Stuttgart What’s On
The Stuttgart region really comes alive in June: with its rich cultural history, summer festivals, culinary discoveries, and unique attractions, there’s plenty to experience. Plan your summer days and discover what the coming weeks have in store for you.
Street Art in Stuttgart
On this tour, Stuttgart reveals its creative side beyond the classic sights. Starting at the Haus des Tourismus, the two-hour walking tour takes you through colorful alleys, urban hotspots, and hidden graffiti artworks in public spaces.
Along the way, you’ll discover impressive murals, stickers, and stencils and learn just how diverse street art can be—sometimes political, sometimes poetic, and sometimes provocative. You’ll also get to know local and international street artists and gain fascinating insights into styles, techniques, and the creative process behind the works. Reserve your spot for June 28 and discover Stuttgart’s creative, urban side!
Kessel Festival
Kessel Festival 2026
Summer atmosphere, live music, and festival vibes will fill the Cannstatter Wasen on June 26 and 27, 2026.
Cannstatter Wasen & Reitstadion, Talstraße 209, 70372 STUTTGART
Over the past few years, the Kessel Festival has become a staple highlight of the festival season and is now an integral part of Stuttgart’s cultural and music scene. With its diverse program, the Festival will once again offer a lively and attractive event for Stuttgart and the entire region. Top musical acts will create a great atmosphere and fill the dance floors on the main stage. In addition, the festival once again invites visitors to get active with numerous sports activities. Whether it’s interactive workshops, trying out new sports, or innovative projects focused on sustainability at the Übermorgen Markt—the Kessel Festival delights people of all ages and offers the perfect experience for every taste.
On the main stage, artists including Nina Chuba, SDP, Juli, The Lottery Winners, CARLI, and Tiffany Aris will deliver a varied program spanning pop, indie, and rap. In addition to the concerts, other highlights include the Sparda Sportpark, the family program, the Newcomer Contest, DJ areas, the culture stage, the street music festival, the Übermorgen Market, the Young Wine Village, and food and drinks. Look forward to two days full of music and summer vibes.
Main Stage Lineup
Friday, June 26: SOKAE, CARLI, The Lottery Winners, Nina Chuba
Saturday, June 27: Aaron, Tiffany Aris, Juli, $oho Bani, SDP
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Gen Z Rede(t)
Young voices, fresh perspectives, and authentic opinions from Stuttgart take center stage at the exhibition “Gen Z Rede(t).” You can visit this free exhibition at Salon Sophie in the StadtPalais — developed jointly by the StadtPalais – Museum für Stuttgart and Kultur Rabauken — through July 12, 2026. You’ll discover Gen Z’s favorite and least favorite spots in Stuttgart, as well as topics like the draft, drugs, mental health, and other challenges facing the younger generation. What’s particularly exciting: The exhibition was created by young people for young people and invites you to share your own opinions at numerous interactive stations. Additionally, street interviews offer insights into Gen Z’s perspectives and reveal what matters most to young people in Stuttgart.
Jazz Open – Stuttgart 2026
When Stuttgart resonates with jazz, soul, pop, and big summer nights in July, it means the Jazz Open is back. From July 1 through 12, 2026, international acts such as Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Teddy Swims, Katy Perry, Jamiroquai, Jamie Cullum, Joss Stone, Lenny Kravitz, Moby, and MEUTE will fill the city’s stages with energy, emotion, and festival flair. Performances will take place at special venues such as Schlossplatz, the Old Palace, the BIX Jazz Club, the Fruchtkasten, and SpardaWelt. Bringing the music even closer to the city are the Open Stages, which will offer free concerts at the StadtPalais, the music pavilion on Schlossplatz, St. Eberhard’s Cathedral, the City Library, the Art Museum, and the BIX Jazz Club—creating musical moments right in the heart of Stuttgart. Plan your visit and experience a festival summer that makes the city sing!
Castle Discovery Day
Step back in time: Amid castle walls, monastic cells, state rooms, and arcades, the magic of bygone eras is still felt today, and every monument tells its own unique story. The Castle Experience Day on June 21, 2026, under the theme “Culinary Delights,” invites families to explore impressive sites such as the burial chapel on the Württemberg with a view of the Neckar Valley, Lorch Abbey overlooking the Remstal, the Ludwigsburg Residential Palace with its princely state rooms, as well as Favorite Palace, Monrepos Palace, and Solitude Palace. Depending on the location, the theme is interpreted in very different ways, offering exciting activities for every taste.
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