Aschaffenburger Kulturtage
Ten days of culture in the Bavarian Lower Main metropolis
About Kulturtage Aschaffenburg
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Aschaffenburg's largest cultural festival on the Bavarian Lower Main
The Aschaffenburger Kulturtage are the most traditional and diverse cultural festival on the Bavarian Lower Main. Organized by the Aschaffenburg City Cultural Office, they bring concerts, exhibitions, theatre, readings, open-air cinema, cabaret, and family programs to the city's most exciting locations over ten days — Schloss Johannisburg, Pompejanum, Schönborner Hof, Stadt- und Stiftsarchiv, Volkshochschule, museums, churches, squares, courtyards.
Changing motto, shared stage
What makes the Kulturtage special: a new motto each year that invites all participating actors to collaborate — municipal institutions, independent associations, private organizers, churches, schools, businesses. The themes range from city history to social issues to district anniversaries. This makes the Kulturtage more than just a series of events — more like a temporary urban laboratory.
Museum Night — the highlight
The Museum Night in the second week of the festival is the most visited single event of the Kulturtage. The museums open late into the night, Schönborner Hof transforms into an open-air stage, and the concert program in the courtyard attracts thousands of visitors annually. For years, the German medieval electro duo QNTAL has been a regular fixture of Museum Night — a tradition that will continue in 2026.
FestivalAB App and venues
With the FestivalAB app for iOS and Android, the extensive program can be easily browsed and selected. The main venues are spread throughout the historic city center: the Renaissance castle Johannisburg on the Main riverbank, the baroque Schönborner Hof, the antique-style Pompejanum, the Stadt- und Stiftsarchiv on Wermbachstrasse, the Stadthalle, the museums, churches, and independent theatres.
Aschaffenburg — the "Bavarian Nice"
The Spessart town on the Main, ennobled by Bavarian King Ludwig I as "Bavarian Nice," is a district-free city in the state of Bavaria (district code 09661) and is located in the extreme northwest of Bavaria, on the edge of the Spessart forest. The Kulturtage play with this special location and the city's history as the residence of the Archbishops of Mainz.
Kulturtage Aschaffenburg — edition 2026
27th edition under the motto »Schere. Stein. Papier.«
The motto of the 27th Aschaffenburger Kulturtage ties into the 125th anniversary of the Damm district — referencing the industrial history of the Aschaffenburg district (paper, stone, non-ferrous metals). From July 2 to 12, 2026, various Aschaffenburg cultural actors will perform in the city's most beautiful locations: Schloss Johannisburg, Pompejanum, Schönborner Hof, Stadt- und Stiftsarchiv, museums, churches, and squares.
Tickets and program booklet
The program booklet and advance sales start in May 2026. Dates can be searched and tickets booked via the FestivalAB app (iOS, Android) and the website aschaffenburger-kulturtage.de.
Programme Kulturtage Aschaffenburg 2026
Key dates and confirmed program items 2026
- Thursday, July 2, 2026 — Festival Opening: Anniversary celebration of 125 Years of Damm with opening ceremony and festival program
- July 2–12 — Main Program: Exhibitions, concerts, open-air cinema, readings, theatre, cabaret, workshops, city tours, family program — spread over ten days and numerous venues
- Saturday, July 11, 2026 — Museum Night: the festival highlight with a long museum night and a grand concert evening in Schönborner Hof starting at 7 p.m.
- QNTAL (GER) — Headliner for the 35th stage anniversary of the medieval electro band around mezzo-soprano Syrah and multi-instrumentalist Michael Popp. qntal.de
- Corde Oblique (IT) — Italian folkgaze ensemble from Naples with bandleader Riccardo Prencipe and singer Rita Saviano, full band lineup
- Sarah Slawik (Folk/Americana, Support)
- Jahn Kemper (Doom/Alternative Rock, Support)
- Parallel: Special exhibition »50 Years of Kommz Music Festival« in the Stadt- und Stiftsarchiv
- Food and drinks available all evening
- Sunday, July 12 — Closing: Final performances, Family Day
The complete daily program and all venues will be published on the official website from May 2026.
Highlights Kulturtage Aschaffenburg 2026
- Festival Opening 02.07. — Anniversary celebration of 125 years of the Damm district
- Museum Night 11.07. — Headliner concert with QNTAL (35th stage anniversary) and Corde Oblique (IT) in Schönborner Hof
- Special Exhibition »50 Years of Kommz Music Festival« in the Stadt- und Stiftsarchiv
- Motto program »Schere. Stein. Papier.« referencing Damm's industrial history
- FestivalAB App for iOS and Android — Program and tickets in one app
Prices Kulturtage Aschaffenburg 2026
Many program items (exhibitions, city tours, family program) are free admission. Concerts, theatre performances, and Museum Night are ticketed — advance sales from May 2026 via the official website, at Aschaffenburg's advance booking offices, and via the FestivalAB app. For Museum Night, there is a special combo ticket valid in all participating museums and for the concert evening in Schönborner Hof.
Practical information — Kulturtage Aschaffenburg
Getting there
Train: ICE/IC stop Aschaffenburg Hbf (Frankfurt–Würzburg line), within walking distance of all venues.
Car: A3 exit Aschaffenburg-West/-Ost. Parking garages in the city center.
Airport: Frankfurt Airport approx. 45 km, regular train connection.
Tickets and advance booking
Program booklet and tickets available for advance booking from May 2026 — via the official website aschaffenburger-kulturtage.de, at Aschaffenburg's advance booking offices, and the FestivalAB app. Many events are free admission; concerts and special events are ticketed.
Accommodation
Hotels and guesthouses in the Aschaffenburg city area. Early booking recommended, especially for Museum Night.
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