Name: Schlossplatzfest Coburg 2026
Start: 2026-07-16T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-07-20T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Schlossplatz Coburg

Schlossplatzfest

About Schlossplatzfest

The Coburg Schlossplatzfest is one of Northern Bavaria's best-known summer festivals. In 2026, it celebrates its 40th anniversary from July 16th to 20th — with a new concept: over 170 shows on two stages with more than 800 artists, upscale gastronomy, and free admission for the first time. The venue is the magnificent Schlossplatz Coburg, framed by Ehrenburg Palace (former residence of the Dukes of Coburg), the Landestheater, and the Hofgarten. The new organizers — Enrico Pizzato, Saoussene Bellout (Fusion Catering), and Nima Khorsandi — have streamlined the concept: fewer tents and stages, but a higher-quality culinary offering. Four days of live music, comedy, dance, performance, and gastronomy under the open sky.

Dates 16 Jul — 20 Jul 2026

Venue Coburg (09463)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Schlossplatzfest — edition 2026

The 40th Schlossplatzfest Coburg will take place from July 16th to 20th, 2026, at Schlossplatz. Free admission for the first time, new organizers (Pizzato, Bellout, Khorsandi), new concept with fewer tents and stages, but more culinary quality. Over 170 shows on 2 stages with more than 800 artists. Reserved tables via the festival website, free seating areas without registration.

The 2026 anniversary edition represents a conceptual reorientation. After years of classic stage-tent setups, the new organizers opted for a more streamlined, culinarily focused format. The result: free admission, enhanced guest experience, and selected catering. The cultural diversity remains with over 170 shows.

The complete stage program will be published shortly before the festival on schlossplatzfest-coburg.de. Table reservations with consumption vouchers can be made via the festival website or by phone (Nima Khorsandi 0170-4928292, Manfred Mehls 0175-4022595).

Highlights Schlossplatzfest 2026

40th anniversary, free admission for the first time, new organizers (Pizzato, Bellout, Khorsandi), over 170 shows and 800+ artists on 2 stages, venue in front of the baroque Ehrenburg Palace.

Programme Schlossplatzfest 2026

Program Outline Schlossplatzfest Coburg 2026

The detailed stage and show program will be published in the weeks leading up to the festival on the official website and through the local press. The format includes:

July 16–20, 2026 — five days of open-air festival at Schlossplatz Coburg
2 stages with a total of over 170 shows and 800+ artists
Program mix: Live bands (Rock, Pop, Jazz, Classical), Comedy, Dance, Performance Acts
Upscale gastronomic offer: International cuisine, wine and cocktail bar, regional specialties
Reserved table areas with consumption vouchers + free seating areas

Sources: schlossplatzfest-coburg.de, Fränkischer Tag and TVO Mediathek.

Prices Schlossplatzfest 2026

Free admission. Reserved tables with consumption vouchers via the festival website. Food and drinks payable on-site — upscale gastronomy as a culinary focus.

Practical information

Practical information — Schlossplatzfest

Getting There

By car via the A 73 (Coburg exit) or the A 70 (Bad Staffelstein exit, then continue). Coburg Hauptbahnhof (main station) — about a 10-minute walk to Schlossplatz from the station.

Admission

Admission is free for the first time in 2026. Reserved tables with consumption vouchers available via the festival website or organizers — activated one to two weeks before the festival begins. Free seating areas available without prior reservation.

Accommodation

Hotels in Coburg city center, on Schlossplatz, and in the Veste Coburg area. Highly frequented during the festival — early booking recommended.

40 Years Schlossplatzfest — New Approach

The 2026 Schlossplatzfest is a special edition: it marks the 40th anniversary since its first staging in the mid-1980s and introduces a new concept. After years of rising operating costs, the new organizers — Enrico Pizzato, Saoussene Bellout (Fusion Catering), and Nima Khorsandi — have simplified the format: fewer tents, fewer stages, but free admission and a clearly defined gastronomic offering.

Over 170 Shows, 800+ Artists

Despite the streamlined concept, the program remains extensive: over 170 shows are spread across two stages featuring more than 800 artists. The spectrum ranges from live bands to comedy, dance, and performance. The venue is the historic Coburg Schlossplatz — a unique open-air location with the backdrop of Ehrenburg Palace, the Landestheater, and the Hofgarten.

Gastronomy in Focus

The new concept places a stronger emphasis on gastronomy. Reserved tables with consumption vouchers, as well as free seating areas without prior reservation, cater to different needs. For sponsor communication, Nima Khorsandi (0170-4928292) and Manfred Mehls (0175-4022595) are available.

Ehrenburg Palace and Coburg

Coburg is an independent city with around 41,000 inhabitants in the Upper Franconia district of Bavaria. Until 1918, the city was the residence of the Duchy of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha — a house that became the ancestral home of the British royal dynasty through marriage to Queen Victoria. Ehrenburg Palace, the residence on Schlossplatz, now houses parts of the Coburg State Library and exhibition rooms of the Bavarian Palace Department. Veste Coburg, above the city, is one of the largest and most beautiful preserved castle complexes in Germany.

What Makes the Schlossplatzfest Special

The Schlossplatz is one of Bavaria's most beautiful open-air festival locations: baroque architecture in sight, the Hofgarten as a retreat space, the Landestheater as a nightly illuminated backdrop. Visitors to the Schlossplatzfest experience a summer festival in a setting that Berlin or Munich cannot offer with such quality.