Unterwegs – July 21, 2023

LANGE NACHT IM ZOO (LONG NIGHT AT THE ZOO)

JULY 22, 2 P.M.- MIDNIGHT, ZOO SIEGELBACH

Enjoy an exciting evening with wild animals at the zoo. The event will offer live music, a zoo rally, face-painting, a light show, a puppet theater, guided tours, a bouncy castle and a carousel.

SPANISH EVENING AT GELTERSWOOG

JULY 21, 7 P.M., KAISERSLAUTERN

The Gelterswoog mini golf park will host a Spanish evening with guitar music from Duo Lobo. Tapas, sangria and cocktails will also be on offer. Admission free.

KERWE/VILLAGE FESTIVALS IN JULY, VILLAGE/TOWN SQUARES

Enjoy a typical German village fest with music, rides, vendors, activities for kids, regional specialties and beverages. The following fests are coming up soon: Obermohr July 21, Schopp July 27. Also see your local “Amtsblatt” for individual towns.

MOSELAUENFEST (MOSELLE PROMENADE FEST)

JULY 20-23, RIVER PROMENADE, BERNKASTEL-KUES

Experience a traditional wine fest with live music, vendors, regional specialties, and rides along the banks of the river in historic Bernkastel-Kues. Fireworks on Saturday at 10.30 p.m.

RAMSTEIN SUMMER NIGHTS WITH “SUPERJAM & FRIENDS”

JULY 21, 7 P.M., CONGRESS CENTER RAMSTEIN

From mid-July until the end of August the series of the Ramstein Summer Nights will take place on an open-air stage at the Congress Center Ramstein each Friday evening. Each summer night will present a different band on stage. Admission is free – the events are standing concerts with a few non-reservable seats and bar tables available. Further dates: July 28, Aug. 5, 11 and 18.

WELTKULTURFESTIVAL HORIZONTE (WORLD CULTURE FESTIVAL)

JULY 21-23, CASTLE EHRENBREITSTEIN, KOBLENZ

You are invited to experience a spectacular culture festival at castle Ehrenbreitstein, a UNECSO World Heritage site and one of the most picturesque festivals in Germany. There will be varying artists from around the world. For details visit: www.horizonte-festival.de

SUMMER IN THE CITY

JULY 21-23 AND 27-30, VARIOUS STAGES IN CITY CENTER, MAINZ

The successful open-air series “Summer in the city” brings various national and international stars to Mainz. The wide variety of music styles, including newcomers and international stars, should have something to offer for any taste. For details visit: www.summerinthecity-mainz.de

SUMMER SWING AT VOLKSPARK

JULY 27, 7 P.M., VOLKSPARK, KAISERSLAUTERN

Enjoy a relaxed summer evening with live music and a cool drink on your picnic blanket with friends at the beautiful park. Every Wednesday in July and August.

OPEN-AIR CONCERTS AT GELTERSWOOG

SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS, KAISERSLAUTERN

The minigolf park at Gelterswoog offers concerts in varying styles every Saturday and Sunday during the summer. Some concerts are also planned on Friday evenings, check their Facebook page for details and times.

TATTOO CONVENTION

JULY 29-30, CONGRESS CENTER, RAMSTEIN

Get a tattoo or a piercing at the convention and experience the latest trends. Enjoy food and drinks as well as live acts.

FLEA MARKETS IN/NEAR KMC

KL Gelterswoog, Flea Market every Saturday in the summer

KL Flea market, Globus parking lot, Aug. 13

LAUTRER SOMMERABEND

AUG. 3, 5 P.M., SCHILLERPLATZ, KAISERSLAUTERN

Enjoy an afterwork evening with DJ music (house/dance) at Schillerplatz with friends and a cool drink.

COSPLAY DAY

AUG. 12, 12 A.M.-10 P.M., JAPANESE GARDEN, KAISERSLAUTERN

Manga fans can slip into the costume and role of their favorite character. Enjoy a festival for people interested in Japan and Manga fans alike in the picturesque garden.

RESIDENZFEST (CITY FESTIVAL)

AUG. 12-14, CITY CENTER, KIRCHHEIMBOLANDEN

The Residenzfest thoughout the city center invites visitors to cozy courtyards, gasthouses and tents with a wide selection of regional specialties and wines. Live music on all event days, shops open on Sunday and fireworks on Monday evening to round off the event.

SLEEPING BEAUTY AWAKENING

SAT AND SUN at 4 P.M., ALL SUMMER, FREILICHTBÜHNE, KATZWEILER

Help Sleeping Beauty arise from her century long sleep with old and news friends and, of course, a gallant prince to kiss her awake. Enjoy family fun at the open-air stage in the middle of the forest in Katzweiler. For details, dates and tickets, visit: https://katzweiler.reservix.de/p/reservix/group/433425