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  • Stuttgart German Masters

    Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Halle Mercedesstraße 69, Stuttgart, Germany

    See Olympic, World and European champions compete in the Stuttgart German Masters, an international riding competition and horse show.

  • Wintertraum

    Schlossplatz Stuttgart Schloßplatz, Stuttgart, Germany

    Stuttgart’s Wintertraum is a festive attraction that transforms part of the Schlossplatz into a seasonal wonderland with a roller skating rink, hot drinks, and winter treats.

  • Christmas Garden at Wilhelma

    Wilhelma Stuttgart Bad Cannstatt Wilhelma, Stuttgart, Germany

    Escape to a winter wonderland at the annual Christmas Garden at the Wilhelma Zoo. The grounds are transformed by holiday illuminations every evening.

  • Weihnachtsmarkt: Christmas Market Esslingen

    Marktplatz Esslingen Marktplatz, Esslingen, Germany

    The Christmas market in the center of Esslingen is unique and a wonderful experience since it’s also a medieval market. Travel back 600 years in time to the Middle Ages.

  • Weihnachtsmarkt: Christmas Market Stuttgart

    Marktplatz Downtown Stuttgart Marktplatz, Stuttgart, Germany

    The Christmas market in Stuttgart is one of the largest and oldest Christmas markets in Europe. You will feel transported to the very heart of the festive season.

  • chocolART: Chocolate Festival

    Marktplatz Tübingen Marktplatz, Tübingen, Germany

    The largest chocolate festival in Germany, chocolART takes place in the historic town center of Tübingen at the beginning of December.

  • International Bachfest: Stuttgart Classical Music Festival

    Various locations Stuttgart Stuttgart, Germany

    The International Bachfest Stuttgart is a celebration of classical music put on by the International Bach Academy with performances from local and international talent, lectures, and more.

  • Lange Nacht der Museen: Long Night of Museums

    Various locations Stuttgart Stuttgart, Germany

    Once a year, Stuttgart turns out for a night focused on art, history, and culture. A long list of museums, art galleries, historic buildings and monuments extend their opening hours till as late as 1:00 AM.

  • Esslinger Frühling: Esslingen Spring Festival

    Marktplatz Esslingen Marktplatz, Esslingen, Germany

    Esslinger Frühling is a two-day celebration of the return of spring every April in the center of historic Esslingen. The Esslingen Spring Festival offers a mix of shopping and entertainment that's fun for the whole family.

  • Frühlingsfest: Spring Festival

    Cannstatter Wasen Stuttgart Cannstatter Volksfest, Stuttgart, Germany

    Stuttgart’s Frühlingsfest is the biggest spring festival in all of Europe, as well as the best attended. For three weeks, more than a million visitors enjoy performances, rides, goods, and of course, food and beer.

  • Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film

    Various locations Stuttgart Stuttgart, Germany

    The Internationale Trickfilm-Fest Stuttgart (ITFS) is an Oscar-qualifying festival for animated film including screenings of films, a games zone, and events for kids.

  • Jazzopen Stuttgart

    Various locations Stuttgart Stuttgart, Germany

    JazzOpen Stuttgart is a meeting place for international stars and legends and celebrates jazz as well as adjacent music genres like Soul, R & B, funk, and African music.

  • Stadtwerke Stuttgart Lichterfestival: Festival of Lights

    Höhenpark Killesberg Stuttgart Höhenpark Killesberg, Stuttgart, Germany

    The Lichterfestival offers a spectacular light show, magical forest, children's program, and live music in the park around the Killesberg Tower. The event culminates in a fireworks show set to music.

  • Bohnenviertelfest: “Bean District” Festival

    Bohnenviertel Downtown Stuttgart Bohnenviertel, Stuttgart, Germany

    Stuttgart's Bohnenviertelfest is a traditional street festival in July in a neighborhood full of art and handicrafts.

  • Estival: Esslingen Festival

    Marktplatz Esslingen Marktplatz, Esslingen, Germany

    Estival Esslingen is a summer festival bringing a delightful atmosphere to Esslingen's market square from July 23 to August 9, 2027.

  • Stuttgart Pride: Christopher Street Day (CSD)

    Schlossplatz Stuttgart Schloßplatz, Stuttgart, Germany

    The Stuttgart Pride parade on a Saturday in late July attracts thousands of attendees every year. Related cultural events span two weeks.

  • Stuttgarter Flamenco Festival

    Various locations Stuttgart Stuttgart, Germany

    The Stuttgart Flamenco Festival includes performances, the "Gala Flamenca", and workshops on flamenco technique and choreography.

  • Vaihinger Herbst: Fall Festival

    Vaihinger Marktplatz Vaihinger Markt, Stuttgart, Germany

    Vaihinger Herbst is an annual street festival in Stuttgart-Vaihingen that has been part of the local calendar for more than 40 years. Held over a weekend in September, the festival transforms the area around Vaihinger Markt, the district town hall, and SchwabenGalerie into a lively pedestrian zone filled with art, food, music, and activities for […]

  • Cannstatter Volksfest: Beer Festival

    Cannstatter Wasen Stuttgart Cannstatter Volksfest, Stuttgart, Germany

    The Cannstatter Volksfest is the second biggest beer festival in Europe, surpassed only by Munich’s Oktoberfest. This festival is offering not only beer but hearty food, local products, and carnival rides.

  • Fellbacher Herbst: Wine & Harvest Festival

    Marktplatz Fellbach Marktplatz 1, Fellbach, Germany

    Fellbacher Herbst is a wine and harvest festival near Stuttgart. Every second weekend in October there are local wine tastings, rides, a parade, and a fireworks show.