World Heritage Festival Bamberg
One-day open-air cultural festival on the Böhmerwiese with a different partner country each year
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World Heritage as Living City Culture
Bamberg has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1993 – as an exceptionally well-preserved medieval and baroque European city complex. The Zentrum Welterbe Bamberg is the municipal institution that not only manages this status but actively fills it with events and educational work. The highlight of the annual calendar is the Welterbefest on the Böhmerwiese.
One Day, One Partner Country
Each year, a different partner country is the focus of the Welterbefest. In 2024, it was Mexico with Mariachi sounds, folk dances, Mexican cuisine, and an exhibition on Mexican UNESCO World Heritage sites. With each partner country, musicians, craftspeople, and chefs travel to Bamberg, transforming the Böhmerwiese for a day into a culinary and musical world tour.
What's on Offer
Open-air stage with music from the partner country, dance performances, exhibitions on World Heritage sites, arts and crafts stalls, culinary specialties, and hands-on activities for families. The Zentrum Welterbe Bamberg and partners from the city and university also convey the significance of the World Heritage status for Bamberg and the world.
Böhmerwiese – Urban Meadow by the World Heritage Site
The Böhmerwiese is located within the World Heritage area between the Old Town, Theresienhain, and the canal side – an urban park suitable for large open-air events. From the festival grounds, it's only a few minutes' walk to the Cathedral, the Alte Hofhaltung, and Klein-Venedig.
A Political Message
The Welterbefest is not just a cultural festival but also a political statement. World Heritage does not mean 'preserving the past' but 'shaping today and tomorrow' – with tolerance, exchange, and the recognition that Bamberg's history has always been international.
World Heritage Festival — edition 2026
The 2026 Welterbefest is scheduled for Monday, April 27, 2026. The organizer is the City of Bamberg via the Zentrum Welterbe Bamberg. As in previous years, a partner country will be the focus, transforming the Böhmerwiese into a small stage for international culture with music, dance, exhibitions, crafts, and cuisine.
The partner country and the detailed program will be announced by the Zentrum Welterbe Bamberg closer to the date. Admission is traditionally free.
Programme World Heritage Festival 2026
Welterbefest on April 27, 2026
The complete program and this year's partner country will be published by the Zentrum Welterbe Bamberg in good time before the date. The following structure is customary:
- Opening in the afternoon — by representatives of the City of Bamberg and embassy officials from the partner country
- Stage Program — musical groups from the partner country, folk performances, contemporary bands
- Exhibitions — UNESCO World Heritage sites of the partner country
- Craft Market — stalls with traditional crafts and textile art
- Culinary Specialties — street food and drinks from the partner country
- Family Program — hands-on activities for children and teenagers
- Evening Finale — with a headline concert on the main stage
Highlights World Heritage Festival 2026
- Annual changing partner country with music, dance, and crafts
- Open-air cultural festival with free admission for the entire community
- Connection between UNESCO World Heritage and living city culture
- Böhmerwiese as one of Bamberg's most beautiful event locations
Prices World Heritage Festival 2026
Admission free. Food, drinks, and individual workshops are subject to a charge.
Practical information — World Heritage Festival
Getting There
By car via the A 70 or A 73, then follow signs to the city center parking lots (Park & Ride recommended). By train to Bamberg Hauptbahnhof, then a 15-minute walk to the Böhmerwiese.
Admission
Admission is free. Food, drinks, and individual workshops are subject to a charge.
Tip
The festival typically runs from the afternoon (from 2 PM) into the evening. To experience the full stage program, it's advisable to arrive early.
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Where it takes place World Heritage Festival
Böhmerwiese Bamberg
Heiliggrabstraße 57, 96052 Bamberg
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