Italienische Nacht Kulmbach
La Dolce Vita on Kulmbach's Market Square – two days of Bella Italia in the Beer City
About Italienische Nacht Kulmbach
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Bella Italia in the Beer City
Kulmbach in Upper Franconia is famous for its five breweries (Mönchshof, Kulmbacher, EKU, Reichelbräu, Sandlerbräu). It is precisely here, in the Bavarian beer capital, that the Italienische Nacht has been inviting visitors to experience Dolce Vita for over ten years: two days on the market square under Italian fairy lights, with pasta, pizza, aperitivo, and Southern Italian joie de vivre.
The Sports Car Parade
One highlight is the Sports Car Parade on Saturday afternoon: Ferraris, Lamborghinis, Maseratis, and Italian classic cars from the region roll through Kulmbach's city center to the market square. The Vespa Club Bayreuth presents its two-wheeled treasures, including numerous vintage Vespas and Lambrettas. This alone is a reason to travel for car and Vespa fans.
Italo Dance Party and Live Music
The evening kicks off on Friday with DJs Armin Kull and Jürgen Maisel hosting the Italo Dance Party from 6 PM – a danceable mix of Italo Schlager, Funky 80s, and modern Italo House tracks. On Saturday evening, the Pino Barone Band brings Mediterranean summer to the market square stage: Italian classics (Pavarotti, Bocelli, Eros Ramazzotti, Adriano Celentano) and modern hits in live Italian versions.
Culinary Delights from Bella Italia
Stalls with classic Italian specialties are spread across the entire market square: handmade pasta (Spaghetti Bolognese, Tagliatelle al Tartufo, Rigatoni alla Norma), wood-fired pizza al forno, antipasti platters with Parma ham, burrata, and grilled vegetables, Aperol Spritz, Hugo, Italian wines from Tuscany, Piedmont, and Sicily, gelato, and tiramisu to finish.
Kulmbach Market Square
The setting makes it special: Kulmbach's market square, with its Renaissance and Baroque facades, the old town hall, and St. Peter's Church, offers a breathtaking atmosphere for an Italian summer festival. Over a thousand visitors dance, eat, and drink here for two evenings – La Dolce Vita made in Upper Franconia.
Italienische Nacht Kulmbach — edition 2026
Italienische Nacht 2026 – The 12th Edition
On August 7 and 8, 2026, Vaganza GmbH, together with the City of Kulmbach, once again invites you to the Italienische Nacht on the market square. The 12th edition of this popular city festival follows the proven concept: Italo Dance Party on Friday, sports car parade and live concert on Saturday.
What Visitors Can Expect
Italian fairy lights, La Dolce Vita atmosphere, pasta and pizza stands, Italian wines, Aperol Spritz, and Hugo. On stage, DJs and live bands alternate. On the market square, an exhibition of Italian sports cars and Vespas. Host Christopher Kleinschmidt will guide you through the program.
Programme Italienische Nacht Kulmbach 2026
Friday, August 7, 2026 – Italo Dance Party
- 6:00 PM — Start of the Italo Dance Party on the market square
- DJs Armin Kull and Jürgen Maisel
- Mix of Italo Schlager, Funky 80s, and modern Italo Dance tracks
- Until late into the night
Saturday, August 8, 2026 – Bella Italia
- Afternoon — Culinary stalls open, antipasti, pasta, pizza, wine, Aperol Spritz
- 5:00 PM — Sports Car Parade through Kulmbach's city center to the market square: Ferraris, Lamborghinis, Maseratis, Italian classic cars
- On the market square: Vespa Club Bayreuth presents vintage Vespas and Lambrettas
- 7:00 PM — Live Concert Pino Barone & Band with Italian live music
- Host: Christopher Kleinschmidt
- Classics (Pavarotti, Bocelli, Eros Ramazzotti, Celentano) and modern Italo hits
- Until late into the night
Detailed program and updates at italienische-nacht-kulmbach.de.
Highlights Italienische Nacht Kulmbach 2026
- Sports Car Parade with Ferraris, Maseratis, and Italian classic cars
- Vespa Club Bayreuth – Vintage Vespa Meet
- Pino Barone & Band – Italian Live Music
- Italo Dance Party with DJs Kull and Maisel
- Pasta, Pizza, Aperol Spritz, and Italian Wines
- 12th edition of Kulmbach's summer classic
Prices Italienische Nacht Kulmbach 2026
Free admission. Food and drinks available on-site at the stalls at usual festival prices. Payment in Euros or by card possible.
Practical information — Italienische Nacht Kulmbach
Getting There
Kulmbach is located in the Upper Franconian district of Kulmbach. By car: A70 (Schweinfurt–Bayreuth) exit Stadtsteinach/Kulmbach-Ost. By train: Kulmbach station (regular connections from Nuremberg, Bayreuth, Lichtenfels). From the station to the market square is a 10-minute walk.
Admission
Free admission. Food and drinks available on-site at the stalls. Payment in Euros or by card.
Tips
Arrive early – seats near the stage fill up quickly. Enjoy a final Aperol Spritz before heading home at one of the many Italian bars around the market square.
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Where it takes place Italienische Nacht Kulmbach
Marktplatz Kulmbach
Marktplatz, 95326 Kulmbach