Events in Nuremberg - Highlights of the Year

The stage of the Meeting of the Bards Festival on the Main Market Square © Uwe Niklas

In Nuremberg, one event follows the next: Cultural events such as the Blue Night or the Silvestival are as vital a part of the city’s event calendar as one-of-a-kind concert happenings like the Bardentreffen world music festival, Classic Open Air and Rock im Park. And traditional festivals such as the Nuremberg Fairs, Old Town Festival and the famous Christkindlesmarkt draw thousands of visitors to Nuremberg. Take a look and be inspired!

Events Highlights of the Year

Neue Sonderausstellung im Germanischen Nationalmuseum: "Wanderland. Eine Reise durch die Geschichte des Wanderns"

29. November 2018 - 28. April 2019

Gehen Sie in einer 900 qm-Indoor-Wanderlandschaft im Germanischen Nationalmuseum auf eine Reise durch die Geschichte des Wanderns.

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Nürnberger Volksfeste (Nuremberg Folk Festivals)

Spring Fair from April 20 - Mai 12, 2019

The fairs in Nuremberg are a traditional part of the local culture. Here, you can experience typical Franconian traditions. The Nuremberg Spring and Autumn Fairs are the second-largest in Bavaria and draw up to 2 million visitors to the fairgrounds on the Dutzendteich Lake.

Summer in the City - The Nuremberg City Beach

May 3 to July 21, 2019

In 2019 you can again experience summer, sand and water. The city beach is a meeting place to chat and relax; a mini-break in the midst of daily routine. It’s a summer adventure for all ages in the heart of Nuremberg’s Old Town!

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Die Blaue Nacht (The Blue Night)

May 4, 2019

On May 4, 2019, Nuremberg and its art and cultural institutions – museums, churches and clubs – invite guests to enjoy a night of light shows, music and performances at the "Blaue Nacht®". The Blue Night is an innovative event created by Nuremberg cultural institutions that grows in popularity each year.

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Nürnberger Trempelmarkt (Nuremberg Flea Market)

May 10 - 11, 2019

Twice a year, the Nuremberg "Trempelmarkt" transforms the Old Town into a gigantic flea market which attracts both collectors and the curious.

Internationales Figurentheater-Festival

24. Mai bis 2. Juni 2019

Bereits zum 21. Mal findet vom 24. Mai bis 2. Juni 2019 in der Region Nürnberg, Erlangen, Fürth und Schwabach das Internationale Figurentheater-Festival statt. Das Figurentheater gehört zu den ältestens und faszinierendsten Bühnenkünsten überhaupt und das Figurentheater-Festival ist eines der wichtigsten Events dieses Genres in Europa.

NÜRNBERGER Versicherungscup (Tennis Tournament)

May 18 - 25, 2019

Nuremberg’s Women’s Tennis Tournament with international stars and German aces! The tennis world will again watch Nuremberg with excitement, because some of the best women’s tennis players in the world will meet for the fifth NÜRNBERGER Versicherungscup.

supermART - the art supermarket

May 31 - June 2, 2019

It's pARTy time again! For the eigth time, the supermART 2018 takes place at "Auf AEG". It shows a mix of art, music and fashion.

Techniker Beach Tour Nuremberg

May 31 - June 2, 2019

For the fifth time the largest national beach volleyball series in Germany will be seen again on Nuremberg’s Main Market Square.

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Rock im Park

June 7 - 9, 2019

In 2019, Nuremberg will again rock around the fairgrounds, Zeppelin Field and Dutzendteich Lake. Celebrate, enjoy life and don’t think about tomorrow: At the Rock im Park music festival that’s all you need to do, three days long.