Name: Burgkonzerte Esslingen 2026
Start: 2026-07-24T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-07-25T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Burg Esslingen (Mittelalterliche Stadtburg)

Burgkonzerte Esslingen

About Burgkonzerte Esslingen

On July 24th and 25th, 2026, the Esslingen Castle will be transformed into a spectacular open-air stage: on Friday, July 24th, the medieval rock band In Extremo will perform as part of their "Carpe Noctem – Burgentour"; on Saturday, July 25th, the two Swiss hard rock heavyweights Gotthard and Krokus will follow as a double headliner. The venue is the medieval city castle above Esslingen's old town — one of Southern Germany's most impressive open-air concert settings.

Dates 24 Jul — 25 Jul 2026

Venue Esslingen am Neckar (08116)

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Two evenings of concerts at the medieval Esslingen Castle: July 24: In Extremo (Carpe Noctem Burgentour), July 25: Gotthard and Krokus as a hard rock double-header. Admission 6 PM (VIP 5:30 PM), Start 7 PM.

2026 Concert Weekend

Two separate concert evenings with individual ticketing — those wishing to attend both must purchase tickets separately. Standing room and VIP categories available.

Highlights Burgkonzerte Esslingen 2026

In Extremo for the only Württemberg concert of their castle tour
Gotthard and Krokus — two Swiss hard rock legends on one evening
Spectacular castle setting with views across the Neckar valley
VIP tickets with exclusive area and bar

Programme Burgkonzerte Esslingen 2026

Friday, July 24, 2026

5:30 PM — VIP Admission
6:00 PM — Regular Admission
7:00 PM — Concert Start
In Extremo — Medieval Rock, "Carpe Noctem – Burgentour"

Saturday, July 25, 2026

5:30 PM — VIP Admission
6:00 PM — Regular Admission
7:00 PM — Concert Start
Gotthard + Krokus — Hard Rock Double-Header from Switzerland

Prices Burgkonzerte Esslingen 2026

Standing room and VIP tickets. Exact prices available on easyticket.de.

Practical information

Practical information — Burgkonzerte Esslingen

Getting There

By train: Take the S-Bahn line S 1 from Stuttgart to Esslingen (Neckar), then walk about 15 minutes via the Burgsteige path to the castle (steep, sturdy footwear recommended). By car: A 8 (Esslingen exit), parking garages in the old town — the castle itself is not directly accessible by car.

Concert Dates

Friday, July 24, 2026: In Extremo. Saturday, July 25, 2026: Gotthard and Krokus. Admission 6:00 PM (VIP 5:30 PM), Start 7:00 PM.

Tickets

Advance sales via easyticket.de and Reservix. Standing room and VIP categories. The concert will take place in case of bad weather — the organizers recommend appropriate clothing.

Concert Setting: The Medieval Esslingen Castle

The Esslingen Castle has perched above the old town of Esslingen am Neckar (Esslingen district, AGS 08116) since the 13th century. Its 750-meter-long walls, the tall Dicke Turm (Thick Tower), and the inner courtyard form one of Württemberg's best-preserved medieval city castles — and the venue for the Burgkonzerte: open-air concerts with views across the Neckar valley to Esslingen's old town and the vineyards of the Schurwald forest.

Friday, July 24, 2026 — In Extremo

The concert weekend opens on Friday, July 24th, with In Extremo, one of Germany's most successful medieval rock bands. As part of their "Carpe Noctem – Burgentour", the band is playing exclusively at historic castles — a more fitting location is hard to find. The program includes classics from over 25 years of band history (from "Captus est" to "Sterneneisen"), combined with material from their latest album. Signature sound: bagpipes, shawms, hurdy-gurdies, and market pipes meet electric guitars and drums.

Saturday, July 25, 2026 — Gotthard & Krokus

On Saturday, July 25th, a Swiss hard rock double-header follows: Gotthard, one of the most successful Swiss bands ever, and the hard rock pioneers Krokus share the stage. Gotthard brings its anthems like "Anytime, Anywhere" and "Mountain Mama," while Krokus offers classics from 40 years of band history. Both bands on one evening — a constellation rarely seen in Germany.

Program Schedule

Both concerts follow the same schedule: Admission for VIP tickets starts at 5:30 PM, regular admission at 6:00 PM. Concert start at 7:00 PM. As the castle has no fixed seating, all tickets are standing room tickets — VIP tickets additionally grant access to the VIP area with its own bar.

One of the Region's Oldest Concert Series

Concerts at Esslingen Castle have been held since the 1990s — the event series is a regular summer highlight in the greater Stuttgart area. The organizer is easyTicket Service in cooperation with the City of Esslingen. Advance ticket sales are already underway — both 2026 dates are in high demand, as experience shows.