Events & Festivals in Stuttgart
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August 2021
Kürbisausstellung – Pumpkin Festival Ludwigsburg
The Kürbisausstellung Ludwigsburg is the largest pumpkin festival in the world, with carvings, tasty dishes, and special activities. Hosted on the grounds of the Residential Palace, it's a wonderful event for the whole family to enjoy
Find out more »November 2021
Christmas Garden at Wilhelma
Escape to a winter wonderland at the annual Christmas Garden at the Wilhelma Zoo. The grounds are transformed by holiday illuminations every evening.
Find out more »Weihnachtsmarkt – Christmas Market Esslingen
The Christmas market in the center of Esslingen is very unique and a wonderful experience since it’s also a medieval market. Travel back 600 years in time to the Middle Ages.
Find out more »Weihnachtsmarkt – Christmas Market Stuttgart
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.
Find out more »chocolART – Chocolate Festival
The largest chocolate festival in Germany, chocolART takes place in the historic town center of Tübingen at the beginning of December.
Find out more »March 2022
Lange Nacht der Museen – Long Night of Museums
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 2:00 AM.
Find out more »April 2022
Frühlingsfest – Spring Festival
Stuttgart’s Frühlingsfest is the biggest spring festival in all of Europe, as well as the best attended. For three weeks, millions enjoy performances, rides, goods, and of course, food and beer.
Find out more »July 2022
Lichterfest – Festival of Lights
The Lichterfest 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.
Find out more »September 2022
Cannstatter Volksfest – Beer Festival
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.
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