SchlabbeflickerFestival Pirmasens

Schlabbeflicker — the Pirmasens nickname

The name SchlabbeflickerFestival is a confident statement of Pirmasens' identity. Schlabbeflicker — Palatinate dialect for shoe mender or shoemaker — is the nickname of the people of Pirmasens, recalling the city's shoe industry tradition. Pirmasens was one of Germany's most important shoe cities in the 19th and 20th centuries; the leather industry still plays a role today. The festival embraces this identity and uses it as a hook for a modern, cheerful city festival.

Three days, three locations, 60+ hours of music

The festival runs for three days and uses three locations in the city center — typically squares and streets that are closed off for the event. The stages host well over 60 hours of live music. This scale makes the festival one of the largest free open-air music events in the West Palatinate region.

Music in full breadth

The program aims for diversity. Cover bands, rock, pop, jazz, regional acts, and national guests are all represented. The different stages allow for different moods — one stage rocks, while another offers quieter music. Music lovers can forge their own festival path through the city.

Art performances and hands-on activities

In addition to music, impressive art performances are part of the concept. Street theater, walking acts, visual arts, and interactive installations complement the stage program. Hands-on activities invite the audience to get involved — from dance workshops to creative stations for children.

Highlight with fireworks

The grand finale is a musical highlight with fireworks. When exactly this moment on Sunday will take place and which act will provide the musical accompaniment will be communicated in advance. The fireworks over the city center have been an emotional conclusion for years, experienced together by thousands of visitors.