Events

Karlsruhe’s city centre likes to party, all year round!

Get excited by great art, captivating street artists, music and light installations, markets and festivals of all kinds and get involved yourself! The city centre will become a place of adventure with exciting entertainment and attractive shops. You can find a selection of the highlights in Karlsruhe city centre, and up-to-date tips can also be found in our event calendar.

We hope you have a lot of fun in Karlsruhe, the city of shopping and experiences!

From 8 August to 15 September 2019, Karlsruhe Palace will shine in a new light, with a special light show and amazing projection mapping, attracting locals and tourists alike!

8 August to 15 September 2019

Schlosslichtspiele

8 August to 15 September 2019

In 2019, the city of Karlsruhe will participate in the "European Heritage Day" for the 21st time. On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the "Bauhaus", the monuments invite the viewer to take a look at the revolutionary ideas and progress of all the centuries.

8. September 2019

European Heritage Day 2019

8. September 2019

The Karlsruhe City Festival, which takes place every year in October, has been a magnet for visitors for years! Impressive street artists, walking acts, a variety of live music and shopping will be on the 12th and 13th of October 2019.

12. to 13. October 2019

City Festival Karlsruhe

12. to 13. October 2019

Music to go

Details

A lot of pianos invite you to try out and make music! The Karlsruhe city center in the summer season sounds good. A special atmosphere that makes every purchase an experience!

6. July to 10. August 2019

Spiel mich!

"Play me!"

6. July to 10. August 2019

Exhibitions

Details

Traditional event in front of the Palace with a parade through the city center in honor of the Karlsruhe automobile inventor Carl Benz. Approved are cars and motorcycles up to 1973.

11. August 2019