38th Swabian Art Market Metzingen
Open-air gallery on the Kelternplatz in front of the historic Sieben Keltern
About Swabian Art Market Metzingen
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Kelternplatz and Sieben Keltern as a Stage
Few squares in Baden-Württemberg are as impressive as the Kelternplatz in Metzingen: Seven historic wine presses (Keltern), built in the 16th and 17th centuries, surround a wide open space in the heart of the city. The ensemble of the Sieben Keltern is one of the largest preserved wine press ensembles in Germany and is a listed monument – a stage without equal. It is precisely here that the Swabian Art Market has taken place annually on Pentecost since 1989.
78 Artists
The city of Metzingen selects 78 exhibitors each year through a curated application process. The range extends from painting (acrylic, oil, watercolor, mixed media) and sculpture in wood, stone, and metal to ceramics, glass art, textile design, jewelry, and woodwork. A jury looks for originality, craftsmanship, and a recognizable artistic viewpoint.
The 38th Swabian Art Market 2026
The 38th edition will take place on Pentecost Sunday and Monday, May 24 and 25, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. You can wander through the stalls in the interior of the Keltern and on the Kelternplatz – the palpable daylight and the open halls of the Keltern make the market special. A children's program, culinary stands, and a curated live music line complement the market.
What Makes the Swabian Art Market Special
- Architecture: Seven historic wine presses as natural exhibition spaces
- Curated Selection: Application process instead of an open sales market
- Free Admission and Accessible
- In All Weather: the Keltern serve as covered areas
- Family Program with hands-on activities for children
Metzingen — More Than Just Outlet City
Metzingen is located in the district of Reutlingen at the foot of the Swabian Jura. Internationally, the city is primarily known for the Outletcity Metzingen – but the historic city center with the Kelternplatz, the town church, and its wine-growing tradition is also worth a visit. At the Swabian Art Market, you experience precisely this Metzingen, far from brand shopping.
Swabian Art Market Metzingen — edition 2026
The city of Metzingen has set the weekend of May 24 and 25, 2026 (Pentecost Sunday and Monday) for the 38th edition of the Swabian Art Market. The market opens daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., with stalls spread across the Kelternplatz and the interior of the Sieben Keltern.
78 exhibitors will present their works – painting, sculpture, jewelry, ceramics, glass art, textile art, woodwork, and photography. In addition, there will be children's activities, culinary stands, and – as in previous years – interspersed musical performances on the square.
Programme Swabian Art Market Metzingen 2026
Pentecost Sunday, May 24, 2026 — 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Market opening on the Kelternplatz
- 78 stalls in the Sieben Keltern and outdoors: painting, sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, textile art, wood, photography
- Children's program with creative hands-on stations
- Culinary catering by Metzingen restaurateurs and associations
Pentecost Monday, May 25, 2026 — 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Market continues
- Live music on the Kelternplatz (program announced shortly before market days)
- Closing in the late afternoon
Sources: City of Metzingen, Rausgegangen and veranstaltung-baden-wuerttemberg.de.
Highlights Swabian Art Market Metzingen 2026
- 78 artisans on the Kelternplatz and in the Sieben Keltern
- Historic setting from the 16th/17th century
- Free admission and accessible
- Family-friendly Pentecost weekend
Prices Swabian Art Market Metzingen 2026
Free admission. Artworks and refreshments are paid for directly at the stall; larger works usually with delivery options.
Practical information — Swabian Art Market Metzingen
Getting There
By car: Take the B28 from Tübingen or Reutlingen towards Bad Urach, follow signs for the city center; parking is available at the outlet parking garage with a short walk to the Kelternplatz. By train: Metzingen (Württ) is on the RB line Tübingen–Reutlingen–Ulm; about an 8-minute walk from the station to the city center.
Admission
Free admission. Stalls usually accept cash payments; larger works can be paid for by bank transfer.
Note
Accessible. Dogs on a leash are allowed. Families with strollers are welcome.
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Where it takes place Swabian Art Market Metzingen
Kelternplatz und Sieben Keltern
Kelternplatz, Sieben Keltern, 72555 Metzingen