DAS FEST Karlsruhe 2027: Family Festival at the Günther Klotz Park

Welcome to DAS FEST 2027 in Karlsruhe

From July 22 to 25, 2027, the Günther Klotz Park in Karlsruhe once again becomes southern Germany's largest family and music festival. Since 1985, DAS FEST has welcomed up to 260,000 visitors of all ages over four days, offering a program of music, culture and sport set among green parkland along the Alb river.

Highlights and Attractions at DAS FEST in Karlsruhe

• Several stages spanning genres from pop and rock to indie, electronic and classical music
• More than 70 percent of the program is completely free to attend
• The ticketed main stage on the festival hill features the biggest names of the line up
• Mount Klassik offers a classical counterpart to the main stage
• Sparda Sports Park and the FEST Cup for skate and BMX fans
• India Summer Days plus a lively family area with the traditional duck race
• A main stage ticket also doubles as a pass for public transport within the Karlsruhe network (KVV)

Program and Schedule: What to Expect in 2027

The festival traditionally runs from Thursday to Sunday, always on the last weekend before the summer holidays begin in Baden Württemberg. Alongside the main stage, the Feldbühne, Kulturbühne and FEST Floor keep the program running throughout, ranging from local up and coming bands to international acts. The full 2027 program and line up have not yet been announced and will be published on the official website in spring.

Tickets and Admission for DAS FEST Karlsruhe

Ticket sales for DAS FEST 2027 open on November 23. Options typically include single day tickets, a four day festival ticket and a cheaper Sunday morning ticket. Exact 2027 prices have not yet been published; for the 2026 edition, a day ticket cost around 22.70 euros and the four day ticket was around 85 euros. Children under six accompanied by an adult enter free. Most of the program remains accessible without any ticket at all.

Visitor Tips: Travel and Accommodation in Karlsruhe

• Organizers strongly recommend arriving by train or bicycle, since parking near the Günther Klotz Park is limited
• The nearest stops are Europabad / Europahalle and Bannwaldallee
• Late July usually brings warm summer weather to Karlsruhe, so sun protection and light clothing are a good idea
• Accommodation in Karlsruhe should be booked well in advance given the large number of visitors
• For the ticketed main stage, buying early is advisable since popular days can sell out