The best festivals in & around Stuttgart 2024
Discover the dazzling world of music and culture with our brand new blog article about the best festivals in and around Stuttgart in 2024!
Whether you're looking for live music, artistic performances or culinary highlights - we have all the information you need for an unforgettable festival experience. Find out more about the hottest acts, festival dates, ticket sales, camping options and much more. Plan your festival trip now and secure the best experiences for 2024! 🥳
Here are our highlights 👇
41. Französische Filmtage
Discover the fascination of cinema at the 41st French Film Festival in Stuttgart. From 30.10. - 06.11. you can expect exciting film highlights, thrilling stories and the diversity of filmmaking. A world full of emotion, creativity and cinematic masterpieces awaits you. 🎬
Not in Stuttgart but worth a trip
Immergut Festival - präsentiert von Rausgegangen
The Immergut Festival 2024 cordially invites you to Neustrelitz from May 30 to June 1. This unique indie event is organized by the non-profit immergutrocken e.V., consisting of 110 dedicated members. Look forward to performances by artists such as TRÄNEN, Chastity Belt and many more. In addition to musical highlights, you can expect disco adventures, inspiring discussions on the Word Stage and plenty of time to explore the festival grounds and swim in the surrounding lakes. Under this year's motto "Hör mal raus", we will leave our comfort zone together to make new musical discoveries that will accompany us throughout the summer and beyond. Join us in Neustrelitz and experience the unique atmosphere of the Immergut Festival! ✨
splash! 2024 - präsentiert von Rausgegangen
When Ferropolis once again becomes a hip-hop stronghold, it can only mean one thing: splash! Festival 2024! 🙌🏻 The line-up promises the hottest acts in the hip-hop world & surprising new discoveries. If you're not convinced yet, you should watch the aftermovie. 😌
MELT 2024 - präsentiert von Rausgegangen
One last dance: the annual electronic and contemporary pop music class trip to Gremminer See comes together for the very last time. Lose yourself in the forest, on the big stage under the coal excavator or on the beach. Already an absolute highlight: The Sugababes are coming. See you there. Rausgegangen presents it!
Colours of Ostrava 2024 - präsentiert von Rausgegangen
Located in the old open-cast mine of Ostrava, Czech Republic, the festival combines music, art and a unique atmosphere. The stages are spread between the remains of an old industrial plant and the festival offers an impressive line-up Sam Smith, Lenny Kravitz, Queens of the Stone Age, James Blake, Khruangbin and many more.
MIT DIR FESTIVAL 2024
Electronic and alternative vibes on an idyllic lake. Artist surprises, five wonderful stages, over 100 acts, art, delicious food and pure festival magic. Be there, it's going to be great.
Sziget Festival 2024 - präsentiert von Rausgegangen
International music acts, cabaret, comedy, films, workshops and art. In mid-August, Budapest will once again be transformed into the Island of Freedom. Headliners: Stormzy, Fred again..., Sam Smith, Martin Garrix. Lotteries for tickets, ayayay.
LOLLAPALOOZA BERLIN 2024 - präsentiert von Rausgegangen
The crowning glory of the festival summer is of course Lolla again this year!💗 This is where the music scene comes together! From electro to pop, from newcomers to world stars & you right in the middle of it all! Lolla is really diverse - you can even take the whole family here and there's something for everyone! Don't miss Berlin's most colorful festival again this year and treat yourself to an Early Bird ticket to save your wallet.🎫
Frequently asked questions about festivals in & around Stuttgart
1. what types of festivals are there in and around Stuttgart?
- Musikfestivals
- Jazzfestivals
- Technofestivals
- POP-Festivals
- Festivals klassischer Musik
- Frühlingsfestivals
- Sommerfestivals
- Kulturfestivals
- Festivals für die ganze Familie
- Lichterfestivals
- Filmfestivals bzw. Kurzfilmfestivals
2. what was the world's first festival?
In 1959, the "Newport Folk Festival" experienced its brilliant premiere as the first major festival in the USA. At this time, an influential student movement was developing in the USA, which protested resolutely against the Vietnam War.
3. what is the biggest festival in Europe?
The biggest festival in Europe is unfortunately not in Stuttgart 😉.
World-famous DJs rock the stages at the Tomorrowland Belgium Festival, one of the hottest events on the continent. With over 600,000 visitors in 2022, it is considered the biggest festival in Europe.
4. what is the most popular festival?
Unfortunately, the world's most popular festival does not take place in Stuttgart, but in the desert of Palm Springs - Coachella. Here, the stylish appearance is at the top of the list for many festival-goers: around 250,000 people flock to the desert every year to experience live performances by artists such as Billie Eilish, Harry Styles and Drake.
5. what is the most popular music genre at festivals?
Techno dominates German music festivals with an impressive 81% approval rating, as revealed by a survey of 15,000 festival visitors in 2022. EDM festivals, which stand for electronic dance music, are in second place on the popularity scale.
6. what should you definitely have with you at a festival?
Our top 5:
1. sunglasses
2. sunscreen
3. water bottle
4. power bank
5. rain jacket or poncho
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