Roth
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Exhibition "Krass abgefahren
What preoccupied people in Roth in the 1970s? What did they eat? What did they wear and how did they spend their weekends? More than fifty years ago, life became colourful. The conquest of space was reflected in design and art. Bright colours and wild patterns characterised everyday life. Star Trek was on the telly and Saturdays were for going to the disco. Anyone who lived through the 1970s is probably happy to do without crackling plastic turtleneck jumpers and no longer decorates their kitchen with Pril flowers. But it was an exciting decade: the Olympic Games in Munich, colour television and Germany becoming world football champions. However, the Vietnam War and the terrorist activities of the RAF also shaped this period. With numerous photographs and objects from old Roth, the exhibition brings the 1970s back to life in our city
Start: 20:00 Uhr
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Bar-ROTHation
Music, drinks, and good vibes: bars, pubs, and off-locations invite you to dance and linger.
Dates: March 14 and October 26, 2026
Roth - Castle ghost Johann.
Castle ghost Johann loves colourful Easter eggs. And there are lots of colours to discover in the castle too. That's why the ghost has come up with a new Easter puzzle for young and old alike this year: to puzzle over, play, join in, craft and win. Anyone who solves all the puzzles and gets creative at the craft table will receive a small Easter gift at the ticket office. The rally can be played from 28 March to 12 April during the museum's regular opening hours. Further information will follow shortly.
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Eastermarket
The Easter Market in Roth will take place on 6 April 2026. It attracts visitors to Roth city centre with a wide range of useful and decorative items for the home and garden. The market is family-friendly and also offers Sunday shopping.
Start: 11:00 Uhr
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Drahtzieher Day at Ratibor Castle
"The Pullers" – the factory museum of the Leonische Industry and the Museum Schloss Ratibor in Roth, the bobbin lace museum in Abenberg, and the Gilardi exhibition in Allersberg – create a varied program around wire drawing.
Start: 11:00 Uhr
Motorcycle (c) Pexels.
Leisure fair "All about wheels"
Northern Bavaria's largest car and two-wheeler show "Rund ums Rad" is a guest at the idyllic Roth Stadtgarten.
For two days, visitors from near and far will have the opportunity to find out all about the latest trends, this year's new vehicles and the wide range of products on offer from the accessories and tuning sector at the start of the season.
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Stardust and the time of things
Nuremberg artist Norbert Nolte opens up new artistic perspectives in the rooms of Roth Castle. His installations enter into a self-assured dialogue with their surroundings and open the viewers' eyes to the dimensions of time and infinity.
Roth - Frühlingsfest .
Roth Spring Festival
April 30 marks the start of the region's church fair season with the Roth Spring Festival. For four days, visitors to the fairground can expect a cheerful atmosphere with music, entertainment and socializing. In addition to first-class bands from Franconia, a wide variety of rides and snack stands ensure an all-round successful experience.
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Summer Open-Air in the Castle Courtyard
A colorful bouquet of concerts and performances under the open sky in the historic ambiance of the beautiful castle courtyard.
Start: 19:00 Uhr
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Summer concert in the castle courtyard
The musicians of Rother Stadtmusik, the Junior City Orchestra, and other ensembles and choirs offer a wide range of programs.
Start: 19:00 Uhr
Roth - Schlosshofspiele (c) Hans von Dramniski.
Schlosshofspiele Roth
With classical productions, the Schlosshofspiele Roth offers the audience summer theater in a historical ambience again this year.
Already since 1957, it has maintained and The theater group of the Rother Schlosshofspieler enthralls with plays that change annually. This year, "A Midsummer Night's Dream" by Shakespeare will be performed.
The annual performance of well-known plays on the Schlosshof stage has become one of the cultural highlights of the summer in Roth.
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Evening tours "Roth at Night"
Discover the city of Roth in the evening hours at dusk - that's what "Roth bei Nacht" promises.
Start: 19:00 Uhr
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Raiffeisen Summer Serenade "music & picnic"
At the Rother Classic Open Air, everyone is invited to experience a cozy summer evening with music from the Rother City Orchestra, complete with a picnic basket and blanket.
Folk Festival (c) Stadt Roth.
Folk Festival Roth
The Roth Kirchweih, first mentioned in 1531, brings five days of festive atmosphere in August. Franconian specialties are served in the marquee, while fairground rides provide fun. The highlights are the rousing bands and the parade on Kirchweih Monday with over 40 clubs. The grand fireworks display on Tuesday is the finale.
Start: 10:00 Uhr
End: 18:00 Uhr
Roth - Altstadtfest (c) Stadt Roth.
Roth - Old Town Festival
When the entire city center in Roth is closed to car traffic, there is once again something to celebrate: the Old Town Festival.
In addition to the traditional program items, such as the popular "Rock im Schlossgraben" on the lawn in front of the youth center and the children's jumble sale in the idyllic courtyard of Ratibor Castle, young and old can look forward to a colorful and entertaining program again this year.
Further information
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Roth Cabaret Autumn
For the 22nd time, the Kulturfabrik is presenting cabaret and comedy greats such as Wolfgang Krebs, Eva Karl Faltermeier, Eisi Gulp and many more at the Rother Kabarettherbst, ensuring sharp entertainment.
Fairy Tale Exhibition: "This is how they live today"
From Frog King to Rapunzel to the seven little goats, the exhibition invites you to rediscover the fantastical and wondrous aspects of fairy tales in enchanting and disenchanting images.
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Exhibition "on Happiness and other Concerns"
To mark the end of the museum season, modern art returns to the castle: in the exhibition ‘Vom Glück und anderen Sorgen’ (On Happiness and Other Concerns), the artist group KuMiDoRi will be exploring the historic rooms from the end of September until 30 November, creating new accents in the old rooms of the Stieber family.
Roth - Christmas Market © Stadt Roth, Foto: Salvatore Giurdanella.
Christmas Market Roth
When the smell of mulled wine and cookies wafts through Roth, the Christmas market season begins. During the Christmas season, around 50 clubs and institutions invite you to stroll around the market square from Thursday to Sunday. Visitors can expect handmade goods, festive treats and a colorful stage program. The program booklet will be available online and at several locations in Roth from the end of October.