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“SUMMER IN THE CITY”
JULY 18, 7 P.M., STADTHALLE, LANDSTUHL
Throughout the summer months the “Stadthalle” hosts an event series titled “Summer in the City” with a live music program of different bands. The show takes place on Saturday evenings. The event series starts with the performance of the band “Endless Road”. The musicians Frank Stenger (bass), Chris Lehmann (guitar/vocals), and Thorsten Burkhardt (cajon/vocals) perform a selection of songs that have something for everyone. The venue is an open-air stage in front of “Stadthalle
GREEK SUMMER NIGHT IN RAMSTEIN
JULY 31, 7.30 P.M., CONGRESS CENTER, RAMSTEIN
Each theme night has the focus on a certain country with traditional music, food and drinks. A “Greek Night” will take place on Friday, July 31. Live music by the band “Mikri Kompania” will entertain the audience. The program will include the performance of a Greek dancing group.
“ALLES MUSS RAUS!” – THEATER-/MUSIKFEST
JULY 17 – 19, CITY CENTER, KAISERSLAUTERN
Germany’s unique street theater and music festival. Hundreds of artists with and without disabilities from all over Europe will turn the city center into a great festival of encounters. Full program: https://www.alles-muss-raus-festival.de/programm/
WEINKERWE EINSELTHUM
JULY 17 – 19, TOWN CENTER, EINSELTHUM/NEAR GÖLLHEIM
Every year, numerous wine dignitaries, such as the Zellertaler Wine Princess or the Palatinate Wine Queen, travel to the wine fair in Einselthum. The opening takes place on Friday at the Martinspforte winery. The Bescher and Wellers wineries also open their doors to visitors. Throughout the weekend, visitors to the wine fair are treated to fine wines and culinary specialties at winemakers’ estates. Live music is played as well. On the fairground, numerous surprises await little visitors. Parking is on a farmer’s field outside of town.
THE FASCINATION OF SPACE
JULY 18, 2 P.M. TECHNIK MUSEUM, SPEYER
On July 18, the museum welcomes NASA astronaut Kathryn Thornton. She will talk about her four missions with the space shuttles discovery, Endeavour and Columbia at the Forum cinema. Her reports are characterized by scientific fascination, team spirit, and the unique moments that only a stay in space can offer. The speech is in English. Afterwards, she will answer questions from visitors. Children up to 14 can take a souvenir photo with her. On Aug. 8 astronaut Mark Lee will make a showing and also give a speech.
KERWE (VILLAGE FEST)
JULY – AUGUST, VARIOUS DATES/LOCATIONS IN THE KMC:
Upcoming village festivals nearby: Obermohr July 24, and Schopp July 25., Erfenbach Waldfest Aug. 8, Schrollbach Aug. 14, Stelzenberg Aug. 15, Mehlingen Aug. 14, Kindsbach Aug. 28, Erfenbach Aug. 28, and Sembach Aug. 28. Also check your local “Amtsblatt” and watch for signs and posters for further dates in individual towns.
SUMMER SWING AT VOLKSPARK
JULY 22, 7 – 10 P.M., VOLKSPARK, KAISERSLAUTERN
On eight Wednesday evenings in July and August, the Summer Swing will take place again, this year at Volkspark Kaiserslautern. You can look forward to a diverse program. Enjoy handmade, high-quality, exciting music from one of the biggest music families in the world: jazz. Further dates: July 29, Aug. 5, 12, 19 and 26.
STADTMAUERFEST FREINSHEIM
JULY 17 – 20, TOWN CENTER, FREINSHEIM
“With good mood around the wall” – that’s the motto of the City Wall Festival, which is always celebrated on the third weekend of July. The festival, known far beyond the town’s borders, presents itself in a fresh, summery way. Celebrations take place on both sides of the almost entirely preserved medieval city wall. Narrow paths, historic narrow streets, and romantic squares invite visitors to linger over the four days of the festival. There’s also plenty to discover in the town’s inns and wine taverns. A medieval ring wall, a baroque old town, mild summer nights, friendly people, fruity wines and sparkling wines, good music, and delicious treats from Palatinate cuisine – that’s the “secret” recipe for a successful Freinsheim City Wall Festival!
THE FASCINATION OF SPACE
JULY 18, 2 P.M. TECHNIK MUSEUM, SPEYER
On July 18, the museum welcomes NASA astronaut Kathryn Thornton. She will talk about her four missions with the space shuttles discovery, Endeavour and Columbia at the Forum cinema. Her reports are characterized by scientific fascination, team spirit, and the unique moments that only a stay in space can offer. The speech is in English. Afterwards, she will answer questions from visitors. Children up to 14 can take a souvenir photo with her. On Aug. 8 astronaut Mark Lee will make a showing and also give a speech.
GREEK SUMMER NIGHT IN RAMSTEIN
JULY 31, 7.30 P.M., CONGRESS CENTER, RAMSTEIN
Each theme night has the focus on a certain country with traditional music, food and drinks. A “Greek Night” will take place on Friday, July 31. Live music by the band “Mikri Kompania” will entertain the audience. The program will include the performance of a Greek dancing group.
NEULEININGEN CASTLE WINE FESTIVAL
JULY 31 – AUG. 3, CASTLE COURTYARD, NEULEININGEN
For the 18th time, the Neuleiningen wineries invite you to the castle courtyard. Since 2007, music and wine enjoyment have been celebrated with free admission. The town warmly invites you to visit the award-winning wine festival, “Most Beautiful Wine Festival in the Palatinate”, when it’s time again: The Neuleiningen winemakers welcome their guests. The venue alone (the upper castle courtyard) makes it a special, unusual wine festival, which might feel more like a festival than a village fair. Every day there will be live music with free admission, there will also be a culinary offering at the castle. We look forward to seeing you. Program: https://www.burg-weinfest.de/programm/
WEIN AM MARKT
AUG. 7 – 9, ALTER MARKT, LANDSTUHL
Live music, wine tastings, atmospheric evening lighting, as well as a diverse selection of wines from carefully chosen winemakers, fresh Secco cocktails, and exquisite winemaker champagnes await you. Your culinary needs are also well taken care of with flame-grilled salmon, barbecue specialties, and more. Wine at the market is presented by the Fördergemeinschaft Landstuhl e.V. and the Cuvée Winebar & Vinothek Kaiserslautern. For more information: www.wein-am-markt.com
DEIDESHEIMER WEINKERWE
AUG. 7 -11, 14 – 18, CITY CENTER, DEIDESHEIM
At this special wine festival, the wineries open their picturesque courtyards, and Bahnhofstraße turns into the “Woigass,” stretching from the train station to the historic market square. Along the “Woigass,” stalls offering wine and regional specialties invite you to linger. You’ll also find food stalls at the town square, and a stage offers a varied music program. Families are well catered for too: small rides and fairground stalls provide fun and entertainment. Enthronement of the new wine princess in the town hall on Friday evening, and official opening with speech on Saturday. Program: www.deidesheim.de
RESIDENZFEST, AUG. 8 – 10
CITY CENTER, KIRCHHEIMBOLANDEN
Kirchheimbolanden invites you to ist 74th Residence Festival. Voted the ‘Most Beautiful Wine Festival 2017, this year’s festival goes under the motto ‘Three Summer Days in the Little Residence.’ Kirchheimbolanden warmly welcomes you to take a break behind historic walls and towers, and to explore charming courtyard arcades. At the widely known and popular festival, enjoy a pleasant atmosphere with various Palatinate specialties and delicacies, as well as a wide selection of regional and national wines. Musically, there’s something for everyone every day, with lots of live music. Various bands, entertainers, music duos, and dance bands will offer a wide range of entertainment for both young and old. Additionally, on Sunday, visitors have the chance to stroll through the shops during the special Sunday opening, sampling both wine and delicacies along the way.
MIESENBACH KERWE (FUNFAIR)
AUG. 28 – 31, SPORTSFIELD, MIESENBACH
Miesenbach will celebrate its annual funfair with a great program organized by the association “Miesenbacher Ereignis- & Traditionsverein”. From Friday through Monday visitors can look forward to musical entertainment, fun rides for children, candy, coffee and cakes, food and beverages. The fairground is located next to the sports field in Miesenbach.
BACKFISCHFEST (CITY FESTIVAL)
AUG. 29 – SEP. 6, FAIR GROUNDS, WORMS
Every year at the end of August, Worms experiences nine days of extraordinary activity: that’s when the Backfischfest, the largest wine and folk festival on the Rhine, has both locals and the several thousand visitors from near and far completely in its grip. At the heart of this traditional festival is the Worms Fishermen’s Guild – one of the oldest guilds in Germany (founded in 1106). Every year, on the last Saturday in August, the ‘Bojemääschter vun de Fischerwääd’ (Mayor of the Fishermen’s Meadow) takes over official duties in the town hall, along with his Backfisch bride. In 2026, the Backfischfest will be held for the 93rd time. More information at www.backfischfest.de
