Culture highlight: Kulmbacher Altstadtfest starts on July 4th!

Culture highlight: Kulmbacher Altstadtfest starts on July 4th!

Kulmbach, Deutschland - Kulmbach is preparing for a very special event: From July 4th to 6th, 2025, the 44th Altstadtfest is celebrated. This popular festival has a long tradition and was first organized in 1979. As fraenkischerag.de , the event will take place in the picturesque streets of the historic old town, which even contributes to the special flair with its rich history.

A central highlight will be the opening on July 4 at 5 p.m. on the market square, where Mayor Ingo Lehmann gives the official starting shot. The program of the opening day promises a successful festival with the youth band, the "United Dance Group" and the band "Deschawü". Over the three festive days, numerous bands and DJs will also create the mood on various stages.

The program and the innovations

This year there are some changes in the course of the festival. EKU-Platz is no longer used and the "white tower" remains empty, as the head of the tourism and event service, Anja Meyer-Hempfling, confirms. Instead, Waaggasse, who is supervised with Daniel Manzer (Mr. Hops), is actively involved again. The musical performances of different genres will be special attraction. Among other things, Waaggasse is brought to life with the sounds of the "Tone Colors", the "Mc Braazzz Band" and other artists.

Buchbindergasse will offer culinary delicacies with wine, Prosecco, antipasti and pizza, while the back top hack comes with "Ö3" and "Brassbound Rockets". At the authorities car park, the festival visitors can enjoy live appearances from "Rocktime", "Double B" and "Barfly". Another highlight is the old town festival run, which will take place on Sunday and where only a few starting places are available.

a success story

The old town festival has established itself as one of the most popular festivals in the region since its first event in 1979. A true concept of success, which reached its peak with almost 70,000 visitors in 1985, when the festival combined with the city's 950th anniversary and the 850th anniversary of the Plassenburg. Historical buildings and the lively program still ensure an unmistakable ambience and attract numerous visitors every year, such as the website Altstadtfest-kulmbach.de

The organization of the festival is again carried out this year by eight street officers who are responsible for the fact that everything runs smoothly. The city and the organizers involved do their best to offer visitors an unforgettable experience.

For everyone who not only celebrates, but also more about the history of the festival, the archiving of old programs and advertising is another exciting project that is promoted. A big thank you goes to Erich Olbrich from the city archive for his valuable support.

Overall, the 44th Altstadtfest in Kulmbach promises a lively and varied program that makes the hearts of all visitors beat faster. If you want good music, culinary delicacies and a great ambience, you should mark the appointment in the calendar. And best of all: we look forward to many happy faces!