Events

In mid-September, a large folk festival is held in honour of the Bühl plum, featuring live music on three stages, a wine village, a marquee and a large funfair, as well as a parade on Sunday

Enjoy an unforgettable summer evening under the majestic oak tree in the spa gardens with our exclusive flying buffet.

From 15 August 2026 to 19 January 2027, the Frieder Burda Museum in Baden-Baden will be presenting the exhibition ‘The Unfolding of Colour: Simon Hantaï’. Simon Hantaï (1922–2008) is one of the most important figures of international post-war modernism.

Dance under the open sky and soak up the special atmosphere of balmy summer evenings. You can do just that in the heart of this Baroque town: on four Fridays during the summer, Rastatt’s market square turns into a dance floor for the ‘Dance under the Plane Trees’ event, from 7 pm to 10 pm. Free entry. Couple dancing and live performances included. The dance event will take place on 12 June, 3 July, 31 July and 11 September 2026.

Autumn fun in the heart of the Southern Palatinate: For nine days, the Landau Autumn Market delights visitors with a traditional wine village, regional specialties, amusement rides, market stalls, and a varied program for the whole family.

Four weeks of open-air media art: at the SCHLOSSLICHTSPIELE Light Festival, Karlsruhe becomes a stage for projection mapping, illuminations and light-based performances. The highlight: the spectacular 3D projections on the palace façade – free to enjoy.

Discovering poetry whilst out for a walk – that is the idea behind the Waldbronn Poetry Trail, which will be set up in Waldbronn’s spa gardens from mid-May to the end of October 2026.

On 13 September 2026, doors that are usually closed to the public will open in Karlsruhe and the KulturRegion, with free admission. The event’s theme is ‘NETZwerke: Monuments & Infrastructure’ – with an additional focus on ‘200 Years of Weinbrenner’ in Karlsruhe.

Autumn fun in the heart of the Southern Palatinate: For nine days, the Landau Autumn Market delights visitors with a traditional wine village, regional specialties, amusement rides, market stalls, and a varied program for the whole family.

From 17 to 19 September 2026, Baden-Baden will become a hub for music fans and artists at the SWR3 New Pop Festival. International newcomers, established acts and top DJs will take to three stages. Concerts, socialising and a club-like atmosphere make the festival unique.