Beachfront Stuttgart and Sven Väth at Frida's Pier - weekend snapshots
Stuttgart, Germany, is gearing up for an exciting weekend filled with a variety of festivals, music events, and summer celebrations. From August 8-10, 2025, the city will transform into a hub of culture, community, and entertainment.
One of the highlights includes the Festival at Uhlandshöhe, where wine tastings, jazz, and chamber music will be enjoyed all weekend long in a beautiful setting. For those who appreciate ink and art, the InkLusion Fest at bhz Kreativ Atelier offers tattoo art, food, drinks, and shopping throughout the weekend.
The Cannstatter Evening Market at Marktplatz is another must-visit, featuring live music, shopping, food, and fun every Friday night until August 29. Music lovers will also enjoy the Bohnenviertel Festival, with street musicians, DJs, delicious food, craft art, and international street food in the Bohnenviertel district on Friday and Saturday.
Cinephiles can catch the final three days of the Indian Film Festival Stuttgart at Innenstadtkinos Stuttgart. Meanwhile, Stuttgart PRIDE Cultural Weeks, running through July 27, offers film screenings, discussions, exhibitions, city tours, and a colorful demonstration parade celebrating diversity and equality.
Friday Wine Tasting at the Wine Museum in Stuttgart-Uhlbach is another event not to be missed. For those interested in urban art, the ongoing CURRENT - Kunst und Urbaner Raum festival, the Solitude Open for art and science performances, and the CSD-Demonstration celebrating diversity and equality with music and speeches are free events to enjoy.
For techno and electro fans, the Neckar Festival in Stuttgart-Wangen offers a 14-hour rave. DJ legend Sven Väth will be performing, making it an event not to be missed. The Draufsicht-Festival, organised in southern Stuttgart by the Stuttgarter Trabanten Kollektiv and the Tomorrow team, is another event worth checking out.
The Stadtpalais in the city centre is hosting the summer festival "Stuttgart am Meer" until September 13th. Visitors can participate in surf-skate workshops and outdoor workouts, as well as enjoy a summer market, concerts, and an exhibition.
Unfortunately, the concerts at the summer festival "Stuttgart am Meer" have been postponed due to bad weather. The Fire Sea Festival, organized by Rosenau Kultur e.V. association for the thirteenth time, is happening in western Stuttgart until August 3rd. The festival features over 40 food stands and performances by regional bands, DJs, and live acts.
The Henkersfest is being celebrated open-air at the Leonhardskirche in Stuttgart, not at the Wilhelmsplatz. Slower traffic is being implemented in Leinfelden-Echterdingen for a quieter city.
A photo gallery has been collected featuring photos from the weekend's events. However, an accident involving a car and a tree occurred in the Ludwigsburg district, which may affect traffic in the area. Despite the occasional rain, Stuttgart promises an unforgettable weekend filled with music, culture, and community.
- Music lovers can anticipate the Bohnenviertel Festival, featuring street musicians, DJs, delicious food, craft art, and international street food in the Bohnenviertel district on Friday and Saturday.
- For techno and electro fans, the Neckar Festival in Stuttgart-Wangen offers a 14-hour rave, with DJ legend Sven Väth performing.
