What’s Up This Weekend in Stuttgart (Designed by Stripes Staff)
Check out our top choices for where to go this weekend, Aug. 21-23, near Stuttgart.
Stuttgart Wine Village 2026: Enjoy live music, wine, food and activities until Sept. 5.
Pumpkin Festival Ludwigsburg: Marvel at the pumpkin displays, eat pumpkin-inspired treats and celebrate all things pumpkin until Nov. 1.
International Fireworks Festival: Flaming Stars: Gaze at the skies all weekend long at this fiery festival.
There is something for everyone on list of things to do this weekend. (S. Külcü (Adobe Stock))
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anderthalb Bar: One-And-A-Half Jokes (English Comedy Open Mic): Laugh out loud at this comedy event this Sunday.
Ludwigsburg: Circus Theater: Roncalli: Run away to the circus until Sept. 6.
Karlsruhe: Dinosaurs – In the Realm of Prehistory: Check out this exhibition with 50 dinosaurs until September 6.
Karlsruhe: Karlsruhe Palace Light Festival Karlsruhe 2026: Check out this illuminating spectacle with the motto “Lightyard Stories: Visions of Urban Living Spaces” until Sept. 13.
Landesmuseum Württemberg: Music Break: Every Friday at 12:30 p.m., pause for a few minutes for this event at the museum featuring mini concerts.
Stuttgart-Uhlbach: Friday Wine Tasting at the Wine Museum: Try three different wines every Friday.
Karlsruhe-Grötzingen: Flea Market: Every Friday, shop for treasures at this market.
Königstrasse 1a: Free Walking Tour in English: On Saturdays and Sundays at 11 a.m., there is a free two-hour walking tour in English with a cool guide carrying a yellow umbrella.
Karlsplatz: Flea Market: Find your next treasure at this market every Saturday.
Mercedes-Benz Museum: Classics and Coffee: Until Oct. 11, 2026, check out the classic car onsite and sip coffee every Sunday.
Stuttgart Area: Candlelight Concerts: With themes such as film scores, Taylor Swift, Classic Rock, 90s Hip-Hop and more, these orchestral quartets reimagine your favorite songs.
Stuttgart Area: Medieval Markets: Click on the link to find what medieval markets are going on in Germany this weekend.
Medieval market fair grounds (Katie Wells)
*Know before you go: Always check event websites before traveling to verify information, cost and regulations. Lectures and workshops on the economy are likely to be in German but may offer English alternatives. Events on military bases require base access.
