Honberg-Sommer Tuttlingen
17 festival days at the Honberg castle ruins — one of Southern Germany's most beautiful open-air festivals
About Honberg-Sommer
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Honberg-Sommer — 30 Years of Festival Tradition
The Honberg-Sommer was launched in 1995 and celebrates its thirtieth anniversary in 2026. What started as a small idea by the Tuttlingen city administration and Tuttlinger Hallen has become one of the most important summer festivals in Baden-Württemberg — and for many people in Southern Germany, it's the festival of choice. The Honberg-Sommer is organized by Tuttlinger Hallen GmbH; supported by a network of local clubs that handle catering, setup, and service.
Honberg Castle Ruins — A Spectacular Stage
The venue is the Honberg Castle Ruins, a late medieval fortress on a mountain spur 200 meters above the Danube. From here, you have a far-reaching view over the Danube valley and the Swabian Jura — a vista that has become a standard photo for Honberg-Sommer visitors. On the castle grounds, there is a large 26-meter diameter round tent for the main concerts, plus the free beer garden stage with catering for the morning pint gatherings and a dedicated family area.
The Program — From Pop to Classical
What sets the Honberg-Sommer apart is its musical diversity: pop, rock, Schlager, soul, singer-songwriters, comedy, classical, and jazz alternate over the 17 festival days. International stars like Steve Winwood, Nena, Roger Hodgson, Joe Satriani, INXS, Foreigner, and Art Garfunkel are immortalized on the Honberg guest list. In addition, there is the free beer garden stage (before every main concert), the traditional Sunday morning pint gatherings (July 12th, 19th, 26th — free), the senior afternoon (July 13th, free), the ecumenical church service (July 12th), and a dedicated children's program with shuttle service.
Tuttlingen and the Swabian Jura
Tuttlingen (Tuttlingen district, AGS 08327, around 36,000 inhabitants) is located on the upper reaches of the Danube, in the south of the Swabian Jura. The city is one of the most important medical technology metropolises in the world — and with the Honberg-Sommer, one of the most important festival cities in Southern Germany. During the festival, the entire city center is in a state of excitement: restaurants and hotels are booked out months in advance, and the Danube promenade becomes a festival promenade.
Honberg-Sommer — edition 2026
30th Honberg-Sommer — The Anniversary
From Friday, July 10th, to Sunday, July 26th, 2026, the Honberg-Sommer celebrates its 30th anniversary. The anniversary edition combines the festival's musical focuses — pop, rock, soul, singer-songwriter, Schlager — with special highlights such as the hard rock legend Gotthard, the young pop band ClockClock, the singer-songwriter Michael Schulte, and the Swiss voice RIAN.
Classics of the Honberg-Sommer remain the gigantic 26-meter round tent with all-day seating, the free beer garden stage (before each concert, often featuring young bands from the region), the traditional Sunday morning pint gatherings, and the extensive family program. Free admission to morning pint gatherings, senior afternoon, church service, and children's program.
Programme Honberg-Sommer 2026
Program 30th Honberg-Sommer — July 10–26, 2026 (Selection of confirmed acts)
Festival Tent — Main Concerts
- Dick Brave — Rockabilly
- Sophia — Pop
- RIAN — Swiss Pop
- Joris — German Pop Singer-Songwriter
- ClockClock — Pop
- Gotthard — Swiss Hard Rock Legend
- Münchner Freiheit — German Pop Classics
- Beyond the Black — Symphonic Metal
- Michael Schulte — Pop Singer-Songwriter
Beer Garden Stage (Free)
Before each main concert, young bands and artists from the region perform on the free beer garden stage. Program details in spring 2026 on the festival website.
Morning Pint Gatherings (Free)
- Sunday, July 12th — Morning pint gathering + ecumenical church service from 11 AM
- Sunday, July 19th — Morning pint gathering with music
- Sunday, July 26th — Closing morning pint gathering
Additional Program
- Monday, July 13th — Senior Afternoon (free)
- Children's program on several days — shuttle, free
Full dates, performance times, and tickets at tuttlinger-hallen.de.
Highlights Honberg-Sommer 2026
- 30 Years of Honberg-Sommer — Anniversary Edition
- Gotthard — Swiss Hard Rock Legend at the Castle Ruins
- Michael Schulte — the ESC Star from Germany
- Joris, ClockClock, Münchner Freiheit — Three Generations of German Pop
- Beyond the Black — Symphonic Metal from Germany
- Free Beer Garden Stage, Morning Pint Gatherings, Children's Program
Prices Honberg-Sommer 2026
Ticket prices vary depending on the concert (typically €35–€75). Morning pint gatherings, senior afternoon, beer garden stage, children's program, and church service are free. Tickets via tickets.vibus.de and Tuttlinger Hallen.
Practical information — Honberg-Sommer
Getting There
Train: Tuttlingen station — RE/RB connections from Stuttgart, Singen, Rottweil, Konstanz. Shuttle from the station to Honberg or approx. 20 min. uphill walk.
Car: A81 Stuttgart–Singen, exit Tuttlingen. Parking in the city center and at Honberg (limited).
Festival Shuttle: On each concert day, shuttle buses run from the city center to the castle grounds — see festival website.
Venues
Festival Tent (26 m round tent) — Main concerts. Beer Garden Stage — free, before each concert. Honberg Chapel — Classical. Family Area — Children's program.
Tickets
Tickets via VIBUS-Ticketing (tickets.vibus.de) and Tuttlinger Hallen. Morning pint gatherings, senior afternoon, children's program, and church service are free. Main concerts require tickets.
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Where it takes place Honberg-Sommer
Burgruine Honberg — Festivalzelt, Biergartenbühne
Honberg, 78532 Tuttlingen