Weinheim Summer of Culture
39th edition of the open-air festival in the baroque courtyard of the castle on the Bergstraße — five weeks of concerts, cabaret, and family programming
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Stage with Castle Backdrop
Since 1988, the Weinheim Summer of Culture has been one of the defining summer festivals on the Hessian-Baden Bergstraße. The organizer is the Cultural Office of the City of Weinheim, which compiles a program of around 30 concerts and performances each year between early July and early August. The venue is the Hinterer Schlosshof at Obertorstraße 9 — a baroque architectural stage behind Weinheim Castle, with seating for around 1,000 spectators.
What Makes the Summer of Culture Special
The Summer of Culture is explicitly conceived as a curated community festival: no single mega-headliner concerts, but a broad mix of established artists, curated newcomers, and family programming. Ticket prices are moderate (typically €19–€35, some dates free), the program is published in spring and usually goes on pre-sale via Reservix. In case of bad weather, most acts move to the Stadthalle — the Hinterer Schlosshof itself is not covered.
Genre Diversity — 2026 as an Example
The 39th edition typically showcases this breadth. Confirmed acts:
- Marina & The Kats (July 2, opening, free admission) — Viennese Indie-Swing trio
- Beat Poetry Club (July 11, €19) — A Cappella Soul-Pop from Vienna, female vocal quartet
- Gankino Circus (July 24, €24) — Bavarian-Moravian concert cabaret
- Tribute Weekend: Queen Show (July 30), ABBA Tribute (July 31), Dieter Thomas Kuhn Tribute (August 1)
- Further acts and readings focusing on Jazz, Classical, and Singer-Songwriter will be announced continuously
Fairy Tale Castle and Children's Program
A separate sub-series is aimed at families:
- "Märchenschloss Weinheim" (Fairy Tale Castle Weinheim) on July 18 — Storytellers from different countries tell fairy tales in the castle courtyard
- Children's Workshop with Beat Poetry Club around the concert date
- "Dschungelparty" (Jungle Party) — interactive performance for children aged 6 to 10
- Several other family dates spread over the five weeks
Weinheim — City Between Bergstraße and Odenwald
With around 45,000 inhabitants, Weinheim is one of the largest cities in the Rhein-Neckar district (AGS 08226). Its location at the transition from the Bergstraße to the Odenwald, its two castles (Wachenburg, Windeck), and the castle with its park make it one of the most beautiful towns on the Bergstraße. The Summer of Culture in the Hinterer Schlosshof has been a fixture of the summer program for decades — and is an important promotional asset for the city's marketing strategy for the entire region.
Kultursommer Weinheim — edition 2026
2026 Program Overview
The 39th edition runs from July 2 to August 1, 2026. Here are the confirmed highlights of the five festival weeks (full program at weinheim.de):
Week 1 — July 2–4
- Thu, July 2, 2026 — Marina & The Kats (Indie-Swing, Vienna) — Opening concert, free admission
Week 2 — July 9–11
- Sat, July 11, 2026 — Beat Poetry Club (A Cappella Soul-Pop, Vienna) — €19
- Children's workshop on July 11, 2026 — separate registration required
Week 3 — July 16–18
- Sat, July 18, 2026 — "Märchenschloss Weinheim" (Fairy Tale Castle Weinheim) — Fairy tale storytellers from various countries
Week 4 — July 23–25
- Fri, July 24, 2026 — Gankino Circus (Concert Cabaret, Bavaria/Moravia) — €24
Week 5 — Tribute Weekend
- Thu, July 30, 2026 — Queen Tribute Show
- Fri, July 31, 2026 — ABBA Tribute
- Sat, August 1, 2026 — Dieter Thomas Kuhn Tribute (Closing Concert)
Other Dates
Around 20 more concerts and performances will be gradually confirmed by June 2026 — Jazz acts, Singer-Songwriters, Readings, and "Dschungelparty" family performances. Updates and advance sales continuously via Reservix.
Programme Kultursommer Weinheim 2026
Weinheim Summer of Culture 2026 — Program
Opening July
- Thu, July 2, 2026, 8:00 PM — Marina & The Kats (Vienna) — Indie-Swing — Free admission
A Cappella and Pop — July
- Sat, July 11, 2026, 8:00 PM — Beat Poetry Club (Vienna) — Female A Cappella Quartet, Soul-Pop — €19
Family Program — July
- Sat, July 18, 2026 — Märchenschloss Weinheim — International fairy tale storytellers in the castle courtyard
Cabaret — July
- Fri, July 24, 2026, 8:00 PM — Gankino Circus — Concert cabaret blending Klezmer, classical, and Eastern European folk music — €24
Tribute Weekend — July/August
- Thu, July 30, 2026, 8:00 PM — Queen Tribute
- Fri, July 31, 2026, 8:00 PM — ABBA Tribute
- Sat, August 1, 2026, 8:00 PM — Dieter-Thomas-Kuhn-Tribute — Closing
Further dates, Jazz, Singer-Songwriters, and readings will be announced between March and June 2026 on weinheim.de/kultursommer. Tickets via reservix.de or Tourist Info Weinheim (Marktplatz 1).
Highlights Kultursommer Weinheim 2026
- Opening with Marina & The Kats (free admission) on July 2
- Beat Poetry Club from Vienna (A Cappella Soul-Pop)
- Gankino Circus — Concert cabaret with a Klezmer touch
- Tribute Weekend: Queen, ABBA, and Dieter Thomas Kuhn
- Fairy Tale Castle Day on July 18
- Children's workshops and "Dschungelparty" performances
- Baroque Hinterer Schlosshof as the venue
Prices Kultursommer Weinheim 2026
Ticket Prices: €0 to €35 depending on the show. Opening concert Marina & The Kats on July 2 is free. Beat Poetry Club €19, Gankino Circus €24. Tribute shows €28–€35.
Advance Sales: reservix.de, Tourist Information Weinheim (Marktplatz 1), DiesbachMedien-Shop.
Practical information — Kultursommer Weinheim
Getting There
By train: S-Bahn S6 from Mannheim/Heidelberg to Weinheim Hbf, then a 10-minute walk via the Bergstraße to the castle. By car: A5 exit Weinheim, then follow signs to the castle. Parking in the main street area and at the castle.
Performance Times and Period
Preview performances from June 3, 2026. Main program July 2 – August 1, 2026. Start usually 8 PM (summer evening). Bad weather alternative venue: Stadthalle Weinheim.
Tickets
Advance sales via Reservix (reservix.de) — also at Weinheimer Tourist Information (Marktplatz 1) and DiesbachMedien-Shop. Prices per concert €19–€35, some dates free (e.g., Marina & The Kats on July 2).
Contact
Kulturbüro Weinheim, Tel. +49 6201 82-592, [email protected].
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Hinterer Schlosshof Weinheim
Obertorstraße 9, 69469 Weinheim