Ansbach
Events
Start: 10:00 Uhr
End: 14:00 Uhr
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Rococo Market Whispers in Ansbach’s Old Town
The margrave’s court strolls through the streets, dancing and whispering. Fencers demonstrate their skills and the military is in attendance. A historic stagecoach travels through the Baroque old town of Ansbach. A glimpse behind the scenes at the Ansbach Local History Society, as well as guided tours of the Margrave’s library collection
Saturday: 23 May 2026, 20 June 2026 and 18 July 2026
Admission is free.
Ansbach - Old town Festival (c) City of Ansbach.
Old Town Festival Ansbach
Traditional, much loved and lively. This is how the Alstadtfest has presented itself throughout the old town centre for decades. Days of music, food and drink, lots of variety. The meeting place for young and old!
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On the goat pasture - Children's festival and church fair
We will be celebrating in 2026 on the beautiful goat pasture! This green oasis provides the perfect backdrop for our event. Look forward to relaxed evenings on a large stage, where various artists and bands will be performing. Whether you like rock, pop, jazz or singer-songwriters, there is something for everyone.
Ansbach Open.
Ansbach Open
The 2026 Ansbach Open is more than just music – it celebrates the diversity of artistic expression. It offers an opportunity to experience community in a special atmosphere. On Friday, none other than Tobi Krell, known as Checker Tobi from TV and cinema, The BossHoss and Hannes Ringelstetter & Stephan Zinner will be there.
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Kaspar Hauser Festival
Since 1998, the town of Ansbach has organised the Kaspar Hauser Festival every two years. In lectures, writing walks, dance theatre and much more, the people of Ansbach try to uncover the secrets of the mysterious Findlelkind. His life and death have raised questions for around 200 years, above all the mystery of his origins and the alleged attempt on Hauser's life in Ansbach.
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Ansbach Wine Festival
Franconian winegrowers present themselves and their products on Johann-Sebastian-Bach-Platz. To make tasting the wines even more enjoyable, the festival is sweetened with a varied musical programme.
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Open Monument Day and Classic Car Meet
On this day, the city of Ansbach offers guided tours and insights into historic sites that are otherwise often closed to the public. Traditionally, the Oldtimer-Freunde Ansbach e.V. (Ansbach Classic Car Club) holds its meeting as part of Heritage Day, where classic cars, modern classics and two-wheelers can be admired in the old town.
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Green Night
Every two years, Ansbach's sights shine in green light. The special atmosphere is further enhanced by "green" activities and demonstrations, turning the late summer evening into a true spectacle. With live music, numerous stalls and green delicacies from Ansbach's restaurants, the night promises a great atmosphere.
Ansbach - Christmas Market on Martin Luther Square.
Ansbach Christmas Market
Baroque facades and the two large churches form the atmospheric and distinctive backdrop for the Christmas market on Montgelas-Platz and Martin-Luther-Platz in the middle of the old town. The old town and its centuries-old traditions in a modern form.
Start: 14:00 Uhr
End: 18:00 Uhr
(c) Ringler.
Blacksmith Christmas
When the sparks and hammer blows ring out over the Ansbach Christmas market.
Numerous blacksmiths from the region are represented with their open forges and an offer for children. Here, young talents can unleash their creativity and create their own artwork.
Discover the blacksmith in the unique historical setting of the Handwerkerhof.