International Danube Festival Ulm/Neu-Ulm
Ten days of cultural celebration of the Danube countries on the banks of Ulm and Neu-Ulm
About Danube Festival
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A Festival of the Danube Countries
The Danube connects ten countries from Germany to the Black Sea. The International Danube Festival Ulm/Neu-Ulm makes this connection visible and tangible: every two years, people, artists, and cultural creators from the entire Danube region meet on the banks of the Danube in Ulm and Neu-Ulm. The organizer is the Donaubüro Ulm/Neu-Ulm.
Danube Countries Market
The heart of the festival is the Danube Countries Market: stalls line the riverbanks, reflecting the diversity of cultures, musical and dance forms, and ways of life along the river. Visitors can experience authentic crafts, traditional music, and culinary specialties from the various countries and regions – from Bavaria and Austria, through Hungary and the Balkans, to Romania and Bulgaria.
Around 150 Events
The Danube Festival is not just a market festival, but a cultural festival: around 150 events over ten days – concerts (classical, jazz, Balkan, world music, folk, pop), dance, literature, theatre, exhibitions, discussions, and a dedicated family and children's program. The vast majority are free of charge.
Understanding Among Peoples Along the River
Beyond the cultural aspect, the Danube Festival is also a forum for encounters and understanding among peoples. For the 2026/27 edition, the festival was awarded the European EFFE Label (Europe for Festivals – Festivals for Europe), an award for outstanding cultural festivals in Europe.
Danube Festival — edition 2026
Danube Festival 2026
From July 3rd to 12th, 2026, the Danube in Ulm and Neu-Ulm will become the stage for ten countries. The Danube Countries Market is open from Sunday to Thursday 11 am–11 pm, and Fridays and Saturdays 11 am–12 am. Around 150 events, mostly with free admission.
Programme Danube Festival 2026
Danube Countries Market (Danube Banks Ulm/Neu-Ulm)
- Sun–Thu: 11:00 am–11:00 pm
- Fri & Sat: 11:00 am–12:00 am
- Stalls with crafts, traditional music, and culinary specialties from the ten Danube countries
Cultural Program (around 150 events, July 3rd–12th)
- Music: Classical, jazz, Balkan, world music, folk, pop on several stages
- Dance: Folklore and contemporary dance groups from the Danube region
- Literature: Readings and discussions
- Theatre & Performance
- Exhibitions along the Danube culture
- Family and Children's Program
The complete detailed program with stage times and artists will be published by the Donaubüro on donaufest.de. The festival carries the European EFFE Label 2026/27.
Highlights Danube Festival 2026
- Danube Countries Market as the heart of the festival
- Around 150 events, mostly free of charge
- Music, dance, literature, theatre, and exhibitions from ten countries
- EFFE Label 2026/27 for outstanding European festivals
- Culinary delights from the Danube source to the mouth
Prices Danube Festival 2026
The Danube Countries Market and the vast majority of the approximately 150 events are free. Individual concerts or special events may be subject to a charge. Details at donaufest.de.
Practical information — Danube Festival
Getting There
The festival grounds are located on both sides of the Danube in Ulm (Baden-Württemberg) and Neu-Ulm (Bavaria), within walking distance of both city centers and the main train stations. Ulm/Neu-Ulm is excellently connected by ICE high-speed trains; travel by train and public transport is recommended.
Admission
The Danube Countries Market and the vast majority of the approximately 150 events are free. Individual concerts or special events may be subject to a charge.
Tip
Market opening hours: Sunday to Thursday 11 am–11 pm, Friday and Saturday 11 am–12 am. The program is extensive – a look at the detailed program on donaufest.de will help with planning.
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Where it takes place Danube Festival
Donauufer Ulm/Neu-Ulm
Donauufer Ulm/Neu-Ulm, 89231 Neu-Ulm