Events & going out

Known as a spa and cultural centre, Baden-Baden is a paradise for everyone who appreciates pleasure at the highest level. Every year the city promises unique concerts in an extraordinary ambience as well as international events.

Brahms lived and composed many of his famous works here and the world’s top orchestras pass through in a non-stop stream at the Festival Hall. How extraordinary it is to stroll through Baden-Baden on a balmy evening, still feeling intoxicated by the music you’ve just heard... that’s something you’ll have to discover for yourself.

Easter Festival at the Festival Hall Baden-Baden

Only here you can experience the Berliner Philharmoniker performing a staged opera and filling the whole city with music. Enjoy classical music in best acoustics in Germany's largest opera house: the Easter Festival invites you to breathtaking new productions every year.

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Kurpark Meeting

The Kurpark Meeting has been a truly unique event for years, attracting people from near and far to the open-air festival at the Kurhaus Kurgarten. Experience daily live music and enjoy the culinary specialties of various food establishments – all in an open-air setting with magical sunset light.

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SWR3 New Pop Festival

Baden-Baden will once again be transformed into the SWR3 New Pop City. International musicians and bands give concerts at interesting locations during the SWR3 New Pop Festival. All concerts are shown on a large screen in front of the Kurhaus.

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Christmas Market Baden-Baden

Situated at the entrance of Baden-Baden’s splendid parks and gardens the “Lichtentaler Allee”, the “Christkindelsmarkt” draws all visitors into a romantic winter fairytale. More than 100 decorated huts invite to Christmas shopping and culinary treats including traditional mulled wine, gingerbread and Christmas cookies. Don't miss the live programme on the sky stage, which will delight young and old alike!

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