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Events

A town with party fever

There’s plenty to do in Coburg! This Upper Franconian town is a model of conviviality and hospitality. Celebrations, festivals, concerts, readings and exhibitions are held almost all-year-round. Whether hot rhythms and good vibes at the International Samba Festival, authentic brass band music at the marksmen's festival or hip jazz bands at the Coburg Designtage event - there’s something for everyone here.

HUK-COBURG OPEN AIR SUMMER

Concert highlights

Every year, Coburg hosts international stars at the HUK-COBURG open air summer. Elton John, Joe Cocker, a-ha, James Blunt, Pink, Sarah Connor, Sido, Sting and many others have all performed here. 

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COBURGER VOGELSCHIESSEN

Marksmen's festival

This festival, which takes place on Ketschenanger, was first officially mentioned in 1444, making it the oldest local traditional festival. To kick off the festival, a gigantic beer barrel is tapped, and a firework display lights up the sky.

DUMPLINGS MARKET

Taste & enjoy

The summer festival season comes to an end with the Klößmarkt (dumplings market). Coburg’s unique ‘Rutscher’ dumplings can be enjoyed at the market square as an accompaniment to roasts of all kinds, including vegetarian options. This year the event will take place from August 30th to September 1st.

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18th Night of Museums

Motto: “your night”

Intriguing scenarios, atmospheric illuminations and a diverse programme are why the Night of Museums has been one of Coburg’s best-attended cultural events since 2005. Every year in September, the Hofgarten park, Coburg fortress (Veste Coburg) and the palace square become eventful venues. You can see exhibitions and take a look inside palaces, churches and libraries. Places that are not normally open to the public can be visited. The Night of Museums takes place on 7th September 2024.

Christmas Market

The magic of Christmas

During Advent, Coburg’s historic market square at the heart of the picturesque town becomes a Christmassy little world, which is officially opened by the Christ Child. Starting on the Friday before the first Sunday of Advent until 23rd December, the Christmas Market radiates with colourful lights. Strolling through the market with its prettily decorated stalls, there is a feeling of pre-Christmas excitement. Stalls for food and drink ensure culinary well-being. There is also a carousel for children, a pleasant touch of nostalgia next to the glistening lights of the Christmas tree. To enhance the atmosphere further, a number of artists, choirs and bands perform Christmas carols throughout the market. Coburg’s Christmas Market is open from 29th November to 23rd December 2024.

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Events in figures

15.000

visitors celebrated a CRO concert at the HUK-COBURG open-air-summer

3.000

artists take part in the International Samba Festival each year

1400

events take place in Coburg every year

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Kongress­haus Rosengarten

Coburg's conference centre

The conference centre has been a social, cultural and economic centre in Coburg since it was first built in 1962. It reopened again in 1987 after a two-year renovation project. This small but attractive complex is an impressive proof that the Kongresshaus Rosengarten can be the perfect setting for successful events.

RIDING HALL (REITHALLE)

Studio stage with charm

The studio stage of the state theatre captivates with its atmosphere and entertaining shows. There is virtually no separation between the audience and stage, allowing easy interaction between both and providing scope for various open forms of theatre.

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