Read more
Roman Monuments, Cathedral of St. Peter and Church of Our Lady in Trier – Stone Witnesses to Time
Four decades later, we can openly admit it: We love our World Heritage. We love the awestruck faces when people stand before the Porta Nigra for the first time. We love the privilege of living where others vacation – to see what we get to marvel at every single day. And if we're completely honest, we also love the validation that our World Heritage belongs to those select sites that simultaneously meet four UNESCO criteria.
The Porta Nigra? An absolute masterpiece of human creativity. Our monuments? Unique testimonies to Roman civilization in their density and quality. And Trier itself? A prime example of a great Roman capital after the division of the Roman Empire, directly connected to events of universal significance – the recognition of Christianity in the Roman world. This unique blend of stunning architecture and momentous historical events makes Trier a World Heritage hotspot where history comes alive. Multi-layered, impressive, and unforgettable.
The best part? After 40 years of UNESCO recognition, we are far from tired of preserving, celebrating, and sharing this heritage with the world. There's no question that this is especially true for the anniversary year.
Invitation to celebrate with us
So join us in celebrating the special arrangements, exhibitions, performances, readings, and guided tours dedicated to 40 years of heritage in 2026. Because good history doesn't age with time: it becomes timelessly beautiful.
Plan your visit to Trier now for the anniversary year 2026!
We would appreciate if you participated in the survey of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites Germany e.V..
Event overview
In 2026, Trier will celebrate the 40th anniversary of its UNESCO World Heritage status with a special program. These events will bring history back to life and make a visit during this year an unforgettable experience.
Celebrate the anniversary with us!
January
January 25 – April 12 “Attention: Construction Site! Interactive Exhibition on Building” – family exhibition with LEGO models, Simeonstift City Museum
January 25 “Porta Nigra in Miniature”, family tour with workshop, Rheinisches Landesmuseum Trier
January 31 – February 8 Official opening with artistic light and space installation inside the Constantine Basilica and winter lounge in front of it
February
January 25 – April 12 “Attention: construction site! Interactive exhibition on building” – family exhibition with LEGO models, Simeonstift City Museum
January 31 – February 8 Official opening with artistic light and space installation inside the Constantine Basilica and winter lounge in front of it
February 4 – March 18 ‘Historical views of the World Heritage Site in Trier’, cabinet exhibition in cooperation with the World Heritage Scouts in the Scientific City Library
February 5 Tour of the cryptoporticus beneath the basilica forecourt, Constantine Basilica
February 6 40 years of World Heritage: finds from Roman buildings’; guided tour while sitting and resting, Rheinisches Landesmuseum Trier
February 6 - 8 Opening sound art festival TUFA, Thermen am Viehmarkt
February 20 - March 27 Lenten reflections in the cathedral (fridays)
February 27 – November 29 ‘Roman Times XXL’ – anniversary intervention in the permanent exhibition, Rheinisches Landesmuseum Trier
March
January 25 – April 12 ‘Attention: Construction Site! Interactive Exhibition on Building’ – family exhibition with LEGO models, Simeonstift City Museum
February 4 – March 18 ‘Historical Views of World Heritage in Trier’, cabinet exhibition in the Scientific City Library
February 20 – March 27 Lenten inspiration in the cathedral (fridays)
February 27 – November 29 “Roman Times XXL” – anniversary intervention in the permanent exhibition, Rheinisches Landesmuseum Trier
March 1 ‘40 Years of World Heritage: Finds from Roman Buildings’, guided tour in sign language, Rheinisches Landesmuseum Trier
March 13 ‘Sacred Spaces and World Heritage’, panel discussion, St. Gangolf
March 20 Public lecture: The Igel Column – Evidence of Roman Burial Culture in the lecture hall, Rheinisches Landesmuseum Trier
March 28 ‘Three-crypt tour of Trier Cathedral’, guided tour as part of ‘Trier for Treveri’, meeting point: Cathedral Information, portal
March 28 ‘Animal secrets in the church’, special guided tour for children aged 4 and above in Trier Cathedral
April
January 25 – April 12 ‘Attention: Construction Site! Interactive Exhibition on Building’ – family exhibition with LEGO models, Simeonstift City Museum
February 27 – November 29 ‘Roman Times XXL’ – anniversary intervention in the permanent exhibition, Rheinisches Landesmuseum Trier
April 4 – October 31 ‘Water.Heat.World Heritage – From the Imperial Baths to the Roman Bridge’, guided tour (saturdays)
April 11 ‘Three Crypts Tour in Trier Cathedral’, special guided tour
April 12 ‘Gladiator Wanted!’, family workshop as part of ‘Trier for Treveri’, meeting point: amphitheatre
April 17 – 26 Holy Robe Days 2026
April 18 ‘Tectonics meets cloth trade – a journey through time from the Igel Column to the Igel Fault’, guided tour as part of ‘Trier for Treveri’, meeting point: Igel Column
April 19 “The bat's home: Flora flutters through the Porta”, family guided tour as part of “Trier for Treveri”, meeting point: in front of the entrance to the Porta Nigra
April 20 – 24 ‘Words and Music’ as part of the Holy Robe Days, Liebfrauenkirche
April 24 - May 31 Rhineland-Palatinate Triennial, State Art Exhibition, various exhibition venues
April 25 Light organ concert in the cathedral as part of the Holy Robe Days
April 26 ‘Water, washing, wellness – Roman water supply and thermal culture – above and below ground’, guided tour as part of ‘Trier for Treverers’, meeting point: Club Aktiv, Schützenstr. 20.
April 27 – 29 Archaeological excavation beneath the east choir of Liebfrauenkirche, daily special guided tour
April 29 – October 28 “Atempause” (Respite), meditative art appreciation in Trier Cathedral (Wednesdays)
April 30 ‘Silent as a mouse: the animal secrets of Trier Cathedral’, family tour as part of ‘Trier for Treverers’, meeting point: Cathedral Information Centre, portal
May
February 27 – November 29 “Roman Times XXL” – anniversary intervention in the permanent exhibition, Rheinisches Landesmuseum Trier
April 4 – October 31 “Water.Warmth.World Heritage – From the Imperial Baths to the Roman Bridge,” guided tour (Saturdays)
April 24 – May 31 Rhineland-Palatinate Triennial, State Art Exhibition, various exhibition venues
April 29 – October 28 “Atempause” (Respite), meditative art viewing in Trier Cathedral (Wednesdays)
May 1 Book presentation on the state of research on Trier Cathedral by Dr. Dominik Jelschewski, location to be announced
May 1 – 3 “Roman Weekend – Theme: Crafts,” extensive program at the Imperial Baths
May 10 “Modernism in Trier Cathedral,” special guided tour
May 10 “2 to the power of 5 – Trier through the ages,” guided tour as part of “Trier for Treveri,” meeting point: Barbara Baths
May 12 – June 16 International Organ Days at Trier Cathedral (Tuesdays)
May 13 “Word and Music,” Liebfrauenkirche
May 16 “Fest umklammert: Guided tour of the roof truss and vaulted ceiling of Trier Cathedral,” guided tour as part of “Trier für Treverer,” meeting point: Cathedral Information Center, Portal
May 17 International Museum Day – varied program in Trier's museums
May 17 “Sit! Down! Porta! Drawing course for children and young people with cartoonist Johannes Kolz,” workshop as part of “Trier for Treverers,” meeting point: Alles Kultur – Die kleine Bühne am Pferdemarkt, Jakobstraße 23
May 17 “The Old Crane from 1413: An important monument to the history of technology and Moselle shipping in Trier,” guided tour as part of “Trier for Treverers,” meeting point: in front of the Old Crane, opposite Krahnenstraße
May 19 - 21 Joint annual conference of UNESCO World Heritage Sites Germany e.V. and the German UNESCO Commission
May 30 “Alles Viez” – Insider tasting of Trier's national drink, presentation with tasting as part of “Trier für Treverer,” meeting point: Alles Kultur – Die kleine Bühne am Pferdemarkt, Jakobstraße 23
June
February 27 – November 29 “Roman Times XXL” – anniversary intervention in the permanent exhibition, Rheinisches Landesmuseum Trier
April 4 – October 31 “Water.Warmth.World Heritage – From the Imperial Baths to the Roman Bridge,” guided tour (saturdays)
April 29 – October 28 “Atempause” (Respite), meditative art viewing in Trier Cathedral (Wednesdays)
May 12 – June 16 International Organ Days in Trier Cathedral (Tuesdays)
June 6 – 7 “Roman Weekend – Theme: Gladiators,” extensive program in the amphitheater
June 6 - 7 “Bridge Happiness” – a special festival on the Roman Bridge
June 7 UNESCO World Heritage Day 2026, Germany-wide day of action, with UNESCO trail in Trier, column festival at the Igel Column, and finale in the Church of Our Lady
June 13 “Fest umklammert: Guided tour of the roof truss and vault in Trier Cathedral,” guided tour as part of “Trier für Treverer,” meeting point: Cathedral Information, Portal
June 18 - 20 Porta³, music festival in front of the Porta Nigra:
June 18: Meute
June 19: Christian Steiffen
June 20: Band/artist to be announced shortly
June 20 “Around the cathedral – above and below ground,” guided tour as part of “Trier for Treverers,” meeting point: Main Market Square, market cross
June 21 Picnic concert in front of the Porta Nigra, Trier Philharmonic Orchestra
July
February 27 – November 29 “Roman Times XXL” – anniversary intervention in the permanent exhibition, Rheinisches Landesmuseum Trier
April 4 – October 31 “Water.Warmth.World Heritage – From the Imperial Baths to the Roman Bridge,” guided tour (saturdays)
April 29 – October 28 “Atempause” (Respite), meditative art viewing in Trier Cathedral (wednesdays)
July 4 – 5 “Roman Weekend – Theme: Cavalry,” extensive program at the Imperial Baths
July 12 Ceremony: 100th birthday of Oswald Mathias Ungers, Baths at the Viehmarkt
July 16 – 26 Open-air concerts in the amphitheater:
July 17: Giovanni Zarrella
July 18: Katie Melua
July 22: The BossHoss
July 24: Versengold (special guests: Fiddler's Green)
July 25: Fury in the Slaughterhouse
July 20 – August 7 Mobile play town “Roman Town” for families at the Imperial Baths
August
February 27–November 29 “Roman Times XXL” – anniversary intervention in the permanent exhibition, Rheinisches Landesmuseum Trier
April 4 – October 31 “Water.Warmth.World Heritage – From the Imperial Baths to the Roman Bridge,” guided tour (Saturdays)
April 29 – October 28 “Atempause” (Respite), meditative art viewing in Trier Cathedral (Wednesdays)
July 20 – August 7 Mobile game city “Roman City” for families in the Imperial Baths
August 1 – 2 “Roman Weekend – Theme: Food & Drink,” extensive program at the Imperial Baths
August 8 “Around the Cathedral – Above and Below Ground,” guided tour as part of “Trier for Treverers,” meeting point: Main Market Square, Market Cross
August 9 “Kat Frankie – Bodies” open-air concert as part of the Moselle Music Festival, courtyard of the Electoral Palace
August 9 “Gladiator wanted!”, family workshop as part of “Trier for Treverers,” meeting point: amphitheater
August 9 “Water, washing, wellness – Roman water supply and thermal bath culture – above and below ground,” guided tour as part of “Trier for Treverers,” meeting point: Club Aktiv, Schützenstr. 20
August 12 “The Splendor of Colorful Panes: The History of the Creation of Church Windows in Franco-German Cooperation,” lecture at Liebfrauenkirche
August 15 Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary – Festive High Mass in Liebfrauenkirche (with celebration of the 75th anniversary of Liebfrauenkirche's elevation to papal basilica on 13 July 1951)
August 16 “The Old Crane from 1413: An Important Monument to the History of Technology and Moselle Shipping in Trier,” guided tour as part of “Trier for Treverers,” meeting point: in front of the Old Crane, opposite Krahnenstraße
August 16 “Helena's Legacy – The Treasures of the Empress Mother in Trier,” with a visit to the Museum am Dom and the Cathedral Treasury, guided tour as part of “Trier for Treverers,” meeting point: Hauptmarkt, Marktkreuz
August 22 – October 10 “Music from the Swallow's Nest in Trier Cathedral,” Saturdays
August 22 Viezfest 2026 on the cathedral forecourt
August 23 “A Dream of Light – The Treasures of Liebfrauenkirche,” guided tour as part of “Trier for Treverers,” meeting point: Liebfrauenkirche portal
September
February 27 – November 29 “Roman Times XXL” – anniversary intervention in the permanent exhibition, Rheinisches Landesmuseum Trier
April 4 – October 31 “Water.Warmth.World Heritage – From the Imperial Baths to the Roman Bridge,” guided tour (Saturdays)
April 29 – October 28 “Atempause” (Respite), meditative art viewing in Trier Cathedral (Wednesdays)
August 22 – October 10 “Music from the Swallow's Nest in Trier Cathedral,” Saturdays
September 5 – 6 “Roman Weekend – Theme: Military,” extensive program at the Imperial Baths
September 5 Trier Museum Night – varied program in Trier's museums
September 5 “Helena's Legacy – The Treasures of the Emperor's Mother in Trier,” with a visit to the Museum am Dom and the Cathedral Treasury, guided tour as part of “Trier for Treverers,” meeting point: Hauptmarkt, Marktkreuz
September 8 Organ tour in the cathedral: A musical cathedral treasure, tour as part of “Trier for Treverer,” meeting point: at the side portal of the cathedral in Windstraße
September 9 Open Monument Day, Germany-wide day of action with special tour “Roman Bridge and its surroundings,” and additional program at selected World Heritage Sites
September 15 Organ tour in the cathedral: A musical cathedral treasure, special tour.
September 16 “Helena's Legacy” – The treasures of the emperor's mother, themed tour starting at the main market square.
September 20 “The Old Crane from 1413: An Important Monument to the History of Technology and Moselle Shipping in Trier,” tour as part of “Trier for Treverers,” meeting point: in front of the Old Crane, opposite Krahnenstraße
September 24 Monument rally for children, hands-on activity in the cathedral and Liebfrauenkirche
September 27 “The bat's home: Flora flutters through the Porta,” family tour as part of “Trier for Treverers,” meeting point: in front of the entrance to the Porta Nigra
October
February 27 – November 29 “Roman Times XXL” – anniversary intervention in the permanent exhibition, Rheinisches Landesmuseum Trier
April 4 – October 31 “Water.Warmth.World Heritage – From the Imperial Baths to the Roman Bridge,” guided tour (Saturdays)
April 29 – October 28 “Atempause” (Respite), meditative art viewing in Trier Cathedral (Wednesdays)
August 22 – October 10 “Music from the Swallow's Nest in Trier Cathedral,” (Saturdays)
October 2 “Between thorns and roses – The language of faith in blossoms,” special guided tour, cathedral
October 3 “Final chord – Trier Philharmonic Orchestra and the cathedral choirs,” Moselle Music Festival, cathedral
October 23 Start of the public evening lecture series “World Heritage Sites,” thermal baths at Viehmarkt or Rheinisches Landesmuseum
October 24 “What is the mouse doing in the cathedral?”, family tour of the cathedral
October 24 “Key locations: Hidden and locked rooms in Trier Cathedral”, tour as part of “Trier for Treverers”, meeting point: Cathedral Information, portal
October 28–December 9 Public evening lecture series “World Heritage Sites,” Thermen am Viehmarkt or Rheinisches Landesmuseum (Wednesdays)
October 29–November 21 Trier Underworlds Festival, in various underground rooms, excavations, and cellars
November
February 27 – November 29 “Roman Times XXL” – anniversary intervention in the permanent exhibition, Rheinisches Landesmuseum Trier
October 28 – December 9 public evening lecture series “World Heritage Sites,” Thermen am Viehmarkt or Rheinisches Landesmuseum (Wednesdays)
October 29 – November 21 Trier Underworlds Festival, in various underground rooms, excavations, and cellars
November 14 Long Night as part of the Trier Underworlds Festival
November 28 Official UNESCO World Heritage designation day with a special program
November 28 – December 19 “Music and Words in the Cathedral,” concert series in the cathedral, Saturdays
December
October 28 – December 9 Public evening lecture series “World Heritage Sites,” Thermen am Viehmarkt or Rheinisches Landesmuseum (Wednesdays)
November 28 – December 19 “Music and Words in the Cathedral,” concert series in the cathedral, Saturdays
December 5 Long Night of Art, program at the European Art Academy and in galleries in the city center
December 26 – 27 Christmas Oratorio in Trier Cathedral
Planning status: January 15, 2026
No claim to completeness, further events and information: www.trier-info.de/en/calendar
All information is provided without guarantee and is subject to change.
Celebrate the anniversary with us!
January
January 25 – April 12 “Attention: Construction Site! Interactive Exhibition on Building” – family exhibition with LEGO models, Simeonstift City Museum
January 25 “Porta Nigra in Miniature”, family tour with workshop, Rheinisches Landesmuseum Trier
January 31 – February 8 Official opening with artistic light and space installation inside the Constantine Basilica and winter lounge in front of it
February
January 25 – April 12 “Attention: construction site! Interactive exhibition on building” – family exhibition with LEGO models, Simeonstift City Museum
January 31 – February 8 Official opening with artistic light and space installation inside the Constantine Basilica and winter lounge in front of it
February 4 – March 18 ‘Historical views of the World Heritage Site in Trier’, cabinet exhibition in cooperation with the World Heritage Scouts in the Scientific City Library
February 5 Tour of the cryptoporticus beneath the basilica forecourt, Constantine Basilica
February 6 40 years of World Heritage: finds from Roman buildings’; guided tour while sitting and resting, Rheinisches Landesmuseum Trier
February 6 - 8 Opening sound art festival TUFA, Thermen am Viehmarkt
February 20 - March 27 Lenten reflections in the cathedral (fridays)
February 27 – November 29 ‘Roman Times XXL’ – anniversary intervention in the permanent exhibition, Rheinisches Landesmuseum Trier
March
January 25 – April 12 ‘Attention: Construction Site! Interactive Exhibition on Building’ – family exhibition with LEGO models, Simeonstift City Museum
February 4 – March 18 ‘Historical Views of World Heritage in Trier’, cabinet exhibition in the Scientific City Library
February 20 – March 27 Lenten inspiration in the cathedral (fridays)
February 27 – November 29 “Roman Times XXL” – anniversary intervention in the permanent exhibition, Rheinisches Landesmuseum Trier
March 1 ‘40 Years of World Heritage: Finds from Roman Buildings’, guided tour in sign language, Rheinisches Landesmuseum Trier
March 13 ‘Sacred Spaces and World Heritage’, panel discussion, St. Gangolf
March 20 Public lecture: The Igel Column – Evidence of Roman Burial Culture in the lecture hall, Rheinisches Landesmuseum Trier
March 28 ‘Three-crypt tour of Trier Cathedral’, guided tour as part of ‘Trier for Treveri’, meeting point: Cathedral Information, portal
March 28 ‘Animal secrets in the church’, special guided tour for children aged 4 and above in Trier Cathedral
April
January 25 – April 12 ‘Attention: Construction Site! Interactive Exhibition on Building’ – family exhibition with LEGO models, Simeonstift City Museum
February 27 – November 29 ‘Roman Times XXL’ – anniversary intervention in the permanent exhibition, Rheinisches Landesmuseum Trier
April 4 – October 31 ‘Water.Heat.World Heritage – From the Imperial Baths to the Roman Bridge’, guided tour (saturdays)
April 11 ‘Three Crypts Tour in Trier Cathedral’, special guided tour
April 12 ‘Gladiator Wanted!’, family workshop as part of ‘Trier for Treveri’, meeting point: amphitheatre
April 17 – 26 Holy Robe Days 2026
April 18 ‘Tectonics meets cloth trade – a journey through time from the Igel Column to the Igel Fault’, guided tour as part of ‘Trier for Treveri’, meeting point: Igel Column
April 19 “The bat's home: Flora flutters through the Porta”, family guided tour as part of “Trier for Treveri”, meeting point: in front of the entrance to the Porta Nigra
April 20 – 24 ‘Words and Music’ as part of the Holy Robe Days, Liebfrauenkirche
April 24 - May 31 Rhineland-Palatinate Triennial, State Art Exhibition, various exhibition venues
April 25 Light organ concert in the cathedral as part of the Holy Robe Days
April 26 ‘Water, washing, wellness – Roman water supply and thermal culture – above and below ground’, guided tour as part of ‘Trier for Treverers’, meeting point: Club Aktiv, Schützenstr. 20.
April 27 – 29 Archaeological excavation beneath the east choir of Liebfrauenkirche, daily special guided tour
April 29 – October 28 “Atempause” (Respite), meditative art appreciation in Trier Cathedral (Wednesdays)
April 30 ‘Silent as a mouse: the animal secrets of Trier Cathedral’, family tour as part of ‘Trier for Treverers’, meeting point: Cathedral Information Centre, portal
May
February 27 – November 29 “Roman Times XXL” – anniversary intervention in the permanent exhibition, Rheinisches Landesmuseum Trier
April 4 – October 31 “Water.Warmth.World Heritage – From the Imperial Baths to the Roman Bridge,” guided tour (Saturdays)
April 24 – May 31 Rhineland-Palatinate Triennial, State Art Exhibition, various exhibition venues
April 29 – October 28 “Atempause” (Respite), meditative art viewing in Trier Cathedral (Wednesdays)
May 1 Book presentation on the state of research on Trier Cathedral by Dr. Dominik Jelschewski, location to be announced
May 1 – 3 “Roman Weekend – Theme: Crafts,” extensive program at the Imperial Baths
May 10 “Modernism in Trier Cathedral,” special guided tour
May 10 “2 to the power of 5 – Trier through the ages,” guided tour as part of “Trier for Treveri,” meeting point: Barbara Baths
May 12 – June 16 International Organ Days at Trier Cathedral (Tuesdays)
May 13 “Word and Music,” Liebfrauenkirche
May 16 “Fest umklammert: Guided tour of the roof truss and vaulted ceiling of Trier Cathedral,” guided tour as part of “Trier für Treverer,” meeting point: Cathedral Information Center, Portal
May 17 International Museum Day – varied program in Trier's museums
May 17 “Sit! Down! Porta! Drawing course for children and young people with cartoonist Johannes Kolz,” workshop as part of “Trier for Treverers,” meeting point: Alles Kultur – Die kleine Bühne am Pferdemarkt, Jakobstraße 23
May 17 “The Old Crane from 1413: An important monument to the history of technology and Moselle shipping in Trier,” guided tour as part of “Trier for Treverers,” meeting point: in front of the Old Crane, opposite Krahnenstraße
May 19 - 21 Joint annual conference of UNESCO World Heritage Sites Germany e.V. and the German UNESCO Commission
May 30 “Alles Viez” – Insider tasting of Trier's national drink, presentation with tasting as part of “Trier für Treverer,” meeting point: Alles Kultur – Die kleine Bühne am Pferdemarkt, Jakobstraße 23
June
February 27 – November 29 “Roman Times XXL” – anniversary intervention in the permanent exhibition, Rheinisches Landesmuseum Trier
April 4 – October 31 “Water.Warmth.World Heritage – From the Imperial Baths to the Roman Bridge,” guided tour (saturdays)
April 29 – October 28 “Atempause” (Respite), meditative art viewing in Trier Cathedral (Wednesdays)
May 12 – June 16 International Organ Days in Trier Cathedral (Tuesdays)
June 6 – 7 “Roman Weekend – Theme: Gladiators,” extensive program in the amphitheater
June 6 - 7 “Bridge Happiness” – a special festival on the Roman Bridge
June 7 UNESCO World Heritage Day 2026, Germany-wide day of action, with UNESCO trail in Trier, column festival at the Igel Column, and finale in the Church of Our Lady
June 13 “Fest umklammert: Guided tour of the roof truss and vault in Trier Cathedral,” guided tour as part of “Trier für Treverer,” meeting point: Cathedral Information, Portal
June 18 - 20 Porta³, music festival in front of the Porta Nigra:
June 18: Meute
June 19: Christian Steiffen
June 20: Band/artist to be announced shortly
June 20 “Around the cathedral – above and below ground,” guided tour as part of “Trier for Treverers,” meeting point: Main Market Square, market cross
June 21 Picnic concert in front of the Porta Nigra, Trier Philharmonic Orchestra
July
February 27 – November 29 “Roman Times XXL” – anniversary intervention in the permanent exhibition, Rheinisches Landesmuseum Trier
April 4 – October 31 “Water.Warmth.World Heritage – From the Imperial Baths to the Roman Bridge,” guided tour (saturdays)
April 29 – October 28 “Atempause” (Respite), meditative art viewing in Trier Cathedral (wednesdays)
July 4 – 5 “Roman Weekend – Theme: Cavalry,” extensive program at the Imperial Baths
July 12 Ceremony: 100th birthday of Oswald Mathias Ungers, Baths at the Viehmarkt
July 16 – 26 Open-air concerts in the amphitheater:
July 17: Giovanni Zarrella
July 18: Katie Melua
July 22: The BossHoss
July 24: Versengold (special guests: Fiddler's Green)
July 25: Fury in the Slaughterhouse
July 20 – August 7 Mobile play town “Roman Town” for families at the Imperial Baths
August
February 27–November 29 “Roman Times XXL” – anniversary intervention in the permanent exhibition, Rheinisches Landesmuseum Trier
April 4 – October 31 “Water.Warmth.World Heritage – From the Imperial Baths to the Roman Bridge,” guided tour (Saturdays)
April 29 – October 28 “Atempause” (Respite), meditative art viewing in Trier Cathedral (Wednesdays)
July 20 – August 7 Mobile game city “Roman City” for families in the Imperial Baths
August 1 – 2 “Roman Weekend – Theme: Food & Drink,” extensive program at the Imperial Baths
August 8 “Around the Cathedral – Above and Below Ground,” guided tour as part of “Trier for Treverers,” meeting point: Main Market Square, Market Cross
August 9 “Kat Frankie – Bodies” open-air concert as part of the Moselle Music Festival, courtyard of the Electoral Palace
August 9 “Gladiator wanted!”, family workshop as part of “Trier for Treverers,” meeting point: amphitheater
August 9 “Water, washing, wellness – Roman water supply and thermal bath culture – above and below ground,” guided tour as part of “Trier for Treverers,” meeting point: Club Aktiv, Schützenstr. 20
August 12 “The Splendor of Colorful Panes: The History of the Creation of Church Windows in Franco-German Cooperation,” lecture at Liebfrauenkirche
August 15 Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary – Festive High Mass in Liebfrauenkirche (with celebration of the 75th anniversary of Liebfrauenkirche's elevation to papal basilica on 13 July 1951)
August 16 “The Old Crane from 1413: An Important Monument to the History of Technology and Moselle Shipping in Trier,” guided tour as part of “Trier for Treverers,” meeting point: in front of the Old Crane, opposite Krahnenstraße
August 16 “Helena's Legacy – The Treasures of the Empress Mother in Trier,” with a visit to the Museum am Dom and the Cathedral Treasury, guided tour as part of “Trier for Treverers,” meeting point: Hauptmarkt, Marktkreuz
August 22 – October 10 “Music from the Swallow's Nest in Trier Cathedral,” Saturdays
August 22 Viezfest 2026 on the cathedral forecourt
August 23 “A Dream of Light – The Treasures of Liebfrauenkirche,” guided tour as part of “Trier for Treverers,” meeting point: Liebfrauenkirche portal
September
February 27 – November 29 “Roman Times XXL” – anniversary intervention in the permanent exhibition, Rheinisches Landesmuseum Trier
April 4 – October 31 “Water.Warmth.World Heritage – From the Imperial Baths to the Roman Bridge,” guided tour (Saturdays)
April 29 – October 28 “Atempause” (Respite), meditative art viewing in Trier Cathedral (Wednesdays)
August 22 – October 10 “Music from the Swallow's Nest in Trier Cathedral,” Saturdays
September 5 – 6 “Roman Weekend – Theme: Military,” extensive program at the Imperial Baths
September 5 Trier Museum Night – varied program in Trier's museums
September 5 “Helena's Legacy – The Treasures of the Emperor's Mother in Trier,” with a visit to the Museum am Dom and the Cathedral Treasury, guided tour as part of “Trier for Treverers,” meeting point: Hauptmarkt, Marktkreuz
September 8 Organ tour in the cathedral: A musical cathedral treasure, tour as part of “Trier for Treverer,” meeting point: at the side portal of the cathedral in Windstraße
September 9 Open Monument Day, Germany-wide day of action with special tour “Roman Bridge and its surroundings,” and additional program at selected World Heritage Sites
September 15 Organ tour in the cathedral: A musical cathedral treasure, special tour.
September 16 “Helena's Legacy” – The treasures of the emperor's mother, themed tour starting at the main market square.
September 20 “The Old Crane from 1413: An Important Monument to the History of Technology and Moselle Shipping in Trier,” tour as part of “Trier for Treverers,” meeting point: in front of the Old Crane, opposite Krahnenstraße
September 24 Monument rally for children, hands-on activity in the cathedral and Liebfrauenkirche
September 27 “The bat's home: Flora flutters through the Porta,” family tour as part of “Trier for Treverers,” meeting point: in front of the entrance to the Porta Nigra
October
February 27 – November 29 “Roman Times XXL” – anniversary intervention in the permanent exhibition, Rheinisches Landesmuseum Trier
April 4 – October 31 “Water.Warmth.World Heritage – From the Imperial Baths to the Roman Bridge,” guided tour (Saturdays)
April 29 – October 28 “Atempause” (Respite), meditative art viewing in Trier Cathedral (Wednesdays)
August 22 – October 10 “Music from the Swallow's Nest in Trier Cathedral,” (Saturdays)
October 2 “Between thorns and roses – The language of faith in blossoms,” special guided tour, cathedral
October 3 “Final chord – Trier Philharmonic Orchestra and the cathedral choirs,” Moselle Music Festival, cathedral
October 23 Start of the public evening lecture series “World Heritage Sites,” thermal baths at Viehmarkt or Rheinisches Landesmuseum
October 24 “What is the mouse doing in the cathedral?”, family tour of the cathedral
October 24 “Key locations: Hidden and locked rooms in Trier Cathedral”, tour as part of “Trier for Treverers”, meeting point: Cathedral Information, portal
October 28–December 9 Public evening lecture series “World Heritage Sites,” Thermen am Viehmarkt or Rheinisches Landesmuseum (Wednesdays)
October 29–November 21 Trier Underworlds Festival, in various underground rooms, excavations, and cellars
November
February 27 – November 29 “Roman Times XXL” – anniversary intervention in the permanent exhibition, Rheinisches Landesmuseum Trier
October 28 – December 9 public evening lecture series “World Heritage Sites,” Thermen am Viehmarkt or Rheinisches Landesmuseum (Wednesdays)
October 29 – November 21 Trier Underworlds Festival, in various underground rooms, excavations, and cellars
November 14 Long Night as part of the Trier Underworlds Festival
November 28 Official UNESCO World Heritage designation day with a special program
November 28 – December 19 “Music and Words in the Cathedral,” concert series in the cathedral, Saturdays
December
October 28 – December 9 Public evening lecture series “World Heritage Sites,” Thermen am Viehmarkt or Rheinisches Landesmuseum (Wednesdays)
November 28 – December 19 “Music and Words in the Cathedral,” concert series in the cathedral, Saturdays
December 5 Long Night of Art, program at the European Art Academy and in galleries in the city center
December 26 – 27 Christmas Oratorio in Trier Cathedral
Planning status: January 15, 2026
No claim to completeness, further events and information: www.trier-info.de/en/calendar
All information is provided without guarantee and is subject to change.