German Phrase
Gibt's dieses Wochenende eine Kulturmesse?
Meaning
The speaker is asking whether a cultural fair is taking place during the upcoming weekend. It’s a polite, informal way to inquire about local events.
When to use
Use this question when you’re planning weekend activities, checking a city’s event calendar, or asking friends if they know about a cultural fair happening soon.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Gibt'sdiesesWochenendeeineKulturmesse?
Gibt's (Gibt es)
The colloquial contraction "Gibt's" combines "gibt" (3rd person singular of geben) and the placeholder "es". It is used in impersonal questions to ask about the existence of something.
Impersonal verb geben
In German, "geben" can be used impersonally, meaning "there is/are". The subject follows the verb, e.g., "Gibt es ...?"
Temporal phrase "dieses Wochenende"
"Dieses Wochenende" is a time expression placed after the verb. "Dieses" is a demonstrative determiner matching the neuter noun "Wochenende".
Indefinite article "eine"
Because "Kulturmesse" is a feminine noun, the correct indefinite article in the accusative (the case used after "geben") is "eine".
Compound noun "Kulturmesse"
German often creates compounds; here "Kultur" (culture) + "Messe" (fair) forms a specific type of event.
🗨In Conversation
Gibt's dieses Wochenende eine Kulturmesse?
Is there a culture fair this weekend?
Ja, in der Stadtbibliothek gibt es am Samstag von 10 bis 16 Uhr eine Kulturmesse.
Yes, at the city library there’s a culture fair on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
✕Common Mistakes
Gibt dieses Wochenende eine Kulturmesse?
Missing the placeholder "es" (or its contraction) makes the sentence sound incomplete.
Gibt's dieses Wochenende Kulturmesse?
The indefinite article "eine" is required because "Kulturmesse" is feminine.
Gibt's diese Wochenende eine Kulturmesse?
The demonstrative must agree in gender and case: "dieses" (neuter) for "Wochenende".
↔Alternatives
Findet dieses Wochenende eine Kulturmesse statt?
Is a culture fair taking place this weekend?
Gibt es am Wochenende eine Kulturmesse?
Is there a culture fair on the weekend?
Wird dieses Wochenende eine Kulturmesse veranstaltet?
Will a culture fair be organized this weekend?
Cultural Tip
In German‑speaking cities, "Kulturmesse" often refers to a temporary exhibition where local artists, museums, and cultural institutions showcase their programs. These events are usually free and family‑friendly, making them a popular weekend outing. When asking about them, it’s common to specify the location or day, as many towns hold multiple cultural fairs throughout the year.