Internationales Straßenfest Heidenheim

Multicultural Festival Day on the Brenz

For over four decades, the Internationales Straßenfest Heidenheim has been one of the largest intercultural festivals in Baden-Württemberg. The organizer is the City of Heidenheim an der Brenz (district town of the Landkreis Heidenheim) together with the foreign associations and international communities of the city. In 2026, the festival celebrates its 44th edition.

The Festival Grounds

The festival mile stretches across the Heidenheim city center from Eugen-Jaekle-Platz along Hauptstraße to Voith-Platz, supplemented by Grabenstraße and Hintere Gasse. In total, several contiguous festival zones are created with multiple stages and around 100 stands.

International Cuisine from 30+ Cultures

What makes the Heidenheim festival special is its culinary diversity:

• Turkish and Kurdish specialties
• Italian pasta, pizza, antipasti
• Croatian and Serbian Cevapcici, Pljeskavica
• Greek Gyros, Souvlaki
• Vietnamese Bao, Spring Rolls
• Indian Curry and Naan
• Syrian and Lebanese Mezze, Falafel, Sweets
• African specialties
• Swabian-German classics

In addition, there are stands with jewelry, textiles, handicrafts, and souvenirs from various countries.

Stage Program and Cultural Associations

International dance groups, music ensembles, and bands perform on several stages. Turkish folk dances, Italian Tarantella, folk dances from the former Yugoslavia, Latin American Salsa, Indian classical dances – the program reflects the cultural diversity of Heidenheim's migrant communities.

Organizers and Purpose

Behind the festival is the Festival and Culture Office of the City of Heidenheim in cooperation with the Integration Advisory Board and the foreign associations. The purpose is more than just an entertainment weekend: The Internationales Straßenfest is a showcase of the cultural diversity of a medium-sized industrial city and a meeting platform for the people of Heidenheim from all countries of origin.