Musik und Wein Bad Cannstatt

Stuttgart's Oldest District Celebrates

Bad Cannstatt is Stuttgart's oldest district — a former independent town, incorporated into Stuttgart only in 1905, which still cherishes its historical identity today. The Old Town with its Marktplatz, Erbsenbrunnen, Historic Town Hall, and narrow alleys has gained significant appeal in recent years — through gastronomic revival, cultural initiatives, and neighbourhood festivals like "Musik und Wein". The organizer is Altstadt Bad Cannstatt e.V., the local business association that has been building the district's identity and marketing profile for years.

Several Stages, Several Ambiences

The concept of "Musik und Wein" relies on decentralization: not one central main stage, but four to five smaller stages at various points in the Old Town. The Marktplatz with the Historic Town Hall serves as the main stage — for larger concerts and a broader audience. The Erbsenbrunnen-Platz offers a more compact, intimate atmosphere. The Jakob-Heine-Platz near the Cannstatt City Church and smaller squares in the side streets complement the program. Every audience can find their favourite spot — and stroll between locations, which maintains the continuous festival character.

Cannstatt Wine and the Württemberg Wine Region

The Cannstatt hills — visible above the Old Town, overlooking the Neckar — belong to the Württemberg wine-growing region (sub-region Mittlerer Neckar). Primarily Trollinger, Lemberger, Riesling, Schwarzriesling, and Spätburgunder grow here. At the neighbourhood festival, regional vintners present their current vintages at wine stands along the Old Town. Most vintners come from the district or neighbouring Stuttgart districts (Mühlhausen, Uhlbach, Untertürkheim) — a selection that emphasizes geographical proximity and personal connection to wine culture.

Street Food Market and Sunday Shopping

During the festival, an international street food market takes place on the Marktplatz Cannstatt — a selection of food trucks offering Asian, Latin American, Southern European, and Middle Eastern cuisine. This complements the Swabian-German gastronomic offerings of local establishments, which also expand their outdoor seating for the weekend. Sunday shopping from 1 PM–6 PM — Cannstatt shops open, attracting additional visitors from all over the Stuttgart region. A classic neighbourhood festival format that plays on the connection between music, wine, culinary delights, and retail.