Ulmer Zelt Festival

Every year since 1987, people from all walks of life have gathered at Friedrichsau in Ulm for seven weeks filled with music, entertainment, and laughter at Ulmer Zelt Festival. The renowned tent festival is one of the longest-running in Germany. It offers a variety of programs that include rock and pop tunes, indie folk songs, and classical pieces from around the world as well as cabaret, comedy acts, theatre performances, and dance numbers. Join the crowds at this legendary event!

From international celebrities to impressive up-and-comers, the Ulm tent offers an unforgettable blend of entertainment that is now a staple in the cultural landscape around Ulm. Enjoy a mini festival complete with a beer garden and lounge during inclement weather! Not only does it provide refuge from bad conditions outside, but it also creates an enchanting atmosphere in its own right.

The festival's main stage can host up to 35 larger acts and accommodate a maximum capacity of 10,000 visitors. This allows guests to get an intimate experience with performers that have been key in making this festival a success story. The event is managed by only a few full-time employees alongside around 100 volunteers who pull off the financial balancing act required for such an undertaking. Each year, the festival draws an impressive crowd of 90,000 art enthusiasts from around the world and has solidified its place as a premier event in the industry.

From the end of May to early July, come join in at the Volksfestplatz in Ulm's Friedrichsau for free fun activities and entertainment just for kids! Enjoy a jazz brunch or peruse its flea market while your little ones play around on their action meadow. Plus, don't forget about the beer garden that overlooks an idyllic spot between Ausee and Danube rivers. Ulmer Zelt Festival's program teams have pulled out all the stops, so make sure to get here before it ends.