St. Katharina Open Air Nuremberg
Summery open-air classic in Nuremberg's Katharinenruine
About St. Katharina Open Air
Travel to this festival
Reserva tu tren o autobús para llegar a St. Katharina Open Air al mejor precio.
Sponsored link
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.
Accessibility
The KunstKulturQuartier offers audio description and sign language interpretation for selected concerts – inclusion is taken seriously.
St. Katharina Open Air — edition 2026
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).
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.
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
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 — 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.
Festival-goer photos
No photos yet. Share yours!
Share your photos
Max. 5 photos, 5 MB per photo (JPG, PNG, WebP)
Spotted an error or missing information?
Help us keep this listing up to date. Each suggestion is reviewed by our team before being published.
Festival-goer reviews
No rating yet — be the first!
No comments yet. Be the first!
Were you there?
Share your experience with the community.
Travel to this festival
Reserva tu tren o autobús para llegar a St. Katharina Open Air al mejor precio.
Sponsored link
Where it takes place St. Katharina Open Air
Katharinenruine (Ruine St. Katharina)
Am Katharinenkloster 6, 90403 Nürnberg