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

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)

Expected May, 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.

A bird's-eye view of the Franconian Beer Festival in Nuremberg's moat. Numerous visitors sit at beer tables under colorful umbrellas between the historic fortress walls, while the Imperial Castle towers in the background against a blue sky.

Fränkisches Bierfest (Franconian Beer Festival)

Planned for May 26-30, 2027

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.

Bayerisches Turnfest 2027

27. bis 30. Mai 2027

2027 findet das Bayerische Turnfest, Bayerns größtes Breitensportevent, in Nürnberg statt.

Rock im Park

June 4 - 6, 2027

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.

The band Marga Muzika performs at the Bardentreffen on an open-air stage set in the ruins of a historic church, in front of a packed, enthusiastic audience.

st. katharina open air

June 18 - July 4, 2027

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.

Drei Musiker der ION führen in einer gotischen Kirche ein Konzert mit Viola da Gamba, Cembalo und Violine auf. Die Szene wird von einem prachtvollen Altar und hohen, blau leuchtenden Buntglasfenstern im Hintergrund eingerahmt.

ION -Musica Sacra in Nuremberg (International Organ Week)

June 25 - July 4, 2027

In June an July 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.

[Translate to English:] DTM am Norisring in Nürnberg

DTM at Norisring (DTM Norisring Speedweekend)

Planned for July, 2027

The Noris Ring race is one of the most important events of the DTM (Deutsche Tourenwagen Meisterschaft) circuit. To experience this event live is a must for motorsport fans.

DATEV Challenge Roth

July 4, 2027

The DATEV Challenge Roth, the largest long-distance triathlon event worldwide, will take place again in 2026 in Roth. This sport spectacle with ca. 3,400 individual competitors and 650 teams from more than 60 nations has had a secure place in the event calendar of the region for more than 30 years.

Classic Open Air Nuremberg

July 25 and August 7, 2027

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.

Bardentreffen Nuremberg (Meeting of the Bards)

July 30 - August 1, 2027

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.