Highlights 2012

March 22 - 25, 2012
Internationales Filmwochenende (International Film Festival)
Well known and unknown movies from all over the world are presented over a period of 3 1/2 days (and nights). Many stage directors are present at this event and answer all your questions regarding movies.
Location: Central Programm Kino and Cinemaxx Filmtheatre
Information: Filminitiative e.V., Mittlerer Neubergweg 10, 97074 Würzburg,
Phone: +49 (0) 9 31 / 1 50 77, Fax: +49 (0) 9 31 / 1 50 78,
www.filmwochenende.de, E-Mail: info@filmwochenende-wuerzburg.de
 

April 6 - 14, 2012
Flamenco Festival
The only Flamenco Festival in Southern Germany takes place in Würzburg. The program contains a wide array of traditional and contemporary Flamenco performances. Together with German Flamenco artists rising young stars and experienced performers from Spain offer a captivating show.
Locations:
Mainfranken Theater Würzburg, Zehntscheune Juliusspital Weingut
Organizer / Information:
Salon 77 / Würzburger Künstlerinitiative e.V., Albin-Jörg-Straße 22 a, 97222 Rimpar,
Phone: +49 (0) 93 65 / 88 84 27,
www.wueflamencofestival.com
 

April 29, 2012
Würzburger Residenzlauf (Run around the UNESCO World Heritage Residence Würzburg)
Main focus is on a run around the Residence, but there are also stage programmes, information desks, a variety of culinary offers and a lot of fun for the whole family.
Information: Veranstaltergemeinschaft Würzburger Residenzlauf, Virchowstraße 2, D - 97072 Würzburg,
Phone: +49 (0) 9 31 / 7 28 57, Fax: +49 (0) 9 31 / 7 29 69,
www.residenzlauf.de, E-Mail: info@residenzlauf.de 
 

May 5 - August 25, 2012
Special exhibition: Gott weiblich
On display is a unique archeological collection of ancient goddesses from the Bible and Orient Museum in Fribourg, Switzerland. Artists from Lower Franconia interpret the sculptures, charms, stamps and cylinder seals to explain their significance to the visitor. Supplementing the exhibit, there are numerous guided tours and events that elucidate the theological, sociological and cultural context of the displays.
Location: Church St. Stephan, Stephanstraße (near Neubaustraße)
Organizer / Information:
Rudolf-Alexander-Schröder-Haus, Katholische Akademie Domschule, 4 cooperation partners from Würzburg,
Am Bruderhof 1, 97070 Würzburg
Phone: +49 (0) 9 31 / 38 66 45 00, Fax +49 (0) 9 31 / 38 66 45 55
www.gott-weiblich.de, E-Mail: info@gott-weiblich.de
 

May 06, 2012
Internationales Kinderfest (Children's Festival)
An unforgettable day for children with face painting, dress up activities for the fundraising for a children project in the third world.
Location: Inner City, Information: DAHW, c/o Beate Gemballa, Mariannhillstraße 1c, 97074 Würzburg,
Phone: +49 (0) 9 31 / 7 94 81 31, Fax: +49 (0) 0 31 / 7 94 81 60,
www.dahw.de, E-Mail: info@dahw.de
 

May 11 - 12, 2012
Italienische Nacht* (Italian Night)
The philharmonic orchestra Würzburg performs Italian opera music in the baroque atmosphere of the Residence. Experience classic music and culinary delights in a historic atmosphere.
Location: UNESCO World Heritage Residence Würzburg
Information: Mainfranken Theater, Theaterstraße 21, 97070 Würzburg,
Phone: +49 (0) 9 31 / 3 90 81 24, Fax: +49 (0) 9 31 / 3 90 81 04,
www.theaterwuerzburg.de, E-Mail: karten@theaterwuerzburg.de
 

May 12 - 27, 2012
25th Culture Day at the Juliusspital
Art gallery, live music ranging from Jazz to international, and the atmosphere of the fabulous grounds of the Juliusspital. Word-famous wines and guided tours make this a perennial hit with visitors.
Location / Information:
Juliusspital Weingut Würzburg, Klinikstrasse 1, 97070 Würzburg
Phone: +49 (0) 9 31 / 3 93 14 06, Fax: +49 (0) 9 31 / 3 93 14 14,
www.juliusspital.de, E-Mail: tagung@juliusspital.de

May 18 - 19, 2012
Würzburger Barockfeste (Baroque Festivals)
This festival presents masterpieces of Baroque Music in the Emperor's Hall of the Residence. After the concerts, the guests are invited to an exclusive dinner and selected Franconian wines.
Location: Residence, Information: Fränkischer Weinbauverband, Hertzstraße 12, 97076 Würzburg,
Phone: +49 (0) 9 31 / 3 90 11 11, Fax: +49 (0) 9 31 / 3 90 11 55,
www.frankenwein-aktuell.de, E-Mail: kontakt@haus-des-frankenweins.de
 

May 19 - 20, 2012
12. iWelt-Marathon Würzburg (City Marathon)
Würzburg in running fever! The marathon is a flat and fast course along the River Main. Different activities and events along the route offer varied entertainment for the runners and non-runners as well.
Information: Stadtmarathon Würzburg, Alfred-Nobel-Straße 20, D - 97080 Würzburg
Phone: +49 (0) 177 / 5 77 46 91, Fax: +49 (0) 931 / 6 56 19,
www.wuerzburg-marathon.de, E-Mail: info@wuerzburg-marathon.de
 

May 25 - 28, 2012
24.  International Africa Festival*
During this unique festival, African artists and bands perform modern and traditional music and dance from their home countries. There is also a market with African crafts and works of art.
Location: Talavera-Mainwiesen, Information: Afro-Project, Friedenstraße 5, D - 97072 Würzburg,
Phone: +49 (0) 9 31 / 1 50 60, Fax: 1 50 80,
www.africafestival.org , E-Mail: info@africafestival.org

May 25 - June 03, 2012
Würzburger Weindorf (Wine Festival)
More than 100 different Franconian wines and numerous regional specialities are served in 40 cosy wine booths and stands.
Location: Market Place, Reservation: Verein Würzburger Festwirte, Dettelbachergasse 3, D - 97070 Würzburg
Phone: +49 (0) 9 31 / 3 51 70, Fax: +49 (0) 9 31 / 5 70 57,
www.weindorf-wuerzburg.de, E-Mail: info@weindorf-wuerzburg.de 
 

June 01 - July 01, 2012
91. Mozartfest (Mozart Festival)
Year after year, thousands of visitors have been delighted with this event's unique atmosphere. Internationally renowned symphony orchestras together with well known artists perform Mozart's masterpieces. The open air concerts in the festively illuminated Court Gardens of the Residence are famous for their romantic atmosphere.
Locations: UNESCO World Heritage Residence Würzburg, castle Veitshöchheim
Information: Mozartfest Würzburg, Rückermainstraße 2, 97070 Würzburg,
Phone: +49 (0) 9 31 / 37 23 36, Fax: +49 (0) 9 31 37 39 39
TIP: Make sure you get tickets early - Huge run on tickets every year
www.mozartfest-wuerzburg.de, E-Mail: info@mozartfest-wuerzburg.de
 

June 06 - 16, 2012
Bürgerspital-Hofschoppenfest (Wine Festival)
Traditional wine festival in the historic court yard of the Bürgerspital winery.
Location / Information: Bürgerspital-Weinstuben, Theaterstrasse 19, D - 97070 Würzburg,
Phone: +49 (0) 9 31 / 35 28 80, Fax: +49 (0) 9 31 3 52 88 88
www.buergerspital.de, E-Mail: wiesenegg@t-online.de  
 

June 21 - 24, 2012
Umsonst & Draußen Festival (Free & Outdoors Festival, Open Air Music Festival)
Bands, most of them newcomers, perform their latest songs during a free open air music festival.
Food and drinks are offered in stands and there is also a big bazaar for clothes and jewellery.
Location: Talavera Mainwiesen, Information: Umsonst & Draußen Verein, Untere Dorfstraße 1, D - 97270 Kist
Phone: +49 (0) 93 06 / 9 85 57 48, Fax: +49 (0) 93 06 / 9 85 57 45
www.umsonst-und-draussen.de, E-Mail: post@umsonst-und-draussen.de
 

June 25 - July 01, 2012
Hofgarten-Weinfest (Court Garden Wine Festival)
Traditional wine festival of the state winery in the romantic Court Gardens of the Residence.
Enjoy the romantic atmosphere and meet local people.
Location: UNESCO World Heritage Residence Würzburg,
Information: Staatlicher Hofkeller, Residenzplatz 3, D - 97070 Würzburg,
Phone: +49 (0) 9 31 / 3 05 09 31, Fax: +49 (0) 9 31 / 3 05 09 67
www.hofkeller.de
 

July 04 - 16,  2012
Hoffest am Stein (Wine Festival)
Wine festival at the winery "Weingut am Stein" in the midst of the vineyards. In the evenings there are Salsa, Samba, Jazz, Reggae and Blues concerts.
Location/Information: Weingut am Stein Ludwig Knoll, Mittlerer Steinbergweg 5, D - 97080 Würzburg,
Phone: +49 (0) 9 31 / 2 58 08, Fax: +49 (0) 9 31 / 2 58 80,
www.weingut-am-stein.de, E-Mail: mail@weingut-am-stein.de
 

July 06 - 22, 2012
Kiliani-Volksfest (Biggest Funfair in Lower Franconia)
The biggest Volksfest in the Würzburg area opens with a folklore parade. There is also a big fairground, and a beer tent, where Franconian specialities are offered.
Location: Talavera, Information: Stadt Würzburg Volksfestbüro, Domstraße 1, D - 97070 Würzburg
Phone: +49 (0) 9 31 / 37 36 92, Fax: +49 (0) 9 31 / 37 33 67,
www.wuerzburg.de/kiliani
 

July 24 - August 15, 2012
6th Würzburg Docks Festival *(6. Würzburger Hafensommer)
A cultural festival with open air cinema, concerts, art and theater by the old water front river docks in the "Alter Hafen". The spectacular award winning architecture surrounding the floating  stage provides a unique setting for the wide variety of cultural events.
Location: Alter Hafen, Veitshöchheimer Straße, D - 97080 Würzburg
Organizer / Information: Stadt Würzburg, Kultur-, Schul- und Sportreferat / FB Kultur, Rückermainstrasse 2, 97070 Würzburg, Phone: +40 (0) 9 31 / 37 23 95, Fax: +49 (0) 9 31 / 37 33 99, www.hafensommer-wuerzburg.de, E-mail: kulturamt@stadt.wuerzburg.de

July 27 - 28, 2012
Weinparty im Bürgerspital-Hof am Pfaffenberg (Wine Festival)
Lovely wine festival of the Bürgerspital in the vineyards of the Pfaffenberg with live bands. On a balmy summer night, you can enjoy Franconia at its very best.
Location: Bürgerspital Betriebshof, Pfaffenbergstraße, D - 97080 Würzburg
Information: Bürgerspital-Weingut, Phone: +40 (0) 9 31 / 3 50 34 41, Fax: +49 (0) 9 31 / 3 50 34 55, www.buergerspital.de/weingut, E-mail: weingut@buergerspital.de
 

August 2, 2012
Menu under the Stars (Menü unter Sternen)
Renowned local restaurateurs offer a high-end open air culinary event. 1000 guests dine under the stars enjoying a 4-course-menu with selected corresponding Franconian wines.
Location: Oberer Mainkai (view to the Fortress Marienberg)
Organizer:
"Wir Franken e.V. "; Ursulinergasse 2, D - 97070 Würzburg,
Phone: +49 (0) 9 31 / 5 02 71, Fax +49 (0) 9 31 / 5 02 74
www.wir-franken.de, E-Mail: info@wir-franken.de

August 4 - 5, 2012
Festival in the Ringpark (Ringparkfest)
Meet outdoors: The picturesque Ringpark Klein Nizza is the location for this fun festival featuring live music from folk to rock to country and traditional German music. Childrens` program.
Location:
Ringpark Klein Nizza (Entrance Friedrich-Ebert-Ring)
Organizer:
Congress-Tourismus-Wirtschaft Würzburg, Am Congress Centrum, D - 97070 Würzburg,
Phone +49 (0) 9 31 / 37 22 14, Fax +49 (0) 9 31 / 37 35 89
www.wuerzburg.de
 

August 10 - 12, 14 - 15, 17 - 19, 2012
Barbarossa Spectaculum (Medieval Festival at the Fortress Marienberg)
Join the jousting knights, storytellers, jesters, merry merchants for a week of medieval life. A knight's tournament is staged on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday - imagine being part of an Ivanhoe Movie!
Location: Festung Marienberg,
Information: Gesellschaft für Burgenmarketing, Johannes-Girmes-Straße 23, D - 47929 Grefrath;
Phone: +49 (0) 21 58/ 40 05 89
www.barbarossa-spectaculum.de

August 23 - September 02, 2012
Weinparade am Marktplatz (Wine Festival)
In tents on the market place, there is the offer of 100 different wines from Würzburg's wineries, as well as a wide selection of local food specialties.
Location: marketplace, Information: Verein Würzburger Festwirte, Dettelbachergasse 2, D - 97070 Würzburg,
Phone: +49 (0) 9 31 / 3 51 70, Fax: +49 (0) 9 31 / 5 70 57,
www.weinparade.de, E-Mail: info@weinparade.de
 

September 08 - 09, 2012
9. Internationales Straßenmusikfestival (International Street Music Festival) 
Over 300 artists from acrobatics, music, enchantment, comedy juggling, children's theatre to singers and songwriters.
Location: historic city
Information: Straßenmusikfestivalbüro, Am Ziegelbaum 9a,  D - 97204 Höchberg;
Phone: +49 (0) 9 31/ 3 53 44 91, Fax: +49 (0) 9 31 / 3 53 44 92,
www.stramu-wuerzburg.de, E-mail: info@stramu-wuerzburg.de 
 

September 14 - 15, 2012
City Fest and Theater Festival (Stadtfest und Theater Fest)
A Würzburg classic: Stores showcase their wares through music, sports, games and other attractive events. On September 15th the Mainfranken Theater opens up its doors and offers a look behind the scenes. The presentation of the new program and a festive concert kicks off the season.
Location City Fest (Stadtfest):  Inner City
Organizer:
Stadtmarketing „Würzburg macht Spaß“ e.V., Kaiserstraße 4, 97070 Würzburg
Phone: +49 (0) 9 31 / 3 53 67 54, Fax: +49 (0) 9 31 / 4 65 22 55,
www.wuerzburger-stadtfest.de, E-mail: info@wuems.de

Location / Organizer Theaterfest:
Mainfranken Theater Würzburg, Theaterstrasse 21, 97070 Würzburg,
Phone: +49 (0) 931 / 3908124, Fax +49 (0) 931 / 3908100,
www.theaterwuerzburg.de, E-Mail: karten@theaterwuerzburg.de
 

October 1 - November 30, 2012
Literature Festival (Literarischer Herbst)
Livebook readings by famous authors at the Literature Festival (Readings only in German).
Location / Organizer:
Stadtbücherei, Falkenhaus am Markt, 97070 Würzhburg
Phone: +49 (0) 931 / 37 24 44, Fax +49 (0) 931 / 37 36 38
www.stadtbuecherei-wuerzburg.de, E-Mail: stadtbuecherei@stadt.wuerzburg.de

October 06, 2012
Würzburger Residenznacht (Night at the Residence Palace)
This night is special: Dance performances in the foyer, guided tours through the UNESCO World Heritage Residence Würzburg and a delicious buffet make a great evening in the splendid place.
Information: Schloss- und Gartenverwaltung Würzburg, Residenzplatz 2, D - 97070 Würzburg,
Phone: +49 (0) 9 31 / 35 51 70, Fax: +49 (0) 9 31 / 3 55 17 25,
www.residenz-wuerzburg.de, E-Mail: sgvwuerzburg@bsv.bayern.de
 

October 19 - 27, 2012
11. Magicians Days (11. Würzburger Zaubertage)
Magicians entertain their guests with wizardry - including a magical dinner and show for both grown-ups and kids. Let the world of magic put its spell on you.
Locations:
Bronnbach-Künsterkeller, Kabarettbühne Bockshorn, Theater am Neunerplatz
Organizer:
Real and Honest Magic, Jahnstrasse 6, D - 97271 Kleinrinderfeld
Phone: +49 (0) 93 66 - 79 13
www.wuerzburger-zaubertage.de

October 27 - 28, 2012
Würzburger Jazzfestival*
Non stop Jazz with different groups from Würzburg and all over Germany.
Location: Felix-Fechenbach-Haus, Gabelsberger Strasse (near Petrinistrasse), Würzburg-Grombühl
Information: Jazzinitiative Würzburg e.V., Klingenstraße 19, D- 97265 Hettstadt,
Phone: +49 (0) 9 31 / 46 24 20,
www.jazzini-wuerzburg.de
 

November 24 - December 02, 2012
Würzburger Bachtage* (Johann Sebastian Bach Music Festival)
A showcase event: A wide variety of performance oratorios, symphony concertos, piano and organ concertos and a song night. The performances of Bach-choir, Bach-orchestra and various artists include concerts for orchestra, organ, piano and song.
Locations: St. Johanniskirche, Hochschule für Musik, Dom St. Kilian, UNESCO World Heritage Residence
Information: Würzburger Bachtage, Hofstallstraße 5, D - 97070 Würzburg,
Phone: +49 (0) 9 31 / 32 28 46, Fax +49 (0) 9 31 / 3 22 84 71
www.bachtage-wuerzburg.de, E-Mail: info@bachtage-wuerzburg.de
 

November 30 - December 23, 2012
Würzburger Weihnachtsmarkt (Christmas Market)
The most beautiful Christmas Market around: Enjoy the beautiful, historic location in front of the Falkenhaus, a tasteful assortment of crafts and goods, the smell of gingerbread and hot mullled wine and the sight of wide-eyed children. This is something you have to experience for yourself, at the most joyous time of the year.
Location: Market square
Information: Stadt Würzburg, Veranstaltungsbüro, Rathaus, D - 97070 Würzburg,
Phone: +49 (0) 9 31 / 37 26 93, Fax: +49 (0) 9 31 / 37 33 73, www.wuerzburg.de
 

* Tickets:
Tourist Information and Ticket Sale
Falkenhaus am Markt
D - 97070 Würzburg
Tel. +49 (0) 9 31 / 37 23 98