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Event-Highlights in Ludwigsburg

Ludwigsburg has hosted entertainment ever since Duke Ludwig built his palace. Enjoy one top-class event after another, right through the year. Check out our selection of the very best.

German roots and culinary traditions

November 25 - December 22, 2025

More than 150 individually-decorated stalls are laden with locally-made crafts and toys, food and drink. And, of course, there is music, from carol singers and choirs to quartets. And there is plenty for children to do! As well as the merry-go-round, afternoons bring live shows, from puppet theater to magic tricks and knock-about clowning. In the evenings, the wide variety of seasonal music ranges from brass bands to children’s choirs.

2027

Although horses and equestrian events are still the focus, there is so much more on offer: dachshund races, a funfair and an arts and crafts market. As for food, expect taste treats galore.

August 6 - 22, 2026

Explore the stalls, where wineries show off their award-winning wines. Gourmet food is prepared by top chefs and live bands provide the rhythms!

July 3 - 5, 2026

What makes this wine festival extra special is that it is based right in the vineyards at Neckar River. On the steeply terraced slopes, where the grapes grow, you can talk to the producers and take in spectacular views over the Neckar River. And, of course, taste great wines!

May 27 - June 7, 2026

Locally-brewed beers are the focus of this traditional festival, but with regional wines, soft drinks and coffee, everyone can join in. Food is hearty and delicious, from ribs and burgers to Dinnede. And there is live music – of course! Golden oldies to rock, pop heavy metal and New German Wave.

Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday

The Market Square, with its churches and colonnades, is where locals have always met up for a chat. So, do as they do. Stroll through the 35 or so stalls; chat to the stallholders (many speak excellent English); enjoy a coffee or a beer at one of the outdoor cafés.

Colorful spectacles

September 4 - 6, 2026

Every two years, Ludwigsburg morphs into the Venice Carnival for three fun-filled days. Wearing mysterious masks and elaborate costumes, 2,000 artists present a spectacular array of entertainment, from acrobatics, stilt walking and fire juggling to music, drama, comedy, dance and singing. Best of all, you, too, can join in the fun. With or without a mask!

August 22 - November 1, 2026

When it comes to pumpkins, Ludwigsburg rules! Think 450,000 pumpkins and 600 varieties. There are aromatic edible pumpkins and ornamental pumpkins, elaborately-carved pumpkin sculptures and delicious pumpkin-based dishes.

October 23 - December 06, 2026

Halloween is a ghostly excuse for light installations, fog effects, laser tunnels and sound collages that create the Illuminated Dream Path. This special path runs through the palace gardens and part of the fairytale garden. A “must-see” experience for all the family.

Music, shows & festivals

June 20 - 21, 2026

Listen to some 40 international street musicians and bands and singer-songwriters and rockers. The range of styles is enormous, from folk, reggae, pop and hip hop to Blues, Balkan pop, Latin rhythms, and traditional klezmer.

Throughout the year

Check to see who is playing there; watch an outstanding dance company, such as the Nederlands Dans Theater or Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo. Listen to top-class classical soloists and orchestras; tap your feet to exciting world music.

June 12 - August 5, 2026

Opera, music and dance are the mainstays of this annual program. In and around Ludwigsburg Palace, some of the world’s finest performers take to the stage. International stars range from opera singers Barbara Hannigan and Anthea Pichanick to conductors, such as Yuval Weinberg and dance companies, such as Sadler’s Wells.

July 24 - August 01, 2026

The KSK Music Open showcases national and international bands outdoors in the Palace gardens. Artists range from German favorites, such as singer-songwriter Sarah Connor to megastars such as Tom Jones, James Blunt and Lionel Richie. Think of it as Baroque ‘n’ roll!

July 5, 2026

What could be better than music and fireworks on a summer’s night? Created by one of Europe’s top fireworks specialty companies, the show synchronizes big bangs, special effects and music to stunning perfection.

Throughout the year

As well as hosting major sports events, the MHPArena is also a popular music venue for the region, with a regular lineup of live concerts, from rock and heavy metal to classical.

Throughout the year

Year-round, the Forum am Schlosspark Conference Center presents a wide range of top-class events, from drama, dance and ballet to concerts and opera.

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