Amberg for Culture Enthusiasts: Events Throughout the Year
Amberg for Culture Enthusiasts 2026 – the Most Important Events Throughout the Year
This guide compiles the essential cultural and city festivals in Amberg and the surrounding area that are planned or typically announced for late 2025 and the cultural year 2026. All timeframes refer to upcoming dates and are intended for early orientation.
Annual Overview 2026: What’s Worthwhile and When
Amberg works with recurring, seasonal formats. For 2026, the following timeframes are emerging (all information subject to official confirmation):
- December 2025: Christmas Market and Cultural Winter
- February 2026: Witches’ Night
- End of April 2026: Beer Festival and Krügl Market
- May/June 2026: Pentecost Dult; possibly regional folk music formats
- June 2026: Old Town Festival (early summer weekend)
- July–September 2026: Downtown Wednesday Series “I AM AMBERG”
- May–August 2026: Dance Pavilion (open-air dance evenings)
- End of July/beginning of August 2026: City Library Summer Festival; city children’s festival
- End of June–September 2026: Mountain Festivals in the city and region (including Mariahilfberg, Annaberg, Frohnberg, Mausberg)
- August 2026: Fountain Festival
- September 2026: Open Monument Day (nationwide, second Sunday in September)
- End of September/beginning of October 2026: Michaeli-Dult
In addition, there is a dense year-round program in museums, theater, city library, and the municipal event center.
December 2025: Christmas Market and Cultural Winter
At the end of 2025, the old town is expected to once again become the atmospheric backdrop for the Christmas market. At the same time, the indoor offerings in theater, museums, and the library increase – ideal for shorter city trips during Advent. Details (opening hours, supporting program) will be announced in the city’s event calendar.
Spring 2026: Witches’ Night, Beer Festival, Pentecost Dult
February 2026: Witches’ Night
The Witches’ Night sets an early accent as an atmospheric city production. Expect light, music, and open venues in the old town. The exact concept and venues will be published with the official announcement.
End of April 2026: Beer Festival and Krügl Market
At the start of the spring season, the city center fills with regional brewing and craft culture. Often, shopping events and family activities complement the weekend. Stage times and market areas follow official announcements.
May/June 2026: Pentecost Dult
The Pentecost Dult is planned as a traditional meeting point with rides, culinary offerings, and music. Depending on the schedule, additional cultural programs (e.g., folk music formats in the region) may fall within the same period.
Summer 2026: Old Town Festival, Downtown Series, Library
June 2026: Old Town Festival
In early summer, the old town becomes an open stage. The Old Town Festival brings together clubs, bands, and gastronomy on squares and in alleys. An exact weekend date will be communicated early; stage plans and safety layouts follow final approval.
July–September 2026: “I AM AMBERG” – Wednesday Series
The city center transforms into thematic experience spaces on summer Wednesdays – from live music to street art. The format is suitable for spontaneous visits; weekly themes are published on a rolling basis.
May–August 2026: Dance Pavilion
Open dance evenings under the open sky, low-threshold and weather-dependent. Short-term updates (start times, alternative dates) appear in the city calendar.
End of July/beginning of August 2026: City Library Summer Festival and Children’s Festival
Readings, activities for young people, and occasional music offerings visibly bring the house into the urban space. A city children’s festival complements the same period with family-friendly programs.
Mountain Festivals 2026: Mariahilfberg, Annaberg, Frohnberg, Mausberg
Between the end of June and September 2026, mountain festivals shape the region. Expected are, among others:
- Mariahilfberg Festival Amberg: End of June to beginning of July 2026
- Annaberg Festival (Sulzbach-Rosenberg): July 2026
- Frohnberg Festival (Hahnbach): August 2026
- Mausberg Festival (Kastl/surroundings): September 2026
The festivals combine religious impulses with music, culinary offerings, and encounters. Daily schedules and procession times are published by the respective organizers.
Late Summer and Autumn 2026: Fountain Festival, Monument Day, Michaeli-Dult
August 2026: Fountain Festival
Historic and modern fountains provide the backdrop for music, culinary offerings, and urban quality of stay. Site plans and stage times follow the official program release.
September 2026: Open Monument Day
The nationwide day of action takes place on the second Sunday in September. In Amberg, selected monuments open with guided tours and insights. The local program will be published in advance.
End of September/beginning of October 2026: Michaeli-Dult
The autumn Dult marks the transition towards the end of the year – with rides, culinary offerings, and accompanying cultural contributions. Detailed information (opening hours, safety rules) will appear in the city calendar.
Year-round 2026: Museums, Theater, Library, Event Center
- Museums: City Museum (city and regional history) and Air Museum (air art, experiments) with permanent and special exhibitions.
- City Theater: Drama, musical theater, guest performances; 2025/26 and 2026/27 seasons with ongoing scheduling.
- City Library: Readings, discussion series, literature and media formats.
- Event Center: Concerts, comedy, exhibitions, and trade fairs with long-term planning.
Up-to-date daily programs appear in the official city event calendar as well as on the pages of the respective venues.
Planning Tips for Your Visit 2026
- Plan early: Larger formats (Old Town Festival, Dulten, Mountain Festivals) have stable timeframes and are announced early.
- Check at short notice: Open-air is weather-dependent. A check 24–48 hours before arrival saves detours.
- Combine well: Combine a major event with a museum or theater – Amberg is walkable, distances are short.
- Include the region: Mountain festivals are in the surrounding area; check public transport and shuttle information from the organizers.
- Safety and sustainability: Observe bag regulations, resident zones, arrival and departure by train/bus.
Transparency and Up-to-dateness
All information in this guide refers to future dates and has been structured based on publicly available, reputable sources. Timeframes are to be understood as orientation. Only the current publications of the city of Amberg and the respective organizers are binding.
Sources and Further Links
- City of Amberg – Event Calendar — official overview and up-to-date information (accessed 2025-11-24)
- Amberg-Sulzbacher Land – Tourism Portal — regional festivals and event series (accessed 2025-11-24)
- Air Museum Amberg — exhibitions and dates (accessed 2025-11-24)
- Open Monument Day – official site — nationwide date and focus (accessed 2025-11-24)
- Citymarketing Amberg e. V. — downtown formats and city festivals (accessed 2025-11-24)
