Events

Exhibition: "Invisible Worlds"

Many things are invisible to the naked eye. The hands-on exhibition at the Museum Weltkulturen of the Reiss-Engelhorn Museums takes children and families on a journey through these invisible worlds.

Young and old can try out what can be made visible: for example, tiny things, sounds or ideas. The exhibition is especially recommended for children of reading age between 6 and 14 years. Further information

Children's dreams - castles and heroes made of elastolin

A small presentation in the special exhibition room shows original prints from the holdings of the palace administration and photographs of the castle before its destruction.

It explores the question of how the Cadolzburg, undamaged for so long, was seen in the past and which aspects were important around 1800 or even before the war. The exhibition is open to the public during the opening hours of the Cadolzburg and is included in the museum admission fee. Further information (only in German)

Murder Mystery Dinner

An evening of the finest culinary theater, opportunity for you to prove your talent as a criminologist. Join us on a crime hunt!

During an exquisite 4-course meal, Greene Entertainment actors stage a murder story in the historic ambience of Rabenstein Castle, blurring the line between fiction and reality as well as between actors and audience.

EUR 89 per person

Information and dates (only in german)

Exhibition at the STUDIO: "Images of Unity - The Coburg Prince-Brothers Johann Casimir and Johann Ernst"

On coins, on pictures and at courtly festivities, the brothers Johann Casimir and Johann Ernst evoked their unity throughout their lives. The studio exhibition provides an insight into the restoration of large-format youth portraits of the dukes and at the same time shows that appearing together in uniform clothing was typical of the brothers. Further information

Dinner Meets Magic

With the mentalist and magician Danny Ocean you will experience a magical evening with psychological refinement, magical fascination & culinary highlights. Let yourself be enchanted at a fine 4-course menu into a world of which you wouldn't even dream of. Things will happen, that do not seem to be able to be explained with laws of nature.

€ 89 per person

Further information (only in German)

Culinary Calendar Rose Bitzfeld

Throughout the year, the Rose Restaurant offers culinary delights that highlight the seasonal offerings. Take a look at the culinary calendar to find out more about the offers.

Culinary events at Rabenstein Castle

Rabenstein Castle offers a variety of culinary events throughout the year. Experience a fiery evening with a menu and fire show, enjoy romantic hours at a candlelight dinner or solve tricky riddles during the Murder Mystery Dinner.

You can find exact dates and more information here.

Farmer's market Langenzenn

Fresh produce and direct marketing are what make the Langenzen farmers' market so attractive. The return to regionally produced products, short distances, fresh goods and transparent production are in vogue. High value and quality as well as the preservation of the cultural landscape make conscious shopping in the region attractive.

Firey Evening - Firey Dishes, Fire Show & Burnt Punch

On selected dates, culinary delights are combined with a visit to the Sophienhöhle (Sophia Cave) at Rabenstein Castle, where the very special programme "Sophie at night" awaits guests.

Programme:
- Reception with aperitif in the forecourt of the castle
- Guided hike to the Sophienhöhle cave
- Sophie at night" programme in the stalactite cave
- 3-course castle menu in the knights' halls of the castle

Price: 59,00 Euro per person Dates and booking

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Wild Boar Barbecue Buffet

From January to May and from October to December, the popular wild boar barbecue buffet will once again be held regularly in the Knights' Halls at Rabenstein Castle in 2023. It includes:

• Fresh crusty bread with herb butter and crackling lard
• Colourful salad selection from the buffet
• Cream soup with potatoes and leek
• Wild boar from the skewer with dark beer sauce, potato dumplings & Bavarian cabbage
• Assorted desserts

After the buffet, guests can round off the evening in the castle's cosy fireside lounge.

Price: 45,00 Euro per person

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Spooky Dinner

This dinner show retells "Dracula", one of the most famous horror stories ever.

Between the scenes, guests enjoy a delicious 4-course menu.

Price: 89.00 euros per person

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Double Feature Part 2

 The Institute for Artistic Ceramics and Glass at Koblenz University of Applied Sciences is showing new works by students and young graduates in the second part of the exhibition "Double Feature - Die Klasse Freie Kunst Glas der Hochschule Koblenz".

The exhibits can be viewed at the European Museum of Modern Glass until April 16.

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Night watchman tours in Eberbach

In a illustrative and humorous way, the night watchman informs you about the past of Eberbach during this city walk. Accompany the night watchman on his tour through the romantic old town. Wearing a historical uniform with lantern and halberd, he will tell you the interesting history of the town and you will learn about the most beautiful sights of Eberbach. The walk through the nocturnal alleys, past the historic buildings of the picturesque town center, together with a "real" Eberbacher, is an unforgettable experience for everyone!

Registration is requested, information is available here.

Exhibition "Fortresses - Franconia's Bulwarks"

Can you lift a cannonball? What is a casemate? And what was life like on a fortress, in everyday life and in war? You can find out all this and much more at the exhibition "Fortresses - Franconia's Bulwarks". In Kronach, you will experience the exciting history of Franconian fortresses at the original site!

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ART in B – with Udo Lindenberg and Otto Waalkes

The Levi Strauss Museum will once again host an interesting special exhibition as part of the now well-established ART in B - Kunst in Buttenheim series from 05.03. - 07.05.2023: this year it will feature works by Udo Lindenberg and Otto Waalkes under the title "Durch die schweren Zeiten".

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Bear's garlic days Eberbach

When in March and April, right on time as every spring, the striking wild herb sprouts from the ground everywhere, it is not surprising that many restaurants and inns in Eberbach not only reserve a place for it on the menu, but even dedicate a culinary programme to wild garlic.

The participating hotels and inns are happy to support those interested in planning a stay of several days with special wild garlic packages. Four guided hikes around the wild garlic are also offered in the course of the Wild Garlic Days.

Further information is available here

Heidelberg Spring

The international music festival awaits you with a selected programme from various genres. Artists from all over the world perform on the various stages in Heidelberg.

TOGETHER is the motto of the Heidelberg Spring Music Festival 2023.

You can find all further information here

Handcraft "Easter Egg & Co" Ansbach

Artisans present decorative articles, jewellery, sewn items and much more on the theme of Easter and spring.

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Days of Blues

The Rother Bluestage are a highlight in the cultural calendar and have been an important spring destination for music lovers everywhere.

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Rothenburg Hiking Week

Twice a year, in spring and in autumn, the "Rothenburg Hiking Weeks" take place. The attractive, free hikes, the informal get-together of hiking enthusiasts from near and far, a rich cultural calendar and, last but not least, traditional Franconian hospitality come together to form a delightful and varied program that truly offers something for everyone.

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Spring awakening Rothenburg

"Spring lets its blue ribbon flutter through the air again..."

Mörike's well-known verses become program in Rothenburg. You can expect colorfully decorated Easter fountains, the spring hiking week as well as the spring city atmosphere, culinary delicacies and lots of other Easter surprises.

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Vacation program for families

Special exhibition "50 Years of the Richard Wagner Foundation

The task of the Richard Wagner Foundation is to care for Richard Wagner's estate and to maintain the Bayreuth Festival Hall in perpetuity for the performance of his works.

On the occasion of its 50th anniversary, the Richard Wagner Museum in the new building is presenting this special exhibition on the history, structure and work of the Foundation. On display are selected pieces that have found their way into the collections of the National Archive of the Richard Wagner Foundation through acquisitions and donations over the years. Further information (only in German)

Magic of voices Heilbronn

Several stages, many choirs and very different music - that is magic of voices. Together with the choir association, Heilbronn Marketing GmbH is organizing this major musical event. Many retailers open their stores on this Sunday and have come up with special promotions for customers.

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Easter fountain Waischenfeld

Easter fountain festival with stand concert in the suburb of Waischenfeld

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Easter market Markt Heiligenstadt i.OFr.

Easter market on the market square in Heiligenstadt

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Traditional Easter hobnobbing in the castle garden

The former summer residence of the Electors of the Palatinate opens the gates of the palace garden on April 9 for the traditional "Osterhoppeln". Every year, the palace administration invites visitors young and old to the enchanting palace garden. Starting at 11 a.m., "Master Lamp" hobbles through the castle garden and diligently hides Easter eggs. He will have a story or two in his basket.

Heilbronn Wine Summer: Wine pavilion at the Neckar stage

The square on the Old Neckar near the Neckar Stage is one of the most beautiful in the heart of Heilbronn. Here you will find the wine pavilion of the Wein-Villa partners, where Heilbronn wines are served, culinary complemented by Swabian tapas.

Further informaton (only in German)

Viertelmeister Day Kronach

Every year, the quartermasters call together the historical scene of Kronach to celebrate the quartermaster day with them. On this day, a historical "spectacle" takes place in the old market hall with plenty of music, dancing and the traditional beer "Schmäuß".

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KRONACH leuchtet

Light fascinates! Architectural & event lighting form the magical backdrop for effectively placed world-class light art. A 2 km long light promenade, free concerts, culinary delights and up to 150,000 visitors put the city in a joyful state of emergency.

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Night of Music Öhringen

Live music of various genres in numerous venues in downtown Öhringen.

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Motorcycle star ride Kulmbach

Coming from different directions, motorcyclists will meet this weekend in Kulmbach. Information from the organizer can be found here.

Around eleven years after the Margravial Opera House in Bayreuth was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the building next door will be opened as a museum with a World Heritage Information Centre. To mark the opening day, there will be an event on 22^nd April 2023 with free admission for all citizens.

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Around the opening of the new World Heritage Information Centre and Museum on the history of the opera house, there is a programme of special guided tours between 23^rd April and 5^th May.

The "Margravial Opera House, World Heritage & Museum" can also be visited without a guided tour from 24^th April.

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Regional Market

On the occasion of the regional market, Franconian delicacies line up in the historic old town of Langenzenn. Shopping at the market means touching, tasting and asking. A cool beer or a well-tempered Franconian wine invites you to take a break while enjoying freshly grilled and baked food. Whether bread, sausage, cheese, eggs, fresh vegetables or something in the high-proof direction - there is something for every taste.

Heidelberg "Stückemarkt" (Theaterplays)

For 10 days in spring, the Heidelberg "Stückemarkt" has been presenting the avant-garde of theater since 1984: new plays are read and outstanding world premieres from German-speaking countries are invited to guest performances. Social discourses are initiated and aesthetic tendencies of our theater landscape are reflected.

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Discover a piece of the northern Kraichgau up to the Small Odenwald with the historic rail bus "Roter Flitzer". Well-developed hiking trails, regional gastronomy and numerous attractive destinations such as the Five Mills Valley, the air show at Guttenberg Castle, the spa town of Bad Rappenau or the castle park and historic buildings in Neckarbischofsheim await you.

In addition, the train runs on sundays and holidays from May to September, offering an attractive additional service for groups and hikers. Those who wish can also bring their bicycles.

Timetable and further information

Music days Kronach

In addition, discover a varied programme of events under the motto "New Shores" in the State Garden Show Park at the foot of Rosenberg Fortress. Enjoy wonderful Sunday concerts with your whole family with the music clubs from the city and district, take part in extraordinary events and feel the summer in Kronach's green oasis.

You can find all further information here.

Roth Spring Festival

A festival for the whole family with numerous rides, a colourful entertainment program and culinary delicacies

further information here

Residence Days Bayreuth

Every year at the beginning of May, the Bavarian Palace Department invites visitors to the baroque world of Margravine Wilhelmine. A varied program in the New Palace and the Court Garden illuminates the multifaceted life of the art-loving ruler.

In addition to concerts, themed tours, expert and hands-on stations, there will also be a wide range of activities for children.

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Blue Night Nuremberg

Long night of art and culture with light installations, music and performances.

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Cheese and delicacies market

In the special ambience of the open-air museum, against the magnificent backdrop of the historic buildings, the cheese market has its own distinctive atmosphere. Cheese dairies offer their specialties at many stalls. Artisan cheeses made from goat's, sheep's or cow's milk, a total of about 200 different varieties, are waiting to be tasted, enjoyed and taken home. The cheese assortment is complemented by other regional and international specialties such as fruit brandies, edible oils, horseradish, mustard, jams, pralines and chocolates, sausages and bacon, organically grown vegetables and more.

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LongArtNight

Pictures, bands and encounters: Wimpfen galleries, bands, artists, museums, churches and pubs provide visitors with a diverting and surprising art experience.

Admission is free.

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Maisel´s Beer Festival

Every year, the Maisel Brewery invites you to celebrate on the brewery premises.

Maisel's Weissbierfest is one of the largest as well as best-known festivals in the region and is now known far beyond the borders of Bayreuth. Traditionally, the four-day festival takes place on the weekend before Ascension Day on the grounds of the Maisel Brewery on Hindenburgstrasse in Bayreuth. Every year, tens of thousands of visitors from all over Germany and abroad are expected.

As usual, admission to the brewery festival is free.

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Nürnberger Trempelmarkt (Nuremberg Flea Market) - Germany's largest city centre flea market

At the market, which runs through the entire old town of Nuremberg, up to 4,000 vendors - private sellers as well as professional traders - offer their wares. The market offers a very special atmosphere on Friday evening, when visitors can stroll through the illuminated flea market until midnight.

You can get all further information here.

Asparagus Festival Roth

Together with the regional producers, the city of Roth and the district office are organising an entertaining festival around the noble and healthy vegetables.

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Spring in Eberbach

The town festival offers many activities for young and old and a rich selection of musical contributions from folk music to rock / pop / jazz on the various squares in the old town.

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Classics Open Air Heilbronn

With free admission and under the open sky, orchestras and music groups from Heilbronn present themselves with a varied concert program.

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Red Tower Day

On the occasion of the annual Open Monument Day, the Red Tower Action Day takes place, during which the tower and its forecourt are enlivened by historically dressed groups.

Admission is free.

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Folk Festival Bayreuth

Garden Festival Eyrichshof Castle

A summer festival for the whole family in the garden of Eyrichshof castle

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Summer party of the cooperative winery Heilbronn

Wine, music and good humor. This is how the popular summer festival of the cooperative winery, which is known far beyond the region, presents itself.

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Historical festival play 1631 "The master drink"

Old and young know it - the story of the brave mayor Nusch, who saved the city from destruction with his legendary master drink. At Whitsun, this event is revived every year - in the streets of the city as well as in the camp life of the historical groups and in the theater production of the Historical Festival in the Kaisersaal. The highlight: the great army parade on Sunday.

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The fortress rocks Kronach

"Die Festung rockt" is now a permanent fixture in the calendar of many punk, ska and rock fans. Every year, the Festung Rosenberg becomes a stage for national and international music stars.

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Rosenberg Festival

The Rosenberg Festival offers top-class open-air theatre between May and August. And all this high above the roofs of the half-timbered town of Kronach on the mighty and beautiful Rosenberg Fortress, one of the most important fortifications in Germany. In this dreamlike setting, the Rosenberg Festival presents straightforward and entertaining versions of plays from world literature, modern classics as well as adaptations of comedies and other material familiar from film and television. Children's plays and a varied supporting programme round off the festival summer. Let yourself be touched, carried away and enchanted when our festival ensemble brings dramatic, comedic, but also thoughtful and critical material to life before the imposing walls of Rosenberg Fortress.

You can get the programme and all further information here 

langenzenn Kermis

Where otherwise the traffic pulsates from Friday to Tuesday, rides, food stalls and lottery stalls are set up for the traditional Kirchweih. Here, everyone gets their money's worth!

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Heidelberg Castle Illuminations

Bengal lights slowly bathe Heidelberg Castle in a mysterious red glow of fire. As if the ruin were burning for yet another time in its long history. Like the last time in 1689 and 1693, when the troops of the Sun King Louis XIV burned down the castle and the city, leaving behind the now world-famous ruins.

When the glowing castle slowly fades, the second part of the spectacle begins - the brilliant fireworks over the Neckar River. In 1613, Elector Frederick V had fireworks staged to greet his newly wedded wife Elizabeth Stuart in a manner befitting her rank. This fireworks display laid the foundation for the later light shows over Heidelberg's night sky.

Dates: 03 June / 08 July / 02 September 2022

Tip: The Nepomuk Terrace, the banks of the Neckar River and the Philosophenweg are the best locations to admire the castle illumination from 10:15 pm.

Heidelberg Castle Festival (Theater)

Heidelberg's castle ruins are not only considered the most visited in Germany. It is also home to the venues of the Heidelberg Theater and Orchestra: the Castle Courtyard, the Thick Tower and the English Building. In summer, they form the backdrop for productions of all genres and festive concerts as part of the Heidelberg Castle Festival.

You can find all further information here.

HUK-COBURG Open-Air Concerts

Living Neckar

Along the Neckar Valley Cycle Route, the towns along the Neckar invite you to experience the Neckar in its entirety as part of the state-wide "Mobile without a car" action day as a natural beauty and habitat for animals and plants, but also as a recreational area for the people in the region.

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Medieval Market Ebern

Medieval life and colour with craft, camp life, programme for children, dance, music and fire show. Further information (only in German)

Bookmarket Kirchberg an der Jagst

Since 1999, a book market has been held in the old town of Kirchberg. About 60 antiquarian bookshops, semi-professional and amateur booksellers populate the market area in the alleys of the "Städtle" of Kirchberg and offer a varied range for friends of old and new books, graphics, photos, etc..

Further information here

Living Neckar

Action day with many events along the Neckar river between Edingen-Neckarhausen and Eberbach

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Fire Dance Festival at Abenberg Castle

Once a year, Abenberg immerses itself in the world of the Middle Ages: More festival-goers than inhabitants populate the historic town of Abenberg in Middle Franconia when the Medieval Rock Festival takes place at Abenberg Castle. Programme and further information

Historical City Spectacle

Every two years in June, the Lucas Cranach city breathes new life into a part of its more than 1,000-year history. With the Historical Town Spectacle, the old Crana invites you to a unique festival within its walls - a journey back in time to past centuries. Against the backdrop of the Upper Town, blacksmiths, ropemakers, coopers, basket makers, rafters, carpenters, bathers, washerwomen, potters and much more can be seen and experienced.

At the historic craftsmen's market, more than 50 stalls will be exhibiting their products on Saturday and Sunday. You can look over the craftsmen's shoulders as they make jewelry, leather goods or wooden tools in the traditional way.

Also the groups from Kronach show again their full commitment with their juggleries, shooting demonstrations, theater scenes and actions to participate for old and young.

Artists from various corners will enchant their audience.

For the physical well-being is of course also well provided.

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Old Town Festival

On the last weekend in June, Lauf's market square, the Spitalhof and the surrounding streets and alleys become a celebration mile.

Whether it's brass band music, rock, jazz and blues, the hobby and temple market, the city tours, a canoe race around Lauf's Kaiserburg or the special post office in the city archive - there's something for everyone here. Further information

Dilsberg Castle Stage "Robin Hood"

Open-air theatre: "Robin Hood"

Performances on Fridays and Saturdays

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"Toppler Theater" Season

Under the slogan "small but nice", the open-air theater located in the north courtyard of the Imperial City Museum has become an integral part of the city's cultural life and delights visitors with a varied and entertaining program during the theater season.

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Winefestival

With its family atmosphere, the backdrop of the marketplace and castle courtyard, the varied music program and the tempting culinary offerings, the Hohenlohe Wine Village in Öhringen is a major crowd puller.

Around 200 wines and sparkling wines are available for tasting every year on the first weekend in July under the motto "Five days of pure enjoyment". At the opening ceremony, a celebrity is awarded the "Öhringer Weinschlüssel" (Öhringen Wine Key), the best Rieslings are awarded the Hohenlohe White Wine Prize, and the best Weindorf dishes in the "Ausgezeichnet regional" (Excellent Regional) gastronomic competition.

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"Tal" Market Bad Wimpfen

The Bad Wimpfen Valley Market is one of the oldest markets in Germany. It was once a church festival that developed into the Talmarkt. Six days of pure fun with a Ferris wheel, break-dancing and lottery stalls, amusement shops, games of skill, various children's rides, festival beer, fried sausages, candy floss, almonds... and everything that belongs to a festival for the whole family!

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Bayreuth Civic Festival

The Bayreuth city center is filled with life, joy and fun this weekend. A variety of different booths from the areas of crafts, art and culinary enriches the three-day civic festival. On 10 stages, live musical acts will get the masses dancing. The festival is rounded off with the artists' market on Sunday, where national artists present their works in an "open-air gallery".

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Old Town Festival

Every year, Kulmbach's old town is transformed into a large dance and festival stage. With a varied entertainment program and culinary delights, an exuberant mood is guaranteed. You can find all further information here.

Festival of "Kunigunde"

Every year on the first Sunday in July, the town of Lauf celebrates its traditional Kunigundenfest. The school youth and the Lauf clubs organize it with a procession and floats, musical performances and tranzdarbietungen at the Reigenplatz on the Kunigundenberg.

The Kichweih with its numerous attractions is every year a festive highlight in the life of the historic town, attracts numerous spectators and inspires visitors from near and far. Further information

At the bee festival at the Brombach beekeeping station, you can find out about and buy all kinds of things to do with bees. For refreshments, there will be delicious dishes, coffee and cake. Further information

Summer Festival IN THE HOFGARTEN Öhringen

Comedy, music, readings and much more in the beautiful ambience of the Hofgarten.

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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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Winefestical Kronach

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Castle occupation by the Kampfhûs association with various events and an army camp for children. Further information

Wolframs-Eschenbach:

Monastery Serenade Abenberg

The Klosterserenade is the cultural highlight of the Abenberg calendar of events every year. The classical concert takes place in the Stilla Church of the Marienburg Monastery in Abenberg. Further information

"Plassenburg" Open-Air

Numerous nationally and internationally renowned artists perform in front of the fantastic Kulmbach Plassenbrug backdrop.

All further information and tickets are available here.

ADAC Heidelberg Historic

When memories of times long past come to mind, exuberance and a celebratory mood are in the air, and old and young alike stand at the side of the road with shining eyes, over 180 classic cars take on a reliability test of a special kind:

The ADAC Heidelberg Historic leads through Kraichgau, Odenwald, Bauland and Zabergäu, thrilling teams and spectators alike. A FIVA International Event and first choice for car lovers! Exclusive vehicles, charming landscapes, unique atmosphere - that's what the ADAC Heidelberg Historic has stood for for over a quarter of a century.

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International Samba Festival

The Samba Festival is Coburg's most famous festival and is known far beyond the historic city limits. Around 200,000 visitors from all over the world flock to Coburg in mid-July. More than 3,000 international sambistas, capoeiristas and dancers create a state of emergency in the city center. Further Information

Schlosshofspiele Roth

With classical productions, the Schlosshofspiele Roth offers the audience summer theater in a historical ambience again this year.

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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Montmartre handcraft market

Many stalls invite you to look, marvel and buy. A French speciality market will be held on the market square.

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"Stilla" Festival Abenberg

Special exhibition "Wagner the Man"

Composer, poet, dramatist, writer, director, conductor, egomaniac, philanderer, anti-Semite, leftist, climate activist, animal lover, genius ... who was Richard Wagner really?

As part of this year's summer exhibition in the new building, the Richard Wagner Museum is attempting to deconstruct the myth in order to get closer to Richard Wagner the man. Further information

Schlossplatz Festival

Gathering of the Bards Nuremberg

At Germany's largest free and outdoor festival, Nuremberg's old town becomes an open-air stage for world music. Blues, folk, soul and pop meet here, performed by 70 bands, including world stars as well as newcomers.

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Old Town Festival Ebern

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Flea market Langenzenn

Since 2012, the Langenzen flea market has been held in the historic and newly designed Langenzen old town around the monastery. For the physical well-being of the guests, Langenzener associations and restaurateurs provide all kinds of culinary delights.

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Bayreuth Festival

Open Air Festival Eyrichshof Castle

The castle, with its magnificent scenery, is a popular summer venue for renowned artists. This summer, too, special concert experiences await you - among others, musical directions such as rock, pop and singer/songwriter will be offered.

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Fair "Coburger Vogelschießen"

Kulmbach Beer Week

The largest and most classic beer festival in northern Bavaria is held annually in Kulmbach. True fans of the Kulmbach Beer Week count the days backwards until the next tapping, and that immediately after the last day of the festival. It is something very special to visit this traditional beer festival, to experience the atmosphere in and around the legendary Bierstadl and to enjoy the specially brewed delicious festival beers as well as the wonderful wheat beer. A tradition for over 3,000 years.

You can get all further information here.

Summer Night Festival Bayreuth

Around 250 years ago, the margraves invited their subjects to a cheerful festival in the former hermitage. Today, the summer festival attracts thousands of visitors to the romantic park. Surrounded by culinary delights, musical acts and illuminations, you will experience a breathtaking atmosphere.

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Classics Open Air Nuremberg - Europe's greenest concert hall

A feast for the senses is celebrated at the free open-air concerts of Nuremberg's two great orchestras in the Luitpoldhain. The Nuremberg State Philharmonic and the Nuremberg Symphony Orchestra will perform a wide range of classical music, from opera and operetta to ballet and musicals. There will also be the opportunity to picnic together in the park.

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Wolframs-Eschenbach: Summer Theatre "The Little Prince - On the Way to the Stars"

Bayreuth Wine Festival

The 10th Bayreuth Wine Festival will take place from 03 - 07 August 2023. During this festival period, you will have the opportunity to experience a journey through the Franconian wine-growing regions. Pour a potpourri of around 40 different noble drops on Bayreuth's market square. Discover the great variety of grape varieties and test the different quality levels that the Franconian winegrowers have in their portfolio. Of course, in addition to the delicious Franconian wines, the culinary delights are not neglected. A wide variety of regional and international delicacies await you, all of which go perfectly with Franconian wine.

Unwind with a delicious glass of Franconian wine! More information

HUK-COBURG Open-Air Concerts

Free Shooting Festival Kronach

Traditional Schützenfest on the Schützenplatz in Kronach

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Folk Festival Roth

The Rother Traditionsfest welcomes guests with an entertaining programme, fun and games with numerous rides, processions and much more...

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Taubertal-Openair-Festival

Rock in front of a medieval backdrop - down in the Tauber Valley thousands of listeners, up above the illuminated city wall of Rothenburg ob der Tauber. Together, this creates an atmosphere that could not be more beautiful. The Eiswiese below the city as a concert venue has already become cult.

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Wine Festival Rothenburg

The Rothenburg Wine Village invites you on a culinary voyage of discovery. Popular as well as rather rare grape varieties are served around the Green Market and on the church square, in front of the venerable towers of St. Jakob. At the stands, dishes matching the wine served will be served, and a colorful program will provide varied entertainment.

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Summer at the river Heidelberg

Every year in August, the event "Summer on the River" takes place. On two days, the federal road B37 between the Old Bridge and the Neckar River below the City Hall becomes a promenade. Visitors can expect, among other things, two stages with live music at the Alte Brücke and at the Heuscheuer (Marstall), a children's program and a gastronomic offer.

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Cuckoo Market Eberbach

The big folk festival in the Neckar valley. With its many showmen and traders, it will attract visitors from near and far.

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Guild Market Bad Wimpfen

Every year on the last weekend in August, around 60 craftsmen from near and far show their handicraft techniques and work throughout the Staufer Palatinate complex, from the Blue Tower to the Red Tower. They include basket weavers, smiths, wood turners, dyers, spinners, weavers, potters and many more. Food and drink, music and medieval dances, Staufer guards and activities for children will provide atmospheric entertainment at the market.

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French Market

French traders offer delicacies from the different regions of our neighbouring country in Menzerpark.

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Coburg "Dumpling Market"

The people of Coburg love their dumplings so much that a market festival was created especially for them. Once a year, at the end of August or beginning of September, the Coburg dumpling market takes place. There, visitors can taste the traditional dish "Rutscher". Further information

Rothenburg Imperial City Festival

The Imperial City Festival is one of the highlights of Rothenburg ob der Tauber. The entire history of the town comes to life - brought to life by about a thousand participants. Already on Friday evening there is a big torchlight procession of the history groups to the market place.
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51st 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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Bayreuth Baroque Opera Festival

One of the most beautiful opera houses in the world, the Margravial Opera House Bayreth, will be reawakened from a musical sleep by the international festival taking place.

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Coburg Museum Night

Old Town Festival Langenzenn

The whole Old Town of Langenzenn is one single promenade. There is music on two different stages. Street musicians move through the town. Whether young or old, there's something for everyone.

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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.

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Parish fair and fungus days Ebern

Ebern's parish fair offers an amusement park, a parish fair market, Sunday shopping and an interesting framework programme. Enjoy carousels and excitement at the caravan site. Ebern's mushroom days also take place at the parish fair market.

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"Stadt(ver)führungen"

Well-known personalities, artists, institutions, non-profit organisations, professional city guides as well as people with special interests give the audience insights into unknown places and subject areas and examine historical, current, exciting and entertaining aspects of the respective annual motto. The theme offers points of reference to the Reformation, but also to historical, architectural, social, technical and cultural topics. Culinary offerings and tours for children are also on the programme.

Fleamarket Kulmbach

In the heart of the city Kulmbach, you can stroll from booth to booth and look out for great bargains.

Parish Fair

At the traditional Hämmernkirchweih, the music department of TSV Lauf revives a piece of Lauf city history. Further information

Old Town Festival including a Historical Market

The multi-faceted city festival includes an arts and crafts market along the main street, the popular flea market in the small alleys of the old town and on the banks of the Neckar, as well as stalls selling regional specialties. On almost all public places musical maintenance of most diverse kind is offered.

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Festival of Lights 'Hirschhorn shines'

Festival of lights for the 1250th anniversary of the town of Hirschhorn

Heilbronn Grape Harvest Festival

With a magnificent view over the vineyards and the city, Heilbronn celebrates the start of the grape harvest on the wine terraces below the Wartberg high-altitude restaurant.

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Wolframs-Eschenbach: Autumn Market

Nature Park Market

A small but fine market with a diverse range of products on the theme of autumn.

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Pottery Market

The Heilbronn pottery market with its centuries-old history will be held again this year on the square at the Bollwerksturm, not as in the past at the Hafenmarktturm and along Sülmer street. More than 50 potters from all over Germany and Europe now present themselves at the beginning of the Neckarmeile and bring all kinds of treasures made of clay to Heilbronn with household goods, decorative and garden items.

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Heidelberg Wine Village

The Heidelberg Wine Festival offers the ideal opportunity to get to know Heidelberg's culinary delights in addition to the city's sights. In the heart of the old town on Karlsplatz and the castle, enjoy a choice selection of wines and the varied regional cuisine with musical accompaniment. Immerse yourself in the unique flair of history, tradition and romance in a convivial atmosphere.

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Chamber Theater Days Kronach

Wonderful news: The Chamber Theater Days are coming back!

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"Enjoy Jazz" Festival

The international festival for Jazz and others presents a top-class festival programm at old and new locations around Heidelberg and Mannheim.

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Rothenburg Autumn Hiking Week

Every year in springtime and autumn the hiking weeks in Rothenburg offer you active recovery in the midst of nature - from guided hiking tours up to a varied programme that really offers something for everyone. Each hike stands under an interesting topic and is accompanied by an experienced leader and commented with a lot of inside knowledge. By the way: the hikes are all free of charge!

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October Market with Apple Festival

October market with Sunday shopping. 

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Balthasar Neumann Music Days

Look forward to first-class concerts by top-class artists in breathtaking settings, such as the Basilica in Gößweinstein.

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Eberbach Apple Day

The traditional Apple Day in Eberbach annually takes place on the third Sunday in October with Sunday shopping. The Apple Day Weekend begins on Saturday with the Children's Afternoon around the Lindenplatz. There are many lovely unique games, all regarding the apple. 

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Wintertime at Eyrichshof Castle

At the wintry market at Schloss Eyrichshof, more than 120 exhibitors will present their products and services in the fields of decoration, fashion, jewellery and handicrafts. Further information (only in German)

Rothenburg fairy tale magic with fairy tale experience world

The Fairy Tale Magic offers a diverse program around the theme of fairy tales and legends, which is aimed at both children and adults. And what better place than Rothenburg's romantic Old Town to make many a fairy tale come true....

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A Capella Festival "Sangeslust"

With this festival, Bayreuth is transformed into a hotspot of the a cappella scene every autumn. Artists from Germany and abroad enrich the cultural landscape with their performances at sometimes unusual venues

Tickets and further information (only in German)

Literature Days

Well-known authors from German-speaking countries turn the city by the Pegnitz river into a very special place on the literary map every year in November, introduce themselves and their publications on the lecture stage, answer questions and sign favourite books. Also, some literary discoveries wait for the young book lovers at the lectures for children and school classes. Further information (only in German)

Bayreuth Jazz November

With the Jazz-November, a top-class music festival takes place every year, which makes the gray month shine!

In addition to international greats, newcomers and musical insider tips get the opportunity to present themselves to the audience.

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Steammodel Days Lauf

Spread across the former factory grounds of the Industrial Museum, steam enthusiasts and tinkerers from all over Germany show historic and home-built models in operation. A unique exhibition in Bavaria.

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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.

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Christmas Market Roth

The smell of mulled wine, Christmas music and a festive atmosphere: from Thursday to Sunday, numerous associations and organisations from Rother present themselves in lovingly decorated stalls. Of course, a visit from the Rother Christkind is not to be missed!

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Heidelberg Christmas Market

Every year, at 5.00 pm, on the last Wednesday in November, the Christ child solemny opens the Christmas Market at the marketplace. Over 140 stands at Heidelberg's large and small places, offer an endless variety of what makes the season so special. 

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Lauf Christmas Market

The atmospherically decorated stall city is set up around the lovingly designed nativity scene on the Upper Market Square. The accompanying programme includes performances for young and old, including a visit by Nuremberg's Christ Child, guided tours of the historic rock cellars and an Advent raffle. Further information (only in German)

Christmas Market Nuremberg

At one of Germany's oldest Christmas markets, traditional goods such as handmade Christmas decorations and culinary delicacies are still on sale in 180 wooden stalls on the main market square.

A Christmas town especially for children is set up on Hans-Sachs-Platz. The market of Nuremberg's 14 twin towns brings international flair to the Christkindlesmarkt. Nuremberg's churches and museums invite you to Christmas concerts, guided tours and exhibitions with a colourful programme.

Opening hours:
Mon - Sun: 10 am to 9 pm, Christmas Eve: 10 am to 2 pm.

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Winter, Wonder, Christmas Glory - Christmas Market Öhringen

The Christmas market takes place on all four Advent weekends on the historic market square and in the castle courtyard right next door.

For children, there is once again the popular fairy tale trail through the old town with scenes from well-known fairy tales. In addition, there is a fairy tale wagon at the entrance to the castle courtyard where stories are told. The steam train will also be making its rounds and there will be a model railway exhibition in the Blue Hall of the town hall.

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Advent Market Kulmbach

In addition to the "magical hustle and bustle" in the old town of Kulmbach, there is an arts and crafts market in the rooms of the castle estate in Waaggasse and the Advent market of the Diakonie at the "Alte Villa".

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Kronach Christmas

The smell of mulled wine, festively decorated huts and a varied supporting programme enchant visitors around Hussitenplatz. Especially in the evening, when the Upper Town and Rosenberg Fortress are aglow with lights, the picturesque backdrop and the festive market are well worth seeing.

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Old German Christmas Market

The Wimpfener Kaiserpfalz forms the background for one of the most traditional Christmas markets in Germany. Its beginnings date back to 1487, when Emperor Friedrich III granted the city the privilege of holding a market before Christmas, the Katharinenmarkt.

In the narrow alleys of the old town, about 120 stalls offer handicraft, high-quality goods for the upcoming festival.

The Christmas market takes place on the first three Advent weekends:

- 01.12.-03.12.

- 08.12.-10.12.

- 15.12.-17.12.

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Old-Rothenburg Christmas Market

At the end of the year, the city for romantics presents itself from its most beautiful side. Embedded in the picturesque scenery between the town hall and St. Jakob, the Reiterlesmarkt is considered one of the most charming Christmas markets in Germany.

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Coburg Christmas Market

Castle Christmas Abenberg

The Christmas market takes place around the thousand-year-old Abenberg Castle, whose silhouette framed by lights is visible far into the country. The highlight of the supporting programme is the annual visit of the Original Nuremberg Christmas Child. Further information

Wolframs-Eschenbach: Nativity Scene Trail in the Old Town

Christmas Market / Crib Exhibition

Market, Sunday shopping, music, crib exhibitions.

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Christmas Market "Christmas by the River"

Christmas market on the Neckar River. With an attractive supporting programme, handicraft and culinary offers and music. Special attraction is the ship "Europa" of the white fleet which stays temporarily at the dock.

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Christmas Market Kirchberg

Each year on the 2nd Advent weekend the Christmas Market in the old town of Kirchberg takes place - within the town walls, in the palace courtyard and on the streets. In front of the backdrop of Kirchberg Palace about 90 market stands and offer goods and delicacies.

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Wolframs-Eschenbach: Christmas Market "Sternlesmarkt"

Wolframs-Eschenbach: Traditional Christmas Concert