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Heilbronn Wine Summer: Wine pavilion on the Neckar stage

Heilbronn Wine Summer: Wine pavilion at the Neckar stage. The square at the Old Neckar near the Neckar stage is one of the most beautiful in the heart of Heilbronn. This is where you will find the wine pavilion of the Wein-Villa-Gesellschafter, where Heilbronn wines are served, complemented by Swabian tapas.

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Martin-Heinrich-Wengerthäusle wine bar

A little paradise on Wartberg hill. The businesses at the Wein Villa take turns serving drinks. In keeping with the tradition of a ‘Vespers am Wengert-Häusle’ (evening snack at the vineyard cottage), the winegrowers also offer a small snack of sausage in a bread roll. Sitting here at sunset with a view of the city and enjoying a glass of wine in the middle of the vineyards is like being in a little paradise!

Venue: Martin-Heinrich-Wengerthäusle am Wartberg,Wartberg 1,74076 Heilbronn

Opening hours
Saturdays from 2 p.m. until sunset
Sundays from 12 noon until sunset
On selected public holidays from 12 noon until sunset

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Exhibition: “Sculptures with reference to social coexistence”

Berlin artist Andrea Pichl will receive the Ernst Franz Vogelmann Prize for Sculpture in 2026. As the first prizewinner of GDR origin, her work addresses the transformation of public and private living spaces after reunification. Pichl examines architecture, social spaces and standardized building forms in a critical and multi-layered way. The artist will develop a special concept for her first solo exhibition in southern Germany, which will take place at the Kunsthalle Vogelmann Heilbronn.

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Street art festival "KulturSamstag"

The KulturSamstag street art festival brings a colourful programme featuring artists from STRAKU® to the pedestrian zones of Heilbronn city centre on two dates.

In the evening, the colourful parade of artists sets off from Kiliansplatz and invites young and old alike to join in, cheer and marvel. A combination of regional and international artists transforms the city into an open-air theatre and fills the city centre with sound. The festival invites visitors to stroll through the pedestrian zones, shop and enjoy the culinary delights on offer.

25 April and 18 July 2026 Time: 12:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

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Heilbronn May Festival with market stalls

When May Day arrives, spring is just around the corner. The first folk festival of the season traditionally heralds the start of the festival season in Heilbronn. From the Ferris wheel to break dancing and the family carousel, there is something for everyone. Fun and action are guaranteed, with lots of culinary specialities and a family day on Monday with reduced fares and offers at all stands from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. And it all kicks off with a bang on Wednesday: ‘Prices like 20 years ago’ from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

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The Seeress of Prevorst – a woman becomes a legend

Two hundred years ago, the young Friederike Hauffe sought help from Justinus Kerner, a doctor and poet from Weinsberg. Despite intensive care, she died in 1829 at the age of just 28. Shortly afterwards, Kerner published the study ‘Die Seherin von Prevorst’ (The Seeress of Prevorst), in which he reported on the special abilities and visions of his patient, who allegedly communicated with spirits and possessed clairvoyant powers. The work became world-famous and the subject of heated debate. Even during her lifetime, the alleged seer attracted many curious visitors, including prominent figures such as the writer Ludwig Tieck. Yet it was only after her death and the publication of Kerner’s book that the myth surrounding her grew. Decades later, figures such as Richard Wagner and Empress Elisabeth of Austria visited the Kerner House in Weinsberg. The Munich painter Gabriel Max ultimately played a decisive role in mythologising Hauffe by depicting her in several portraits as a kind of saint. Through texts and images, the exhibition presents, for the first time, the story of Friederike Hauffe and her transformation into an icon of spiritualism.

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Dance! Heilbronn International Festival for Contemporary Dance

‘Life would probably be easier and mean much more to people if, along with reading and writing, they also learned to dance.’

This quote, attributed to the famous dancer Anna Pavlova, describes the importance that dance should have as an aesthetic practice in the school curriculum.

Canan Erek, curator of the TANZ! Heilbronn festival, also aims to explore the multifaceted possibilities of contemporary dance and make it accessible to as wide an audience as possible. The participatory formats for children and young people in schools or theatres have sparked a wave of enthusiasm at previous ‘TANZ! Heilbronn’ festivals, which we want to build on together with you.

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Heilbronn Festival of Lights on the Neckar River

With atmospheric illuminations, 360-degree laser shows that change daily, DJs on the Neckar, high-quality international street food and live music on several stages, Heilbronn invites you to a colorful round of events on the luss.

The venue is the Neckarmeile on the idyllic "Alter Neckar" in the heart of the city, the largest gastronomy mile on a river in southern Germany.

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Classics Open Air Heilbronn

Since 2015, the cultural department of the school, culture and sports office has been organizing the classical open-air festival together with Heilbronn Marketing GmbH, which was originally launched in 2014 by the Württemberg Chamber Orchestra Heilbronn. Under the open sky and with free admission, Heilbronn orchestras and music groups offer a varied concert program. Anyone interested can attend spontaneously without registration or a ticket.

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Folk Festival Heilbronn

With the comfortably furnished Göckelesmaier festival tent and a colorful stage program, the festival offers a mix of tradition, enjoyment and party. In the 3,000-person capacity festival tent, there are not only crispy grilled Göckele and freshly tapped Volksfest beer from Löwenbrauerei Hall, but also other culinary delights, such as burgers or vegetarian dishes.

Adrenaline junkies will be delighted. But even less daredevil visitors will get their money's worth, because with around 100 attractions, there is something for all ages.

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Experience Heilbronn Action Day – Nighttime in the South

Who wouldn't want to experience their own hometown as a tourist destination with a program that you would otherwise book on vacation? Both guests and residents of the city are cordially invited to discover Heilbronn.

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Wine Festival Heilbronn around the Town Hall

Wine connoisseurs from all over the world meet to taste the fine wines. A number of cooperatives, wineries and wine cellars offer over 300 different wines in 0.1 litre glasses. Furthermore, an exclusive joint stand of different producers offer sparkling wine and secco. Entertainers amuse you in the evening hours.

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Heilbronn Grape Harvest Festival

In the fall, during the grape harvest, Heilbronn invites you to the traditional grape harvest festival on the Wartberg. With a view of the vineyards and the city, the festival begins with a guided wine hike, followed by the traditional ringing of the bells of the Nordstadt churches, an ecumenical church service and a varied cultural program. Culinary delights are provided by the Landfrauen Heilbronn and the WG Heilbronn.

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Heilbronn Harbor Market(Pottery Market)

The Heilbronn Pottery Market, with its centuries-old history, will once again take place this year on the square at the Bollwerksturm tower, rather than at the Hafenmarktturm tower and along Sülmerstraße as in previous years. More than 50 potters from all over Germany and Europe will be presenting their wares at the start of the Neckarmeile, bringing all kinds of clay treasures to Heilbronn, including household goods, decorativ.

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Jazz & shopping with Sunday opening hours

Jazz & shopping with Sunday shopping. Jazz in the city center and relaxed shopping throughout the city. For more than 25 years, Heilbronn Marketing GmbH has been presenting music of all genres on one Sunday in October. On October 12, there will be top-class pop, jazz, swing, and soul music on several stages. The artists will transform the city center into a music stronghold and put visitors in a festival mood. Refreshments will also be available.

Sunday shopping – The shops in the city center will be open from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. and will have special offers in store for you.

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Christmas Market Heilbronn

The Christmas market is dedicated to the "Käthchen of Heilbronn" with Christmas "Käthchen products" such as Christmas stollen or mulled wine, Käthchen Christmas decorations and Käthchen Christmas lighting.

For the second time, the sustainable ‘Käthchen artificial ice rink’ will be set up on Kiliansplatz against the backdrop of St Kilian's Church.

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Heilbronns Christmas Circus

25 YEARS OF THE HEILBRONN CHRISTMAS CIRCUS – THE ANNIVERSARY “Twelve nations, twelve breathtaking performances”. We're going all out for this big anniversary. A top international ensemble with over 80 exceptional artists, dancers, comedians and musicians, a production like fireworks and a show that is more bombastic, colourful, emotional and surprising than ever before. Be there – let's celebrate a quarter of a century of Heilbronn Christmas Circus together with the biggest show of the festive season. INSEPARABLE FOR 25 YEARS – CHRISTMAS AND THE HEILBRONN CHRISTMAS CIRCUS.

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