About KME
At KME Karlsruhe Marketing und Event GmbH, we focus on unforgettable experiences and powerful messages to bring life to our city. We are the municipal contact point for major events – whether DAS FEST, the SCHLOSSLICHTSPIELE Light Festival, the Karlsruhe City Festival or the Stadtwerke Karlsruhe WINTERZEIT.
We work for a Karlsruhe that grows, inspires, and connects people, and in city marketing for a vibrant and diverse city center.
Frequently asked questions
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KME Karlsruhe Marketing und Event GmbH (KME) is the central municipal contact for major events and is responsible for city and location marketing in and for Karlsruhe. It ensures that the city remains lively, visible, and attractive—for citizens and visitors alike.
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Some of KME's best-known events include:
THE FESTIVAL – Southern Germany's largest open-air music festival for all generations
SCHLOSSLICHTSPIELE Light Festival Karlsruhe – the internationally renowned light and media art festival at the castle
INIT INDOOR MEETING KARLSRUHE – one of the most important international athletics events in Germany
Karlsruhe Public Utilities WINTER TIME – with southern Germany's most beautiful open-air ice rink
The Karlsruhe City Festival – the region's autumn highlight with international street art
Open Monument Day® – when closed doors open nationwide
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Yes! Depending on the time of year, KME offers exciting jobs and internships in event and city marketing in Karlsruhe. You can find current job vacancies here.