Erlangen Schlossgartenfest
The FAU's Garden Party in the Heart of Erlangen
About Schlossgartenfest Erlangen
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A Festival with Over 70 Years of Tradition
The Erlangen Schlossgartenfest has been organized by Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) since 1954 and always takes place on the last Saturday in June. It is one of the largest and most elegant university festivals in Germany and is considered the largest private garden party in Europe. The venue is the baroque Erlangen Schlossgarten at Schlossplatz 4, in the heart of the Middle Franconian university city of Erlangen.
Major Social Event in Middle Franconia
Around 6,000 invited and ticket-eligible guests from university, politics, business, and society gather for this festive summer evening. Evening wear is mandatory – the festival consciously cultivates an elegant yet lively style. Erlangen, an independent city in the Middle Franconia administrative region, is known as a university and science city; the Schlossgartenfest is its social highlight of the year.
Music, Science, and Fireworks
- Several live bands and ensembles in various locations in the garden – from classical dance music and big band sound to jazz, funk, and modern beats
- Interactive science stations presenting current FAU research
- Illumination of the palace and garden
- Traditional light show or grand fireworks display at midnight
- Regional cuisine, Franconian wine, cocktails, and refreshments
Welcome Address by University Management
The official opening is marked by a welcome address from the President of the FAU. Until the early morning hours, the Schlossgarten transforms into a festively illuminated stage, uniquely combining science, culture, and conviviality.
Schlossgartenfest Erlangen — edition 2026
The 70th edition of the Erlangen Schlossgartenfest will be held on Saturday, June 27, 2026, in the baroque Erlangen Schlossgarten. Should the weather make it impossible to proceed, the festival will be postponed by one week to July 4, 2026. Entry is from 5:30 PM, the official welcome by the FAU management will take place around 8 PM, and the festival ends around 2 AM. The highlight will be the grand fireworks display or light show at midnight, as usual. Several live bands, from classical dance music to big band, jazz, and funk, will perform in various locations in the garden, and science stations will present current FAU research.
Programme Schlossgartenfest Erlangen 2026
Schedule on June 27, 2026
- From 5:30 PM: Entry
- Several live bands in various locations in the garden (dance music, big band, jazz, funk, modern beats)
- Interactive FAU science stations
- Approx. 8:00 PM: Official welcome by the FAU management
- Approx. 11:00 PM / Midnight: Illumination and fireworks or light show
- End around 2:00 AM
- Backup date in case of bad weather: July 4, 2026
Highlights Schlossgartenfest Erlangen 2026
- 70th edition of the traditional FAU garden party
- Grand fireworks display or light show at midnight
- Live bands from Big Band to Jazz and Funk
- FAU science stations in the illuminated Schlossgarten
Prices Schlossgartenfest Erlangen 2026
Admission is exclusively by ticket. Sales start on March 26, 2026, and are exclusively online. There are reduced rates for university members and students of FAU and other universities.
Practical information — Schlossgartenfest Erlangen
Getting There
The Erlangen Schlossgarten is centrally located at Schlossplatz 4, 91054 Erlangen. Erlangen is easily accessible via the A3 motorway and by train (Erlangen station, S-Bahn from Nuremberg); it is only a few minutes' walk from the station.
Tickets and Admission
Admission is exclusively by ticket; sales are exclusively online. There are reduced rates for university members and students. Entry from 5:30 PM, official welcome around 8 PM, end around 2 AM. Evening wear is required.
Note
In case of very bad weather, the event may be postponed by one week.
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Where it takes place Schlossgartenfest Erlangen
Erlanger Schlossgarten
Schlossplatz 4, 91054 Erlangen