International Fireworks Competition
 

12 May - 22 September (Saturdays only)

Many nations compete for the brightest flares and the biggest bangs during this frenzy of pyrotechnic madness during the summer.

Herrenhausen Festival Weeks
 

28 May - August

Held in the Herrenhäuser Gardens, this popular summer festival of classical music and theatre attracts thousands of spectators every year.
 

Maschsee Festival
 

25 July - 12 August

One of the largest summer festivals in northern Germany, this event sees a large number of concerts, art shows and other performances taking place in various venues around the city.
 

Oktoberfest

21 September - 10 October

One of Germany's most loved traditions, the Oktoberfest celebrates the season with performances, feasting and other entertainments.
 

Music Parade of the Nations
 

29 September - 10 October

This event sees music from Germany, Bulgaria, Finland, Great Britain, Austria, the USA, the Czech Republic, Hungary and Belarus being played throughout the city in a grand open-air festival.