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.
Wine cultural events
Würzburg
Night of Open Cellars
November 24th, 2018
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. (5 pm to midnight, free of charge).
Christmas markets and -events
Bamberg
Bamberg Christmas Market
November 29th, 2018 - December 23rd, 2018
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 30th, 2018 - December 2nd, 2018
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
Intercultural Crafts Christmas Market
December 15th, 2018 - December 16th, 2018
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, 2018
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.
Trade fairs and exhibits
Rothenburg o.d.T.
Exhibition: Luther and Witchcraft
May 1st, 2016 - December 31st, 2018
A large special exhibition in the Medieval Crime and Justice Museum dedicates itself to Martin Luther and his attitude towards sorcery and witchcraft. The exhibition casts light on the great Reformer, the Reformation and the history of witchcraft from its beginning until the end of the large European witch-hunts based on plenty of contemporary exhibits. This special ...
