The best events in Upper Franconia
02. Jul 2024
Summer is in full swing and with it comes a host of exciting events in our beautiful region of Upper Franconia. The sun is shining, the days are long and there are countless opportunities to enjoy the warm season to the full.
Whether you fancy traditional folk festivals with colorful costumes and lively music, modern festivals with innovative artists and exciting performances or classical music performed in historical settings - there is something for everyone in July. Here is a detailed overview of the highlights that you should definitely not miss. Look forward to unforgettable experiences and discover what Upper Franconia has to offer this summer.
Songs at Banz
05.07.2024 - 06.07.2024
"Songs at Banz - an evening with friends" is a two-day singer-songwriter festival that has firmly established itself and is very popular. It traditionally takes place on the first weekend in July on the Klosterwiese in Bad Staffelstein. The festival is characterized by its fantastic setting, the great atmosphere, the good music and the picnic flair. It offers a unique open-air experience where music lovers and friends come together to enjoy an evening of song and fellowship.
Kulmbach Old Town Festival
05.07.2024 - 07.07.2024
Since its inception in 1979, the Kulmbach Old Town Festival has traditionally taken place at the end of June/beginning of July in the picturesque center of Kulmbach. For three days, the historic town center is transformed into a large dance and festival stage with a great musical and culinary program.
For three days and nights, the entire town center becomes one big party zone - with live music, culinary delights of all kinds and, of course, the good beer from Kulmbach.
Naturraum Open Air
13.07.2024
The Naturraum Open Air at Lake Fichtelsee is a big party with techno music and a craft market on the shores of Lake Fichtelsee that attracts around 3,500 guests.
Naturraum Open Air at Lake Fichtelsee, a special kind of party event. Party, electro, techno and house music, sun and sand meet culinary delights, nature, health, art, culture and tradition. The Naturraum Open Air sets a colorful and loud example for the Ochsenkopf communities.
Bayreuth Festival
25.07.2024 - 27.08.2024
A theater for a composer: the Bayreuth Festspielhaus. An auditorium in which music unfolds in a unique way. Without pomp, reduced to the essentials: the experience of his works. Connoisseurs, friends, skeptics - they all come to the Green Hill every summer to engage with his legacy. Since 1876, when he was able to perform the "Ring of the Nibelung" as a cycle for the first time.
Hof Folk Festival
26.07.2024 - 04.08.2024
The Hof Folk Festival is one of the largest of its kind far and wide and has long been an integral part of the Hof calendar. With attractions for young and old, a cozy atmosphere, a great music program and, above all, many culinary delicacies, it delights thousands of visitors every year. Guests come from near and far to the festival grounds between Nailaer Straße and Ernst-Reuter-Straße.
Coburg Bird Shooting
26.07.2024 - 04.08.2024
Traditionally, the festival, which takes place every year at the end of July for ten days on the Coburg Anger, begins with the entry of the shooting society. There is a large brilliant firework display on the opening evening. On the following Sunday, the Coburg Shooting Society parades through the town center and collects its flag from the town hall, which is returned a week later. The Coburg Bird Shoot is the oldest and largest folk festival in the city.
Forchheim Annafest
26.07.2024 - 05.08.2024
Celebrations take place in the shady oak forest in over twenty picturesque historic beer cellars: With around 30,000 seats, the Kellerwald offers enough space for around 450,000 to 500,000 guests during the 11-day festival so that everyone can find a comfortable place. Visitors can sample hearty snacks and warm Franconian cuisine or international specialties to accompany the cool Franconian beer from 15 different Franconian breweries.
Summer Night Party
27.07.2024
The magically illuminated park landscape during the summer festival at the Hermitage delights our visitors. New sources of light are constantly being discovered throughout the park, creating an impressive overall picture. Glowing pyramids, light columns and the shining landmarks of the romantic park set special accents. Radiant walking acts and fascinating acrobatics captivate young and old alike. An impressive laser show crowns the evening on the chill-out meadow.
Kulmbacher Beer Week
27.07.2024 - 04.08.2024
It is and remains the largest, most classic beer festival in northern Bavaria. The center of the festival is of course the Stadl, which offers plenty of space to enjoy, celebrate and dance. In the outdoor areas, there are additional beer gardens in Grabenstraße and Spitalgasse, as well as many cozy places to relax in the Stadthalle area. The BrauMeisterei, the BrauSchänke and the beer village are popular beer attractions.
Which event should you not miss this summer? Let us know in the comments!
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