There's always something happening in Coburg! This Upper Franconian town stands for hospitality and a lively cultural scene. Celebrations, festivals, concerts and exhibitions take place almost all year round. From the hot rhythms and good vibes of the International Samba Festival to concerts with international stars at the HUK-COBURG open air and the diverse programme at the Night of Museums – there's something for everyone.
Events
A town with party fever
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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.
200 Years of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha
Anniversary of the Dual Duchy
In 2026, Coburg celebrates an exceptional anniversary: 200 years ago, the Duchy of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha was established under Duke Ernest I. A highlight of the anniversary year is a major exhibition at the Art Collections Veste Coburg, taking place from 22 May to 20 September 2026. At its centre stands Duke Ernest I, a visionary and complex ruler who left a lasting mark on Coburg and Gotha as a statesman, patron of architecture and passionate collector. A specially guided tour through Coburg’s old town offers visitors the opportunity to journey back in time to the era of the dual duchy. At authentic historical locations, visitors gain insights into the political events of 1826, life at the ducal court, and the traces this period has left on the townscape to this day.
© Rainer Brabec
© Rainer Brabec
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. This year, the concerts will take place at Kulturfabrik Cortendorf from 17th to 21st June, on Palace Square from 26th to 28th June, and from 27th to 30th August.
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 3rd to 6th September.
© Rainer Brabec
© Rainer Brabec
20th Night of Museums
Night of encounters
Atmospheric illuminations and a varied programme are why the museum night has been one of Coburg’s best-attended cultural events for two decades. The museums of the Coburg State Foundation (Coburger Landesstftung) and other venues around the Hofgarten park transformed into atmospheric settings. You can expect a night full of special exhibitions, hands-on activities, live music, cabaret and culinary delights. Experience well-known and hidden places in Coburg in a completely new light on Saturday, 12th September 2026.
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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GLOBE COBURG
A hub of performing arts
The distinctive round building at Nina Bellosa Square serves as one of the venues for the Coburg State Theatre during its extensive refurbishment. Inspired by the famous London's Globe Theatre, this unique structure provides a interim home for a wide range of performances. With a seating capacity of up to 500 guests, GLOBE COBURG welcomes theatre lovers of all kinds, from passionate connoisseurs to occasional visitors. The repertoire includes everything from ballet and modern dance to opera, operetta, musicals, and both classical and contemporary plays.
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Rose Garden Congress House
Coburg's conference centre
The Rose Garden Congress House has been a key venue of Coburg's social, cultural, and business life since its opening in 1962. After a extensive two-year renovation, it reopened in 1987. This elegant venue blends seamlessly with the surrounding Rose Garden, with its graceful curves mirroring the park's pathways. The conference centre offers state-of-the-art technology and stylish, air-conditioned rooms, creating an ideal environment for a range of 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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