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!

On the Trail with the Ranger: Otter Hike (Rieden)
On the trail of otters in Vilstal: Ranger-led tour with knowledge, tracking and nature moments. 16.05.2026, 16:05, meeting point Kreuth, free entry. Discover the Upper Palatinate nature – join now! #NatureParkHirschwald

Horse Sports Day in Kreuth 2026
Equestrian sports with speed, precision, and goosebumps: The Horse Sports Day in Kreuth brings great emotions to Rieden. 05/16/2026, free entry. #EquestrianSports #Kreuth

Farm Theater of the Eglsee Farmers' Stage at the Salz-Stadl
Laughter, heart, and local sound at Salz-Stadl Schmidmühlen: Eglsee Farmers' Stage live. Saturday, 16.05.2026, 20:00, free entry. Authentic culture to feel – come by! #FarmTheater

Farm Theater of the Eglsee Farmer Stage
An evening full of local feeling in Schmidmühlen: The farm theater of the Eglsee Farmer Stage brings free stage art to the Salz-Stadl on 05.16.2026. #Theater #Oberpfalz

Baby and Children's Bazaar at Salz-Stadl
Sustainable browsing at Salz-Stadl Schmidmühlen: Baby and Children's Bazaar with a family flair, free entry and a special atmosphere. #Schmidmühlen #Bazaar

Puppet Theater "Buba Huba" at the Amberg City Theater
Experience the puppet theater "Buba Huba" at the Amberg City Theater. A heartwarming and educational family performance.

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Live Country MusicOn both days, several live bands will create an authentic country atmosphere and great mood. It starts in the afternoon and continues all day until around 10 PM.Family ProgramPonies and gold panning bowls await little cowboys and cowgirls. Craft tents and storytelling sessions will light up children's eyes.Western FeelingEnjoy the day relaxed and in good spirits, in great company and lots of fun, e.g. during boot throwing or line dancing.Line DanceExperienced line dancers come...

Open-Air Serenade in the Maltese Garden
Enjoy free live music under the open sky in the Maltese Garden in Amberg on May 17, 2026.

Buba Huba – Colorful Puppet Theater by Susi Claus
Visit the colorful puppet theater Buba Huba by Susi Claus at the Stadttheater Amberg. An experience for the whole family!

Buba Huba
Visit the children's puppet theater Buba Huba at the Young City Theater Amberg on May 17, 2026, at 4 PM and experience an afternoon full of fantasy.

50 Years of Church Consecration: Church Inauguration with Auxiliary Bishop Reinhard Pappenberger
Festive church inauguration in St. Martin Gebenbach: liturgy with Auxiliary Bishop, prayer, community. Sun, 17.05.2026, 09:30, free entry. Deep religious experience – be there now! #ChurchConsecration

Dedication of the Church for the 50th Anniversary in Gebenbach
Festive dedication in St. Martin Gebenbach: Service with Auxiliary Bishop Pappenberger, liturgy, music, community. 17.05.2026, 09:30 AM, free entry. Come, celebrate, receive blessings. #Gebenbach

Church Consecration: 50 Years of Church Consecration in Gebenbach with Auxiliary Bishop Pappenberger
Festive church consecration in St. Martin Gebenbach: Pontifical Mass with Auxiliary Bishop Pappenberger, strong liturgy, vibrant community. 17.05.2026, 09:30 AM, free admission. Come, celebrate, receive blessings. #ChurchConsecration

Flea Market Ursensollen – Free Entry
Sunday browsing in Ursensollen: regional diversity, real finds, relaxed market flair. 17.05.2026 from 10 AM, free entry, short distances, sustainable shopping. Come by now! #Ursensollen

German Mill Day at the Glass Grinding and Polishing Mill
A lively look into technology history: The German Mill Day in Hahnbach leads into historical milling life with special tours and culture. #MillDay #Hahnbach

International Museum Day: Mill Day with Bettina Dittlmann and Michael Jank
A Museum Day full of history, craftsmanship, and art awaits you at the Glass Grinding and Polishing Works. Discover the mill, tours, and industrial culture. #MuseumDay #Art

Air Line – Heiko Börner
Precise lines, breathing spaces: Experience Heiko Börner's Air Line at the Air Museum Amberg. On 17.05.2026, 11–17 hours, admission 5.50 €. Sensual sculpture, strong spatial impact – visit now! #AirMuseum

Fisher's Festival at the Clubhouse Schmidmühlen
Enjoy regionally by the banks of the Vils: Fisher's Festival at the Fishing Building Schmidmühlen. Freshly smoked and grilled, family-friendly, relaxed. May 17, 2026, from 12 PM. Come by and taste Upper Palatinate flavor! #Schmidmühlen

World of Languages. Translating Literature – Sunday Opening at the Literature Archive
An intense Sunday visit to the Literature Archive: World of Languages makes translation tangible – with manuscripts and audio traces. 17.05.2026, 14–17 hours, 3 €. Discover language art live. #SulzbachRosenberg

From Peasant House to Museum – Tour at the Sulzbach-Rosenberg City Museum
Pure culture in the Sulzbach-Rosenberg City Museum: Architecture, Principality, Simultaneum, exhibits. On 17.05.2026 at 14:00, free entry. Experience, understand, marvel – secure your place now. #SulzbachRosenberg

Time Travel through the Sulzbach-Rosenberg City Museum – Tour with Patrizia Zimmermann
Culture you can touch in Sulzbach-Rosenberg: Tour in the City Museum through Aristocratic Palace & Citizen House. 05/17/2026, 14:00, free admission. Understand more, experience intensively. Secure your spot now! #SulzbachRosenberg

Special Exhibition: Translating – Discovering the World of Languages
Dive into language art: Exhibition on literary translation at the Literature Archive. Sundays 14–17 o'clock, 17.05.2026, free admission. Sensual insights, archive treasures, new perspectives. Visit now! #LanguageArt

World of Languages. Translating Literature – Special Exhibition
Sensual language art at the Literature Archive: World of Languages shows how translation transforms texts. Sun 05.17.2026, 2-5 PM, Admission €3. Experience, marvel, read on. #Literature

Children's Festival with Instrument Presentation
A joyful family afternoon full of sound and curiosity in Vilseck: try out instruments, ask questions, and experience music up close. Free admission. #FamilyExperience
