Traditional Markets and Authentic Festivals

There are always reasons for celebrating and meeting up with friends and spending time together. The city of Nuremberg offers the opportunity of visiting traditional markets and authentic festivals all the year round.

Immerse yourself into the world of markets and festivals and come under the spell of the special flair of these events. We have put together for you the most important dates here on this page.

Overview Festivals & Markets

Nürnberger Altstadtfest (Old Town Festival Nuremberg)

September 17 - October 3, 2027

Exclusive to Nuremberg: Germany’s largest and nicest Old Town Festival! It features more than 60 free-of-charge events, including the traditional fishermen’s joust on the River Pegnitz, a wide variety of folklore programs and many musical events as well as the popular Hans-Sachs-Spiele theatre program.

Michaelis-Kirchweih in Fürth

October 2 - 13, 2027

The Michaelis Kirchweih is over 900 years old and the biggest fair in the south of Germany.