Festivals
Festivals in Speyer
From the Old German Christmas market around the cathedral to the Palatinate carnival: the recurring festivals that define Speyer.
23 November 2026 to 10 January 2027
Speyer Christmas and New Year Market
Seven weeks of cathedral-city glow: the Christmas and New Year market around the Imperial Cathedral, from 23 November 2026 to 10 January 2027.
Annually on the second weekend in July, starting Thursday
Speyer Brezelfest
The largest folk festival in the Palatinate: five days on the fairground, a street parade and the pretzel queen, always on the second weekend in July.
11 and 12 September 2026
Speyer Old Town Festival
Two days of live music and food in the lanes of the old town: the 49th Altstadtfest runs on 11 and 12 September 2026.
16 to 25 October 2026
Speyer Autumn Fair
Ten days of funfair on the fairground below the cathedral: the 779th Speyerer Herbstmesse runs from 16 to 25 October 2026.
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November 11 to Ash Wednesday (main season February/March)
Speyer Carnival
Palatinate carnival between the cathedral square and the Maximilianstraße: a parade, comic sessions and the Shrove Tuesday burning.
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