Bamberg enchants with one of Germany's best-preserved old towns and a rich brewing tradition: traditional city celebrations, beer festivals and cultural events. The Franconian UNESCO World Heritage city offers a wide range of history-rich events throughout 2026/2027.
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Illustrative photo The Bock beer tapping at Zum Sternla takes place on 20 November 2026 from 5 pm in Bamberg’s oldest inn. Guests enjoy fresh Bock beer, live music and Franconian hospitality in a historic setting. Free admission.
Illustrative photo From 24 Nov to 23 Dec 2026, the Bamberg Christmas Market welcomes visitors to the historic Maximiliansplatz. Experience a traditional Bavarian holiday atmosphere in the narrow streets of the Old Town, complete with Franconian specialties and festive lights.
Illustrative photo The Ambräusianum Bock Beer Tapping 2026 takes place on 26 November from 17:00 at Gasthausbrauerei Ambräusianum in Bamberg. Fresh house-brewed Bock, Franconian cuisine and authentic brewery atmosphere in the central old town. Free admission.
Illustrative photo Bamberg celebrates New Year's Eve 2026/2027 on 31 December and 1 January across the World Heritage old town by the Regnitz and cathedral hill. Open-air gatherings and a possible central firework sit alongside Bamberg Symphony concerts, a free organ recital at St. Stephen’s and festive dinners. Concert tickets cost EUR 55 to 75.
Illustrative photo The Bamberg carnival parade takes place on Shrove Tuesday, February 9, 2027, starting around 1:33 pm in the city center. This free parade of colorful floats and costume groups traditionally draws thousands of visitors into Bamberg's old town.
Illustrative photo Bamberg zaubert 2027 turns the old town of Bamberg into a huge stage for international street art on one July weekend. Over a hundred artists perform completely free of charge across around twenty squares and lanes.
Illustrative photo From 19 to 23 August 2027, Bamberg celebrates Sandkerwa: five days of folk festival with river jousting, a festival tree and Franconian smoked beer in the historic old town. Admission is free.
Illustrative photo The Rosengartenserenaden 2027 bring classical chamber music to the baroque rose garden of the New Residence in Bamberg, on Saturday evenings from late June to mid September. A concert experience set among rose beds and historic surroundings.
Illustrative photo The Sparda Bank Blues and Jazz Festival marks its 20th edition in Bamberg in 2027. Over roughly ten days, Maxplatz, Böhmerwiese and numerous additional venues offer free admission to more than sixty concerts.
Illustrative photo The Bamberger Literaturfestival 2027 brings readings, talks and author encounters to the World Heritage city of Bamberg. The 12th edition opens on November 4, 2026 with Angela Merkel, with the main program following in spring 2027.
Illustrative photo In 2027, the vineyard at Bamberg's Michaelsberg once again hosts the Federweißerfest. With free admission, visitors enjoy fresh Federweißer, onion cake and an autumn atmosphere right at the gates of the former monastery.
Illustrative photo From August 30 to September 12, 2026, the courtyard of the Aufseesianum in Bamberg becomes an atmospheric open air cinema beneath the stars, featuring a cultural warm up program and the year's film highlights.