Treuchtlingen Festival of Cultures
A festival of encounter with music, dance, and culinary delights from around the world in Fischergasse
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A Festival of Encounter
The Treuchtlingen Festival of Cultures has been a firm fixture in the event calendar of the Middle Franconian town of Treuchtlingen for over fifteen years. On May 1st, the historic Fischergasse transforms into a vibrant place of encounter where people of diverse origins present themselves with music, dance, and culinary specialties.
A Program from Around the World
The festival opens at 11 AM with an ecumenical service, followed by a welcome address from the mayor and songs by the Treuchtlingen singing club founded in 1837. Afterwards, the stage offers a diverse program:
- Country, Pop, and Rock in the afternoon
- Latin American dances by the intercultural association
- Line dance performances
- Traditional folk dances of the Transylvanian Saxons
- Live musicians in the afternoon, interspersed with sports acrobatics
- The juggling group from Lebenshilfe Altmühlfranken
Culinary Diversity
Around a dozen stands offer international cuisine: from Hungarian and Sicilian specialties to bratwurst and Middle Eastern baklava, plus coffee and cake. Information and hands-on stands invite exchange and make the festival an experience for the whole family.
Treuchtlingen in the Altmühltal Nature Park
Treuchtlingen is located in the district of Weißenburg-Gunzenhausen on the edge of the Altmühltal Nature Park and the Franconian Lake District. The Festival of Cultures underscores the town's cosmopolitan self-image and is an example of the vibrant integration work in the Altmühlfranken region.
Festival of Cultures — edition 2026
The 16th Treuchtlingen Festival of Cultures will take place on May 1st, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Fischergasse. It opens at 11 AM with an ecumenical service, a welcome address from Mayor Kristina Becker, and songs by the local singing club.
The stage program includes country, pop, and rock at midday, Latin American dances at 1 PM, line dancing at 2 PM, traditional folk dances of the Transylvanian Saxons at 2:30 PM, and live music from 3 PM, interspersed with sports acrobatics by TSV Monheim. Eleven stands will offer international cuisine, from Hungarian and Sicilian specialties to baklava.
Programme Festival of Cultures 2026
Schedule
- 11:00 AM: Ecumenical service, welcome address, Singing Club 1837
- 12:00 PM: Country, Pop, and Rock (Duo Rehm/Schulz)
- 1:00 PM: Latin American dances ("So strange? - So close?")
- 1:30 PM: Juggling group Jollipops from Lebenshilfe
- 2:00 PM: Line Dance
- 2:30 PM: Folk dances of the Transylvanian Saxons
- From 3:00 PM: Live music (Holm and Loddy), Sports acrobatics TSV Monheim
Culinary Delights
- Eleven stands with international cuisine: Hungarian, Sicilian, Bratwurst, Baklava, Coffee and Cake
Highlights Festival of Cultures 2026
- 16th edition of the intercultural festival of encounter
- Colorful stage program with dances from around the world
- Folk dances of the Transylvanian Saxons
- International culinary delights at eleven stands
- Free admission, right in the historic Fischergasse
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Practical information — Festival of Cultures
Date
Annually on May 1st, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM, in Fischergasse, Treuchtlingen.
Getting There
Treuchtlingen is an important railway junction in Middle Franconia (ICE/IC stop). From the station, it's a few minutes' walk to the town center and Fischergasse. By car via the B2 or the A6/A9 and then country roads.
Admission
Admission is free. Food and drinks are offered at the international stands.
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Where it takes place Festival of Cultures
Fischergasse
Fischergasse, 91757 Treuchtlingen