ENZ live Pforzheim
Three weeks of open-air festival with a floating stage on the Enz river
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A floating stage in the middle of the Enz river
The centerpiece of ENZ live is the unique floating stage: 8 by 9 meters, 2.5 tons heavy, anchored in the middle of the Enz river in front of the Waisenhausplatz in Pforzheim's city center. Spectators sit on the riverbank on deck chairs, wooden platforms, and picnic blankets, while the stage seemingly floats on the water. Bands, DJs, and artists perform against this backdrop of river, city, and late summer light – one of the most original festival formats in Southern Germany.
Three weeks of programming
ENZ live runs from July 8 to 26, 2026 – three weekends plus the weekdays Wednesday and Thursday. The program changes daily: After-work events start at 5 PM with cocktail bars and DJ sets, live bands in the evening, themed evenings (Spanish, Balkan, Italian), workshops (Salsa, Tango, Discofox), special events like the White Dinner, the ENZleuchten light installation, or pottery painting. A highlight is the final ENZleuchten night with elaborate lighting of the city center and the river section.
Pforzheim – the Gold City on the edge of the Black Forest
Pforzheim, the Gold City on the northern edge of the Black Forest and gateway to the Northern Black Forest, has invested heavily in the revitalization of its city center in recent years. ENZ live is part of this strategy: the festival aims to attract visitors to the city, make the Enz river visible as a lifeline, and position Pforzheim as a city of culture and experiences. The concept is working: guests now come from all over the Enzkreis district, from Karlsruhe, Stuttgart, and the Northern Black Forest.
Admission mostly free
Most ENZ live events are free of charge. Only special events like ENZleuchten require a ticket. Food trucks, bars, and stands on the Enz riverbank provide catering – from tapas on Spanish evening to cevapcici on Balkan evening. The combination of free admission, urban riverside location, and consistently varied program makes ENZ live one of the most exciting summer festivals in Baden-Württemberg.
ENZ live — edition 2026
ENZ live 2026 – three weeks of floating stage
The Gold City of Pforzheim will once again become an open-air playground on the Enz from July 8 to 26, 2026. On the floating stage, bands, DJs, comedy acts, and dance workshops will alternate. Evenings usually start with after-work events from 5 PM, with the main program from 8 PM.
Performance times: Wednesday to Sunday. Mondays and Tuesdays are rest days. The exact acts will be communicated via www.enzlive.de and Stadtmarketing Pforzheim.
Programme ENZ live 2026
Program structure 2026
- Wednesdays — Afterwork from 5 PM, DJ and live music
- Thursdays — Themed evening (e.g., Spanish Evening with tapas and flamenco, Salsa workshop)
- Fridays — Live band evening, main program from 8 PM
- Saturdays — Live band or DJ set, longest performance day
- Sundays — Family program during the day, acoustic acts in the evening
Special Events
- White Dinner — communal dinner in white on the Enz riverbank
- ENZleuchten — light installation and show, possibly ticketed
- Italian Night — live band, Italian food
- Balkan Evening — brass bands and dancing
- Workshops — Salsa, Tango, Discofox, pottery painting
Details
Detailed weekly schedule with band names, workshop registrations, and White Dinner tickets available at enzlive.de.
Highlights ENZ live 2026
- Unique floating stage on the Enz river
- 3 weeks of programming Wed–Sun
- Themed evenings: Spanish, Italian, Balkan
- White Dinner and ENZleuchten
- Admission mostly free
Prices ENZ live 2026
Admission to the festival grounds is free. Special events (e.g., ENZleuchten, individual workshops, White Dinner) cost between 10 and 25 EUR. Food and drinks available from food trucks and bars.
Practical information — ENZ live
Getting there
From Pforzheim main station (ICE/IC connection Karlsruhe–Stuttgart), it's a 5-minute walk to Waisenhausplatz. By car via the A 8 (exit Pforzheim-Ost or -Süd). Parking garages in the city: P1 Schlossberg, P2 Reuchlinhaus, P3 Stadthalle. Several e-charging stations near the venue.
Admission
Admission to the festival grounds is free. Exception: individual special events (e.g., ENZleuchten, workshops) may require a ticket.
With family
Family-friendly during the day and on weekend afternoons. Toilets at Waisenhausplatz, changing rooms in nearby cafes.
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Where it takes place ENZ live
Waisenhausplatz und Enzufer Pforzheim
Waisenhausplatz / Enzufer, 75172 Pforzheim