24 Events in May in Amberg - Events & Activities in May 2026
May 2026: The most exciting events! ☀️ Open-airs, festivals & more – secure your event highlights now!

Special Exhibition Perspectives – Photographs by Günther Bayerl
Discover Perspectives in the City Gallery Amberg: strong lines, light-filled spaces, pure architectural photography. 01.05.–30.06., free admission. Intense visual experience – come by! #AmbergCulture

World of Languages: Translating Literature at the Literature Archive Sulzbach-Rosenberg
An exhibition for all who love language: In Sulzbach-Rosenberg, translation is made tangible as art. Literature, research, and linguistic sensitivity come together. #Literature

EWU AQ/C Doubleshow Kreuth 2026
Gripping spins and slides in the Eastern Bavaria Hall: EWU Doubleshow Kreuth 2026, free entry. Multi-day program, top organization, short distances. Experience it, share it, get excited! #Westernriding

EWU AQ/C Doubleshow Kreuth 2026 – Gut Matheshof
Western riding up close at Gut Matheshof Rieden: EWU AQ/C Doubleshow with top atmosphere and strong rides. 10.–17.05.2026, free admission/info to follow. Experience precision, atmosphere, goosebumps moments. #Western riding

EWU AQ/C Doubleshow Kreuth 2026 at Gut Matheshof
Experience pure western riding at Gut Matheshof Rieden: EWU AQ/C Doubleshow with top participants, strong arena atmosphere, and free entry. May 10–17, 2026. Be there live! #Westernreiten

Walking with the Forester through the City Forest
Discover nature on the guided walk with the forester on Mariahilfberg. Exciting for the whole family!

St. Earnest - Dance Theater by Cia. Nadine Gerspacher
Visit the dance theater St. Earnest at Stadttheater Amberg and enjoy an evening full of magic.

St. Earnest - Dance Theater by Cia. Nadine Gerspacher
St. Earnest, a dance theater by Cia. Nadine Gerspacher, awaits you at Amberg City Theater. A homage to the lightness of being.

World of Languages. Translating Literature – Special Exhibition
Thinking about translation live: Manuscripts, sonic traces, and archival treasures at the Literature Archive Sulzbach-Rosenberg. 12.05.2026, 09:00–17:00, 3 €. Expand your reading perspective. #Literature

Gerd Dollhopf: In the Broad Spectrum of Life
A quiet, intense cultural event in Amberg: Gerd Dollhopf presents photo art with attitude and depth. Free admission, inspiring exhibition, mark it now. #Amberg #PhotoArt #Culture

Historical City Tour through the Amberg Old Town
Experience Amberg: 90 minutes city tour to Stadtbrille, Palace, and Basilica. Tuesday, 12.05.2026, 11:00 AM, free admission. Compact knowledge, genuine impressions – now mark the date. #AmbergOldTown

AQ/C Doubleshow Kreuth 2026
Feel the energy of the AQ/C Doubleshow Kreuth in the Ostbayernhalle Rieden: Western riding sport, strong maneuvers, short distances. May 12, 2026, ticket info to follow. Experience, cheer, be there. #GutMatheshof

Dance Pavilion in the English Garden: Free Dance Evening in Amberg
Amberg dances in the green: The Dance Pavilion brings open-air vibes, community, and summer feeling to the English Garden. 12.05.2026 from 6 PM, free admission. #Amberg #DancePavilion

Dance Pavilion Come Together: Line Dance in Amberg
Amberg Dances Again in the Green: Line Dance, Summer Air, and Free Participation in the Dance Pavilion. 12.05.2026 from 7:00 PM. #Amberg #Dancing

St. Earnest – Cia. Nadine Gerspacher in Amberg
Poetic images, fine comedy, strong physicality: St. Earnest at Stadttheater Amberg ignites great emotions. 12.05.2026, 19:30. Let yourself be touched live – book now. #StEarnest

St. Earnest – Cia. Nadine Gerspacher
Poetic dance theater at the Stadttheater Amberg: St. Earnest combines silent film comedy, strong body storytelling, and tender melancholy. 12.05.2026, 19:30, free admission. Experience, feel, celebrate – go now! #AmbergCulture

St. Earnest – Cia. Nadine Gerspacher at Amberg City Theater
Poetry in motion at Amberg City Theater: St. Earnest unites silent film comedy and contemporary dance. 12.05.2026, 19:30, free admission. Touches heart and mind – book now. #DanceTheater

Paddle Tour with Brewery Sudhang
Discover Amberg with a paddle tour on the Vils and enjoy a beer tasting from Brewery Sudhang.

Andreas Günther Quartet
On May 13, 2026, the Andreas Günther Quartet will play at the Stadttheater Amberg. Dive into the world of jazz avant-garde!

Andreas Günther Quartet at the City Theatre
The Andreas Günther Quartet brings jazz avant-garde to the City Theatre Amberg. Look forward to a musical highlight!

Andreas Günther Quartet – Jazz Avant-Garde
Experience cutting-edge jazz avant-garde with the Andreas Günther Quartet on May 13 at the Stadttheater Amberg. A must for jazz fans!

Events
The Amberg Dance Pavilion is an initiative by Amberg dance creators, dance groups, and clubs with the kind support of the Amberg Cultural Office. Participation is non-binding and free of charge. Events are canceled in bad weather. The program and further information can be found at https://amberg.de/tanzpavillon

Andreas Günther Quartet
Experience jazz avant-garde with the Andreas Günther Quartet on May 13, 2026, at the Stadttheater Amberg.

World of Languages. Translating Literature – Special Exhibition
Discover the art of translating at the Literary Archive Sulzbach-Rosenberg: archival treasures, audio stations, vibrant linguistic art. From 13.05.2026, admission 3 €. Deepen knowledge, open perspectives. Plan your visit now! #LiteraryArchive
