST)

JUNE – JULY, VARIOUS DATES/LOCATIONS IN THE KMC:

Upcoming village festivals nearby: Bann June 27, Niedermohr July 3, Trippstadt July 11, Enkenbach July 10, Obermohr July 24, and Schopp July 25. Also see ABC in KMC.

WEINFEST “ZELLER SCHWARZE KATZ”

JUNE 26 – 29, ZELL/MOSELLE

Traditionally, the season of the major wine festivals in the picturesque Moselle region begins on the last weekend of June – and the wine festival of the “Zeller Schwarze Katz” is of course an absolute highlight! For four days, the marketplace and the Moselle promenade transform into a lively festival mile full of wine, music, and enjoyment. Dive into the world of the exquisite wines of the Zeller winemakers, enjoy culinary delicacies, and be thrilled by captivating live music from well-known bands. The varied entertainment program ensures fun and good cheer for both young and old!

75 YEARS / 250 YEARS – FRIENDSHIP FEST

JULY 3 – 5, AIRFIELD, BAUMHOLDER

The U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz and the city of Baumholder are jointly hosting a three-day festival to honor 75 years of German-American partnership in Baumholder and to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States’ independence. Amidst the picturesque backdrop of Rheinland-Pfalz, this festival offers a unique opportunity to experience American culture up close and make new connections. It is a symbol of the long-standing history and the vibrant partnership in the region. The multi-day festival is planned with live bands, stage programs, rides, family activities, and a variety of gastronomy, as well as a fireworks display on July 4.

ALTSTADTFEST

JULY 3 – 5, ST. MARTINSPLATZ/MAINZER TOR, KAISERSLAUTERN 

Old Town Festival Event Anniversary Year 750 Years Kaiserslautern! The Old Town Festival: from Spittelstraße to Mainzer Tor. When the Old Town turns into a huge open-air pub, it’s time to celebrate: In addition to culinary specialties, there is street theater, handicrafts, and lots of music, vendors, and artisans. Visitors from the region and beyond look forward to this highlight.

WESTRICHER SUMMER FESTIVAL

JULY 3 – 5, WERNER-ODENWALD-PLATZ, BRUCHMÜHLBACH-MIESAU 

Three days of fair and folk festival in Bruchmühlbach-Miesau! The traditional Westricher Summer Festival offers a varied program from Friday to Sunday. On Friday, the festival opens at 4:00 P.M. At 6:00 P.M. there will be the keg tapping with free beer. After that, the honorary dance and the speech of the new Summer Festival Queen will take place. Saturday features lively activities from 2:00 P.M. at the fairground, and then it’s on to partying and celebrating into the night.  The Sunday program starts at 10:00 A.M. with the Summer Festival church service. From 11:00 A.M. it continues with a morning pint and a colorful stage program.  Large amusement park! Plenty of parking! Cocktail bar! Food and drinks in abundant variety!

40 YEARS UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE

VARIOUS DATES, KAISERTHERMEN/ AMPHITHEATER, TRIER

The City of Trier is celebrating its 40th anniversary of being a UNESCO World Heritage Site with its Roman ruins. Various special events, such as gladiator fights, Roman cavalry demonstrations, “Food and Drink in the Roman Empire,” and a Roman military display are taking place throughout the summer. For details and dates visit: https://www.trier-info.de/40-jahre-welterbe

GROUP TOURS IN ENGLISH

VARIOUS DATES, TOURIST INFO, KAISERSLAUTERN

Kaiserslautern is celebrating its 750th anniversary of city rights this year. For group tours in honor of the occasion, such as a city bus tour, guided cemetery tour, guided historic walk, Hohenecken castle, K’town for kids and more, visit: https://www.kaiserslautern.de/tourismus_freizeit_kultur/tourismus/besichtigungstouren/besichtigungstouren_gruppen/index.html.en