24 Events in May in Bamberg - Events & Activities in May 2026

Franconian church fair atmosphere in the heart of Bamberg: The May Festival lures with specialties, beer garden, and music. 29.5.-1.6.2026. #Bamberg #Festival

A special afternoon on the Bamberg cathedral hill: The cathedral, treasury, and cloister open the view to faith, history, and art. #Bamberg #CathedralTreasury

Summer cinema with world culture flair in Bamberg: Films, monastery view, and evening light in the Kreuzgarten. 29.05.2026, free admission, 150 seats per film. #Bamberg #SummerCinema

Fairy-tale magic and stage art in Bamberg: Hansel and Gretel at the Puppet Theater touches with suspense, light, and poetry. 29.05.2026, 5 PM. #Theater

Shakespeare's dream comedy comes to life anew in Bamberg: sensitive figures, poetic confusions, and a historic stage. 29.05.2026, 7:00 PM, tickets from 26 Euro. #Theater

A fine theater evening in Bamberg: Jaroslav Rudiš combines beer culture, humor, and melancholy into a quiet experience. 29.05.2026, 29 €. #Theater

Jazz meets poetry in Bamberg: Duo Schlesinger / Lackerschmid performs HEARTACHE in St. Elisabeth. Poetic, intense, and close to the audience. #Jazz #Bamberg

An evening when fire, water, earth, and air take over the stage. WildWuchs Theater plays on 29.05.2026 at Palais Schrottenberg Bamberg. Starting at 17 euros. #Theaterlove

Bamberg gets loud: 19 Years Green Club bring rap, German rap, and urban beats to the Liveclub. Starting at 10:00 PM, pure anniversary energy awaits. #Bamberg #GreenClub

The cathedral, treasury, and cloister offer outstanding cultural-historical as well as moving religious experiences. In 90 minutes, you will experience highlights of European art history. The cathedral was built by the canonized imperial couple Henry and Kunigunde in the early 11th century, burned down several times, and was rebuilt a second time between 1200 and 1237. The architecture impresses with its clear form language. The famous and nameless Bamberg Horseman and the sculptures of the cathedral are unparalleled in Germany: the French influences are unmistakable! None other than Tilman Riemenschneider created the imperial tomb, Veit Stoß carved the altar of Mary. Through the Gothic cloister, you enter the diocesan museum, which is equipped with high-quality sculptures. The world's most significant textiles such as the preserved star mantle from the 11th century – a masterpiece of medieval textile art, the preserved vestments of Pope Clement II, and the largest preserved Ottonian cross are the highlights of our museum. Cathedral. Treasury. Cloister – Exciting. Inspiring. Experienceable.

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Christine Koschmieder was awarded the Villa Concordia Scholarship in 2025/25. She will introduce herself to the Bamberg audience with a reading from her book A HOUSE FOR ME and in a playful conversation format with Sandra Bringe from the Bühnen Halle. You will learn what role a hand puppet plays during this evening!

Experience Franconian brewing culture live: The Brewery Garden Festival in Geisfeld offers music, mini-brewery, and yard atmosphere. On 30.05.2026, enjoyment becomes an experience. #Bamberg

A silent cathedral, a great sound: Markus Asböck plays in Bamberg on 30.05.2026. Free entry, doors open at 11:30 AM. #OrganMusic #Bamberg

Experience Bamberg's Imperial Cathedral up close: Masterpieces, crypts, and a strong history in 90 minutes. 30.05.2026 at 13:00. Secure a cultural moment now! #Bamberg #WorldHeritage

Summer cinema with World Heritage flair: The Openair Cinema in Kreuzgarten brings film magic to Bamberg. 30.05.2026 from 4:00 PM, free admission. #Bamberg #SummerCinema

Franconian Kirchweih atmosphere, beer garden music, and genuine moments of enjoyment: The May-Kerwa 2026 invites you to Weiher near Bamberg at the end of May. #Kirchweih #Bamberg

A poetic evening full of romance and wonder awaits you in Bamberg: The Golden Pot as puppet theatre, 30.05.2026, 17 €. #TheatreMagic

Outsiders, art scene, and social tension meet in Bamberg in great stage poetry. The Rats on 30.05.2026 at 7:30 PM from 40 €. #Theater

Baroque meets sound magic: Spring at Schloss Seehof brings Silke Aichhorn to the orangery on May 30, 2026. An evening full of atmosphere, history, and harp magic. #Bamberg #ChamberMusic

An evening full of surprises at KUFA Bamberg: The Art Carousel brings Open Stage, music, theater, and humor to the stage. 30.05.2026, tickets from €10. #Bamberg #Theater

Bamberg enjoys a night full of riffs, pressure, and scene energy: Riff and Rage at the Live-Club. On May 30, 2026, starting at 8:30 PM. #Metalparty

Moonlight over the Steigerwald: Experience the Moon Tour on the Treetop Path in Ebrach with views, knowledge, and evening atmosphere. 30.05.2026, from 16.50 €. #Steigerwald

Latin American night at STIL.Bruch Bamberg: Specialties, Salsa, Reggaeton, and Cumbia starting at 5:30 PM, party from 10 PM. #Bamberg #LatinParty