Amberger Sommerfestival
Seven summer evenings with blues, jazz, swing, and cabaret in the courtyard of the city library
2026
About Amberger Sommerfestival
Amberger Sommerfestival — edition 2026
The 27th (or later) edition of the Amberger Sommerfestival in summer 2026 offers seven top-class evenings in the historic courtyard of the city library. The festival kicks off on Tuesday, July 21st, and concludes on Thursday, August 6th. In between, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays feature concerts from the realms of blues, jazz, swing, and cabaret.
Tickets are available individually for €19 (€15 reduced) — an affordable entry to a high-quality, intimate festival experience. The exact artist lineup will typically be announced in spring 2026 — on amberg.de/sommerfestival or at the Tourist Information office.
Highlights Amberger Sommerfestival 2026
- Romantic historic courtyard of the city library as festival stage
- Seven handpicked acts from blues, jazz, swing, cabaret
- Intimate festival atmosphere with limited seating capacity
- Rain or shine: City Theater guarantee (ticket remains valid)
- Affordable tickets (€19 / €15) — no mass festival prices
Programme Amberger Sommerfestival 2026
Festival Period July 21 to August 6, 2026
- Seven concert/cabaret evenings
- Regularly: Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays
- Start time: 8:30 PM each evening
- Festival opening: July 21, 2026 (Tuesday)
- Festival closing: August 6, 2026 (Thursday)
Styles
- Blues: American, German, European blues bands
- Jazz: Trios, quartets, combos
- Swing: classic repertoire and new interpretations
- Cabaret: political and cultural cabaret with well-known names
- World Music: occasional world music acts
Venue
- Courtyard of Amberg City Library (Schulgasse)
- In case of rain: Stadttheater Amberg (tickets remain valid)
Tickets
- Single ticket: €19 (€15 reduced)
- Advance sales: Amberg Tourist Info (Hallplatz 2)
- Phone: 09621 101233
Detailed 2026 program (acts and dates) will be published in spring at amberg.de/sommerfestival.
Prices Amberger Sommerfestival 2026
Single ticket €19, reduced €15 (schoolchildren, students, severely disabled persons, pensioners). Advance tickets available at Amberg Tourist Info (Hallplatz 2, Tel. 09621 101233, E-mail [email protected]) and online.
Practical information — Amberger Sommerfestival
Getting There
By train to Amberg station, then a 10-minute walk to the city library in the old town. By car via the A6 (exit Amberg-West or -Ost), parking garages in the city center.
Tickets
Advance sales via Stadt Amberg / Kultourismus. Single ticket €19 (€15 reduced). Phone: 09621 101233, E-mail: [email protected].
Start Time
Concerts start at 8:30 PM each evening.
Bad Weather
In case of rain, relocation to the Stadttheater Amberg — tickets remain valid.
Accommodation
Hotels in Amberg's old town; further options in Sulzbach-Rosenberg, Schwandorf, Regensburg (1h).
Festival in a Romantic Courtyard
The Amberger Sommerfestival is an insider tip in the Oberpfalz festival scene. Organized by the City of Amberg in the courtyard of the city library (a historic building in the heart of Amberg's old town), the festival brings together lovers of small, high-quality live events. No mass open-air, no shows for 10,000 spectators — but an intimate festival with a maximum of a few hundred seats and a stage program that prioritizes quality over quantity.
Seven Evenings, One Series
In 2026, the festival runs from July 21st to August 6th and comprises seven evenings — typically Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Each evening starts at 8:30 PM and offers a concentrated program of one or two acts. The styles vary from the festival's opening to its closing:
- Blues: American, German, and European blues bands
- Jazz: Trio and quartet formations, swing combos, modern jazz
- Swing: classic repertoire and new interpretations
- Cabaret: German-language political and cultural cabaret (often well-known names like Lisa Fitz)
- World Music: occasional world music acts
In Case of Rain, Move to the City Theater
The festival takes place outdoors in the courtyard — a wonderful summer evening atmosphere under the open sky in good weather. In case of rain, the event is moved to the neighboring Stadttheater Amberg (City Theater Amberg). Ticket holders are guaranteed to enjoy a concert, regardless of the weather.
Amberg — Historic Old Town with Charm
Amberg (around 42,000 inhabitants) is the administrative seat of the Oberpfalz region. The old town is among the most intact medieval cityscapes in Bavaria: a completely preserved city wall, a market square with the town hall, the famous 'Stadtbrille' (two bridges over the Vils that look like eyeglasses), the Maltesergebäude (formerly Jesuit College), and the parish church of St. Martin. The city library itself is housed in a historic building, whose courtyard becomes the festival backdrop.
Who Should Go
Anyone who enjoys music and cabaret in a relaxed, intimate atmosphere — far from the mega-festival hustle and bustle — will love the Amberger Sommerfestival. Ideal for a couple spending a summer evening in Amberg, for a small tour group of culture enthusiasts, or for locals who regularly attend their city festival.
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