Events in Braunschweig

Braunschweiger Karneval Schoduvel c) Braunschweig Stadtmarketing GmbH Braunschweig Carnival “Schoduvel”
23 February 2020 to 23 February 2020

With a length of more than 6.5 kilometres, about 6,000 participants and more than 200,000 spectators the „Schoduvel“ is the biggest carnival parade in all of northern Germany. The parade lasts for about four hours. Carnival sweets en masse are scattered from the carnival trucks.

German Athletics Championships in Braunschweig
6 June 2020 to 7 June 2020

High-jump, javelin and running: in 2020, Germany’s top athletes will head to Braunschweig to battle it out for the German champions title and a place in the Olympic qualifiers.

Lichtparcours Braunschweig
13 June 2020 to 9 October 2020

16 international artists in a glistening city – in 2020, the Light Trail will present illuminated art to the public along the River Oker.

Burgplatz Open Air c) Staatstheater Braunschweig Castle Square Open Air Braunschweig – “Madame Butterfly“ |
27 June 2020 to 15 July 2020

Music enjoyment will be staged in a unique historic setting, surrounded by the Cathedral St. Blasii and Dankwarderode Castle.

Festival Theaterformen Braunschweig
2 July 2020 to 12 July 2020

The Festival Theaterformen celebrates its 30th anniversary and showcases the diversity of contemporary theatre from all over the world.

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Braunschweiger Weihnachtsmarkt Burggraben c) Braunschweig Stadtmarketing Philipp Ziebart Christmas Market in Braunschweig
25 November 2020 to 29 December 2020

In front of the magnificent historic background of the old quarter around the St. Blasii Cathedral, around 150 artisans, crafts people and market vendors invite you to Braunschweig’s Christmas market from November 28 to December 29. The Tradition of the markets dates back to the year 1505.