Fest für Vielfalt Aschaffenburg

A Festival of Encounter in the Heart of Lower Franconia

The Fest für Vielfalt is one of the most traditional intercultural festivals in the Bavarian city of Aschaffenburg (Lower Franconia). For over 40 years, it has brought together people of diverse nationalities, religions, and backgrounds on the third weekend of July on the Volksfestplatz for a three-day festival of encounter. Until 2024, the event was named “Brüderschaft der Völker”; for its 40th anniversary, it was renamed “Fest für Vielfalt” — the programme and concept remained the same.

Stage Programme and Walk of Cultures

On several stages, young artists, established groups, dance ensembles, choirs, and DJs present a varied programme. Associations and initiatives from Aschaffenburg introduce themselves on the Walk of Cultures and offer culinary specialities from all over the world. Exhibitions, a book flea market, and meeting spaces invite exchange.

Programme for Children and Families

A large area is dedicated to the youngest visitors: crafting activities, face painting, juggling, bouncy castles, and play equipment make the festival a destination for families. Free drinking water stations and Wi-Fi complement the offerings.

Idea and Values

The focus is on getting to know other cultures, breaking down prejudices, and recognising commonalities. Nationalism, fanaticism, party campaigning, and religious proselytising are explicitly unwelcome at the festival — the motto is: “Everyone is different. Everyone is welcome. Everyone can participate.”

Organisers

The festival is organised by the Stadtjugendring Aschaffenburg in cooperation with the City of Aschaffenburg and the participating cultural groups. The organisation is voluntary, and admission is free. Aschaffenburg is located in the far west of Bavaria on the Main river, in the Landkreis Aschaffenburg or as a district-free city in the Bavarian Untermain region.