Stuttgart Events & Festivals

Französische Filmtage – French Film Days
The Französische Filmtage, or French Film Days, are a perfect opportunity to discover French-language films in Stuttgart.

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.

Fellbacher Herbst – Wine & Harvest Festival
Marktplatz Fellbach Marktplatz 1, Fellbach, GermanyFellbacher 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.

Kürbisausstellung – Pumpkin Festival Ludwigsburg
Blühendes Barock Ludwigsburg Blühendes Barock, Ludwigsburg, GermanyThe 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

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.

Canstatter Kulturmenü – Cultural Menu Day in Bad Canstatt
Various locations Bad CanstattThe various cultural institutions of Bad Canstatt present a day full of special programming for everyone who has purchased a Canstatter Kulturmenü button.

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.

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.
