Overview

• Saarbrücken expects hundreds of thousands for the federal ceremony and Bürgerfest, with extensive road closures and limited parking.
• Bus and train travel are free statewide from October 2–4, with extra services and park‑and‑ride links into the city.
• The citizen festival features about 600 performers across 20 stages, a debate forum and tents from federal constitutional bodies.
• Potsdam’s program includes a Nikolaikirche fest concert with the Staatsorchester Frankfurt (Oder) and a keynote by author Ines Geipel, plus time‑witness events at the Potsdam Museum and Gedenkstätte Lindenstraße.
• Berlin and Brandenburg host the Tag der Clubkultur, Mubi’s filmfest with Wim Wenders and Kelly Reichardt, a Teltow city festival with Westbam and Frank Schöbel, free DHM tours and open‑mosque visits, and commentary notes muted public enthusiasm for the holiday.