Sparda-Bank Classic Night Fürth

Classical Open Air with City Park Atmosphere

The Sparda-Bank Classic Night has been the major classical open-air highlight in Fürth since 2003 and is one of the most attended free classical concerts in all of Bavaria. Organized by the Fürth City Theatre, the concert traditionally marks the crowning finale of the theatre and concert season before the summer break. The extensive lawn in the historic Fürth City Park, framed by the Pegnitz river and old trees, becomes an open-air concert arena under the open sky.

A Tradition of the City of Fürth

Initiated through the close partnership between the City Theatre and Sparda-Bank Nürnberg, which has made the concert possible from the outset, the Classic Night has become a fixture in Fürth's cultural calendar over 23 editions. With infra fürth (municipal utility company), a second strong sponsor has been on board since 2025, ensuring free admission in the long term. Several thousand guests attend the concert annually — in good weather, it quickly becomes a meeting point for families, seniors, and students from the entire Nuremberg Metropolitan Region.

Changing Orchestras, Changing Programs

Each edition features a renowned symphony orchestra. Most recently, guests included the Württembergische Philharmonie Reutlingen (2025), the Nuremberg Symphony Orchestra, and the Hof Symphony Orchestra. The program ranges from standard symphonic literature (Mozart, Beethoven, Tchaikovsky, Mussorgsky) and romantic concert pieces to film music arrangements and operetta medleys — a program that appeals to both classical connoisseurs and the general open-air audience.

Picnic Culture and Culinary Delights

The Classic Night is designed as a typical picnic concert: blankets, folding chairs, picnic baskets, and personal drinks are welcome. Additionally, food stalls and the Weinstube Schilderwach offer culinary refreshments directly on site. Those who arrive early secure a spot with a view of the stage, which is set up on the slope — many visitors arrive as early as the afternoon.

Sparda-Bank Classic Day for Kids: The Family Pendant

On the Sunday after the Classic Night, the Sparda-Bank Classic Day for Kids takes place as the family counterpart — a separate, child-friendly classical concert with interactive programs, games, and activities for young classical music enthusiasts. Together, both events form the "Classic Open Air" weekend in Fürth City Park.

City of Fürth — Jewel of the Metropolitan Region

The independent city of Fürth in the district-free Middle Franconia region forms the Nuremberg–Fürth–Erlangen Triangle with Nuremberg and Erlangen and belongs to the Nuremberg Metropolitan Region. With over 80 listed Gründerzeit buildings, the Broadcasting Museum, and the Jewish Museum of Franconia, Fürth is one of Bavaria's most culturally rich cities — the Classic Night is one of its annual summer highlights.