23rd Reutlingen City Festival
Biennial city festival in Reutlingen's city centre — multiple stages, Swabian and international cuisine
About Reutlingen City Festival
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23rd Reutlingen City Festival — The entire city centre every two years
The Reutlingen City Festival is one of the largest city festivals in the Württemberg south of Baden-Württemberg and takes place biennially — every two years. On Friday, June 19th, and Saturday, June 20th, 2026, Reutlingen's city centre will open for the 23rd City Festival over two intensive festival days. The organizer is StaRT GmbH (Stadt Reutlingen Tourismus), which has been professionally organizing the city festival for years.
Multiple stages, diverse music
Over the festival weekend, multiple stages with live music will be active in Reutlingen's city centre. The musical spectrum ranges from jazz and rock to pop and Latin, as well as Irish folk, swing, and brass band music — a range that appeals to diverse audiences. Local bands from the Reutlingen area will meet national acts; the stages will be located at the market square, in the pedestrian zone, and in other squares.
60 clubs and caterers
Approximately 60 Reutlingen clubs, initiatives, and caterers will serve the festival audience. The culinary offerings range from Swabian classics (Maultaschen, Spätzle, Saitenwürstle, Zwiebelrostbraten) to international specialities — Italian antipasti, Asian street food classics, Turkish delicacies, vegetarian-vegan alternatives. The registration deadline for participating clubs and caterers has already closed on February 28th, 2026.
Reutlingen and the Swabian Jura foothills
With around 116,000 inhabitants, Reutlingen is the second-largest city in the Tübingen administrative district and a central hub for the Reutlingen district. The city lies at the foot of the Swabian Jura, framed by the Albtrauf in the south and the Achalm — Reutlingen's local mountain — in the north. The historic city centre with the medieval Marienkirche, the Tübinger Tor, and the pedestrian zone forms a compact festival backdrop. The City Festival is Reutlingen's largest inner-city event, combining Swabian festival culture with a modern, diverse stage landscape every two years.
Reutlingen City Festival — edition 2026
Festival Weekend June 19–20, 2026
On Friday, June 19th, and Saturday, June 20th, 2026, Reutlingen's city centre will transform into a two-day festival arena. Multiple stages in various locations, Swabian and international cuisine, children's activities, and a cultural programme form the event — all under the umbrella of the 23rd Reutlingen City Festival.
The musical spectrum — Jazz, Rock, Pop, Latin, Irish Folk, Swing, brass band music — ensures that every age group finds its stage. Around 60 clubs and caterers will serve the festival audience with Swabian classics (Maultaschen, Zwiebelrostbraten, Saitenwürstle) and international street food specialities. The organizer is StaRT GmbH (Stadt Reutlingen Tourismus).
Programme Reutlingen City Festival 2026
Friday, June 19th, 2026
- Festival opening city centre
- Stage start on all stages
- Catering by 60 clubs and caterers
- Live music until late at night
Saturday, June 20th, 2026
- Continuous stage and festival programme
- Family and children's programme during the day
- Concerts until late in the evening
- Festival conclusion
Musical Spectrum
- Jazz and Swing
- Rock and Pop
- Latin and Folk Acts
- Irish Folk
- Brass band music from regional clubs
Full stage programme at visitreutlingen.de and gea.de.
Highlights Reutlingen City Festival 2026
- 23rd Reutlingen City Festival — biennial for decades
- Multiple stages with musical diversity from Jazz to brass band music
- Around 60 clubs and caterers serving
- Swabian classics and international street food cuisine
- Free admission to the entire festival grounds
Prices Reutlingen City Festival 2026
Free admission to the entire festival grounds. Food and drinks at club and caterer stands at usual festival prices. The registration deadline for participating groups, performers, and food stalls was February 28th, 2026.
Practical information — Reutlingen City Festival
Getting there
Reutlingen is located on the B 28 and B 312 — by car via the A 8 (exit Stuttgart-Möhringen, then B 27/B 312) or the A 81 (exit Herrenberg). By train, the nearest stations are Reutlingen Hauptbahnhof (RE/IRE from Stuttgart and Tübingen) — from there, it's a 10-minute walk to the pedestrian zone.
Festival days 2026
Friday, June 19th, 2026, and Saturday, June 20th, 2026. Venue: entire city centre with multiple stages, market square, and pedestrian zone. Exact stage and programme times will be published on visitreutlingen.de.
Admission
Free admission to the entire festival grounds. Food and drinks at club and caterer stands at usual festival prices.
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Where it takes place Reutlingen City Festival
Reutlinger Innenstadt — mehrere Plätze und Bühnen
Innenstadt Reutlingen · Marktplatz und Fußgängerzone, 72764 Reutlingen