Bardentreffen Nuremberg 2026
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One of Germany's biggest free open-air music festivals, the Bardentreffen ('Meeting of the Bards') fills Nuremberg's old town with world, folk and singer-songwriter music. 2026 marks its 50th anniversary.
Highlights
- 50th-anniversary edition in 2026
- Multiple free stages across the historic old town
- World, folk and singer-songwriter acts plus busking corners
Practical tips
- Nuremberg is about an hour from Munich by ICE train
- Completely free — the city centre gets very busy, so go early for popular stages
- Combine with the Imperial Castle and old-town sightseeing
Where it is
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