24 Events in August in Amberg - Events & Activities in August 2026
August 2026: Summer events & festivals! 🌴 Enjoy parties, concerts & outdoor highlights for your perfect summer month!

A Stroll Through the History of Amberg
Feel history in Amberg's old town: city wall, city glasses, marketplace, and Vils in 90 minutes. On 26.08.2026 at 11:00 AM, tickets from 8 €. Discover new things, secure your date now. #ExperienceAmberg

Historical City Tour: Experience Amberg's Old Town
Time travel through Amberg's Old Town: City walls, Stadtbrille, Basilica St. Martin. Wednesday, 26.08.2026, 11:00 AM, tickets from 8 €. Experience culture up close – secure your spots now! #Amberg

Soundtastic – A Journey Through Gongs, Strings, and Stories
An evening full of gongs, strings, and stories awaits you at the Schmiede near Amberg. Sound art, narration, and mindfulness merge here. #Soundtastic

Heads. Times. Story(s). Michael Mathias Prechtl on His 100th Birthday
A rare look at Michael Mathias Prechtl in Amberg: estate works, loans, and strong visual ideas. Starting April 26, 2026, free admission. #Art

Gerd Dollhopf: In the Broad Spectrum of Life
Photographic art with depth in Amberg: Gerd Dollhopf shows works from estate and private collections. Free, inspiring, and close to people. #Amberg #PhotographicArt

Boat Trip on the Vils - Amberg's Old Town from the Water
Experience Amberg relaxed from the water: Boat trip with city glass, old town, and stories. 26.08.2026, 14:00, €10. Enjoy culture, change perspective, secure your ticket now. #ExperienceAmberg

Amberger Beer Rafting – Public Beer Tasting Raft
Toast on the Vils: Beer tasting with Kummert Brewery, snacks, and open-air atmosphere from the landing stage at Schiffbrücke. 26.08., 18:00, 33 €. Limited seats – book now. #AmbergBeer

Dance Pavilion Boogie & Rock'n'Roll in Amberg
Boogie & Rock’n’Roll in the green: The Dance Pavilion in Amberg becomes a summer meeting point for all with a passion for movement. 26.08.2026, 7 p.m., free admission. #Amberg #DancePavilion

Amberger Dance Pavilion: Salsa Rueda in Amberg
Salsa rhythm, summer air, and free dance energy: The Amberger Dance Pavilion invites you to an unforgettable Rueda night. Free, open, captivating. #Amberg #Salsa #DancePavilion

Events
The artist couple Bettina Dittlmann (*1964) and Michael Jank (*1972) presents works that combine traditional goldsmithing, experimental material processing, and artistic engagement with the natural phenomenon of clouds. For over 20 years, the two have been working together on hand-forged ‘forever rings’ made from gold, silver, copper, and iron. The rings are shaped from a piece of material, drawn out, stretched, and elongated. A technique that requires the highest precision...

Special Exhibition: A Look Up – Photographic Ceiling Views by Günther Bayerl
Experience symmetrical ceiling views in the Gothic chapel of the Air Museum Amberg: Günther Bayerl's architectural photography, free admission on 27.08.2026. Learn to see, feel space, plan now. #AirMuseum

Special Exhibition Perspectives – Günther Bayerl
Culture in a special setting: Perspectives – Günther Bayerl in Kreuth connects exhibition and event atmosphere. Free on 27.08.2026. #Kreuth #Exhibition

World of Languages. Translating Literature – Special Exhibition
Immerse yourself in the art of translation at the Literary Archive Sulzbach-Rosenberg: Documents, voices, sensory language art. Thu 27.08.2026, 09–17 Uhr, 3 €. Take insights home, expand perspectives. #LiteratureTranslation

Historical City Tour through Amberg's Old Town
Explore Amberg: compact Old Town tour with city wall, City Glasses, and lively anecdotes. Thu, 27.08.2026, 11:00 AM, €8. Knowledgeable insights, strong motives – book now. #ExperienceAmberg

Survival Training – At Home in Nature! (for Children)
Out into nature: Age-appropriate Survival Training with ranger guidance in Auerbach. 27.08.2026, 1–6 PM, free admission. More self-confidence, nature knowledge, team spirit. Register now! #FamilyAdventure

Boat Trip on the Vils – Experience Amberg's Old Town from the Water
Glide relaxed through Amberg's old town: Boat trip with city bridge, architecture views, and vibrant history. 27.08.2026, 14:00, €10. Create memories – secure your ticket now. #Amberg

Boat Trip on the Vils – Amberg Old Town from the Water
Glide smoothly through Amberg's old town: city glass, riverside greenery, history you can touch. On 27.08.2026 at 14:00, from €10. Change of perspective guaranteed – book now! #Amberg

Flatboat trip on the Vils – Experience Amberg from the water
Glide relaxed over the Vils and see Amberg's Old Town anew: city glasses, river idyll, historical insights. 27.08.2026, 14:00, meeting point shipbridge. Limited seats – book now. #ExperienceAmberg

Paddle Tour on the Vils – City Tour from the Water
Experience Amberg from the Water: City Glasses, Old Town, Nature. 27.08.2026, 14:00 hrs. Tickets via Tourist Info, limited places. Culture, history, relaxed ride – book now! #Amberg

Excursion of the Greater Horseshoe Bat
Experience the Greater Horseshoe Bat up close in the Hohenburg Bat House. You will observe the animals in their roost via camera and gain insights into their behavior – visually engaging for children as well. The highlight begins at dusk: the bats' exit for hunting. The tour is partly outdoors – please bring weatherproof clothing.Special offer for children:Special offer for children/young people aged 3 to 18 yearsRegistration required:Registration requiredSuitable for families:For families...

Kirchweih Sinnleithen (Kirwa) 28.–31.08.2026
Celebrate Kirchweih in Sinnleithen: memorial of consecration, village community, faith. 28.–31.08.2026, admission free. Experience spiritual encounters and customs on site. #KirwaSinnleithen

Kirchweih Sinnleithen 2026 (Edelsfeld) – Tradition and Faith
Invitation to the Kirchweih Sinnleithen in Edelsfeld: lived faith, Kirwabaum, and village community. 28.–31.08.2026, free admission. Fulfills heart and home – be part of it. #KirwaSinnleithen

Kirchweih Sinnleithen 2026 (Edelsfeld)
Experience Kirwa magic in Sinnleithen, Edelsfeld: Custom, Dance, Community. August 28–31, 2026, free entry. Authentic festival culture for the whole family. Plan now! #Kirwa

Kirchweih Sinnleithen (Kirwa) 2026
Inviting Kirwa in Sinnleithen: faith, liturgy, and village custom. August 28–31, 2026, free entry. Experience community, peace, and joy. Come by now! #KirwaSinnleithen
