Salon des Vins des Vignerons Indépendants (Independent Winemakers Show)
February
Displaying Alsatian wines from the region's independent small producers, with opportunities to taste and buy.
Wacken Exhibition Hall
http://salonsdesvins.vigneron-independant.com

Carnaval de Strasbourg (Strasbourg Carnival)
March
Dozens of dazzling floats and thousands of entertainers join the big procession through Strasbourg's city centre.

Festival International de Musique (International Music Festival),
June
Founded in 1932, this is now one of the leading festivals of classical music.
Palais de la Musique et des Congrès
www.festival-strasbourg.com

Jazz Festival de Strasbourg
June-July
A major music event attracting top international names from the world of jazz.
Palais de la Musique et des Congrès
www.festival-strasbourg.com

Festival Musica (Festival of Contemporary Music)
September-October
Contemporary music in all its forms, from orchestral and choral pieces to rock, jazz and multimedia creations.
Cité de la Musique et de la Danse, and other venues
www.festival-musica.org

Nuits Européennes (European Nights),
October
Celebrating Europe's cultural diversity, from Scandinavia to the Balkans, with a week of musical evenings.
Locations in and around Strasbourg
www.lesnuits.eu

Jazz d'Or
November
A vibrant festival of the best European, especially French, contemporary jazz - with important links to Germany.
22 rue Bain aux Plantes, 67000 Strasbourg
www.jazzdor.com

Christkindelsmärik (Christmas Market)
November-December
This famous, centuries-old Christmas market offers traditional seasonal fare, vin chaud (hot wine) and a huge array of gifts.
In and around place Broglie and city centre squares