CeBIT
March
The world's biggest information and communications technology fair.
Hanover Exhibition Grounds
Website: www.cebit.de

Hannover Messe
April
Huge industrial technology trade fair.
Hanover Exhibition Grounds
Website: www.hannovermesse.de

Masala
May
World Music festival.
Hannover Pavilion
Website: www.masala-festival.de

International Fireworks Competition
May-September
International teams compete to put on the best firework displays.
Grosser Garden, Herrenhäusen

Kleines Fest im Grossen Garten (Little Festival in the Great Garden)
May-September
Music, theatre, cabaret and firework and fountain display.
Grosser Garden, Herrenhäusen
Website: www.kleines-fest.de

Maschseefest (Masch Lake Festival)
July-August
Music, street theatre, clowns and aquatic activities.
Maschsee
Website: www.hannover.de/maschseefest

Swinging Hannover
September-October
International jazz festival.
Various venues
Website: www.swinginghannover.de

IZH (Internationale Zuchtschau Hannover)
October
International dog breeding show.
Hanover Messegelände
Website: www.izh-hannover.de