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Theatre, Music & Festivals in Baden-Württemberg

Cultural Experiences for Your “Wow” Moment
22.5.20266 min. read timeby Hirsch & Greif
Discover everything the South has to offer: theater performances and festivals for every taste. Get inspired and plan your next visit!

Culture That Inspires!

Discover the Diversity of Baden-Württemberg: Opera, Ballet, Festivals and More
Fancy culture that inspires? Then Baden-Württemberg is the right place for you! From the State Opera, which has been crowned Opera House of the Year several times, and the internationally acclaimed ballet in Stuttgart, to the impressive Festival Theatre in Baden-Baden, the charming open-air theatre in Schwäbisch Hall and the atmospheric music festival at Weikersheim Castle - there's something for everyone here.And that's not all! Baden-Württemberg is also home to numerous festivals that take place throughout the year. Whether you're into music, theatre or art, you'll always find an event here to inspire you. From the pulsating beats of the Southside Festival in Neuhausen ob Eck, the Jazzopen in Stuttgart to the inspiring performances at the Zelt-Musik-Festival in Freiburg - Baden-Württemberg always hits the right note and provides unforgettable experiences.So, what are you waiting for? Let yourself be inspired and plan your next cultural trip!

Musical Heartbeat

Worlds of Sound in Baden-Württemberg
Immerse yourself in award-winning opera houses, majestic festival theatres and magical festivals. They bring the cultural heart of the south to life.
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> 30.000

There are concerts in the south every year. Yeah!

Open Air

often in impressive settings

Over 50

Theatre and a wide range of performances

Around 300

performances a year take place at Stuttgart Opera House

800.000 m²

the venue of the Southside Festival

Rock to pop

There are over 100 festivals in the south every year

Cultural Theatres in Baden-Württemberg

Opera, Theatres, Concert Halls and Festival Halls in Southwest Germany

Experience first-class theatre performances, festive opera performances and diverse concerts in the country's most renowned theatres. Be enchanted by the variety and quality of the performances and enjoy unforgettable moments.

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    Theaterscheuer
    Traditional Swabian amateur theater with catering in Ebersbach an der Fils - the best view of the stage and lots of humor in a barn atmosphere.
    Ebersbach an der Fils
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    Theaterhaus Stuttgart
    The Theaterhaus Stuttgart e.V. presents a colorful program of theater, dance and music and is a popular venue with its own theater and dance ensemble.
    Stuttgart Region
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    Friedrichsbau Varieté Stuttgart
    Outstanding artists and acrobats from all over the world show their prowess here on one of Germany’s most renowned vaudeville stages.
    Stuttgart Region
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    Staatsoper Stuttgart (State Opera)
    The Staatsoper Stuttgart is one of Europe's foremost opera houses and at the same time a branch of Europe's largest tripartite theatre. The Staatsoper repeatedly provides important impulses for today'...
    Stuttgart Region
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    Theater am Faden
    Into the good puppet room. Visitors to the "Theater am Faden" in Hasenstraße enter an enchanted world. Helga Brehme brings a gallery of marionettes, rod puppets and shadow puppets to life in the forme...
    Stuttgart Region
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    The Wurttemberg State Theatres
    The curtains of the Staatsoper Stuttgart, the Schauspiel Stuttgart or Stuttgart Ballet rises on more than 300 evenings per year - and the artists stand in the spotlight.
    Stuttgart Region
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    Wallgraben Theater
    A small theater of great importance. This small cellar theater was founded in 1953 by a group of actor-students and is one of the oldest private theater companies in Germany.
    Black Forest
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    Theater im Deutschen Haus - Theater und Puppenbühne
    Welcome to the theatre and puppet theatre "Theater im Deutschen Haus"
    Black Forest
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    Altes Schauspielhaus (Old Playhouse)
    The Old Playhouse is one of Baden-Württemberg's leading "straight" theatres and is located in Königstraße, a street in the heart of Stuttgart. The repertoire at the Altes Schauspielhaus includes every...
    Stuttgart Region
View of a castle ruin at sunset. A concert stage is set up in the inner courtyard. A large crowd celebrates in front of it.
A crowd celebrates at a concert in front of the stage on a large cathedral square.
Festival in an idyllic town with half-timbered houses at night. The audience sits in front of a large staircase.
Ballet dancer prepares for her performance
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Summer Festival at the Castle Ruins in Wertheim
Summer nights and a festival full of music, culture and culinary delights in a breathtaking historical setting.
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This Is Where the Life Plays

Festivals and music events in Baden-Württemberg

From classical concerts in historic settings to modern festivals for every taste: immerse yourself in the lively atmosphere and enjoy unforgettable experiences.

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    Vielklang Festival
    The Vielklangfestival has become a unique festival for classical music in Tübingen. In addition to concerts at an international level, the organizers attach great importance to promoting the cultural...
    Swabian Alb
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    SWR3 New Pop Festival
    Once a year, popular newcomers from Germany and abroad transform Baden-Baden into a music metropolis. All music fans and the entire pop culture scene can rejoice! Baden-Baden will once again become th...
    Black Forest
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    Culture Rave
    Culture Rave Winter Edition
    Black Forest
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    Ulm tent festival
    Every year, the longest tent festival in Germany invites international stars, up-and-coming artists, artists and even more cultural highlights to Ulm.
    Swabian Alb
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    Wein & Musik 2026
    This weekend sees the return of the three-day open-air music festival Wein & Musik, a street festival that dates back to the reopening of the Baden Wine Route. For three days, Staufen's winegrower...
    Black Forest
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    Tübingen International Brass Festival
    Tübingen and its region with its cosmopolitan, student audience and its beautiful old town is the perfect place for an international brass band festival. During the weekend, several bands from France,...
    Swabian Alb
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    State Trombone Day
    In 2027, Ulm will once again become a meeting place for brass choirs from Württemberg: the 51st State Trombone Festival will feature church services, concerts, activities for young brass players and o...
    Swabian Alb
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    Heidelberg Concert Hall
    Heidelberg Concert Hall - Tradition reimagined
    Heidelberg
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    Festival Hall Baden-Baden
    Germany’s largest opera house is one of the finest addresses for classical music worldwide.
    Black Forest

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