4 Dec 2026
Upcoming festival · Germany
88 days to goKarlsruhe2026
Three nights · Concert hall
Our artists
Confirmed artists and concert times are shown with each festival day.
5 Dec 2026
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6 Dec 2026
Line-up coming soon
Karlsruhe at a glance
Festival and concert at a glance
The daytime festival takes place in the festival area and the evening concerts in the concert hall. Your ticket category determines which areas you can enter.
Festival area
Food, shopping, family and the daytime programme. Accessible with every ticket category.
Concert hall
Confirmed artists and concert times are shown with each festival day.
Daily 12:00–22:00
The festival in the festival area remains open during the concert programme.
Presale to follow
Karlsruhe ticket selection
Choose tickets
Mix days and categories freely.
Ages 0–6: festival entry is free. Concert admission requires a parent with a concert ticket and remains subject to capacity, safety and safeguarding. VIP from age 12.
Friday
Food, shopping & family · no concert
Enjoy the festival day and concert
Festival, concert and VIP area
Saturday
Food, shopping & family · no concert
Enjoy the festival day and concert
Festival, concert and VIP area
Sunday
Food, shopping & family · no concert
Enjoy the festival day and concert
Festival, concert and VIP area
Daily programme
Your festival day, hour by hour
Follow the day hour by hour, from the festival opening and family activities to shopping, food and the evening concert.
- Festival opens
Hall 8 opens with food, shopping and family experiences.
- Family time
Hosted activities and hands-on moments for the whole family.
- Food spotlight
Culinary presentations and flavours to discover.
- Style & beauty
Fashion, beauty and selected brands in focus.
- Culture on stage
Dance, connection and a changing stage programme.
- Countdown to the concert
Hosted highlights from the day and the build-up to the evening.
- Concert hall admission
The concert hall opens to guests with the appropriate ticket category.
- Line-up coming soon
Live in concert · The day’s headliner takes the stage in the concert hall.
- Festival closes
The festival area closes at 22:00.
- Festival opens
Hall 8 opens with food, shopping and family experiences.
- Family time
Hosted activities and hands-on moments for the whole family.
- Food spotlight
Culinary presentations and flavours to discover.
- Style & beauty
Fashion, beauty and selected brands in focus.
- Culture on stage
Dance, connection and a changing stage programme.
- Countdown to the concert
Hosted highlights from the day and the build-up to the evening.
- Concert hall admission
The concert hall opens to guests with the appropriate ticket category.
- Line-up coming soon
Live in concert · The day’s headliner takes the stage in the concert hall.
- Festival closes
The festival area closes at 22:00.
- Festival opens
Hall 8 opens with food, shopping and family experiences.
- Family time
Hosted activities and hands-on moments for the whole family.
- Food spotlight
Culinary presentations and flavours to discover.
- Style & beauty
Fashion, beauty and selected brands in focus.
- Culture on stage
Dance, connection and a changing stage programme.
- Countdown to the concert
Hosted highlights from the day and the build-up to the evening.
- Concert hall admission
The concert hall opens to guests with the appropriate ticket category.
- Line-up coming soon
Live in concert · The day’s headliner takes the stage in the concert hall.
- Festival closes
The festival area closes at 22:00.
Travel & accessibility
Getting thereMesse Karlsruhe
Directions, parking, public transport and accessibility notes are based on official venue information.
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By car
Follow the official route to Messe Karlsruhe in Rheinstetten and the on-site signs.
Official directionsParking
The first rows of P1 near the main entrance include designated accessible parking bays.
Parking informationRail & public transport
Public transport and any Messe-Express service are event-specific. Check connections shortly before the festival.
Check connectionsAccessibility
The venue, halls and entrances are at ground level, with accessible parking near the main entrance.
View detailsKarlsruhe FAQ
Important before your visit
01Where can I buy tickets?+
Choose tickets on the relevant festival page. Purchases are available only for cities marked “Tickets available”.
02Which ticket is right for me?+
The benefits and price appear with each ticket category. You then choose the day, category and quantity.
03Can I combine days and categories?+
Yes. For festivals with active sales, several days and categories can be combined in one order.
04How do I receive my tickets?+
After successful payment, your confirmation and digital tickets are provided by email and on the confirmation page.
05Where can I find times, venue and travel details?+
Dates, opening hours, venue, daily programme and travel information are listed on each festival page.
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