friends, © Stuttgart-Marketing GmbH, Martina Denker
© Stuttgart-Marketing GmbH, Martina Denker

Stuttgart's Event Highlights

Stuttgart offers a fantastic selection of spectacular and extraordinary events throughout the year. We invite you to make your stay in Stuttgart an unforgettable experience. Enjoy your visit to the state capital! 

People in traditional dress clink glasses with mugs of beer in a festively decorated tent. Cheerful atmosphere at a folk festival., © Stuttgart-Marketing GmbH, Sarah Schmid
© Stuttgart-Marketing GmbH, Sarah Schmid

Highlight

Show distance

Cannstatter Wasen

Stut­tgart Spring Fest­iv­al (Früh­lings­fest)

Festivals & Markets

Apr 18, 2026

Details
Invitation to the ITFS 2026 in Stuttgart with an animated character on a colorful background and the text 'SAVE THE DATE! 5-10 May 2026 in Stuttgart'., © Film- und Medienfestival gGmbH
© Film- und Medienfestival gGmbH

Highlight

Show distance

Palace Square

Stut­tgart In­ter­na­tion­al Fest­iv­al of An­im­ated Film 2024

Festivals & Markets

May 5, 2026, 10:00 a.m.

Details
Open-air concert in the courtyard of a historic building, illuminated in red. Spectators sit on balconies and in the courtyard, stage with musicians., © jazzopen stuttgart, Reiner Pfisterer
© jazzopen stuttgart, Reiner Pfisterer

Highlight

Show distance

Palace Square

jazzo­pen stut­tgart

Festivals & Markets

Jul 1, 2026

Details
A couple enjoy the Stuttgart wine village on Schillerplatz, surrounded by flowers and historic buildings. They are both holding glasses of wine and laughing., © Stuttgart Marketing GmbH, Sarah Schmid
© Stuttgart Marketing GmbH, Sarah Schmid

Highlight

Show distance

Stuttgart

Stut­tgarter Wein­dorf

Festivals & Markets

Aug 20, 2026

Details
Group in traditional costume toasting with beer mugs in a festively decorated beer tent. A cheerful atmosphere under yellow and green fabric panels., © SMG, Jean-Claude Winkler
© SMG, Jean-Claude Winkler

Highlight

Show distance

Cannstatter Wasen Stuttgart

Stut­tgart Beer Fest­iv­al

Festivals & Markets

Sep 25, 2026

Details
Crowd enjoying a performance at the Esslingen Medieval Market & Christmas Market at dusk. Stalls and lights in the background., © Stadt Esslingen am Neckar
© Stadt Esslingen am Neckar

Highlight

Show distance

Innenstadt Esslingen

Ess­lin­gen Me­di­ev­al Mar­ket & Christ­mas Mar­ket

Christmas market

Nov 24, 2026

Details
The Ludwigsburg Baroque Christmas market on the market square at night, illuminated large angel figures and stalls. Some visitors bustle around the square., © Stuttgart Marketing GmbH, Sarah Schmid
© Stuttgart Marketing GmbH, Sarah Schmid

Highlight

Show distance

Marktplatz Ludwigsburg

Lud­wigs­burg Baroque Christ­mas Mar­ket 2024

Christmas market

Nov 24, 2026

Details
View of Schillerplatz and the Old Palace in Stuttgart at dusk. The Christmas market is illuminated, with a Ferris wheel in the background., © Stuttgart Marketing GmbH
© Stuttgart Marketing GmbH

Highlight

Show distance

Marktplatz Stuttgart

Stut­tgart Christ­mas Mar­ket

Christmas market

Nov 25, 2026

Details

Highlight exhibitions

Colorful graphic with the text 'Lange Nacht der Museen 21. März Stuttgart'. The colors are bright orange and pink., © PV Projekt Verlag GmbH
© PV Projekt Verlag GmbH
March 21, 2026, 6:00 PM

Long Night of Mu­seums

Highlight

Details
Collage of a historic half-timbered building and a modern office building with the lettering 'Haus des Tourismus'., © Stuttgart-Marketing GmbH, Sarah Schmid
© Stuttgart-Marketing GmbH, Sarah Schmid
March 21, 2026, 6:00 PM

Long Night of Mu­seums

Highlight

Details