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Black and white graffiti art on the side of a building depicts a city scape

Art on a building in Patrick Henri Village, and old U.S. military base in Heidelberg, Germany. (Oleksiy.golubov, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons)

Metropolink Art Festival, Heidelberg | Aug. 5-8, 2026

A former U.S. military base turned urban art festival grounds is celebrating its 12th anniversary. Patrick Henry Village in Heidelberg transforms into an artist’s paradise for the Metropolink Festival.

Visitors can admire large-scale murals and international street art, enjoy live music and creative workshops. The former commissary is the central hub for street art, food and music. Street art workshops are available for children to participate in.

We recommend purchasing tickets in advance. Children aged 13 and under receive free entry.

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Katie Wells is a writer and mixed media artist with an MFA in Creative Writing. Passionate about nature, travel, and yoga, her work often reflects a sense of curiosity and connection. When she’s not writing or wandering through the forest, she enjoys cozy moments at home with a homemade latte, her two dogs Zuko and Baymax, and her spouse.

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