Stuttgart Events & Festivals

Filderkrautfest – Pointed Cabbage Festival

Various locations Leinfelden-Echterdingen Leinfelden, Leinfelden-Echterdingen, Germany

The 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, 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.

Kürbisausstellung – Pumpkin Festival Ludwigsburg

Blühendes Barock Ludwigsburg Blühendes Barock, Ludwigsburg, Germany

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

Flammende Sterne – International Fireworks Festival

Scharnhauser Park Ostfildern Flammende Sterne, Ostfildern, Germany

The 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, Germany

Estival 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, Germany

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

Heusteigviertelfest – Heusteig Neighborhood Festival

Heusteigviertel Downtown Stuttgart Weißenburgstraße, Stuttgart, Germany

The 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, Germany

Stuttgart’s summer festival gained a new name and concept in 2023. The new “Genusstage” focuses solely on food.