diff --git a/frontend/src/app/pages/event-root/create-event/create-event.component.ts b/frontend/src/app/pages/event-root/create-event/create-event.component.ts
index eb06dd3..6780d54 100644
--- a/frontend/src/app/pages/event-root/create-event/create-event.component.ts
+++ b/frontend/src/app/pages/event-root/create-event/create-event.component.ts
@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@ import {
   signal,
   WritableSignal,
   effect,
+  ViewChild,
 } from '@angular/core';
 import { FormBuilder, FormGroup, Validators } from '@angular/forms';
 
@@ -20,6 +21,7 @@ import { TicketsStepComponent } from './steps/tickets-step.component';
   changeDetection: ChangeDetectionStrategy.OnPush,
 })
 export class CreateEventComponent {
+  @ViewChild(BasicStepComponent) public basicStep!: BasicStepComponent;
   public currentStep: WritableSignal<number> = signal(0);
   public readonly steps: string[] = ['Basic', 'Tickets', 'Review'];
   public form!: FormGroup;
@@ -94,6 +96,7 @@ export class CreateEventComponent {
         this.hasAttemptedNextStep.set(false);
       } else {
         this.hasAttemptedNextStep.set(true);
+        this.markCurrentStepAsTouched();
       }
     }
   }
@@ -106,13 +109,20 @@ export class CreateEventComponent {
 
   public getNextButtonClass(): string {
     return this.hasAttemptedNextStep() && !this.isCurrentStepValid()
-      ? 'btn btn-outline btn-warning'
+      ? 'btn btn-outline btn-error'
       : 'btn btn-primary btn-outline';
   }
 
   public getNextButtonText(): string {
     return this.hasAttemptedNextStep() && !this.isCurrentStepValid()
-      ? 'Required Fields Missing'
+      ? 'Required Fields Need Attention'
       : `Next to ${this.steps[this.currentStep() + 1]}`;
   }
+
+  private markCurrentStepAsTouched(): void {
+    if (this.currentStep() === 0 && this.basicStep) {
+      this.basicStep.markAllAsTouched();
+    }
+    // step 1 and 2 missing
+  }
 }
diff --git a/frontend/src/app/pages/event-root/create-event/steps/basic-step.component.html b/frontend/src/app/pages/event-root/create-event/steps/basic-step.component.html
index 819fb1b..c32aad6 100644
--- a/frontend/src/app/pages/event-root/create-event/steps/basic-step.component.html
+++ b/frontend/src/app/pages/event-root/create-event/steps/basic-step.component.html
@@ -14,11 +14,13 @@
       class="input input-bordered w-full" />
     <div class="label">
       <span class="label-text-alt"></span>
-      <span class="label-text-alt"></span>
+      <span class="label-text-alt text-error">
+        {{ getErrorMessage('eventTitle') }}
+      </span>
     </div>
   </label>
 
-  <div class="form-control w-full">
+  <div class="form-control w-full mb-4">
     <app-dropdown
       formControlName="eventLocation"
       label="Event Location"
@@ -28,6 +30,8 @@
       newItemText="Create new Location"
       emptyStateText="No matching Locations found"
       [items]="items"
+      [required]="true"
+      [errorMessage]="getErrorMessage('eventLocation')"
       (submitNewItems)="onDropdownSubmit()"></app-dropdown>
   </div>
 
@@ -45,7 +49,9 @@
         class="input input-bordered w-full" />
       <div class="label">
         <span class="label-text-alt"></span>
-        <span class="label-text-alt"></span>
+        <span class="label-text-alt text-error">
+          {{ getErrorMessage('eventDate') }}
+        </span>
       </div>
     </label>
 
@@ -62,7 +68,9 @@
         class="input input-bordered w-full" />
       <div class="label">
         <span class="label-text-alt"></span>
-        <span class="label-text-alt"></span>
+        <span class="label-text-alt text-error">
+          {{ getErrorMessage('eventTime') }}
+        </span>
       </div>
     </label>
   </div>
diff --git a/frontend/src/app/pages/event-root/create-event/steps/basic-step.component.ts b/frontend/src/app/pages/event-root/create-event/steps/basic-step.component.ts
index 0528008..3f95edc 100644
--- a/frontend/src/app/pages/event-root/create-event/steps/basic-step.component.ts
+++ b/frontend/src/app/pages/event-root/create-event/steps/basic-step.component.ts
@@ -6,7 +6,12 @@ import {
   ViewChild,
   input,
 } from '@angular/core';
-import { FormGroup, FormsModule, ReactiveFormsModule } from '@angular/forms';
+import {
+  FormGroup,
+  FormsModule,
+  ReactiveFormsModule,
+  ValidationErrors,
+} from '@angular/forms';
 
 import { DropdownComponent } from '../../../../shared/components/dropdown/dropdown.component';
 import {
@@ -31,6 +36,8 @@ import {
 export class BasicStepComponent {
   @ViewChild(LocationDialogComponent)
   public locationModal!: LocationDialogComponent;
+  @ViewChild(DropdownComponent)
+  public dropdownComponent!: DropdownComponent;
   public items: string[] = ['Nachtigal Köln'];
   public form: InputSignal<FormGroup> = input.required<FormGroup>();
 
@@ -53,6 +60,71 @@ export class BasicStepComponent {
     //TODO: save location
   }
 
+  public markAllAsTouched(): void {
+    Object.values(this.form().controls).forEach((control) => {
+      control.markAsTouched();
+    });
+    if (this.dropdownComponent) {
+      this.dropdownComponent.markAsTouched();
+    }
+  }
+
+  public getErrorMessage(controlName: string): string {
+    const control = this.form().get(controlName);
+
+    if (control && control.touched && control.errors) {
+      return this.getErrorMessageFromValidationErrors(
+        control.errors,
+        controlName
+      );
+    }
+    return '';
+  }
+
+  private getErrorMessageFromValidationErrors(
+    errors: ValidationErrors,
+    controlName: string
+  ): string {
+    switch (controlName) {
+      case 'eventTitle':
+        if (errors['required']) {
+          return 'Event title is required to uniquely identify your event in our system and for attendees.';
+        }
+        if (errors['minlength']) {
+          return `Please provide a more descriptive title (minimum ${errors['minlength'].requiredLength} characters) to improve discoverability.`;
+        }
+        break;
+      case 'eventLocation':
+        if (errors['required']) {
+          return 'Location is crucial for attendees and for our logistics planning. Please select or add a venue.';
+        }
+        if (errors['invalidOption']) {
+          return 'Please select a valid location from the list or add a new one to ensure accurate event information.';
+        }
+        break;
+      case 'eventDate':
+        if (errors['required']) {
+          return 'Event date is essential for scheduling and marketing. Please select a date for your event.';
+        }
+        // You might add a custom validator for dates in the past
+        if (errors['pastDate']) {
+          return 'Please select a future date. Our platform is designed for upcoming events.';
+        }
+        break;
+      case 'eventTime':
+        if (errors['required']) {
+          return 'Start time helps attendees plan their schedule. Please specify when your event begins.';
+        }
+        break;
+    }
+
+    // Generic messages for any other errors
+    if (errors['required']) {
+      return 'This information is required to ensure a complete and accurate event listing.';
+    }
+    return 'Please check this field to ensure all event details are correct and complete.';
+  }
+
   private openLocationModal(): void {
     this.locationModal.openModal();
   }
diff --git a/frontend/src/app/shared/components/dropdown/dropdown.component.html b/frontend/src/app/shared/components/dropdown/dropdown.component.html
index 2d840d3..5a0523f 100644
--- a/frontend/src/app/shared/components/dropdown/dropdown.component.html
+++ b/frontend/src/app/shared/components/dropdown/dropdown.component.html
@@ -114,6 +114,12 @@
       </ul>
     }
   </div>
+  <div class="label">
+    <span class="label-text-alt"></span>
+    <span class="label-text-alt text-error">
+      {{ errorMessage() }}
+    </span>
+  </div>
   <div class="label">
     <span class="label-text-alt">{{ hintBottomLeft() }}</span>
     <span class="label-text-alt">{{ hintBottomRight() }}</span>
diff --git a/frontend/src/app/shared/components/dropdown/dropdown.component.ts b/frontend/src/app/shared/components/dropdown/dropdown.component.ts
index d82b31d..c766f77 100644
--- a/frontend/src/app/shared/components/dropdown/dropdown.component.ts
+++ b/frontend/src/app/shared/components/dropdown/dropdown.component.ts
@@ -41,6 +41,7 @@ import {
 })
 export class DropdownComponent implements ControlValueAccessor, Validator {
   public label: InputSignal<string> = input.required<string>();
+  public errorMessage: InputSignal<string> = input.required<string>();
   public placeholder: InputSignal<string> = input.required<string>();
   public items: InputSignal<string[]> = input.required<string[]>();
   public emptyStateText: InputSignal<string> = input<string>('');
@@ -59,6 +60,7 @@ export class DropdownComponent implements ControlValueAccessor, Validator {
   public itemSelected: OutputEmitterRef<string> = output<string>();
   public submitNewItems: OutputEmitterRef<boolean> = output<boolean>();
   public itemEdit: OutputEmitterRef<string> = output<string>();
+  public touched: WritableSignal<boolean> = signal(false);
   private isMouseInDropdown: WritableSignal<boolean> = signal<boolean>(false);
 
   public constructor(private readonly elementRef: ElementRef) {}
@@ -78,6 +80,7 @@ export class DropdownComponent implements ControlValueAccessor, Validator {
       this.searchTerm.set('');
       this.selectedItem.set(null);
     }
+    this.touched.set(false);
   }
 
   public registerOnChange(fn: (value: string) => void): void {
@@ -85,7 +88,10 @@ export class DropdownComponent implements ControlValueAccessor, Validator {
   }
 
   public registerOnTouched(fn: () => void): void {
-    this.onTouched = fn;
+    this.onTouched = (): void => {
+      this.touched.set(true);
+      fn();
+    };
   }
 
   public validate(control: AbstractControl): ValidationErrors | null {
@@ -148,19 +154,28 @@ export class DropdownComponent implements ControlValueAccessor, Validator {
   }
 
   public getInputClass(): string {
-    if (this.selectedItem()) {
-      return 'input-success';
-    } else if (
-      this.searchTerm().trim() !== '' &&
-      !this.isValidOption(this.searchTerm())
-    ) {
-      return 'input-error';
-    } else if (this.required() && this.searchTerm().trim() === '') {
-      return 'input-error';
+    if (this.touched()) {
+      if (this.selectedItem()) {
+        return 'input-success';
+      } else if (
+        this.searchTerm().trim() !== '' &&
+        !this.isValidOption(this.searchTerm())
+      ) {
+        return 'input-error';
+      } else if (this.required() && this.searchTerm().trim() === '') {
+        return 'input-error';
+      }
     }
     return '';
   }
 
+  public markAsTouched(): void {
+    if (!this.touched()) {
+      this.touched.set(true);
+      this.onTouched();
+    }
+  }
+
   public editItem(item: string, event: MouseEvent): void {
     event.preventDefault();
     event.stopPropagation();