Unique cultural enjoyment

Events in Herrenhausen

Click here for an overview of upcoming events at the Royal Gardens of Herrenhausen.

The Royal Gardens of Herrenhausen host a variety of large and small events throughout the year. In a unique atmosphere, you can enjoy music and theater performances, art installations, and festivals of all sizes all year round.

In addition to the KunstFestSpiele, the fireworks competition, and the Kleines Fest im Großen Garten, various events take place in the Royal Gardens of Herrenhausen.

Public tour of the botanical show garden

Guided tour of the Berggarten

Discover botanical treasures and unique plant collections from all over the world!

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Concert series

Herrenhausen Baroque

Herrenhausen Baroque presented atmospheric concerts in the frescoed ballroom of the Herrenhausen Gallery and other venues.

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Illumination

Illumination in the Great Garden

June 12, 2026 and more

Großer Garten

The Great Garden is transformed into a sea of lights.

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Tickets, teams, info

International fireworks competition 2026

Dates, tickets, and information about the International Fireworks Competition at the Herrenhausen Gardens.

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Festivals & Events

A Small Celebration in the Great Garden

July 2, 2026, through July 5, 2026 and beyond

Großer Garten

From July 2 to 16, 2026, the new artistic director Detlef Simon—or DESiMO for short—promises enchanting evenings filled with poetry at the Kleines Fest im Gro...

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Festivals & Festivals

ArtFestGames 2026

June 2, 2026, through June 7, 2026

Verschiedene Veranstaltungsorte in Hannover

The 17th KunstFestSpiele Herrenhausen—the first edition of the festival under new artistic director Brigitta Muntendorf—will continue to delight audiences with new... until June 7, 2026.

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The Junge Deutsche Philharmonie plays at the Herrenhausen Gallery

Current events

Nahklang-Konzertreihe 2025/2026

June 27, 2026 and more

Galerie Herrenhausen

The Nahklang concert series presented by the Hannover Chamber Music Society features seven concerts this season and will conclude in June 2026 with a summer...

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