Klaragassenfest Nürnberg
Three days of street festival in one of the liveliest alleys of Nuremberg's Old Town
About Klaragassen-Kärwa
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An Alley Becomes a Living Room
For years, Klaragasse has been one of the most distinctive streets in Nuremberg's city center. Located directly by the Klarakirche (St. Clara's Church), it connects creative shops, record stores, bars, cafés, and small galleries into a mini-scene stretching from the adjacent museum quarter and the Germanisches Nationalmuseum to the Künstlerhaus (artists' house). Once a year, the alley is completely closed to traffic for a weekend and transformed into a festival mile.
Kärwa Tradition with Big City Sound
The Klaragassenfest (officially also "Klaragassen-Kärwa") picks up on the Franconian tradition of the Kirchweih (church consecration festival): beer tapping, bratwurst grilling, toasting together, and hours of sitting outside the establishments. However, here, tradition mixes with indie pop, folk, hip-hop, and live acts on several small stages. Local venues like BrotZeit, Einfachso, Wacht am Rhein, or Original Bar participate, along with pop-up stalls from local associations.
What's Happening Where
- Klarakirche: Festival service, concerts, and a fire show to kick things off
- Klaragasse itself: Main stage, food trucks, beer stands, family program during the day
- Courtyards and Venues: small concerts, DJ sets, readings, comic sales, street art events
Location and Neighbourhood Feel
Klaragasse is located in the heart of the southern Old Town (State of Bavaria, City of Nuremberg), just a few steps from the main train station. Those who want to experience Nuremberg beyond the main market routes will find a relaxed neighbourhood atmosphere here on the festival weekend, with locals, students, and culture enthusiasts. Admission is free.
Klaragassen-Kärwa — edition 2026
Klaragassenfest 2026
Three days of street festival in the southern Old Town of Nuremberg. The City of Nuremberg officially lists the festival in its overview of summer festivals 2026. The organizers are the association Klaragasse & Freunde e.V. together with the Nürnberger City Werkstatt.
Planned Schedule
- Friday evening: Kick-off with beer tapping, concerts in the venues, later DJ sets
- Saturday: Main program day with several live bands on the alley stage, street art events, comic market
- Sunday: Family day with interactive activities, face painting, acoustic concerts, and Frühschoppen (morning pint/gathering)
The complete band lineup is traditionally published a few weeks before the festival on the channels of Klaragasse & Freunde.
Programme Klaragassen-Kärwa 2026
Structured Schedule (based on recent editions)
Friday, September 11th
- 5:00 PM — Opening, beer tapping in front of the Klarakirche
- 6:00 PM — First live sets at BrotZeit, Einfachso, Wacht am Rhein
- from 9:00 PM — DJ sets and club night at Club Stereo
Saturday, September 12th
- During the day — Street art, comic sales, stage program in the alley
- Afternoon — Family activities and workshops
- Evening — Main concerts indie/pop/folk, Caribbean food at Original Bar
Sunday, September 13th
- 12:00 PM — Frühschoppen, family program, face painting
- 2:00 PM — Acoustic concerts and walking acts
- Afternoon — Relaxed conclusion in the pubs
Specific band lineups will be communicated via the channels of klaragasse.de and @klaragasse.
Highlights Klaragassen-Kärwa 2026
- Beer tapping and Kärwa kick-off on Friday evening
- Open-air concerts on the alley stage
- Family and street art day on Saturday
- Sunday Frühschoppen in front of the Klarakirche
Prices Klaragassen-Kärwa 2026
Free admission. Payment is made at the individual venues on-site (card and cash are usually accepted).
Practical information — Klaragassen-Kärwa
Getting There
Subway U1/U2/U3 Hauptbahnhof (Main Station), then a 5-minute walk into the southern Old Town. Klaragasse itself is closed to car traffic during the festival; nearby parking garages: Adlerstraße, Frauentormauer.
Admission
Free admission. Food and drinks available on-site; payment is made individually at each establishment.
Families
Children's program in Klaragasse during the day; in the evening, the festival develops into an adult street party.
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Where it takes place Klaragassen-Kärwa
Klaragasse (Nürnberger Altstadt)
Klaragasse, 90402 Nürnberg