International Sparda-Bank Blues & Jazz Festival Bamberg

From July 31 to August 9, 2026, over 60 bands will transform the Böhmerwiese and Bamberg's city center for the 19th edition of the Sparda Festival. The lineup is led by British Invasion icons The Animals – famous for "The House of the Rising Sun" and members of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and the GRAMMY Hall of Fame – and Woodstock veteran Miller Anderson, who performed at the legendary Woodstock Festival in 1969. Also featured is Will Wilde, the "Hendrix of the harmonica." The program is complemented by additional concerts, Breakfast Blues, and performances in surrounding villages. Admission to all concerts is free.

Ten days of programming with over 60 bands on the main Böhmerwiese stage and at several venues in the city center. Headliners 2026: The Animals (British Invasion, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame) and Miller Anderson Band (Woodstock veteran). Other acts include Will Wilde, Henry Freischlader, Latvian Blues Band. Additional concerts at KUFA, Breakfast Blues events, and concerts in surrounding villages.

• The Animals – British Invasion icons, "The House of the Rising Sun"
• Miller Anderson Band – Woodstock veteran from 1969
• Will Wilde, the "Hendrix of the harmonica"
• Over 60 bands with free admission
• Unique setting of the UNESCO World Heritage city

Getting There

Bamberg is easily accessible via the A70 and A73 motorways and by train (ICE stop Bamberg). The venues are located in the city center and on the Böhmerwiese, within walking distance of the train station and accessible via the city bus network.

Admission

Admission to all concerts is free. Food and drinks are available for purchase on-site.

Note

The detailed program will be published in advance at sparda-festival.de.