Stuttgart Events & Festivals
Events
Flammende Sterne – International Fireworks Festival
Scharnhauser Park Ostfildern Flammende Sterne, Ostfildern, GermanyThe Flammende Sterne Fireworks festival gathers some of the best pyrotechnists in the world to compete to put on the most impressive fireworks display.
Estival – Esslingen Festival
Marktplatz Esslingen Marktplatz, Esslingen, GermanyEstival Esslingen is a summer festival bringing a delightful atmosphere to Esslingen's market square for nearly two weeks in August.
Stuttgarter Flamenco Festival
Various locations Stuttgart Stuttgart, GermanyThe Stuttgart Flamenco Festival includes performances, the "Gala Flamenca", and workshops on flamenco technique and choreography.
Marienplatzfest – Marienplatz Festival
Marienplatz Downtown Stuttgart Marienplatz, Stuttgart, GermanyThe Marienplatz festival is a highlight of the summer. Featuring live music and all sorts of vendors, it's fun for the whole family!
Stuttgart Pride – Christopher Street Day (CSD)
Schlossplatz Stuttgart Schloßplatz, Stuttgart, GermanyThe Stuttgart Pride parade on the last Saturday in July attracts thousands of attendees every year. Related cultural events span two weeks.
Bohnenviertelfest – “Bean District” Festival
Bohnenviertel Downtown Stuttgart Bohnenviertel, Stuttgart, GermanyStuttgart's Bohnenviertelfest is a traditional street festival in July in a neighborhood full of art and handicrafts.
Afrika-Festival Stuttgart
Erwin-Schöttle-Platz Stuttgart Erwin-Schöttle-Platz, Stuttgart, GermanyStuttgart's African festival is a vibrant celebration with live music performances, dance shows, and African food.
Feuerseefest
Feuersee Feuerseepl., StuttgartFeuerseefest is a fun summer festival with live music on multiple stages at Stuttgart's scenic Feuersee!
Hamburger Fischmarkt – Fish Market
Karlsplatz Downtown Stuttgart Karlsplatz, Stuttgart, GermanyEvery year in July the Hamburg fish market comes to the center of Stuttgart for ten days with daily fresh fish and beer from the North of Germany.
Heusteigviertelfest – Heusteig Neighborhood Festival
Heusteigviertel Downtown Stuttgart Weißenburgstraße, Stuttgart, GermanyThe Heusteigviertelfest is a June street festival where you can take in shows, enjoy food, shop a flea market, and wander past Art Nouveau buildings.
Kessel Festival
Cannstatter Wasen Stuttgart Cannstatter Volksfest, Stuttgart, GermanyThe Kessel Festival is a sustainable music, culture, and sports festival that takes place on a weekend in June at the Canstatter Wasen.
SWR Sommerfestival
Schlossplatz Stuttgart Schloßplatz, Stuttgart, GermanyThe SWR Sommerfestival is an open-air event organized by the regional broadcaster SWR. It combines a varied mix of cultural programming, live music, and media-themed activities on and around a large stage on the Schlossplatz over a long weekend around Pentecost.
CineLatino – CineEspañol Tübingen
Marktplatz Tübingen Marktplatz, Tübingen, GermanyCineLatino and CineEspañol are the most important platform for Latin American and Spanish-language film in Germany. Films are screened in Stuttgart, Reutlingen and Freiburg as well.
International Bachfest – Stuttgart Classical Music Festival
Various locations Stuttgart Stuttgart, GermanyThe 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.
Wintertraum
Schlossplatz Stuttgart Schloßplatz, Stuttgart, GermanyStuttgart’s Wintertraum is a festive attraction that transforms part of the Schlossplatz into a seasonal wonderland with ice skating, hot drinks, and winter treats.
Filderkrautfest – Pointed Cabbage Festival
Various locations Leinfelden-Echterdingen Leinfelden, Leinfelden-Echterdingen, GermanyThe largest pointed cabbage festival in the world happens every third weekend of October just minutes from Stuttgart in Leinfelden-Echterdingen. Enjoy a wonderful program and delicious cabbage specialties.
Genusstage um die Markthalle – Summer Festival
Dorotheen Quartier Downtown Stuttgart Dorotheen Quartier, Stuttgart, GermanyStuttgart’s summer festival gained a new name and concept in 2023. The new “Genusstage” focuses solely on food.