Events
Franconia residents like to celebrate, a lot.
To this end, there are traditional beer and “Kirchweih” festivals, such as the Erlangen Bergkirchweih, the Kulmbach Beer Week, and the Michaelis Kirchweih in Fürth. Furthermore, you can enjoy yourself at amazing music events, such as the Würzburg Mozartfest, the International Pipe Organ Week in Nuremberg, the Schönbusch Serenades in Aschaffenburg, or the Musikfest Eichstätt.
On top of all this, there are historical festivals, such as the Rococo Festival in Ansbach or the unique “Kinderzeche” in Dinkelsbühl.
Music performances
Bamberg
Concert starring the Bamberg String Quartet
August 4th, 2019
Bamberg offers its guests a moderated chamber concert, featuring members of the Bamberg Symphony Orchestra - Bavarian Philharmonic Orchestra. On Sunday, particularly beautiful and well-known movements from the baroque, classical and romantic periods are performed by the reputed Bamberg String Quartet and guests.
Other events
Bamberg
Open Monument Day
September 8th, 2019
When on the second Sunday in September historical buildings, that are normally closed to the public, open their doors throughout Germany, millions of architecture and history lovers are invited to stroll into the past. Monument Day offers "History at a touch". This year's theme "Romantic, realism, revolution - the 19. century" is perfect for Bamberg which boasts a diversity ...Music performances
Bamberg
Concert starring the Bamberg String Quartet
September 8th, 2019
Bamberg offers its guests a moderated chamber concert, featuring members of the Bamberg Symphony Orchestra - Bavarian Philharmonic Orchestra. On Sunday, particularly beautiful and well-known movements from the baroque, classical and romantic periods are performed by the reputed Bamberg String Quartet and guests.
Wine cultural events
Würzburg
Night of Open Cellars
November 23rd, 2019
The VDP Wine Estates in Würzburg invite visitors on a tour through the city’s most beautiful wine cellars. Learn about the wine estates and their wines – and taste the delicious side of Franconia. (6 pm to midnight, free of charge).
Christmas markets and -events
Bamberg
Bamberg Christmas Market
November 28th, 2019 - December 23rd, 2019
During the Christmas season, the marketplace at Maximiliansplatz in Bamberg's pedestrian zone is filled with pre-Christmas magic. In the heart of the Old Town with its illuminated and decorated shops and streets, the irresistible aroma of grilled bratwurst, roasted almonds, mulled wine and lebkuchen fills the air. Toys and baubles hang from the market stands, selling ...
Christmas markets and -events
Bamberg
Advent Market in the Sand
November 29th, 2019 - December 1st, 2019
The mediaeval St. Elisabeth's Church and the stately town houses around St. Elisabeth's Square form the historical setting for the Advent Market in the Sand, Bamberg's oldest district. On the first weekend of Advent two dozen craftsmen and women gather to sell their Christmas wares. The Christmas fare is homemade and really quite special, reminding many visitors of their ...
Christmas markets and -events
Bamberg
Don Bosco Christmas Market
December 14th, 2019 - December 15th, 2019
Artists and craftspeople exhibit and sell their selected works in lovingly decorated stalls and booths on Jakobsberg hill with its impressive and historical ambiance.
Christmas markets and -events
Bamberg
Intercultural Crafts Christmas Market
December 14th, 2019 - December 15th, 2019
High quality crafts products sold by craftspeople from the region and a supporting programme showing the Christmas traditions and customs from different countries all over the world Situated in and around the lovingly renovated St. Johannes Chapel on Stephansberg hill.
Music performances
Bamberg
New Year's Eve concert by the Bamberg Symphony Orchestra
December 31st, 2019
Every year, the Symphony Orchestra holds a New Year's Eve concert. It has become something of a tradition and is a popular cultural ritual in Bamberg. Together with the fireworks, the music rings in the New Year in the afternoon and evening.
