iXS Dirtmasters, one of Europe's biggest mountainbike freeride festivals, gets the season off to a great start at Winterberg Bikepark in the Sauerland. Until 20 May 2012, the who's who of the mountainbiking world will be wowing the crowds with spectacular stunts and jumps. The VANS Music Nights offer a varied programme of entertainment to accompany this fantastic four-day event.

'Masterly' is the motto for the thirteenth edition of Blue Night in Nuremberg on 19 May 2012. This late-night cultural event sees the historical old quarter given over to light, music, movement and dance. As visitors stroll around the city, they will discover more than 70 different places that are turned into art installations for the evening.

The 'Made in Germany Zwei' exhibition is on in Hannover until 19 August 2012. Three art institutions in the city illustrate the diversity of Germany's young art scene and provide an extensive overview of current artistic trends and developments. Regular tours and an engaging supporting programme round off this innovative exhibition.