In 2026, Hanover will offer you a varied programme of events, including concerts, shows, sporting events and city festivals. A selection of highlights demonstrates the diversity of what's on offer for music fans, connoisseurs and families. You can find all the dates for the year's events clearly listed in our event calendar.
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Helene Fischer
Helene Fischer makes a stop in Hanover on her spectacular 360° stadium tour!
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State Garden Show 2026
Several-month event in Bad Nenndorf with parks, nature, cultural programmes and regional ideas
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Iron Maiden
To mark the band's 50th anniversary, the „Run For Your Lives“ world tour will continue in Europe in 2026.
Sebastian Gerhard
Fireworks competition
International teams compete against each other in the Herrenhausen Gardens - with pyro shows inspired by the North Lagoon, live music and a picnic atmosphere.
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The 2026 Hanover finals
Around 4,000 athletes compete against each other in over 30 sports - from athletics to gymnastics to triathlon
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Nina Chuba
Nina Chuba is in the starting blocks with her new album and her biggest open-air shows to date for 2026, and she is stopping off in Hanover.
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The Dead Pants
Drink up! We have to go - Tour 2026 After a three-year break, Die Toten Hosen are going on a big tour again.
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Roland Kaiser
Roland Kaiser is one of Germany's most successful artists across all genres.
Axel Herzig
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Small festival in the large garden
Summer cabaret from around the world in the baroque garden with comedy, music and artists
Axel Heise
39th Maschsee Festival
19 days of diverse festivities with music, international food stalls, stage programmes and activities for families along the promenade at Maschsee lake.
PUR
Following the anniversary celebrations for their cult album „Abenteuerland“, the successful German band already has its sights set on the next season.
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Calendar of events
Top concerts, international shows and cultural formats await you in Hanover - from arena highlights to global events throughout the city.
Tourist Information
Ernst-August-Platz 8
D-30159 Hanover
Phone: + 49 (0) 511 / 12345-111
info@hannover-tourismus.de