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

Summer in the City - The Nuremberg City Beach

Postponed to a later date after 2020 yet to be determined

In 2020 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!

Fränkisches Bierfest (Franconian Beer Festival)

Postponed to a later date after 2020 yet to be determined

The Franconian Beer Festival takes place in the wonderful atmosphere of the Nuremberg castle moat. Forty local breweries serve more than 100 delicious types of beer.

Veranstaltung in der Ruine der Katharinenkirche / (c) Foto: Marc Pfeiffer

St. Katharina Open Air

June 20 to July 4, 2020

Each year in June and July, the St. Katharina open air concert series takes place in the ruins of St. Catherine’s Church in the heart of Nuremberg’s Old Town.

ION -Musica Sacra in Nuremberg (International Organ Week)

June 26 to July 5, 2020

In June an July 2020 fans of sacred music are invited to enjoy organ concerts, choirs and symphony performances during the International Organ Week Nuremberg – Musica Sacra. Nuremberg once again draws friends of organ music from around the world.

Nürnberg Digital Festival

Verschoben auf ein noch festzulegendes Datum im Herbst/Winter 2020: Das Festival der digitalen Gesellschaft

Das Nürnberg Digital Festival ist das digitale Festival für die gesamte Metropolregion Nürnberg: In 10 Festivaltagen finden über 170 Events zum Thema Digitalisierung statt. Menschen, Projekte und Organisationen aus Wirtschaft, Technologie, Bildung und Kultur,...

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Classic Open Air Nuremberg

Postponed to a later date after 2020 yet to be determined

Classical music by candlelight in a park, over a glass of red wine, cheese and grapes: What could be better? In July and August you can experience just that, listening to Nuremberg’s orchestras at the Classic Open Air.

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Bardentreffen Nuremberg (Meeting of the Bards)

Postponed to a later date after 2020 yet to be determined

For the 45rd time, the Old Town will be a joyful stage for the Bardentreffen Music Festival. For four days music from all over the world will fill the streets of Nuremberg during the famous Bardentreffen music festival.

Grand Final of the Deutschland Tour 2020

Postponed to a later date after 2021 yet to be determined

Germany's largest cycling festival will celebrate its final in the Bavarian city of Nuremberg where the overall winner of the four-days racewill be crowned.

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Nürnberger Volksfeste (Nuremberg Folk Festivals)

Autumn Fair from August 28 - September 13, 2020

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.

Red Bull District Ride

Postponed to a later date after 2020 yet to be determined

The Old Town of Nuremberg will be transformed into an urban free ride course. Top riders of the international free ride scene will perform on this one-of-a-kind backdrop and will excite fans with their breathtaking tricks.