{ "version": "1.1", "updated": "2026-03-29", "count": 21, "data": [ { "nameEn": "Freiburg Fasnet – Uffmugge", "name": "Friburger Fasnet – Uffmugge", "date": "Jan 17", "month": 1, "org": "community", "color": "#f1c40f", "organizerEn": "Breisgauer Narrenzunft Freiburg e.V.", "organizer": "Breisgauer Narrenzunft Freiburg e.V.", "budget": "~€15.000", "actorsEn": "Breisgauer Narrenzunft, carnival guilds, city administration", "actors": "Breisgauer Narrenzunft, Narrenzünfte, Stadtverwaltung", "highlights": "Auftakt der Friburger Fasnet. Umzug und Feierlichkeiten ab 11:00 Uhr auf der Turmstraße. Traditioneller Start in die Fastnachtssaison.", "highlightsEn": "Kick-off of Freiburg's carnival season. Procession and festivities from 11:00 AM on Turmstraße. Traditional start of the carnival season." }, { "nameEn": "Freiburg Fasnet – Schmutziger Dunschdig & Carnival", "name": "Friburger Fasnet – Schmutziger Dunschdig & Fasnet", "date": "Feb 12-16", "month": 2, "org": "community", "color": "#f1c40f", "organizerEn": "Breisgauer Narrenzunft Freiburg e.V.", "organizer": "Breisgauer Narrenzunft Freiburg e.V.", "budget": "~€80.000", "actorsEn": "Breisgauer Narrenzunft, 20+ carnival guilds, city administration, police", "actors": "Breisgauer Narrenzunft, 20+ Narrenzünfte, Stadtverwaltung, Polizei", "highlights": "Schmutziger Dunschdig (12.2.): Narrenbaum-Zeremonie 13:30 Uhr, Rathaussturm 16:00 Uhr. Samstag: Kappensitzung im Bürgerhaus Seepark. Montag: Großer Fasnetumzug durch die Altstadt.", "highlightsEn": "Dirty Thursday (Feb 12): Narrenbaum ceremony 1:30 PM, town hall storming 4:00 PM. Saturday: comedy sessions at Bürgerhaus Seepark. Monday: Grand carnival parade through old town.", "attendance": "50.000-80.000", "attendanceNote": "Über die gesamten Fasnet-Tage in der Altstadt und Innenstadt", "attendanceNoteEn": "Across all carnival days in the old town and city center" }, { "nameEn": "Gala Night of Sports", "name": "Galanacht des Sports", "date": "Mar 14", "month": 3, "org": "sports", "color": "#f1c40f", "organizerEn": "Badischer Sportbund Freiburg", "organizer": "Badischer Sportbund Freiburg", "budget": "~€60.000", "actorsEn": "Badischer Sportbund, City of Freiburg, Konzerthaus Freiburg, sports clubs", "actors": "Badischer Sportbund, Stadt Freiburg, Konzerthaus Freiburg, Sportvereine", "highlights": "2026: 173 Sportmedaillen verliehen (45 Jugend, 46 Bronze, 23 Silber, 59 Gold). Sportlerin des Jahres: Leonie Schäfle. Sportler des Jahres: Lars Schäfle. Mannschaft des Jahres: HSG Freiburg.", "highlightsEn": "2026: 173 sports medals awarded (45 youth, 46 bronze, 23 silver, 59 gold). Sportswoman of the Year: Leonie Schäfle. Sportsman of the Year: Lars Schäfle. Team of the Year: HSG Freiburg.", "attendance": "~1.500", "attendanceNote": "Im Konzerthaus Freiburg, Rolf-Böhme-Saal", "attendanceNoteEn": "At Konzerthaus Freiburg, Rolf-Böhme-Saal" }, { "nameEn": "Trade Fair Spring (Rauch & Glut, Baby+Kind)", "name": "Messe Freiburg Frühling (Rauch & Glut, Baby+Kind)", "date": "Mar 27-29", "month": 3, "org": "city", "color": "#e74c3c", "organizerEn": "FWTM GmbH & Co. KG (Freiburg Wirtschaft Touristik und Messe)", "organizer": "FWTM GmbH & Co. KG (Freiburg Wirtschaft Touristik und Messe)", "budget": "~€200.000", "actorsEn": "FWTM, exhibitors, Messe Freiburg venue", "actors": "FWTM, Aussteller, Messe Freiburg Gelände", "highlights": "Mehrere Messen gleichzeitig: Rauch & Glut (Grill-/BBQ-Messe), Baby+Kind Messe, Südbadische Gebrauchtwagen Messe. Am Messegelände Freiburg.", "highlightsEn": "Multiple concurrent trade fairs: Rauch & Glut (BBQ fair), Baby+Kind fair, used car fair. At Messe Freiburg grounds." }, { "nameEn": "MEIN FREIBURG MARATHON", "name": "MEIN FREIBURG MARATHON", "date": "Apr 12", "month": 4, "org": "sports", "color": "#f1c40f", "organizerEn": "FWTM GmbH & Co. KG", "organizer": "FWTM GmbH & Co. KG", "budget": "~€300.000", "actorsEn": "FWTM, running clubs, DRK, police, city administration", "actors": "FWTM, Laufvereine, DRK, Polizei, Stadtverwaltung", "founded": 2005, "edition": 21, "attendance": "~10.000", "attendanceNote": "Teilnehmer über alle Disziplinen. Tausende Zuschauer an der Strecke.", "attendanceNoteEn": "Participants across all disciplines. Thousands of spectators along the course.", "highlights": "21. Ausgabe. Marathon (42,2 km), Halbmarathon (21,1 km), 10 km Lauf. Start/Ziel: Messe Freiburg, Hermann-Mitsch-Straße 3. Strecke durch die gesamte Stadt.", "highlightsEn": "21st edition. Marathon (42.2 km), half marathon (21.1 km), 10 km run. Start/finish: Messe Freiburg, Hermann-Mitsch-Straße 3. Course through the entire city." }, { "nameEn": "Dies Universitatis", "name": "Dies Universitatis", "date": "May 19", "month": 5, "org": "university", "color": "#3498db", "organizerEn": "University of Freiburg", "organizer": "Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg", "budget": "~€30.000", "actorsEn": "Rector Prof. Dr. Kerstin Krieglstein, faculties, Eucor partners", "actors": "Rektorin Prof. Dr. Kerstin Krieglstein, Fakultäten, Eucor-Partner", "highlights": "Thema 2026: 'Internationalität als Zukunftsstrategie – Hochschule im globalen Wandel'. Sonderfokus: 10 Jahre Eucor – The European Campus als EVTZ. Ehrungen, Universitätsmedaillen, Ehrensenatorenwürden. 10:00-11:30 Uhr, Aula im Kollegiengebäude I.", "highlightsEn": "Theme 2026: 'Internationality as a Future Strategy – Higher Education in Global Change'. Special focus: 10 years Eucor – The European Campus as EGTC. Honors, university medals, honorary senator titles. 10:00-11:30 AM, Aula in Kollegiengebäude I." }, { "nameEn": "Freiburg Spring Fair", "name": "Freiburger Frühjahrsmess'", "date": "May 14-25", "month": 5, "org": "city", "color": "#e74c3c", "organizerEn": "FWTM GmbH & Co. KG / City of Freiburg", "organizer": "FWTM GmbH & Co. KG / Stadt Freiburg", "budget": "~€150.000", "actorsEn": "FWTM, fairground operators, city administration", "actors": "FWTM, Schausteller, Stadtverwaltung", "highlights": "Traditionelle Frühjahrsvolksfest auf dem Messegelände. Fahrgeschäfte, Buden, Festzelte. Beliebtes Familienausflugsziel in Südbaden.", "highlightsEn": "Traditional spring folk festival at the trade fair grounds. Rides, stalls, festival tents. Popular family outing destination in southern Baden." }, { "nameEn": "CSD Freiburg / Freiburg Pride", "name": "CSD Freiburg", "date": "Jun 20", "month": 6, "org": "community", "color": "#f1c40f", "organizerEn": "CSD Freiburg e.V.", "organizer": "CSD Freiburg e.V.", "budget": "~€40.000", "actorsEn": "CSD Freiburg e.V., LGBTQ+ community, city administration, sponsors", "actors": "CSD Freiburg e.V., LGBTQ+ Community, Stadtverwaltung, Sponsoren", "founded": 2014, "edition": 12, "highlights": "Christopher Street Day Freiburg. Demonstration und Parade durch die Innenstadt, Kundgebung und Straßenfest. Seit 2014 vom Verein CSD Freiburg e.V. organisiert.", "highlightsEn": "Christopher Street Day Freiburg. Demonstration and parade through the city center, rally and street festival. Organized by CSD Freiburg e.V. since 2014.", "attendance": "~10.000", "attendanceNote": "Teilnehmer und Zuschauer an der Paradestrecke", "attendanceNoteEn": "Participants and spectators along the parade route" }, { "nameEn": "Freiburg Wine Festival", "name": "Freiburger Weinfest", "date": "Jul 2-7", "month": 7, "org": "city", "color": "#e74c3c", "organizerEn": "FWTM GmbH & Co. KG", "organizer": "FWTM GmbH & Co. KG", "budget": "~€250.000", "actorsEn": "FWTM, ~60 regional wineries, live musicians, Münsterplatz management", "actors": "FWTM, ~60 regionale Weingüter, Live-Musiker, Münsterplatz-Verwaltung", "founded": 1974, "edition": 53, "attendance": "~100.000", "attendanceNote": "Eintritt frei. 400+ Weine und Sekte in 11 Bereichen rund ums Münster.", "attendanceNoteEn": "Free admission. 400+ wines and sparkling wines in 11 areas around the Minster.", "highlights": "53. Freiburger Weinfest rund ums Münster. ~60 Betriebe bieten 400+ badische Weine und Sekte. Eintritt frei. Öffnungszeiten: Do-Di 17:00-24:00 (Fr/Sa bis 01:00). Begleitendes Rahmenprogramm mit Live-Musik.", "highlightsEn": "53rd Freiburg Wine Festival around the Minster. ~60 wineries offer 400+ Baden wines and sparkling wines. Free admission. Hours: Thu-Tue 5 PM-midnight (Fri/Sat until 1 AM). Live music program." }, { "nameEn": "Zelt-Musik-Festival (ZMF)", "name": "Zelt-Musik-Festival (ZMF)", "date": "Jul 15 - Aug 2", "month": 7, "org": "culture", "color": "#9b59b6", "organizerEn": "ZMF Freiburg / FWTM GmbH & Co. KG", "organizer": "ZMF Freiburg / FWTM GmbH & Co. KG", "budget": "~€3.000.000", "actorsEn": "ZMF team, FWTM, Zirkuszelt & BZ-Zelt venues, 100+ artists, city administration", "actors": "ZMF-Team, FWTM, Zirkuszelt & BZ-Zelt, 100+ Künstler, Stadtverwaltung", "founded": 1983, "edition": 42, "attendance": "~100.000", "attendanceNote": "Über 19 Festivaltage. Freier Eintritt auf das Gelände mit kostenlosem Programm auf 3 Bühnen.", "attendanceNoteEn": "Across 19 festival days. Free admission to the grounds with free program on 3 stages.", "highlights": "42. ZMF – Freiburgs zentrales Sommerereignis. 19 Tage Programm. Hauptprogramm im Zirkuszelt und BZ-Zelt (Spiegelzelt). Bestätigte Acts 2026: LaBrassBanda, Madsen, Sportfreunde Stiller, Burning Spear (Eröffnung 15.7.), Katie Melua, Alin Coen. Freier Eintritt aufs Gelände mit Konzerten, Kleinkunst und Jugendkultur auf 3 Bühnen.", "highlightsEn": "42nd ZMF – Freiburg's central summer event. 19-day program. Main program in Zirkuszelt and BZ-Zelt (mirror tent). Confirmed 2026 acts: LaBrassBanda, Madsen, Sportfreunde Stiller, Burning Spear (opening Jul 15), Katie Melua, Alin Coen. Free admission to grounds with concerts, small-scale art, and youth culture on 3 stages." }, { "nameEn": "Sea You Festival – Beach Republic", "name": "Sea You Festival – Beach Republic", "date": "Jul 17-19", "month": 7, "org": "culture", "color": "#9b59b6", "organizerEn": "Sea You Festival GmbH", "organizer": "Sea You Festival GmbH", "budget": "~€2.000.000", "actorsEn": "Sea You GmbH, 150+ DJs and acts, Tunisee venue, security services", "actors": "Sea You GmbH, 150+ DJs und Acts, Tunisee-Gelände, Sicherheitsdienste", "attendance": "~25.000", "attendanceNote": "Über das gesamte Festivalwochenende am Tunisee", "attendanceNoteEn": "Across the full festival weekend at Tunisee", "highlights": "Elektronisches Musikfestival am Tunisee bei Freiburg. 150+ Acts auf 6 Bühnen. Beach-Atmosphäre mit See, Sand und Open-Air-Bühnen. Camping-Optionen verfügbar.", "highlightsEn": "Electronic music festival at Tunisee near Freiburg. 150+ acts across 6 stages. Beach atmosphere with lake, sand and open-air stages. Camping options available." }, { "nameEn": "Summer Night Cinema", "name": "Sommernachtskino im Schwarzen Kloster", "date": "Jul - Sep", "month": 7, "org": "culture", "color": "#9b59b6", "organizerEn": "Friedrichsbau Kino Freiburg", "organizer": "Friedrichsbau Kino Freiburg", "budget": "~€50.000", "actorsEn": "Friedrichsbau Kino, Schwarzes Kloster venue, film distributors", "actors": "Friedrichsbau Kino, Schwarzes Kloster, Filmverleiher", "highlights": "Open-Air-Kino im Innenhof des Schwarzen Klosters am Rotteckring 12. Beste Filme des Vorjahres, Vorpremieren und Klassiker. Häufig ausverkauft – frühes Erscheinen empfohlen.", "highlightsEn": "Open-air cinema in the courtyard of the Schwarzes Kloster at Rotteckring 12. Best films of the previous year, advance screenings and classics. Frequently sold out – early arrival recommended." }, { "nameEn": "SC Freiburg – Bundesliga Season", "name": "SC Freiburg – Bundesliga-Saison", "date": "Aug 2025 - May 2026", "month": 8, "org": "sports", "color": "#f1c40f", "organizerEn": "SC Freiburg e.V.", "organizer": "SC Freiburg e.V.", "budget": "~€80.000.000", "actorsEn": "SC Freiburg, DFL, Europa-Park Stadion, 34,700 fans per match", "actors": "SC Freiburg, DFL, Europa-Park Stadion, 34.700 Fans pro Spiel", "highlights": "Bundesliga-Saison 2025/26 im Europa-Park Stadion (eröffnet 2021). 34.700 Plätze. Eines der modernsten Stadien Deutschlands mit einer der größten Solar-Dachanlagen weltweit (2,4 MW). Durchschnittlicher Ticketpreis: ~€40.", "highlightsEn": "Bundesliga season 2025/26 at Europa-Park Stadion (opened 2021). 34,700 seats. One of Germany's most modern stadiums with one of the world's largest solar roofs (2.4 MW). Average ticket price: ~€40.", "attendance": "34.700", "attendanceNote": "Pro Heimspiel, 17 Heimspiele pro Saison, nahezu immer ausverkauft", "attendanceNoteEn": "Per home match, 17 home games per season, nearly always sold out" }, { "nameEn": "Theater Freiburg – Season 2025/26", "name": "Theater Freiburg – Spielzeit 2025/26", "date": "Sep 2025 - Jul 2026", "month": 9, "org": "culture", "color": "#9b59b6", "organizerEn": "Theater Freiburg", "organizer": "Theater Freiburg", "budget": "~€25.000.000", "actorsEn": "Artistic director Felix Rothenhäusler, ensembles, guest companies", "actors": "Intendant Felix Rothenhäusler, Ensembles, Gastspiel-Kompanien", "highlights": "Neue Intendanz Felix Rothenhäusler. 30 Premieren, 9 Tanz-Gastspiele (14 Uraufführungen, 4 deutsche Erstaufführungen, 1 europäische Erstaufführung). 8 Sinfoniekonzerte. 4 Schwerpunkte: Natur als Erlebnis, kommunikative Grundlagen, Erinnerungspolitik, Queerness als Einladung.", "highlightsEn": "New artistic director Felix Rothenhäusler. 30 premieres, 9 dance guest performances (14 world premieres, 4 German premieres, 1 European premiere). 8 symphony concerts. 4 themes: nature as experience, communicative foundations, memory politics, queerness as invitation." }, { "nameEn": "Caravan Live", "name": "caravan live", "date": "Oct 1-4", "month": 10, "org": "city", "color": "#e74c3c", "organizerEn": "FWTM GmbH & Co. KG", "organizer": "FWTM GmbH & Co. KG", "budget": "~€400.000", "actorsEn": "FWTM, ~100 exhibitors, 60+ vehicle brands, Messe Freiburg", "actors": "FWTM, ~100 Aussteller, 60+ Fahrzeugmarken, Messe Freiburg", "attendance": "~19.000", "attendanceNote": "Größte Caravaning-Messe in Südwestdeutschland", "attendanceNoteEn": "Largest caravanning trade fair in southwestern Germany", "highlights": "Größte Caravaning-Messe Südwestdeutschlands. ~100 Aussteller mit 60+ Fahrzeugmarken, Zubehör, E-Bikes, Campingplätze. In den Hallen und auf dem Freigelände der Messe Freiburg.", "highlightsEn": "Largest caravanning trade fair in southwestern Germany. ~100 exhibitors with 60+ vehicle brands, accessories, e-bikes, campsites. In the halls and outdoor grounds of Messe Freiburg." }, { "nameEn": "Freiburg Autumn Fair", "name": "Freiburger Herbstmess'", "date": "Oct 16-26", "month": 10, "org": "city", "color": "#e74c3c", "organizerEn": "FWTM GmbH & Co. KG / City of Freiburg", "organizer": "FWTM GmbH & Co. KG / Stadt Freiburg", "budget": "~€200.000", "actorsEn": "FWTM, fairground operators, city administration, security", "actors": "FWTM, Schausteller, Stadtverwaltung, Sicherheitsdienste", "highlights": "Traditionelles Herbstvolksfest auf dem Messegelände. Fahrgeschäfte, Buden, Festzelte. Beliebtes Regionalereignis für Familien, Freundesgruppen und Tagesbesucher.", "highlightsEn": "Traditional autumn folk festival at the trade fair grounds. Rides, stalls, festival tents. Popular regional event for families, friend groups, and day visitors.", "attendance": "~200.000", "attendanceNote": "Über 11 Tage, größtes Volksfest in Südbaden", "attendanceNoteEn": "Across 11 days, largest folk festival in southern Baden" }, { "nameEn": "Ceremonial Opening of the Academic Year", "name": "Feierliche Eröffnung des Akademischen Jahres", "date": "Oct 21", "month": 10, "org": "university", "color": "#3498db", "organizerEn": "University of Freiburg", "organizer": "Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg", "budget": "~€20.000", "actorsEn": "Rector, faculties, invited guests, Pauluskirche", "actors": "Rektorin, Fakultäten, geladene Gäste, Pauluskirche", "highlights": "Feierliche Eröffnung des Akademischen Jahres 2026/27 in der Pauluskirche und Paulussaal. 09:00-12:30 Uhr. Festrede, Ehrungen, akademische Feier.", "highlightsEn": "Ceremonial opening of the 2026/27 academic year at Pauluskirche and Paulussaal. 09:00 AM-12:30 PM. Keynote speech, honors, academic ceremony." }, { "nameEn": "Hochschule für Musik Concerts", "name": "Konzerte der Hochschule für Musik Freiburg", "date": "Oct 2025 - Jul 2026", "month": 10, "org": "culture", "color": "#9b59b6", "organizerEn": "Hochschule für Musik Freiburg", "organizer": "Hochschule für Musik Freiburg", "budget": "~€150.000", "actorsEn": "Hochschule für Musik, faculty, students, guest soloists", "actors": "Hochschule für Musik, Lehrende, Studierende, Gastsolisten", "highlights": "Ganzjährige Konzertreihe einer der renommiertesten Musikhochschulen Deutschlands. Sinfoniekonzerte, Kammermusik, Neue Musik, Opernproduktionen, Meisterklassen. Viele Veranstaltungen bei freiem Eintritt.", "highlightsEn": "Year-round concert series at one of Germany's most renowned music universities. Symphony concerts, chamber music, new music, opera productions, masterclasses. Many events with free admission." }, { "nameEn": "Plaza Culinaria", "name": "Plaza Culinaria", "date": "Nov 6-8", "month": 11, "org": "city", "color": "#e74c3c", "organizerEn": "FWTM GmbH & Co. KG", "organizer": "FWTM GmbH & Co. KG", "budget": "~€500.000", "actorsEn": "FWTM, ~280 exhibitors, Michelin-starred chefs, Messe Freiburg", "actors": "FWTM, ~280 Aussteller, Sterneköche, Messe Freiburg", "attendance": "~30.000", "attendanceNote": "Bedeutendste Genussmesse Deutschlands", "attendanceNoteEn": "Germany's most significant gourmet fair", "highlights": "Deutschlands bedeutendste Erlebnis- und Genussmesse. ~280 ausgewählte Aussteller. Kochstudio mit Sterneköchen. Abendveranstaltungen mit besonderer Wohlfühlatmosphäre. Messe Freiburg, Neuer Messplatz 1.", "highlightsEn": "Germany's most significant experience and gourmet fair. ~280 selected exhibitors. Cooking studio with Michelin-starred chefs. Evening events with special feel-good atmosphere. Messe Freiburg, Neuer Messplatz 1." }, { "nameEn": "Freiburg Christmas Market", "name": "Freiburger Weihnachtsmarkt", "date": "Nov 19 - Dec 23", "month": 11, "org": "city", "color": "#e74c3c", "organizerEn": "FWTM GmbH & Co. KG / City of Freiburg", "organizer": "FWTM GmbH & Co. KG / Stadt Freiburg", "budget": "~€400.000", "actorsEn": "FWTM, ~120 stall operators, city administration, Freiburger Münster", "actors": "FWTM, ~120 Standbesitzer, Stadtverwaltung, Freiburger Münster", "attendance": "~1.000.000", "attendanceNote": "Über 5 Wochen, einer der meistbesuchten Weihnachtsmärkte Süddeutschlands", "attendanceNoteEn": "Across 5 weeks, one of the most-visited Christmas markets in southern Germany", "highlights": "Einer der ältesten und schönsten Weihnachtsmärkte Deutschlands. Rund ums Freiburger Münster in der historischen Altstadt. 19. November bis 23. Dezember 2026. Kunsthandwerk, Glühwein, regionale Spezialitäten.", "highlightsEn": "One of Germany's oldest and most beautiful Christmas markets. Around the Freiburg Minster in the historic old town. November 19 to December 23, 2026. Artisan crafts, mulled wine, regional specialties." }, { "nameEn": "Münstermarkt (Weekly Market)", "name": "Münstermarkt (Wochenmarkt)", "date": "year-round", "month": 1, "org": "city", "color": "#e74c3c", "organizerEn": "City of Freiburg / Market Office", "organizer": "Stadt Freiburg / Marktamt", "budget": "~€100.000", "actorsEn": "Market Office, regional farmers, food vendors, florists", "actors": "Marktamt, regionale Landwirte, Lebensmittelhändler, Floristen", "highlights": "Einer der bekanntesten Wochenmärkte Deutschlands auf dem Münsterplatz. Mo-Fr 7:30-13:30, Sa 7:30-14:00. Regionaler Markt mit Obst, Gemüse, Blumen, Käse, Wurstwaren und der berühmten 'Lange Rote' Bratwurst.", "highlightsEn": "One of Germany's most famous weekly markets at Münsterplatz. Mon-Fri 7:30 AM-1:30 PM, Sat 7:30 AM-2:00 PM. Regional market with fruit, vegetables, flowers, cheese, sausages and the famous 'Lange Rote' bratwurst." } ] }