In Germany, the period from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. is designated as nighttime quiet hours. During this time, activities that could disturb the peace at night are prohibited.

However, this prohibition does not apply

• to measures taken to prevent or resolve an emergency, as well as
• to facilities operated under special permits, and to harvesting and cultivation work between 5:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. as well as between 10:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.

Events generally require approval under other areas of law.

The competent licensing authority may, upon request and after consultation with the authority responsible for noise control, grant exemptions from the ban. These apply when carrying out the activity during nighttime hours is in the public interest or in the specific interest of a party involved. The exemption is to be granted under certain conditions or subject to conditions to protect the neighborhood and the general public from noise. Such exemptions may be granted for the operation of outdoor seating areas and for trade shows, markets, folk festivals, and similar events. A public need generally exists when an event serves to preserve historical or cultural traditions or is otherwise of particular local significance.