What’s happening in the neighborhood?
What’s happening at Karl August, Augustinerhof, and Nuremberg? Our event calendar features concerts, exhibitions, workshops, and more. Whether you’re looking for cultural highlights or typical Franconian events, Nuremberg offers plenty of variety. Welcome to Karl August, welcome to the neighborhood.
at one glance
Current events
2026
January
25.01.
NITZ Matinée
Want to chill out on Sunday with your loved ones, enjoying the finest French cuisine, a unique savoir-vivre vibe, and cool live music?
The NITZ Matinée kicks off at noon with a welcome drink, a breakfast buffet with fresh pastries, seasonal fruits and veggies, cheese, and different spreads. Afterwards, you can choose between a variety of salads and hot main courses prepared live in the open kitchen.
To finish: an artful dessert buffet with sweet and sinful delicacies from the TAFELZIER patisserie.
Where?
Brasserie NITZ, Augustinerhof 1
90403 Nuremberg
Price per person: EUR 89 (children aged 6 to 12: EUR 25)
February
22.02.
NITZ Matinée
Want to chill out on Sunday with your loved ones, enjoying the finest French cuisine, a unique savoir-vivre vibe, and cool live music?
The NITZ Matinée kicks off at noon with a welcome drink, a breakfast buffet with fresh pastries, seasonal fruits and veggies, cheese, and different spreads. Afterwards, you can choose between a variety of salads and hot main courses prepared live in the open kitchen.
To finish: an artful dessert buffet with sweet and sinful delicacies from the TAFELZIER patisserie.
Where?
Brasserie NITZ, Augustinerhof 1
90403 Nuremberg
Price per person: EUR 89 (children aged 6 to 12: EUR 25)
March
22.03.
NITZ Matinée
Enjoying a relaxed Sunday with your loved ones, with the finest French cuisine, unique savoir-vivre flair and atmospheric live music?
The NITZ Matinée starts at 12 noon with a welcome aperitif, breakfast etagere with fresh pastries, seasonal fruits & vegetables, cheeses and various spreads.
Afterwards, you can choose between changing salad variations and warm main courses live from the open kitchen. Finally: an elaborate dessert buffet with sweet and sinful delicacies from the TAFELZIER patisserie.
Where?
Brasserie NITZ, Augustinerhof 1
90403 Nuremberg
Price per person: EUR 89 (children aged 6 to 12: EUR 25)
April
06.04.
NITZ Matinée
Enjoying a relaxed Sunday with your loved ones, with the finest French cuisine, unique savoir-vivre flair and atmospheric live music?
The NITZ Matinée starts at 12 noon with a welcome aperitif, breakfast etagere with fresh pastries, seasonal fruits & vegetables, cheeses and various spreads.
Afterwards, you can choose between changing salad variations and warm main courses live from the open kitchen. Finally: an elaborate dessert buffet with sweet and sinful delicacies from the TAFELZIER patisserie.
Where?
Brasserie NITZ, Augustinerhof 1
90403 Nuremberg
Price per person: EUR 89 (children aged 6 to 12: EUR 25)
July
31.07. - 02.08.
Bardentreffen Festival 2026
The Bardentreffen is a three-day open-air music festival that takes place every summer in Nuremberg.
It’s a meeting place for world music, blues, folk, soul, and pop: around 70 bands—from international stars to exciting newcomers—provide a diverse program.
Location: Nuremberg Old Town (Main Market Square, Flea Market, Lorenzer Square, Sebalder Square, Katharinenruine).
Admission: Free.
Program: International artists and newcomers, diverse music styles, children’s program on Schütt Island.
August
31.07. - 02.08.
Bardentreffen Festival 2026
The Bardentreffen is a three-day open-air music festival that takes place every summer in Nuremberg.
It’s a meeting place for world music, blues, folk, soul, and pop: around 70 bands—from international stars to exciting newcomers—provide a diverse program.
Location: Nuremberg Old Town (Main Market Square, Flea Market, Lorenzer Square, Sebalder Square, Katharinenruine).
Admission: Free.
Program: International artists and newcomers, diverse music styles, children’s program on Schütt Island.
07.08. - 08.08.
Brückenfestival
The festival is free and open to everyone! The Brückenfestival offers various types of entertainment, primarily music but also other forms of pop culture. It lasts two days and is organized by the Brückenfestival e.V.
Picture @ Christine Dierenbach
When?
August 7–8, 2025
Where?
Under the Theodor Heuss Bridge, Nuremberg
Free admission
November
27.11. - 24.12.
The Nuremberg Christkindlesmarkt
The most famous Christmas market opens on November 27 at 5:30 p.m. with the festive prologue of the Christ Child.
Typical delicacies such as mulled wine, gingerbread, and bratwurst rolls await visitors. Those looking for a little more international flavor should definitely stop by the “Twin Cities Market” north of the main market.
Foto von Christine Dierenbach
Where?
Hauptmarkt Nürnberg
opening hours
Monday to Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.;
Christmas Eve, December 24, 2025: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
December
27.11. - 24.12.
The Nuremberg Christkindlesmarkt
The most famous Christmas market opens on November 27 at 5:30 p.m. with the festive prologue of the Christ Child.
Typical delicacies such as mulled wine, gingerbread, and bratwurst rolls await visitors. Those looking for a little more international flavor should definitely stop by the “Twin Cities Market” north of the main market.
Foto von Christine Dierenbach
Where?
Hauptmarkt Nürnberg
opening hours
Monday to Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.;
Christmas Eve, December 24, 2025: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.