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Heidelberg – an atmospheric festival venueTogether, Heidelberg's rich history and present-day vibrancy create an inspiring atmosphere. The romance of the town has been immortalised by writers and painters whose poems and pictures have ensured that Heidelberg is known the world over. Today, the castle ruins and medieval old town alongside the Neckar river form the perfect setting for a wealth of festivals and events. The dates and times of major events can be found on the Heidelberg Marketing Office website at: www.heidelberg-marketing.de EventsHeidelberg Spring Music Festival
20 March – 24 April 2010, This international music festival features glittering stars such as Thomas Hampson, Sol Gabetta, Andris Nelsons, Hélène Grimaud, Ivo Pogorelich ... Heidelberger Stückemarkt drama festival
29 April – 9 May 2010, The festival's central focus is a competition for playwrights featuring premieres of outstanding pieces by young directors and writers Castle illuminations and fireworks
5 June, 10 July, 4 September 2010, 10.15pm, Back in 1613, Elector Friedrich V, the ‘Winter King’, knew that his new bride Elizabeth Stuart would be bowled over by fireworks set against the romantic backdrop of Heidelberg... Heidelberg Literature Festival
10 – 13 June 2010, The Literature Festival has been one of the highlights of Heidelberg's cultural calendar since 1994 Heidelberg Castle Festival
25 June – 8 August 2010, The exceptional architecture and atmosphere of this Renaissance building, with its extensive gardens and secluded niches and corners, provides a unique venue for theatrical productions Heidelberg Bach Festival "Bach and the 20th century"
21 – 28 July 2010, For the past 26 years, the Heidelberg Bach Festival has been staged in the week prior to 28 July, the anniversary of Johann Sebastian Bach's death Heidelberg Autumn Fair
25 September 2010, The old town is the setting for the Heidelberg Autumn Fair, a colourful mix of medieval market, craft fair, bric-a-brac market and stalls packed with delicious regional specialities SPECIAL EXHIBITION: Codex Manesse exhibition in Heidelberg
1 November 2010 – 20 February 2011, The Codex Manesse is the most famous medieval German manuscript. It was compiled in the early 14th century and it contains the most extensive collection of Middle High German songs and poetry Enjoy Jazz – an international festival of jazz
2 October – mid-November 2010, Enjoy Jazz is a six-week, autumn festival packed with fantastic music 59th International Film Festival, Mannheim/Heidelberg
November 2010, The International Film Festival Mannheim/Heidelberg is one of the world's oldest international film festivals Heidelberg Christmas market
24 November – 22 December 2010, In 2010, for the first time, the Heidelberg Christmas market will be held in the castle courtyard as well as the old town. |
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Heidelberg Contact
Tourist Information (Main Station)
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Phone: +49 - (0)6221 - 1 94 33
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