Schwörwochenende Ulm — Schwörkonzert Roland Kaiser

Schwörwochenende Ulm — Swabian tradition since 1397

The Schwörwochenende is Ulm's most important local festival and, at the same time, one of the oldest city festivals in Germany. The highlight is Schwörmontag (Swearing Monday), when the Lord Mayor takes his oath in a historic ceremony before the assembled citizens — a tradition that has been unbroken since 1397. The preceding Schwörwochenende complements the official swearing ceremony with a broad program of events — a torchlight serenade on the Danube, Nabada (water parade), jousting on rafts, market days, and open-air concerts.

Schwörkonzert — DONAU 3 FM presents Roland Kaiser

The DONAU 3 FM Schwörkonzert is one of the major open-air concerts of the weekend. The organizer is the regional radio station DONAU 3 FM in cooperation with the City of Ulm. In 2026, the concert will be performed by Roland Kaiser — one of the most prominent and longest-lasting German Schlager stars. With his career beginning in 1976 and hits spanning several decades, Roland Kaiser has built a loyal fan base across all generations. On Münsterplatz, the audience can expect a best-of program with classics and newer songs.

Münsterplatz — the spectacular stage

The venue is Münsterplatz directly in front of the Ulmer Münster — the world's tallest church spire (161.53 meters). The Gothic architecture of the Münster forms one of the most spectacular open-air backdrops in southern Germany. The spacious square can accommodate several thousand spectators and is used multiple times during the Schwörwochenende for various events.

Ulm — city district on the Danube

Ulm (city district in the state of Baden-Württemberg, 08421, around 130,000 inhabitants) is located on the Danube and shares the Danube bridge, and thus the state border, with Neu-Ulm in Bavaria. The Schwörwochenende is the identity-defining local festival for the people of Ulm — a tradition cultivated for centuries, which turns the entire city into a festival ground in July and attracts thousands of visitors to the Danube city.