Erlanger Bismarckstraßenfest
Self-organized, non-commercial street festival in Erlangen — three days of live music for social and political projects
About Bismarckstraßenfest
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A Street Festival with a Stance
The Erlanger Bismarckstraßenfest is not just any neighborhood festival. It is self-organized and non-commercial: the bands play without pay, all helpers volunteer, and the proceeds go to social and political projects. For 35 years, the southern part of Bismarckstraße in Erlangen has transformed once a year into an open stage and a meeting point for a diverse audience.
Around 20 Bands, Many Styles
Over three days, around 20 bands perform — a deliberately broad spectrum from Swing and Blues Rock to Punk, Flamenco, Klezmer, and Ska. Choirs, singer-songwriters, and dance groups complement the program. The mix of music, commitment, and neighborly atmosphere creates the festival's special character.
Solidarity and Volunteering
The Bismarckstraßenfest is financed through donations and catering; any remaining funds are passed on to non-profit, social, and political initiatives. This fundamentally distinguishes it from commercial city festivals — it sees itself as a contribution to a solidarity-based urban society.
Erlangen — University and Festival City
Erlangen is known as a university and festival city (Bergkirchweih, Poetenfest, Comic-Salon). The Bismarckstraßenfest adds an alternative, grassroots democratic accent to this cultural calendar. Bismarckstraße is centrally located, within walking distance of Erlangen's city center.
Bismarckstraßenfest — edition 2026
The 35th Erlanger Bismarckstraßenfest will take place from Friday, July 10th, to Sunday, July 12th, 2026, in the southern part of Bismarckstraße. Opening hours: Friday 4 PM–11 PM, Saturday 11 AM–11 PM, Sunday 11 AM–10 PM.
Around 20 bands will perform — from Swing and Blues Rock to Punk, Flamenco, Klezmer, and Ska. The festival is self-organized and non-commercial; proceeds go to social and political projects.
Programme Bismarckstraßenfest 2026
Stage Program 2026
- Friday, July 10 (4 PM–11 PM) — Groovemaker BigBand (Swing/Soul), Crimson Roots (Progressive/Blues Rock), Hundenougat (German Punk), Jane Doe (Indie-Rock)
- Saturday, July 11 (11 AM–11 PM) — Choir of the Erlanger Musikwerkstatt, Flamenco Rositas (Dance), Roberto Rubato (Singer-Songwriter), Blue Geez, Doerty Hansen, Stickmen, Neue Straße, Unordnungsamt
- Sunday, July 12 (11 AM–10 PM) — Klezmaniaxx (Klezmer-Brass), Heimspiel (Singer-Songwriter Session), Little Joe Sisters, Welsner & Mautz, Robert Rausch, trashperle, Ragin' Diarrhea
Around 20 bands over three days. Current program at bismarckstrassenfest.de.
Highlights Bismarckstraßenfest 2026
- Around 20 bands from Swing, Blues, Rock, Punk, Flamenco, Klezmer, Ska
- Self-organized and non-commercial — bands perform without pay
- Proceeds for social and political projects
- 35th edition of the special street festival
Prices Bismarckstraßenfest 2026
Free admission. Financed through donations and catering; proceeds go to social and political projects.
Practical information — Bismarckstraßenfest
Getting There
Erlangen is located on the A 3 / A 73 north of Nuremberg, easily accessible by S-Bahn (S1). Bismarckstraße is centrally located, within walking distance of Erlangen train station.
Admission
Admission is free. Donations and proceeds from catering benefit social and political projects. The event is self-organized and voluntary.
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Where it takes place Bismarckstraßenfest
Bismarckstraße (südlicher Teil), Erlangen
Bismarckstraße (Süd), 91054 Erlangen