Trier is a city which likes to celebrate - almost anything. Numerous events throughout the year can enhance your visit to historical Trier: besides musical performances at Trier Theater (symphony concerts, musicals, operas, operetta) at Augustinerhof, there is also a full season of concerts (normally September through June) sponsored by various concert associations.
Every year there are: Summer open-air performances in the Roman ruins; concerts by the city orchestra and musical societies; church concerts and guest performances; performances in the "Tuchfabrik", Weberbach/Wechselstrasse. Lectures organised by the university and academic societies. Art exhibitions. Open-air performances in the Amphitheatre and the Imperial Baths during the summer season.
Some highlights:
May-June/July-September: Summer cycle of organ concerts in Trier Cathedral and Constantine Basilika;
May-September: Trier Summer Festival - various events;
End of June: Trier Old City Festival;
Beginning of July: Trier Crafts Market;
Trier Moselle Festival;
End of July: Olewig Wine Festival;
End of August: Trier Sparkling Wine Gala;
September/October: Trier Wine Market;
September-November: Music Festival;
November: Wine Forum;
Advent Season: Trier Christmas Market.
Please contact the Tourist Information Trier for exact dates and programs of the various events. The Trier Card (Tourist Information, An der, Porta Nigra, D-54294 Trier, phone: 0049 -651- 978080 (parking facilities close by)) offers numerous price reductions for monuments, museums, theater, etc.
Xmas Market
In the 95 festively decorated wooden boths, you will find Christmas articles such as Christmas decorations, wooden toys, candles, hand-blown or engraved glassware, gift articles, ceramics and much more. Good food awaits you as well: bratwurst sausages, potato pancakes, sweets hot tea and mulled wine.
Openings= Monday through Saturday: 10 a.m. - 8.30 p.m Sunday: 11 a.m. - 8.30 p.m.
Antikenfestspiele Theatre, opera and music at historical places - unmatched atmosphere, don't miss it. In 2001 for the 4th time: 27 june - 22 july.
For more information please contact:
ARS Trier Antikenfestspiele GmbH
Saarstraße 2, D-54290 Trier
Tel.: +49-651/ 4 24 25
Fax: +49-651/ 4 24 26 Mail or have a look at the WEBPAGE
Trier Winefestival in Olewig Organized by: Union of Trier-Olewig's wine-growers. In the part of the city known as "Olewig" you can try all the local wines and foods.
Altstadtfest (Old Town Festival) June 22 - 24, 2001
These days the whole city is full of music, events, beer, wine and food. In historical surroundings you can find all kinds of entertainment; for the people of Trier and vicinity always one of the highlights!
Questions: City of Trier in cooperation with Trier retail businesses, tel. +49 651 7181836 (Mrs. Magar
Show "Fantastic Trier" This multi-media show offers an entertaining reconstruction of the history of the city with the help of 3-D computer animation. From March to December, daily, starting at 10 a.m. or on request. Telephone 0180-5232349.
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In the 95 festively decorated wooden boths, you will find Christmas articles such as Christmas decorations, wooden toys, candles, hand-blown or engraved glassware, gift articles, ceramics and much more. Good food awaits you as well: bratwurst sausages, potato pancakes, sweets hot tea and mulled wine.