Culture in Nuremberg

It offers space for more than 4,500 visitors and houses Europe's largest 3D screen: The Cinecitta multiplex cinema on the Pegnitz can rightly be described as a cinema of superlatives. A wide range of films is shown in 22 comfortable halls, of course with the most modern image and sound technology. Those who are there on Sundays can also visit the cinema brunch. Operas, ballets and classical concerts are also regularly performed here.

In addition to the Cinecitta, the Admiral is a worthwhile alternative. Opened in 1908, it was completely demolished around the turn of the millennium and rebuilt in a modernized form. If you are not watching a blockbuster, you can look forward to delicious drinks in the sky bar on the top floor.

All those who are looking for film enjoyment away from the mainstream should pay a visit to the Metropolis on Stresemannplatz.

The Nuremberg State Theater is divided into the striking opera house and the simple playhouse. More than 650 performances of drama, ballet and opera are offered each season, and concerts by the Nuremberg State Philharmonic also take place here regularly. The old building not only provides a great ambience, but also gives the acoustics a very special touch. Also commendable: the possibility of pre-ordering drinks for the break.

For lovers of classical music, the Klassik Open Air in the Lupoldhain offers a unique atmosphere. In two concerts, the Nuremberg Symphony Orchestra and the Nuremberg State Philharmonic will perform well-known and classically interpreted pieces - and admission is free! Also worth seeing is the collective conclusion with sparklers on the last evening. With around 70,000 visitors each, it is the largest open-air festival of its kind in Europe.

The annual meeting of bards also takes place in the open air. For three days, well-known and unknown singer-songwriters from all over the world have the opportunity to present their works. The event is spread over a total of nine stages that stretch across the entire old town. Here, too, admission is traditionally free. And if you want, you can also put your musical skills to the test on Karolinenstrasse.

The third big open air event, Rock im Park, takes place every early summer in the dozen pond public park. It is parallel to the Rock am Ring event in the Eifel and is strongly coordinated with the band line-up. Every year, around 70,000 visitors make the pilgrimage to the festival to listen to bands like Metallica, Die Toten Hosen or System of a Down.

"Longing", "Odyssey" and "Horizons" - these are just a few of last year's themes of the Blue Night. Within the framework of numerous art performances as well as light and video installations, visitors have the opportunity to get to know local museums, churches and other cultural associations up close. In addition to around 100 individual events, numerous street artists also offer their skills.

At the same time, Nuremberg's city center is bathed in blue light for several hours, which contributes to the naming of the event. With up to 150,000 visitors, it is the largest culture and museum night in Germany.

Anyone who is in mid-April or early September at the fairground at the dozen pond is probably not alone: ​​Because this is when the spring festival and the autumn folk festival usually take place. Together they make up the Nuremberg folk festival, which attracts over two million visitors to each event every year.

Held for the first time in 1826 in honor of the Bavarian King Ludwig I, today it is a core part of Franconian culture with its countless beer tents, snack bars, fairground rides and shooting ranges. Of course, music bands and pageants should not be missing. The finale is a spectacular fireworks display.