Kiedricher Rieslingfest
Kiedrich
Mid-May
One of the oldest wine festivals in the Rheingau, held in the lanes of the Gothic winegrowing village of Kiedrich.
Events
Events in the Rheingau
The Rheingau celebrates all year round: wine festivals, music festivals, Christmas markets and culinary highlights are often just a few minutes from the campsite. This overview shows the most beautiful recurring dates – for up-to-date individual events, we also recommend the event calendar at rheingau.com.
57 events found
Wine Festivals
Johannisberger Kerb
Johannisberg
June
Traditional fair in Johannisberg with wine stands, live music and hearty local food.
Eltviller Sektfest
Eltville
Late June / early July
A sparkling wine festival right on the Rhine bank and in the rose garden of the Electoral Castle – a classic on Eltville's festival calendar.
Kiedricher Höfe-Fest
Kiedrich
9–12 July 2026
Instead of a village festival, Kiedrich's winemakers open their courtyards – guests stroll from courtyard to courtyard, tasting wine straight from the cellar.
Oestricher Kranfest
Oestrich-Winkel
2nd July weekend
The Kranfest commemorates the historic loading crane on the Rhine bank and combines tradition with live music and a family programme.
Wallufer Wein am Rhein
Walluf
16–18 July 2026
Three evenings of wine, music and conviviality right on the Walluf Rhine bank.
Top EventGeisenheimer Lindenfest
Geisenheim
3rd July weekend
For over 75 years, Geisenheim's winemakers have celebrated one of the Rheingau's oldest wine festivals under the old lime tree.
Mittelheimer Kerb
Oestrich-Winkel-Mittelheim
24–26 July 2026
Parish fair in Mittelheim at the Schönleber wine and sparkling-wine estate, with live music and conviviality.
Hattenheimer Kerb
Eltville-Hattenheim
28 July – 3 August 2026
Hattenheim's parish-fair week around the Hans Bausch winery, with music and wine on tap.
Hallgartener Winzerfest
Oestrich-Winkel-Hallgarten
31 July – 3 August 2026 (1st August weekend)
Wine festival at seven wine stands on the market square of the wine village of Hallgarten, held on the first August weekend since time immemorial.
Top EventRheingauer Weinwoche Wiesbaden
Wiesbaden
14–23 August 2026
With around 120 stands and 1,000 wines, the largest wine event in the Rheingau, held around the Marktkirche and Schlossplatz.
Rauenthaler Kirchweih- und Weinfest
Eltville-Rauenthal
14–17 August 2026
Traditional parish-fair wine festival around the 'Unter den Linden' church square in Rauenthal – with music, carriage rides and an open-air festival service.
Top EventRüdesheimer Weinfest – Summer of Riesling
Rüdesheim am Rhein
3rd August weekend
The historic market square festival celebrates Riesling with wine stands, music and the crowning of the wine queen.
Geisenheimer Altstadt-Weinfest
Geisenheim
August
Geisenheim's old town transforms for several days into a wine paradise with live music and regional cuisine.
Morschberger Weinfest
Geisenheim / Marienthal / Johannisberg
3rd September weekend
Winemakers from Geisenheim, Marienthal and Johannisberg invite guests to a shared festival amid the vineyards on the Morschberg.
Eltviller Sektfest
Eltville
2–5 July 2027 (first July weekend)
A sparkling wine festival right on the Rhine bank and in the rose garden of the Electoral Castle – a classic on Eltville's festival calendar.
Kiedricher Höfe-Fest
Kiedrich
8–11 July 2027 (2nd July weekend)
Instead of a village festival, Kiedrich's winemakers open their courtyards – guests stroll from courtyard to courtyard, tasting wine straight from the cellar.
Oestricher Kranfest
Oestrich-Winkel
10–11 July 2027 (2nd July weekend)
The Kranfest commemorates the historic loading crane on the Rhine bank and combines tradition with live music and a family programme.
Top EventGeisenheimer Lindenfest
Geisenheim
17–18 July 2027 (3rd July weekend)
For over 75 years, Geisenheim's winemakers have celebrated one of the Rheingau's oldest wine festivals under the old lime tree.
Hallgartener Winzerfest
Oestrich-Winkel-Hallgarten
6–9 August 2027 (1st August weekend)
Wine festival at seven wine stands on the market square of the wine village of Hallgarten, held on the first August weekend since time immemorial.
Top EventRheingauer Weinwoche Wiesbaden
Wiesbaden
13–22 August 2027
With around 120 stands and 1,000 wines, the largest wine event in the Rheingau, held around the Marktkirche and Schlossplatz.
Top EventRüdesheimer Weinfest – Summer of Riesling
Rüdesheim am Rhein
21–22 August 2027 (3rd August weekend)
The historic market square festival celebrates Riesling with wine stands, music and the crowning of the wine queen.
Morschberger Weinfest
Geisenheim / Marienthal / Johannisberg
18–19 September 2027 (3rd September weekend)
Winemakers from Geisenheim, Marienthal and Johannisberg invite guests to a shared festival amid the vineyards on the Morschberg.
Music & Festival
Top EventInternationale Maifestspiele Wiesbaden
Wiesbaden (Hessisches Staatstheater)
1–31 May 2026 (130th anniversary)
One of Germany's most traditional festivals, with opera, theatre, dance and concerts at the Hessian State Theatre.
Kultursommer im Kurpark
Bad Schwalbach
June – August
Concerts, cabaret and children's theatre open air at the Kurweiher in the spa park of the Taunus spa town.
Top EventRheingau Musik Festival
mehrere Orte im Rheingau
20 June – 5 September 2026
Around 150 concerts at more than 25 historic venues between Wiesbaden and Lorch – one of Europe's most significant music festivals.
Culture & Tours
Ostereiermarkt im Kloster Eberbach
Eltville (Kloster Eberbach)
28 February – 1 March 2026
Around 80 exhibitors from twelve nations showcase Easter arts and crafts in the historic dormitory of the monastery.
Eltviller Rosentage
Eltville
6–7 June 2026
The rose town of Eltville transforms into a sea of blossoms around the Electoral Castle – with garden tours and arts and crafts.
Rheingau Literatur Festival
mehrere Orte im Rheingau
27–30 August & 24–27 September 2026
Readings by renowned authors at special locations throughout the Rheingau, including Schloss Johannisberg.
Tag des offenen Denkmals – Schloss Vollrads
Oestrich-Winkel
13 September 2026
Tower and castle tours at Schloss Vollrads as part of the nationwide Open Monument Day.
Hildegardisfest
Rüdesheim-Eibingen
17 September 2026
Reliquary ceremony and procession honouring St Hildegard of Bingen at the pilgrimage church in Eibingen.
FineArts Kunstmarkt Kloster Eberbach
Eltville (Kloster Eberbach)
24–25 October 2026
A top-class art market with over 140 exhibitors of applied and fine art at the historic Kloster Eberbach.
Hildegardisfest
Rüdesheim-Eibingen
17 September 2027
Reliquary ceremony and procession honouring St Hildegard of Bingen at the pilgrimage church in Eibingen.
Market & Season
Rheingauer Fastnachtsumzug
Kiedrich / Johannisberg / Marienthal / Aulhausen (rotierend)
Carnival Saturday / Rose Monday (February)
The largest Rheingau carnival parade travels annually between Johannisberg, Marienthal and Aulhausen; the Rose Monday parade in Kiedrich is considered a special highlight.
Top EventRhein in Flammen
Rüdesheim am Rhein / Bingen
4 July 2026
Seven fireworks displays around the Binger Loch, accompanied by an illuminated boat parade on the Rhine.
Erbacher Kerb
Eltville-Erbach
13 September 2026
Traditional parish fair in Erbach with a market, duck race and activities run by local clubs.
Wiesbadener Stadtfest
Wiesbaden
25–27 September 2026
A large city festival in Wiesbaden's centre, combined with an autumn market and harvest festival at the Warmer Damm.
Eltviller Kappeskerb & Weinlesefest
Eltville
Early November
Traditional grape harvest festival with a wine village in Eltville's town centre, marking the end of the harvest season.
Rheingauer Fastnachtsumzug
Kiedrich / Johannisberg / Marienthal / Aulhausen (rotierend)
Carnival Saturday / Rose Monday (6–8 February 2027)
The largest Rheingau carnival parade travels annually between Johannisberg, Marienthal and Aulhausen; the Rose Monday parade in Kiedrich is considered a special highlight.
Top EventRhein in Flammen
Rüdesheim am Rhein / Bingen
3 July 2027
Seven fireworks displays around the Binger Loch, accompanied by an illuminated boat parade on the Rhine.
Top EventRhein in Flammen
Rüdesheim am Rhein / Bingen
1 July 2028
Seven fireworks displays around the Binger Loch, accompanied by an illuminated boat parade on the Rhine.
Food & Wine
Top EventRheingau Gourmet & Wein Festival
Eltville (Kloster Eberbach)
19 February – 8 March 2026
A top-class gourmet festival with star chefs and winemakers at special locations such as Kloster Eberbach – one of Germany's best-known culinary events since 1996.
WeinTreff Erbach – Saisonauftakt
Eltville-Erbach
Easter Monday to October
The popular wine-tasting stand on the Rhine bank traditionally opens its season at Easter and invites visitors to relax right on the Rhine until October.
Rheingauer Schlemmerwochen
mehrere Orte im Rheingau
24 April – 3 May 2026
Over 100 winemakers, Strausswirtschaften and restaurants open their cellars and courtyards for tastings of the new wine vintage.
Henkell 0.0% Vinothon Genussmarathon
Start Rüdesheim – Ziel Wiesbaden
25 April 2026 (Premiere)
A new running event through the vineyards of the Rheingau, with refreshment stations along the route offering wine tastings and regional specialities.
Martinsthaler Wein- und Schlemmerstand
Eltville-Martinsthal
2 May – 27 September 2026
A rotating wine and treats stand in Martinsthal – a different winery hosts each weekend with Rheingau wines and specialities.
Erbacher Erdbeerfest
Eltville-Erbach
12–15 June 2026
For over 70 years, Erbach has celebrated the strawberry harvest on the market square with music and culinary stalls.
Herbsterlebnis – Offene Weinkeller
Lorchhausen bis Flörsheim
3–11 September
A Rheingau-wide themed week with open wine cellars and tastings of the new vintage at numerous winemakers.
Hattenheimer Wein- und Genusspfad
Eltville-Hattenheim
3 October 2026
14 winemakers present their wines and culinary specialities along the path between Hattenheim and the Steinberg estate.
Glorreiche Rheingauer Tage
mehrere Orte im Rheingau
Early November
After the grape harvest, winemakers and restaurateurs celebrate a successful vintage with around 30 events throughout the Rheingau.
Top EventRheingau Gourmet & Wein Festival
Eltville (Kloster Eberbach)
Mid-February – early March 2027 (30th edition, exact date not yet set)
A top-class gourmet festival with star chefs and winemakers at special locations such as Kloster Eberbach – one of Germany's best-known culinary events since 1996.
WeinTreff Erbach – Saisonauftakt
Eltville-Erbach
Easter Monday (29 March) to October 2027
The popular wine-tasting stand on the Rhine bank traditionally opens its season at Easter and invites visitors to relax right on the Rhine until October.
Hattenheimer Wein- und Genusspfad
Eltville-Hattenheim
3 October 2027
14 winemakers present their wines and culinary specialities along the path between Hattenheim and the Steinberg estate.
Sport & Activities
Rheingau-Cross
Geisenheim (Rheingau-Stadion)
14 March 2026
Traditional cross-country race at the Rheingau-Stadion in Geisenheim, jointly organised by TG Rüdesheim and TS Geisenheim.
Top EventMagic Bike Rüdesheim
Rüdesheim am Rhein (Brömserburg)
4–7 June 2026 (24th edition, Corpus Christi weekend)
One of Europe's largest Harley-Davidson biker meetings at Brömserburg Castle – with a bike parade from Assmannshausen to Rüdesheim, a custom bike show and a biker church service.
Rieslinglauf & Rheingauer Halbmarathon
Oestrich-Winkel
26 July 2026
A long-standing run through the vineyards around Oestrich-Winkel, from a children's fun run to a half marathon for all ages.
Top EventMagic Bike Rüdesheim
Rüdesheim am Rhein (Brömserburg)
27–30 May 2027 (expected 25th edition, Corpus Christi weekend)
One of Europe's largest Harley-Davidson biker meetings at Brömserburg Castle – with a bike parade from Assmannshausen to Rüdesheim, a custom bike show and a biker church service.