Burg Cadolzburg Event Series
Sword art, Baroque music, open-air cinema, medieval markets — the Hohenzollern castle's annual program
About Burg Cadolzburg
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One Castle, Many Events
Burg Cadolzburg is located 25 km west of Nuremberg, high above the market square of Cadolzburg in the Fürth district. It is one of the best-preserved castles in Middle Franconia and houses the experience museum HerrschaftsZeiten! Erlebnis Cadolzburg, supported by the Free State of Bavaria. Throughout the year, the Bavarian Administration of Palaces, Gardens and Lakes organizes a remarkable series of public programs here — a mix of concerts, medieval events, cinema, and markets that utilize the entire site, making it a venue for events beyond just a museum.
Live Sword Art — Pentecost
To kick off the season, the group Schwertkunst im Burggraben will demonstrate historical combat techniques in the castle moat from May 26 to 31, 2026 — sword fighting, staff combat, medieval self-defense. The demonstrations are included in the regular museum admission fee.
Summer Concerts — duo mélange and Nürnberg Barock
On June 14, 2026, at 7 PM, duo mélange (flute and marimba) will perform the program 'On the Road ... through different eras and across continents'. On July 10, 2026, at 7:30 PM, the ensemble Nürnberg Barock will give a concert in honor of the composer Johann Georg Pisendel. Both concerts: €20 (reduced €10).
Castle Film Nights — Open-Air Cinema
On Friday, August 21, and Saturday, August 22, 2026, the castle courtyard will transform into an open-air cinema. The Burg-Lichtspiele (Castle Film Nights) will show surprise films based on the annual motto 'On the Road'. Admission is free, online reservation required (limited seats).
Castle Revival — Medieval September
On September 5 and 6, 2026, the group Nürnberger Aufgebot 1474 will bring the castle to life with demonstrations of medieval crafts and combat techniques. Blacksmiths, archers, swordsmen, artisans at work — a weekend of hands-on medieval experience. Free access to the outer bailey, inner castle via museum admission.
Autumn Market and Quiz — Season Finale
On September 26 and 27, 2026, the Herbstmarkt (Autumn Market) featuring blacksmithing (Thomas Hürner and Jasmin List) and stonemasonry (Armin Reicherl and Pauline Schöner) will take place in the inner castle courtyard. On October 9, 2026, the quiz 'Die Ritter der Raterunde' (The Knights of the Guessing Round) will conclude the event season — a humorous knowledge quiz for historically interested castle fans.
Burg Cadolzburg — edition 2026
The 2026 season is listed in the official event calendar of the Bavarian Administration of Palaces, Gardens and Lakes (burg-cadolzburg.de). The eight public programs are spread over five months and cover the main themes of the castle's educational outreach: courtly music, medieval crafts and combat techniques, open-air cinema, regional craft markets.
Concert tickets can be purchased online or at the museum ticket office. For the Castle Film Nights, a free online reservation is required (limited seating in the courtyard). Most other programs are included in the regular museum admission fee.
Programme Burg Cadolzburg 2026
May 26–31, 2026 — Live Sword Art
- Historical combat demonstrations in the castle moat
- Sword fighting, staff combat, self-defense
- Included in museum admission
June 14, 2026, 7:00 PM — duo mélange
- Concert 'On the Road ... through different eras and across continents'
- Flute and marimba
- Admission: €20 / €10 reduced
July 10, 2026, 7:30 PM — Nürnberg Barock
- Baroque concert in honor of Johann Georg Pisendel
- Ensemble Nürnberg Barock
- Admission: €20 / €10 reduced
August 21–22, 2026 — Castle Film Nights
- Open-air cinema in the castle courtyard, surprise films on the theme 'On the Road'
- Starts at 8:30 PM
- Free admission, online reservation required
September 5–6, 2026 — Lively Times! Castle Revival
- Medieval demonstrations by the group Nürnberger Aufgebot 1474
- Craft and combat techniques
- Free access to the outer bailey, inner castle via museum admission
September 26–27, 2026 — Autumn Market
- Blacksmithing with Thomas Hürner and Jasmin List
- Stonemasonry with Armin Reicherl and Pauline Schöner
- Sale of regional craft products in the inner courtyard
October 9, 2026 — The Knights of the Guessing Round
- Quiz evening for the historically interested
- Playful knowledge transfer about the castle and the Middle Ages
- Admission included in regular museum entry
Organizer
- Bavarian Administration of Palaces, Gardens and Lakes
- HerrschaftsZeiten! Erlebnis Cadolzburg Museum
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Getting There
Burg Cadolzburg is located 25 km west of Nuremberg. Take the S-Bahn line S4 (Nuremberg–Ansbach) to Cadolzburg station, then a 10-minute walk to the castle. By car, take the A6 motorway (exit Roßtal). Free parking is available at the castle entrance.
Admission
Most events are included in the museum admission fee (Adults €7, reduced €6). Concerts: €20 / €10 reduced. Castle Film Nights: free, with reservation. Castle Revival: free for the outer bailey.
Information and Tickets
Bavarian Administration of Palaces, Gardens and Lakes. Concert tickets online or at the museum ticket office. Detailed program: burg-cadolzburg.de and schloesser.bayern.de.
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Burgstraße 1, 90556 Cadolzburg