Essential Information for Rudolstadt Festival Attendees: Here are Twelve Crucial Facts
Rudolstadt Festival 2025 Awaits You: All You Need to Know about Artists, Tickets, Venues, and More
Prepare for a Musical Extravaganza!
The Rudolstadt Festival 2025 promises an unforgettable experience filled with around 100 acts from over 30 countries, focusing on folk, world, and a mix of various music genres.
Main attractions include guitarist Vieux Farka Toure, the Big Band of Boom, Chicken Wire Empire, Petit Goro, and many more[1]. The lineup keeps expanding, so make sure to keep an eye on the festival's website[2] for updates.
Let's Dance!
Dance is a major part of the Rudolstadt Festival. Apart from concerts and street performances, numerous dance workshops[2] allow visitors to participate actively and learn new moves[1]. Interactive activities such as singing and instrumental workshops, lectures, exhibitions, and children's offers are also available to engage everyone[1].
Get Your Tickets Now!
Ticket sales for the festival have already kicked off. A four-day pass will cost you 132 euros, but residents of the Saalfeld-Rudolstadt district can get a discount at 66 euros. Season tickets, day tickets for the city center, and combo tickets, among others, are also available[1]. You can buy tickets via TixForGigs online, or visit tourist information offices in Rudolstadt, Saalfeld, Bad Blankenburg, and various advance sale points in several German cities[1].
Hot Tip: Download the Festival App!
For better planning and up-to-date information, download the Rudolstadt Festival app[1] available for both iOS and Android platforms. It features the lineup, all current news, and allows you to mark your favorite acts.
A Musical Journey Around the City
Prepare for a citywide adventure as there are more than 20 venues scattered throughout Rudolstadt, including large stages at Schloss Heidecksburg, the market, and the Heinepark[2]. Events also take place at the city church, the theater, the library, the crafts courtyard, open-air stages, dance tents, and in public and private gardens[2].
Accessibility & Rules
Rudolstadt is easily accessible by public transportation with Deutsche Bahn and Abellio operating services from Leipzig, Halle, Jena, and more[2]. The festival also offers an iOS and Android app to make visiting easier[1]. As for rules, dogs must be kept on a leash and muzzled, while glass bottles, any kind of knives, and alcoholic beverages are strictly prohibited[2]. If planning to record video, film, and sound, make sure to get approval from the organizer[2].
Rooted in History
The festival has a rich history dating back to the "1st Festival of German Folk Dance" in 1955[2]. Since then, it has grown and evolved, with folk music playing an increasingly important role[2]. The current format started in 2016, making it Germany's largest festival for folk, roots, and world music[2].
Take this opportunity to immerse yourself in the vibrant rhythms, dance workshops, and stunning performances that the Rudolstadt Festival offers. See you there! [Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly updates from Thuringia][3].
[1] www.rudolstadt-festival.de
[2] www.thueringen-tourismus.de
[3] https://www.gutewochenuebersicht-thueringen.de/
Prepare to be captivated by an enthralling blend of music at the Rudolstadt Festival 2025, showcasing over 100 acts from around 30 countries, featuring a mix of folk, world, and various genres.
Stay updated with the latest additions to the lineup, which includes renowned guitarist Vieux Farka Touré, Big Band of Boom, Chicken Wire Empire, Petit Goro, and many more.
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