KSK musicOpen Ludwigsburg 2026

Baroque Scenery Meets Contemporary Music

The courtyard of the Ludwigsburg Residential Palace — one of Europe's largest preserved baroque palaces — will be the stage for one of Germany's most extraordinary open-air series in July and August. In front of the orange palace facade, framed by the side wings of the 'Swabian Versailles', you won't be playing just anywhere, but in one of the most beautiful locations in southern Germany. This symbiosis of World Heritage atmosphere and modern live concerts is what makes KSK musicOpen so appealing.

Six Top Acts in Ten Days

The series kicks off on July 24 with the country-western-pop combo The BossHoss from Berlin. On July 25, Culcha Candela, one of Germany's most successful reggae-hip-hop acts, will follow on their 'MONSTA' tour. From July 28 to 29, AnnenMayKantereit will give two concerts — the Cologne pop sensation has established itself as a stadium act after 'Tommi' and '12'. On July 30, Wincent Weiss will sing his summer hits, followed by the up-and-coming pop rocker TREAM on July 31. The grand finale on August 2 will be performed by star violinist David Garrett with his monumental 'Millennium Symphony' tour.

Culinary Delights and Palace Ambiance

Before and after the concerts, you can explore the palace gardens, Blühendes Barock, and Ludwigsburg's city center. At the festival itself, various catering stands will offer Baden-Swabian cuisine, international food truck options, cocktail bars, and of course, regional Württemberg wines.

Eventstifter and Kreissparkasse Ludwigsburg

The organizer is Eventstifter GmbH, which has been organizing prestigious open-air concerts in southern Germany for years. The main sponsor and namesake is Kreissparkasse Ludwigsburg — KSK customers benefit from special conditions when purchasing tickets. The festival is part of an extensive summer cultural program by the city of Ludwigsburg, alongside the Ludwigsburg Palace Festival and the Palace Theatre Summer.

Ludwigsburg — Swabian Versailles

Ludwigsburg, just 12 kilometers north of Stuttgart, is the fourth-largest city in the Stuttgart metropolitan area. Built by Duke Eberhard Ludwig between 1704 and 1733, the Residential Palace, with its 452 rooms, is one of the largest preserved baroque complexes in Europe. The adjacent Blühendes Barock palace park, a unique mix of baroque garden, modern landscape park, and fairy tale garden, is one of the most visited garden complexes in Germany.