Name: St. Katharina Open Air Nuremberg 2026
Start: 2026-06-19T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-07-03T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Katharinenruine (Ruine St. Katharina)

St. Katharina Open Air

About St. Katharina Open Air

The St. Katharina Open Air in the historic Katharinenruine is one of Franconia's most beautiful open-air stages and a firm summer classic in Nuremberg's cultural landscape. For over two weeks in June/July, the KunstKulturQuartier of the City of Nuremberg presents a diverse program spanning indie, folk, soul, jazz, classical, and world music. The ruin of the former Dominican convent of St. Katharina, with its Gothic walls and starry sky above, offers a unique concert experience – for over 20 years.

Dates 19 Jun — 03 Jul 2026

Venue Nürnberg (09564)

Prices Since 21.50€

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

St. Katharina Open Air — edition 2026

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The St. Katharina Open Air 2026 runs from June 19 to July 3 – 10 concerts in 14 days in the historic Katharinenruine. Confirmed acts include Blackout Problems, Die Sterne, Curtis Harding, DOTA, Triggerfinger, Ella Stern, HE/RO, Udo West, Lina Maly & Enno Bunger, and Alela Diane. Tickets from €21.50 directly from the KunstKulturQuartier of the City of Nuremberg.

St. Katharina Open Air 2026

From June 19 to July 3, 2026, the KunstKulturQuartier of the City of Nuremberg invites you again to the Katharinenruine. 10 acts from indie, folk, soul, and singer-songwriter pop have been confirmed so far. The venue is the Katharinenruine, Am Katharinenkloster 6, 90403 Nuremberg.

Highlights

A mix of headliners featuring international stars (Curtis Harding, Alela Diane, Triggerfinger) and German-Austrian acts (Die Sterne, DOTA, Lina Maly & Enno Bunger, Blackout Problems).

Highlights St. Katharina Open Air 2026

Die Sterne – Hamburg indie-pop legends
Curtis Harding – US soul voice
Alela Diane – US folk singer-songwriter
Triggerfinger – Belgian rock trio
DOTA – German singer-songwriter legend
Lina Maly & Enno Bunger – Duo concert

Programme St. Katharina Open Air 2026

Confirmed Acts 2026 (As of Spring 2026)

Blackout Problems – German indie rock band (Augsburg/Munich)
Die Sterne – Hamburg indie-pop legends
Curtis Harding – US soul singer
DOTA – German singer-songwriter (Dota Kehr)
Triggerfinger – Belgian rock band (classic power trio)
Ella Stern – German newcomer singer-songwriter
HE/RO – German indie newcomers
Udo West – German singer-songwriter
Lina Maly & Enno Bunger – Duo concert by German pop singer-songwriters
Alela Diane – US folk singer (Portland)

Format

10 concerts in 14 days (June 19 – July 3)
Doors open approx. 7:00 PM, start approx. 8:00 PM
In case of rain, relocation to the covered courtyard/indoor area of the KunstKulturQuartier

Full dates and detailed program: kunstkulturquartier.de or laut.de.

Prices St. Katharina Open Air 2026

Tickets from €21.50 (varying by concert) directly via the KunstKulturQuartier: kunstkulturquartier.de. "Support your local Open Air – best price, no detours". In case of rain, relocation; tickets remain valid.

Practical information

Practical information — St. Katharina Open Air

Getting There

Katharinenruine, Am Katharinenkloster 6, 90403 Nuremberg, Altstadt-Süd. Take U-Bahn line U1 or U2 to station Lorenzkirche or Kaulbachplatz. By car, use the underground parking garages at Hauptmarkt or Sebalduskirche. Approximately a 15-minute walk from the main train station through the Old Town.

Tickets

Tickets directly via the KunstKulturQuartier: kunstkulturquartier.de – "Support your local Open Air, get tickets directly from us". Prices start from approx. €21.50 (varying by concert).

Note

In case of rain, the event will be moved to the courtyard/indoor area of the KunstKulturQuartier. Tickets will automatically be valid there.

Concerts within Medieval Walls

The Katharinenruine is one of the most remarkable structures in Nuremberg's Old Town: remnants of the Gothic Dominican convent of St. Katharina, destroyed in World War II and never rebuilt. The high Gothic walls stand without a roof – a "ruin garden" in the heart of the historic city center. Since the early 2000s, the KunstKulturQuartier of the City of Nuremberg has been using this extraordinary setting for an open-air festival.

Musical Diversity

The festival deliberately programs broadly – not a genre-specific festival, but a curated mix of indie, folk, soul, pop, jazz, classical, world music, and occasional theatre or dance performances. The lineup ranges from established stars (Die Sterne, Triggerfinger, Curtis Harding, Alela Diane) to young newcomers, from international acts (Belgium, USA, Great Britain) to regional artists (Voodoo Jürgens from Vienna, Lina Maly from Hamburg).

10 Concerts in 14 Days

The festival spans about two weeks from mid-June to early July with around 10 concerts – one concert per evening, with some days featuring double programming. Start times are usually 8 PM, with doors opening at 7 PM. In case of rain, the event is moved indoors to the KunstKulturQuartier – this is part of the risk of the ruin stage.

2026 Edition – Lineup

In summer 2026 (June 19 – July 3), confirmed acts include: Blackout Problems, Die Sterne, Curtis Harding, DOTA, Triggerfinger, Ella Stern, HE/RO, Udo West, Lina Maly & Enno Bunger, Alela Diane.

City Context

The Katharinenruine is located directly within the KunstKulturQuartier – an arts district featuring the Museum of Modern Art, Kunsthalle, Filmhaus, and Tafelhalle. The district is a modern cultural hub for the city, hosting around 200 events annually. The Open Air is its summer flagship event. Before and after the concert, a visit to an exhibition at the Kunsthalle or a glass of wine in the courtyard is recommended.