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

Nuejazz Festival

October 23 to November 15, 2026

No true jazz fan can avoid the NUEJAZZ Festival - the festival has become one of the most important jazz festivals in Germany.

Nächtlicher Blick über den beleuchteten Nürnberger Christkindlesmarkt mit seinen rot-weiß gestreiften Buden, dem Schönen Brunnen und der festlich erstrahlten Fassade des Rathauses im Hintergrund.

The Nuremberg Christkindlesmarkt

November 27 - December 24, 2026

The enticing aroma of gingerbread, mulled wine and grilled sausage hangs in the air at the Nuremberg Christkindlesmarkt. First mentioned in 1678, its roots probably go back to the time of Luther, when the tradition of giving children presents at Christmas evolved. Ever since then traditional wares such as handmade Christmas decorations and…

Nürnberger Volksfeste (Nuremberg Folk Festivals)

Spring Fair: March 27 - April 18, 2027

Autumn Fair: August 27 - September 12, 2027

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.

A nighttime view of Nuremberg’s Imperial Castle, illuminated by a blue-green, wave-like light projection and mythological figures such as a long-haired female figure. In the dark foreground, the silhouette of a large crowd can be seen watching the light show.

Die Blaue Nacht (The Blue Night)

April 24, 2027

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.