Name: Culture in the Devil's Cave Pottenstein 2026
Start: 2026-09-26T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-09-26T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Teufelshöhle Pottenstein

Culture in the Devil's Cave

About Culture in the Devil's Cave

For over 30 years, the "Culture in the Devil's Cave" series has brought concerts and cabaret to the spectacular show cave in Pottenstein, Franconian Switzerland (district of Bayreuth). From May to September, the underground world becomes an extraordinary stage at a constant temperature of 12 °C. The highlight in 2026 is the concert by Manuel Feilner with his program "Rock'n'Roll is scheiße" – Franconian singer-songwriter music between a wink and social criticism. A cultural experience in a unique atmosphere.

Dates 26 Sep — 26 Sep 2026

Venue Pottenstein (09472)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Culture in the Devil's Cave — edition 2026

As part of the "Culture in the Devil's Cave" series, singer-songwriter Manuel Feilner will perform his program "Rock'n'Roll is scheiße" in the Pottenstein show cave on September 26, 2026. Franconian singer-songwriter music with influences from The Beatles, STS, and Wolfgang Ambros, ranging from cheerful to socially critical. Admission is free, donations are welcome.

On September 26, 2026, Manuel Feilner will perform as part of the "Culture in the Devil's Cave" cultural series in the spectacular show cave of Pottenstein. His program "Rock'n'Roll is scheiße" (Caution: irony) offers Franconian singer-songwriter music.

Feilner, a singer-songwriter from the Hummelgau region, has been performing his handmade music for about ten years. His influences range from The Beatles to STS and Wolfgang Ambros. The program is refreshingly diverse, both musically and lyrically – with songs like "Bacardi Cola" and "Die Fetten Jahre" that span from cheerful to socially critical. Admission is free, donations are requested.

Highlights Culture in the Devil's Cave 2026

The concert by Manuel Feilner with "Rock'n'Roll is scheiße" in the unique stalactite setting of the Devil's Cave, Franconian singer-songwriter music between a wink and social criticism – with free admission.

Programme Culture in the Devil's Cave 2026

Saturday, September 26, 2026 — Teufelshöhle Pottenstein

Manuel Feilner — "Rock'n'Roll is scheiße" (Caution: irony)
Franconian singer-songwriter music with influences from The Beatles, STS, and Wolfgang Ambros
Songs include "Bacardi Cola", "Die Fetten Jahre"
Concert in the show cave at a constant 12 °C

Other events in the "Culture in the Devil's Cave" series (concerts, cabaret, puppet theatre) take place from May to September 2026; evening events usually start at 8:00 PM.

Prices Culture in the Devil's Cave 2026

The Manuel Feilner concert is free of charge; donations are welcome. For other evening events in the series, prices are around €20 (€22 at the box office), with discounts for children.

Practical information

Practical information — Culture in the Devil's Cave

Getting There

The Devil's Cave is located about 2 km south of Pottenstein in Franconian Switzerland, district of Bayreuth. Reachable via the A9 motorway (exit Pegnitz) or the B470 federal road; parking available at the cave.

Admission

The Manuel Feilner concert is free of charge (donations welcome). For other evening events in the series, prices are typically around €20 (€22 at the box office), with discounts for children under 16, and free admission for children under 6.

Tip

The cave maintains a constant temperature of 12 °C – warm clothing is recommended. Reservations can be made through the Pottenstein Tourist Office, Tel. +49 9243 70842, [email protected].

Culture in the Belly of the Mountain

The Devil's Cave near Pottenstein in Franconian Switzerland, district of Bayreuth, Free State of Bavaria, is one of the largest show caves in Germany. For over 30 years, from May to September, it has been transformed into an extraordinary cultural stage: concerts, cabaret, puppet theatre, and children's programs take place against the impressive backdrop of stalactites and stalagmites at a constant temperature of 12 °C.

Manuel Feilner 2026

A highlight of the 2026 season is the concert by Manuel Feilner with his program "Rock'n'Roll is scheiße" (Caution: irony). Feilner is a singer-songwriter from the Hummelgau region who has been performing his handmade music for about ten years. His style blends influences from The Beatles, STS, and Wolfgang Ambros into a refreshingly diverse program – ranging from cheerful to socially critical, with songs like "Bacardi Cola" and "Die Fetten Jahre" (The Fat Years).

Program of the Series

The "Culture in the Devil's Cave" series includes not only concerts but also cabaret evenings and puppet theatre. Evening events for adults usually start at 8:00 PM. The unique acoustics and mystical atmosphere of the cave make every performance a special experience.

Pottenstein in Franconian Switzerland

Pottenstein is a popular climatic health resort and tourist destination in Franconian Switzerland. The Devil's Cave is one of the most visited attractions in the region. The cultural series is organized by the town of Pottenstein via the tourism office.