Kulturufer Friedrichshafen
Ten days of street art, theatre, and music on Lake Constance
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Ten Days of Culture on Lake Constance
Kulturufer is Friedrichshafen's summer culture festival—and at the same time one of the most important street art festivals in the Lake Constance region. From July 31 to August 9, 2026, around 200 artists will spread out over ten days along the Uferstraße promenade. The festival is organized by the Cultural Office of the City of Friedrichshafen and is certified as a Green Event Baden-Württemberg—a recognized seal for sustainable event organization.
Diverse Venues by the Water
The festival grounds extend over several hundred meters of the promenade and utilize various venues: The Großes Zelt (Large Tent) hosts larger stage productions—concerts with nationally renowned acts, dance performances, theatre plays. The Kleines Zelt (Small Tent) offers more intimate productions, readings, comedy, and acoustic sets. The Musikmuschel (Music Shell) serves as a pavilion for free open-air concerts. The Aktionswiese (Action Meadow) features walk-acts, stilt walkers, family programs, and interactive stations. Additionally, there are street art and graffiti zones, an Open-Air Cinema for film nights by the lake, and a Craft Market.
Over 200 Artists from Europe
The program includes approximately 200 artists spread over ten days. The stylistic spectrum ranges from Indie Rock and World Music to contemporary circus (Cirque nouveau) and stilt theatre, to Poetry Slam, Comedy, and Acrobatics. International street artists from France, Spain, Italy, and Great Britain perform alongside German acts and local artists. Ticket prices range from free performances (especially the walk-acts and smaller stages) to €39 for headliner shows in the Large Tent.
Jugend-KULT-Ufer and Family Program
An important program element is the Jugend-KULT-Ufer (Youth Culture Shore)—a festival within a festival for young people with its own stages, workshops, and interactive stations. Young bands from the Lake Constance region perform here, and skate demos and graffiti workshops take place. During the day, the entire festival is designed to be family-friendly, with special children's and family shows on the Action Meadow.
Friedrichshafen — Lake Constance City with Industrial Heritage
Friedrichshafen, with around 62,000 inhabitants, is the fourth-largest city on Lake Constance, located in the Bodenseekreis district of Baden-Württemberg. The city is primarily known for its Zeppelin tradition: Count Zeppelin built his first airships here around 1900, and Zeppelin sightseeing flights still depart from Friedrichshafen today. Kulturufer takes place in close proximity to the Zeppelin Museum and the harbor—visitors can combine their festival experience with a visit to the Zeppelin Museum, a Lake Constance boat trip, or an excursion to Lindau or Konstanz.
Kulturufer — edition 2026
Kulturufer 2026 runs from Friday, July 31 to Sunday, August 9, 2026 — ten days of summer culture directly on Lake Constance. The promenade along Uferstraße in Friedrichshafen becomes a festival mile, enlivened by over 200 artists from Germany and Europe.
The festival is certified as a Green Event Baden-Württemberg — with a reusable deposit system, waste prevention, and vegetarian-vegan food offerings. Walk-acts and free performances are free of charge; ticketed concerts cost between €15 and €39. Detailed program and tickets at kulturufer.de/programm.
Programme Kulturufer 2026
Festival Venues
- Großes Zelt (Large Tent) — Main stage for national concerts, dance, and theatre (Admission €25–€39)
- Kleines Zelt (Small Tent) — More intimate productions, readings, comedy, acoustic sets (Admission €15–€25)
- Musikmuschel (Music Shell) — Free open-air concerts (free)
- Aktionswiese (Action Meadow) — Walk-acts, stilt walkers, family programs (free)
- Open-Air Cinema — Evening film screenings by the lake
- Craft Market — Regional manufacturers and artisans
- Jugend-KULT-Ufer (Youth Culture Shore) — Dedicated program track for young people
- Street Art and Graffiti Zones
Program Range
🎵 Music
- Indie Rock and Singer-Songwriters (national acts)
- World Music from Africa, Latin America, and Asia
- Jazz and experimental sounds
- Young bands from the Lake Constance region at Jugend-KULT-Ufer
🎭 Theatre and Performance
- Contemporary Circus (Cirque nouveau)
- Stilt Theatre and Walk-Acts
- Acrobatics and Artistry
- Poetry Slam and Spoken Word
- Comedy and Cabaret
👨👩👧 Family Programs
- Special children's and family shows during the day
- Interactive stations on the Action Meadow
- Skate demos and graffiti workshops
📺 Open-Air Cinema
- Evening film screenings from dusk
- Mix of current films and classics
Sustainability — Green Event BW
- Reusable deposit system for cups and dishes
- Vegetarian-vegan food options
- Waste prevention and recycling
- Encouraged travel by public transport or bicycle
The complete 2026 artist program with all 200+ acts, show times, and venues will be published at kulturufer.de/programm.
Highlights Kulturufer 2026
- Ten days of festival on Lake Constance — July 31 to August 9
- Over 200 artists from Germany and Europe
- Eight venues: two tents, music pavilion, action meadow, cinema, market
- Certified Green Event Baden-Württemberg
- Admission partly free, ticketed concerts €15–€39
- Jugend-KULT-Ufer as a dedicated program track
Prices Kulturufer 2026
Walk-acts, performances on the Action Meadow, at the Music Pavilion, and at Jugend-KULT-Ufer are free. Ticketed concerts:
- Large Tent: €25–€39
- Small Tent: €15–€25
- Festival pass for multi-day visits with price advantage
- Discounts for pupils, students, and seniors
Tickets via kulturufer.de.
Practical information — Kulturufer
Getting There
The promenade is centrally located in Friedrichshafen, directly on Lake Constance. By car: B31 or B33, follow signs for Innenstadt/Hafen (City Centre/Harbor). By train: Friedrichshafen Stadtbahnhof or Hafenbahnhof, both just a few minutes' walk to Uferstraße. By boat: Bodensee-Schiffsbetriebe, Friedrichshafen landing stage.
Tickets
Walk-acts and free performances on the promenade are free. Concerts in the Large Tent: €25–€39, concessions available. Small Tent and more intimate productions: €15–€25. Festival passes for discounted multi-day visits are available. Tickets via kulturufer.de.
Good to Know
Green Event BW — sustainable event organization (waste prevention, reusable deposit system, vegetarian/vegan food options). Weather-proof thanks to covered tents. Accommodation in Friedrichshafen is limited, book early. Current program at kulturufer.de/programm.
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Uferpromenade Friedrichshafen
Uferstraße, 88045 Friedrichshafen