City Festival Reutlingen

June 19 & 20, 2026

Hand on your heart: When was the last time you met all your circles of friends, your grandparents, and your neighbors in one place? Has it been a while? Then cross off theJune 19 and 20, 2026bold in the calendar.

Reutlingen is turning up the heat!

Reutlingen transforms into a two-day open-air mile of the highest class this weekend. And this is no longer a secret tip just for us locals! Whether you are a true Reutlinger, come from the region, or are discovering our city as a tourist: This festival is the absolute meeting point for people from near and far. If you want to experience genuine Swabian lifestyle combined with festival vibes, this is the place to be.

Seven locations, over 50 clubs and restaurateurs, amazing food and live acts, that will get you dancing – all in front of our beautiful, historic backdrop. And the best part? Thanks to the green electricity from the Stadtwerke Reutlingen, we’re celebrating again this year from young to old with a truly good, green conscience!

The schedule for your weekend

No matter what stage of life you are currently in, the city festival has your personal place to be:

For the Family:The happiest kids in the region can be found at the Children's City Festival at the town hall – action and fun are guaranteed.
For the Next Generation:Things are really heating up at the Tübinger Tor. On theYouth stageThere are the beats and vibes that the youth need.
For the connoisseurs:Stroll through the alleys, indulge your taste buds, and celebrate the vibrant life of our city.

The official starting signal:It all starts on Friday, June 19th at 6:00 PM. Mayor Thomas Keck will perform the traditional keg tapping. Be there on time!

The Saturday Highlight: New York Flair right in the heart of Reutlingen!

How often do you get to see a real Times Square star for free and outdoors in your hometown? On theSaturday evening at 9:00 PMThe marketplace is buzzing: On theAntenne 1 Stagestands Malik Harris!

Fun fact:Malik Harris was thefirstGerman-American artist who was featured for a week on a gigantic billboard at Times Square in NYC!

Known from ESC 2022 ("Rockstars"), here you can expect anything but a typical pop concert. Malik is a multitalent: he plays guitar, piano, drums, and bass. Live, he stands completely alone on stage and builds a sound with his loop station made up of modern pop, rap influences, and profound lyrics. You don't want to miss this!

You want the complete overview?

The program booklet

So that you can perfectly plan your festival marathon, we have summarized the entire program for you. From the exact performance times on all stages to the coolest interactive activities. Everything is simply included here.