diff --git a/src/pretix/base/middleware.py b/src/pretix/base/middleware.py
index a656ae94e0..592220f8b7 100644
--- a/src/pretix/base/middleware.py
+++ b/src/pretix/base/middleware.py
@@ -132,8 +132,8 @@ def get_language_from_request(request: HttpRequest) -> str:
     return (
         get_language_from_user_settings(request)
         or get_language_from_session_or_cookie(request)
-        or get_language_from_event(request)
         or get_language_from_browser(request)
+        or get_language_from_event(request)
         or get_default_language()
     )