Veranstaltungskalender
Mannheim is a vibrant and colorful city that offers numerous opportunities for entertainment. Please click here for a comprehensive list of events that is updated on a daily basis.
Here you can find a selection of Mannheims highlight events that will be held in 2012 and 2013.
MARCH 2012
In March Spotlight, the 15th international advertising film festival
One of the largest festivals of its kind
Rosengarten Mannheim
http://www.spotlight-festival.de
24.03.-31.03. Jetztmusikfestival with Time Warp
A week-long celebration of electronic music
Various locations
http://www.jetztmusikfestival.de
APRIL 2012
21.04. Museum-Night
Over 200 cultural facilities and museums open their doors in Mannheim,
Heidelberg and Ludwigshafen
Mannheim/Heidelberg/Ludwigshafen
http://langenacht.meier-online.de
28.04.-08.05. Maimarkt
Germanys largest regional consumer trade fair
Maimarktgelände
http://www.maimarkt.de
MAY 2012
16.05.-20.05. Catholic Conference
The major event of 2012
Various locations
http://www.katholikentag.de
18.05.-19.05. Maifeld-Derby
Rock and pop music festival on the Maimarkt site
Maimarktgelände
http://www.maifeld-derby.de
JUNE 2012
In June Tüten und Töne
5th Mannheim shopping and music festival
Mannheim city centre
http://www.werbegemeinschaft-mannheim.com
10.06. Premier at Mannheims National Theatre
"Das Leben ein Traum" (Calderón) "Life is a Dream",
directed by Spanish Director Calixto, and staged at the Schauspielhaus
http://www.nationaltheater-mannheim.de
JULY 2012
In July Seebühnenzauber
Open-air concerts and more in the Luisenpark
Luisenpark
http://www.seebuehnenzauber.de
In July Mozartsommer
Manhheims Mozart Summer 2012 offers new and
unusual insights into the life and works of W.A. Mozart
http://www.mannheimer-mozartsommer.de
AUGUST 2012
In August Christopher Street Day Parade
A colourful parade through the city centre to promote gay rights
Mannheim city centre
http://www.csd-rhein-neckar.de
SEPTEMBER 2012
In September Schlossfest
A colourful evening with music and more in and around Mannheims Palace
Mannheim University
http://www.uni-mannheim.de/schlossfest
In September Fotofestival
Germanys largest curated photo festival takes place for the 5th time.
Mannheim/Heidelberg/Ludwigshafen
http://www.fotofestival.info
OCTOBER 2012
In October Enjoy Jazz
Prestigious Jazz music festival with international stars
Mannheim/Heidelberg/Ludwigshafen
http://www.enjoyjazz.de
19.10.-20.10. Nachtwandel
The Jungbusch district presents its bars; artists and courtyards
Jungbusch
http://www.jungbuschzentrum.de/nachtwandel
NOVEMBER 2012
In November International film festival
For over 60 years, the festival has had an input in launching international careers
Mannheim/Heidelberg
http://www.iffmh.de
In November Christmas market
Wander through the two markets in the city centre and enjoy mulled wine
Water Tower and Kapuzinerplanken
http://www.weihnachtsmarkt-mannheim.de
DECEMBER 2012
In December Silvestermarkt
New Years Eve market picks up where the Christmas market left off.
Kapuzinerplanken
http://www.gmm.de