GAUKLERFESTung – 35th International Juggler and Street Arts Festival

GAUKLERFESTung was launched in 1992 by Koblenz-based organizer Café Hahn and has since developed into the largest international festival for jugglers and street artists in Rhineland-Palatinate. With around 50,000 visitors per edition, it is one of the most visited street arts festivals in Germany.

Concept

Unlike classical music festivals, GAUKLERFESTung focuses on street art: juggling, acrobatics, slapstick comedy, magic, fire art, mime, walk-acts, and children's theater. Over 150 artists from more than 20 countries travel to Koblenz every year to showcase their skills in the various squares and courtyards of the fortress. Seven different program categories allow guests to put together their own schedule.

Venue

Ehrenbreitstein Fortress offers a spectacular backdrop as a venue: wide plateaus, courtyards, old walls, and a panoramic view over the confluence of the Moselle and Rhine rivers. The fortress is part of the Upper Middle Rhine Valley UNESCO World Heritage Site and is easily accessible via the cable car from Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer in just a few minutes.

Variety Gala and Finale

Two highlights stand out from the program: the Variety Gala on Friday evening, where the festival's stars present a 90-minute concentration of their best acts on the main Sparkassen stage, and the grand finale on Sunday evening, where all artists perform together on stage.

Families

GAUKLERFESTung is a classic family festival. Children benefit from special programs with clowning, interactive theater, children's circus, and child-friendly walk-acts. Street food and catering are available for refreshments.