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Anniversary weekend

The traditional Old Town Festival takes place on Saturday, complemented by exciting time islands and other activities. On Sunday, the focus is on historical and religious events – including a church service, procession and other special activities.

The weekend was deliberately chosen because September 13 is the anniversary of the death of Bishop Radolf, the founder of the city.

Further information on the program:

Anniversary weekend Saturday incl. Old Town Festival

On the Saturday of the anniversary weekend, the Radolfzell Old Town Festival invites you to experience the historic town center as a lively meeting place full of music, enjoyment and a variety of activities. Look forward to atmospheric live music, regional delicacies, exciting offers for the whole family and a colorful children’s program. Whether strolling through the market stalls, browsing the flea markets, romping around on the bouncy castle or partying with friends – the Old Town Festival offers the ideal opportunity to spend sociable hours in a unique atmosphere.
The festival is complemented by time travel stations in the city centre and in the Stadtgarten. There, performers bring past eras of Radolfzell to life and invite young and old to marvel, discover and join in.

Jubilee weekend Sunday: New Mass

The Sunday of the anniversary weekend is all about history and faith. The day begins solemnly with the premiere of a new mass at 9.15 am in the cathedral. It was created especially for this place, this special occasion and for the people who sing, make music and celebrate worship together here. Afterwards, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., the time travel stations invite you to immerse yourself in the different eras of Radolfzell and experience history up close.
In addition, exciting historical activities await you, which will be presented in more detail over the course of the year – let us surprise you!

Jubilee weekend Sunday: Minster brass concert

At the end of the anniversary weekend, the Münsterbauverein and the Münsterbläsern will be organizing a top-class festive concert.
Two top-class soloists have been secured for this concert – the trombonist
Uwe Schrodi from Radolfzell-Markelfingen and the trumpeter Reinhold Friedrich. By engaging Reinhold Friedrich, one of the world’s
leading trumpet virtuosos of our time, this concert promises to be a very special kind of listening pleasure.

Tickets available from 16.03. at the vicarage on the market square and at muensterbauverein-radolfzell.de

Advance sales for the flea market in Teggingerstraße and the children’s flea market start after the Hausherrenfest.

Like this! Or differently? 1200 years of Radolfzell – Exhibition Villa Bosch

Radolfzell is inviting visitors to a special exhibition at Villa Bosch to mark the town’s anniversary. In collaboration with the University of Constance and the Constance University of Applied Sciences (HTWG), students of history, communication design and architecture are developing an innovative and interactive exhibition that looks back 1,200 years and forward 1,200 years at the same time.

The focus is on the idea of a time capsule. For centuries, people have been preserving messages for posterity, hidden in foundation stones, church spires or attics.

They contain things of such great importance that they are meant to stand the test of time and may only be opened in the distant future. The exhibition takes up this tradition and poses the question:

What should Radolfzell leave behind for the future?

Which memories, experiences and hopes are worth preserving for future generations?

Visitors can expect an exhibition that not only provides impressive insights into the history of Radolfzell, but also invites them to explore the challenges of the present and visions for the future.

People can and should therefore contribute their own thoughts and wishes and play an active role in helping to preserve traces of the present for the year 3226.

In the end, everyone decides for themselves: What should be included in a time capsule?

Opening hours Villa Bosch:

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 14:00 – 17:30
Thursday: 14:00 – 17:30
Friday: 14:00 – 17:30
Saturday: 14:00 – 17:30
Sunday: 14:00 – 17:30

1200 km/h – Rado celebrates!

The city anniversary in Radolfzell gets its ultimate soundtrack: on 19.06.2026, the concert sail directly on Lake Constance becomes an open-air club zone. Under the motto “1,200 km/h – Rado celebrates!”, there will be a big day party for everyone aged 16 and over from 14:00 to 22:00 – with driving electro beats, summer vibes and a view of the lake included.

Line-up and playing times

Five regional DJs provide the right sound:

Musically, you can expect a mixture of house, tech house, afro house, drum & bass, electro-pop, techno, trance and EDM.

Festival atmosphere by the water

In addition to the music, the event offers:

This creates a relaxed open-air atmosphere right on the lakeshore

Tickets

Tickets are available online via Reservix and at all Reservix advance booking offices, including the Tourist Information Office in Radolfzell am Bodensee (Seestraße 30).

Links to the tickets: https: //www.reservix.de

Tickets in the second price tier (“Early Bird”) are currently available for €12.00. After that, the regular price of €15.00 applies.

As capacity at the concert venue is limited, early ticket purchase is recommended. Remaining tickets at the box office are only available if there are still quotas available.

Bonus for all party animals:

It continues on 20.06.2026 – at the “InSzene” open-air event with techno sounds on the lakeshore. Also organized by Bergmann Media & Service Management, the event is aimed at everyone aged 18 and over.

Tickets are available here.

Ringing Minster

To celebrate the end of the anniversary year, the “Klingende Münster” invites you to an evening full of music, community and glittering lights. In the poetically illuminated Minster of Our Lady, musicians from the State University of Music Trossingen and the Radolfzell Music School will trace the 1,200-year history of Radolfzell in a variety of tonal colors.

Together they create a varied musical mosaic that takes listeners on an atmospheric journey through time.

The program will be performed twice on 12 December – at 5.30 pm and 7.30 pm.

Between the two concerts, at 6.45 pm, a special communal experience will take place on the market square (no admission charge):
After the welcome by Lord Mayor Simon Gröger, all those present will transform into a large choir under the direction of Pia Löb (cantor of the Christuskirche) and sing Advent carols together. Accompanied by a brass ensemble made up of the brass choir of the Christuskirche and the Radolfzell youth brass orchestra under the direction of Norbert Steiner and Kuno Rauch, this creates a moment of solidarity and a musical symbol of the togetherness that makes Radolfzell so vibrant.

1st Radolfzell Film Festival

In the anniversary year, a film festival will be held at which films on the topic of “youth” will be shown and awarded prizes. At the same time, young people from Radolfzell have the opportunity to take part in a film workshop.

In 2026, Radolfzell celebrates its 1200th anniversary – and at the same time launches
with a new cultural highlight: the
FILMFESTIVAL RADOLFZELL! In September, the KFZ –
Kunst für Zukunft will become an urban cinema venue. The focus of the
first edition of the festival is on young people and their stories
– told in a wide variety of film formats: Long and short films, feature films, animated films and documentaries, produced by both young people and professional filmmakers. The filmmakers will be on hand to answer questions after the screenings.
inside. Talks, an award ceremony and a film party complete
the program. Organized by director Teresa
Renn and producer Patrick Merkle, in a cooperation between
the Kulturbüro Radolfzell and the KFZ – Kunst für Zukunft,
, the festival offers a forum for young perspectives –
and a cinematic experience for all generations.

Location: KFZ – Art for the Future, Friedrich-Werber-Str. 13 + 15, 78315 Radolfzell

Open-air theater

On July 3 and 4, the market square will be transformed into a stage: the history of the city will unfold in six interlinking scenes of around ten minutes each – from its foundation to striking development steps and visionary ideas for the future. An open-air production that impressively combines past and present. The texts were written by Romy Bromma and Berthold Gruzel. The production is directed by Monique Moelter, whose creative staging concept ensures a dynamic and atmospheric performance. The play is performed without a curtain and the scenes flow into one another on the open stage. The participatory nature of the project is particularly striking: participants from the community – children, young people and adults – appear on stage together with experienced theater professionals. They were introduced to theater under professional guidance and create the scenes with great liveliness and authenticity. The project sees itself as a civic cultural experience that not only entertains, but also connects. An invitation to a shared culture of remembrance – and to look to the future.

Marketplace summer: open stage for Radolfzell and its districts

During the “Marketplace Summer”, the Volksbank stage offers people from Radolfzell and its districts a suitable setting for their creativity in the historic town center.

For three weeks, the market square is transformed into a lively backdrop for: Music, theater, dance, family programs and much more. Cultural workers, associations and artists are invited to contribute their ideas and become part of the diverse anniversary program. Free events ensure broad participation and selected highlights are offered as high-quality evening programs.

Highlight events:

Tickets will be available from the beginning of June via Reservix.

In addition, a colorful stage program of Radolfzell clubs and initiatives. More detailed information about the program will follow shortly.

Night of the Radolfzell companies reloaded

On May 9, companies in Radolfzell will open their doors and offer exclusive insights into their working environments. Visitors can get to know production areas, workshops and modern technology and find out about training and career opportunities.

Shuttle and rental bikes

All locations are easily accessible with free shuttle buses every 15 minutes. If you want to be active, you can also explore the Night of the Companies with free rental bikes.

Light and atmosphere

A sophisticated lighting concept skillfully sets the scene for the city and the participating companies. Atmospheric lighting accents and visual highlights create a special atmosphere during the evening.

Participants and program

SCHIESSER GmbH – Schützenstraße 18

OPTIMA pharma containment GmbH – Bodmanerstraße 2, Stahringen (until 21:00)

Aptar Radolfzell GmbH – Öschlestraße 54-56, Böhringen

PEMATECH GmbH – Robert-Gerwig-Straße 23, Böhringen

ALLWEILER GmbH – Allweilerstraße 1 (from 18:30)

Other program items on the market square

Volksbank Bodensee-Oberschwaben eG

SPARKASSE Hegau-Bodensee

DB Regio Baden-Württemberg

KAMMERER Medical Systems GmbH & Co KG

M & C Event and media technology

MEICHLE + MOHR GmbH

SBB Germany

PETEK

STADTWERKE Radolfzell GmbH

SÜDKURIER

Municipality of Radolfzell

Restrooms and catering are available at many locations.

Accessibility

All locations are barrier-free, including entrances, toilets and shuttle bus. Light installations provide additional orientation, and support is available on site.

Contact: Jubilaeum2026@Radolfzell.de | Phone: 07732 81-376