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Events in Würzburg
Over the entire year there are events of all kinds in Würzburg such as festivals, concerts or markets. The festive year begins shortly before easter with the Frühjahrvolksfest and ends with the Christmas market.
Other than the annual events Würzburg offers a broad spectrum of events that happen once but are just as exciting. Therefore, one should definetely check the calendar of Würzburg.
Frühjahrsvolksfest
Three weeks before easter starts the festive program with the Frühjahrsvolksfest. It takes place for 17 days on the Talavera and invites for dancing, drinking and dressing in traditional bavarian clothing.
The Frühjahrsvolksfest offers different carnival rides, food stands and a beer tent in which people can enjoy daily live music. Its the perfect occasion for the first Maß of the year!
Pictures from the Frühjahrsvolksfest:
Mozartfest
The Mozartfest is an annual highlight of the classical music scene in Germany. Since 1921, the festival has been attracting music lovers from all over the world in May and June, who enjoy a diverse programme: from orchestral and chamber music concerts and soloist performances to lectures, workshops and a special children's programme.
Every year there is also a Mozart Day, on which various ensembles from the region perform throughout the city centre. Squares, churches, alleyways and business premises are transformed into stages for musical activity. The baroque Würzburg Residence in particular lends the performances a special atmosphere.
Africa Festival
Since 1989 the Africa Festival takes place between May and June in Würzburg. It´s europe`s biggest and oldest festival for african culture and music.
For 4 days visitors can authentically experience the culture of different african countries. The festival offers musical acts, a bazaar, an open air cinema and different social projects. African fashion, jewellery, instruments, CDs or art can be bought on the bazaar. Lastly, the african cusisine can be tried and experienced at the food stands.
Tickets can be bought online or at the festival, students get a discount.
Umsonst & Draußen
The Umsonst & Draußen festival translates to "outside & for free". It takes place on the Talavera in June. For 4 days visitors can enjoy the musc, art, food and parties directly at the riverside of the Main. The best part? It´s for free!
If you want to enjoy your weekend with other students, friends, good music and food the Umsonst & Draußen is the perfect place to be.
Kiliani
Just like the Frühjahrsvolksfest Kiliani is celebrated for 17 days on the Talavera. Every July visitors can celebrate the patron saint Holy Kilian by enjoying the different carnival rides, food stands and beer gardens. The centre of the festivity is the beer tent of the local brewery Würzburger Hofbräu. Similar to the Frühjahrsvolksfest people can enjoy daily live music while singing and dancing on the tables and benches. Of course, everyone is invited to wear the traditional bavarian clothing and enjoy their Maß in the beer tent.
Every year Kiliani is opened with a firework and the beer tapping by the major of Würzburg. The festive end is also celebrated by a firework.
Kiliani and the Frühjahrsvolksfest are very similar. The main difference is that the Frühjahrsvolksfest is a little smaller than Kiliani but at least as enjoyable and fun.
A home festival which goes beyond music, tradition, societies food and carnies and is deeply rooted and influencing within the region.
Dr. Uwe Zimmermann
Björn Rudek, Head of the centre of tourism in Würzburg
Facts about Kiliani:
How many people visit the Kiliani?
About 800.000 visitors every year.
Source: Stadt Würzburg
How old is Kiliani?
The first Kiliani-Volksfest was in 1030 and was just a sales fair. In 2030 the event celebrates a 1000 year long history.
Source: Stadt Würzburg
Since when does the beer tent exist?
The tent had its preimier in 1969 and has been operated by the local brewery Würzburger Hofbräu. According to a myth it was a milk tent before it became the now known beer tent.
Source: Würzburger Hofbräu GmbH
Kiliani is over - whtat now? Is the beer still availabe?
Since 2023 the beer from Kiliani is actually available in the local supermarkets. Compared to other known fests like Wiesen or Cannstatter Wasen, the Kiliani beer is the exact same as in the tent.
Source: Würzburger Hofbräu GmbH
Wine events in Würzburg
Würzburg is a hotspot for vine lovers. The cultural and culinary diversity of the region can be seen in all the different wine events in and around Würzburg. Those include the Kulinariktage in the Juliusspital, Würzburger Weindorf, Wein am Stein, Hofgartenweinfest in the Residence or the Wineparade. Würzburg is the ideal meeting point for exquisite wine and culinary delights. If you are already enthusiastic about the Brückenschoppen, you should definitely also experience the various festivals.
Ringparkfest
The Ringparkfest takes place in August in the historical Ringpark. It transforms the park to a colorful festival area and combines cultural diversity and the support of social projects. Part of the program are live music, theatre performances, art exhibitions and workshops. Every music taste meets its need here as the Ringparkfest offers all sorts of music like Jazz; Rock and local Folklore.
Next to musical entertainment the Ringparkfest offers a broad spectrum of different types of foods and drinks of regional production. Visitors can also buy artworks and good of craftsmanship.
Finally, the festival invites people to have a completely new experience of the Ringpark with music, culture, art and cuisine.
Christmas market
The Christmas market in Würzburg is the traditional highlight of the Christmas time and takes place from end of November until the 23rd of December directly in the city center. More than 100 booths offer traditional Christmas gifts and typical foods such as burnt almonds, gingerbread or mulled wine.
Special events are the advent concerts in the Marien chapel, the nativity play in the Falkenhaus and visits of Santa Claus for children. Furthermore, citytours and Late-Night-Shopping are offered during this time. The Christmas market in Würzburg offers a mix of craftsmanship, deliscious treats and cultural events and is the peak of the advent time of the region.
Werner Baumeister, Spokesperson of the carnies
Facts around the Christmas market:
How many booths are there?
The Christmas market offers Christmas articles, gifts, food and drinks at 120 booths.
Source: Werner Baumeister
Since when does the Christmas market exist?
The tradition goes as far as the 18th century.
Source: Stadt Würburg
How traditional is the market?
Next to typical wines from the region there are some carnies, whose families have been part of the market for over 70 years.
Source: Werner Baumeister