Name: Günzburg Summer of Culture 2026
Start: 2026-07-01T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-08-31T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Altstadt Günzburg

Kultursommer Günzburg

About Kultursommer Günzburg

The Günzburg Summer of Culture transforms the historic old town of Günzburg into a large open-air stage every summer. From July to August, the series offers a colourful programme of music, theatre and culture – from brass bands to new rock bands, reggae and classical music, on the bustling market square or in hidden courtyards. Most events are free. With around 22 editions, the Summer of Culture is an integral part of cultural life in the Swabian district of Günzburg, Bavaria.

Dates 01 Jul — 31 Aug 2026

Venue Günzburg (09774)

Prices Free

Status —

Edition 2026

Kultursommer Günzburg — edition 2026

The Günzburg Summer of Culture 2026 takes place from July to August in the historic old town. A diverse programme from brass music to newcomer rock and reggae to classical music and theatre is planned, complemented by new venues. Most events are free. The complete programme will be published on the city of Günzburg's website from the beginning of July.

The 2026 edition of the Günzburg Summer of Culture spans the months of July and August. The historic old town of Günzburg once again becomes a large open-air stage: numerous concerts and performances will take place on the bustling market square, on historic squares and in hidden courtyards. The programme ranges from brass music to newcomer rock and reggae to classical concerts and theatre. Some innovations are planned for 2026: hitherto little-used locations are to enable special cultural experiences as new venues. Most events are free. The complete programme will be published on the city of Günzburg's website from the beginning of July.

Highlights Kultursommer Günzburg 2026

Diverse open-air programme in the old town
Venues on the market square and in hidden courtyards
New venues for 2026
Mostly free events

Programme Kultursommer Günzburg 2026

Programme Highlights

Brass music and traditional sounds
Newcomer rock and young bands
Reggae and world music
Classical concerts and theatre
Open-air theatre and picnic concerts at new venues

The detailed programme will be released from early July 2026.

Prices Kultursommer Günzburg 2026

Most events are free. Admission may be charged for individual programme items.

Practical information

Practical information — Kultursommer Günzburg

Getting there

Günzburg is located on the A8 motorway between Ulm and Augsburg and is also easily accessible by train (Günzburg station). Most events take place in the old town and are easily accessible on foot.

Admission

Most events of the Summer of Culture are free. Admission may be charged for individual programme items – details will be available in the programme booklet.

Programme

The complete programme will be published on the website of the city of Günzburg after the programme booklet is completed, from the beginning of July.

Culture under the open sky in Günzburg

The Günzburg Summer of Culture is one of the most important cultural series in Bavarian Swabia. From July to August, the historic old town of Günzburg in the district of Günzburg, Bavaria, transforms into a large open-air stage. The organiser is the city of Günzburg.

Tradition and Format

With around 22 editions, the Summer of Culture is one of the established cultural events in the region. Instead of a single large stage, the series uses the city itself as a backdrop: the bustling market square, historic squares and hidden courtyards. This creates many small, atmospheric concerts and performances over the weeks.

Programme

The programme is deliberately diverse:

Brass music and traditional sounds
Newcomer rock and young bands
Reggae and world music
Classical concerts and theatre performances
Open-air theatre and picnic concerts

Most events are accessible free of charge, unless otherwise stated.

Atmosphere

The appeal of the Summer of Culture lies in the combination of high-quality culture and a relaxed summer atmosphere in the middle of the historic old town. Some innovations are planned for 2026: hitherto little-used locations are to be illuminated in a new light and become stages for special cultural experiences.