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Open Sunday “Musik uff de Gass”

The “Musik uff de Gass” event will take place on Sunday, October 11, 2026. Around 90 stores will be open in Radolfzell town center from 12:30 to 17:30.

Among other things, visitors can expect great live music on this day, which will be played at various locations throughout the city center – everything from classical to brass to jazz music. They can also expect a wide range of culinary delights. Admission to “Musik uff de Gass” is free.

The event is hosted and organized by Aktionsgemeinschaft Radolfzell e.V.

Further information will follow in mid-2026.

Radolfzell children’s festival

When the concert sail is transformed into a colorful playground full of laughter and happy children’s voices, it’s that time again: the trainees of Tourismus- und Stadtmarketing Radolfzell GmbH invite you to the children’s festival!

Stamps can be collected at numerous game stations to win great prizes in the raffle. There will also be magical magic shows, glittering face painting and creative craft activities.

Together with numerous supporters and helpers, this creates an exciting day for the whole family to laugh, play and simply be together.

What kind of catering will be available on site?
No one should go hungry at the children’s festival! There’s a wide variety of food available. Drinks are also provided
.

Where are the toilets?
Public toilets are available directly opposite the concert sail,
next to the lakeside bar. The toilet also has a changing table at
.

How can I or my child take part in the children’s festival?
The event site is freely accessible. If you just want to enjoy the great atmosphere, you don’t need a ticket.

For anyone who wants to play:
Children
who want to participate in the game stations need a game card.
It costs 4 euros and is available at the ticket booth
on the day of the event. The price includes:

Culture night

Every year on October 2nd, Radolfzell is transformed into a huge stage for the independent art and culture scene during the Culture Night.

The extensive program offers a variety of different events, including exhibitions of paintings, photographs and sculptures, music, dance, as well as literature, film and theater performances. The program takes place at various locations – from large conference centers to retail stores and small studios – so that visitors can be inspired by artistic performances throughout the city and its districts. This year, the anniversary will be celebrated artistically.

Percussion meets accordion

There is a special musical highlight for the anniversary year:

The Radolfzell Accordion Orchestra (conducted by Rudi Hartmann) and the percussion ensemble of the ”
” Music School in Radolfzell (conducted by Martin Deufel) will

perform a collaborative piece, *
*, in the Small Hall of the Milchwerk Radolfzell.

In this world premiere, these very different ensembles gradually come together musically over the course of *
*, a four-movement work.
The sounds of these instruments are historically rooted in very different styles and eras,
and they are not always the same.

A wide range of musical influences will come together to form “
.” Both groups of musicians have long been open to the music of the
world and a wide variety of genres.

Thus, the soundscape you’ll hear will extend far beyond the clichés of tango, jazz, marches, and so on
. Classical polyphony is and always will be a means of expression; layered sounds
—as found in film scores—along with techniques of classical modernism and the grooves of popular music
span a wide range.

If you still can’t picture what this music is like, you’re right—
: it didn’t exist until now!

So the motto is: Come, listen, be amazed, and enjoy! It certainly won’t be a lecture—
—but rather an enjoyable evening of music that will feel like it goes by “too quickly.”

Radolfzell movie nights

The Radolfzell movie nights mean pure summer feeling! In a unique setting directly on the shores of Lake Constance, Radolfzell is transformed into a special kind of open-air cinema at the end of July.

Between starry skies and water, visitors can enjoy the latest movie highlights in a relaxed atmosphere. The films are selected in advance by the public via an online vote.

A vote will be held early next year to select the films to be shown at the Film Nights in 2027.

Tickets will be available at the Radolfzell Tourist Information Office starting in early July 2027. Remaining tickets will be available at the box office, if any are left.

49th Radolfzell Christmas market

The Christkindlemarkt is a real institution in Radolfzell. In 2026, it will take place for the 49th time on and around the market square in front of the cathedral. Far from commercialism, authentic and regional, the four-day market offers an atmospheric ambience and a diverse, high-quality range of products.

Younger guests particularly enjoy taking a spin on the nostalgic children’s carousel.

The food on offer from the catering associations and restaurateurs will have something for
every taste: whether it’s dinnele, fried fish, various soups, Schupfnudeln, grilled sausage in a sausage roll, chestnuts, waffles or crêpes.
And of course, mulled wine, punch and other wintry
drink specialties are not to be missed.

Further information on the program will follow at the end of 2026.

Radolfzell evening market

The Radolfzell evening market has been part of the summer atmosphere on western Lake Constance for many years. Every Thursday from 4 to 9 pm, the historic heart of Radolfzell’s market square is transformed into a cozy meeting place from the end of June to the beginning of September. Food and drink stalls provide moments of enjoyment and music is also on offer. Smaller bands, such as singer-songwriters, perform on the market stage.

The music program at the evening market

Reading of the historical Lake Constance novel “Flüsterzeit” – Petra Palumbo

“Flüsterzeit – zwischen Herkunft und Sehnsucht” tells the moving story of the Manogg family over several generations. Rooted in the picturesque landscape between Lake Constance, Hegau and the Swabian Alb, the descendants wrestle with the shadows of the past and the challenges of an uncertain future. From the turmoil of the German Empire to the collapse of the Weimar Republic, personal destinies are interwoven with the great upheavals of the time. Between the southern German provinces and pulsating metropolises, the life of a family unfolds as they set out without denying their origins. A captivating novel about home, departure, loss and new beginnings and an impressive testimony to the times.

“Flüsterzeit – zwischen Herkunft und Sehnsucht” is the first historical novel by Petra Palumbo, who was previously known as a crime writer under the name Luzi van Gisteren. Petra Palumbo was born in 1973 in Singen am Hohentwiel and studied business administration before working for an international corporation in Munich for more than twenty years. She now lives with her family in Radolfzell on Lake Constance, where her father’s roots lie. Writing has been her passion since early childhood: the author wrote her first book at the age of 13. She has been teaching creative writing to young people and adults for many years, including at adult education centers and as part of literary education projects. She works professionally in marketing.

Please register:
museum@radolfzell.de
or
Tel. 07732/81-530 (Thu-Sun, 11am-5pm)

Anniversary Weekend with the Traditional Old Town Festival

It’s the highlight of the anniversary year in Radolfzell: On Saturday, September 12, and Sunday, September 13, 2026, the big anniversary weekend will take place in downtown Radolfzell and along the lakefront. The date was chosen deliberately—because September 13 is historically documented as the anniversary of the death of the city’s founder, Bishop Radolt of Verona.

Anniversary Saturday – 48th Radolfzell Old Town Festival

On September 12, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Radolfzell’s downtown will once again be transformed into a large festival area, serving as a gathering place for locals, guests, and visitors from across the region. For nearly 50 years, clubs, volunteers, restaurant owners, merchants, and cultural organizers have been working together to ensure the festival’s success.

Amid historic alleyways, the market square, and the lakeshore, visitors can enjoy music, art, culinary delights, entertainment, and historical attractions for the whole family. Throughout the day, a varied music program sets the mood on several stages and in various squares—ranging from brass band music, soul, and Latin to jazz and rock, as well as DJ sets featuring DJ Dennis Dorn on the market square stage.

There are also plenty of hands-on activities for children and teens, including acrobatic shows, bounce houses, a children’s carousel, water games organized by the youth fire department, the fire department’s traditional duck race on Kirchgasse, and a puppet show by the Sparkassen Puppet Theater on Gerberplatz. The children’s flea market on Fürstenbergstraße and Obertorstraße and the flea market on Teggingerstraße, along with arts and crafts, raffles, and store promotions, invite you to browse and discover. Various clubs and businesses from Radolfzell and the surrounding region will also be showcasing their offerings on Sankt-Johannis-Straße.

In this anniversary year, historical themes also play a special role: “time islands,” historical parades, a fashion show, and a medieval encampment featuring crafts and glimpses into life in times past bring Radolfzell’s history to life.

Anniversary Sunday—Festive Church Service and a Colorful Program

The festival Sunday, September 13, is all about history and faith. The day begins festively with a special Mass at 9:15 a.m. in the Cathedral of Our Lady. From 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., visitors can enjoy a varied program in the city center. Free guided tours of the city, the cathedral, and the city museum offer fascinating insights into Radolfzell’s history. The museum will open its doors with free admission, and the cathedral tower will also be open. On the market square, a colorful program featuring music, poetry, and dance will provide entertainment.

Münster

9:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.: Eucharistic Celebration at the Cathedral of Our Lady

7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.: Gala Concert featuring the Münsterbläser and soloists

Marketplace

Food and drink, stage performances, games for kids, and much more

Stage Program:

11:15 Report from Reichenau

12:15 p.m.: Radolfzell Dialect: Chatting and Small Talk

2:00 p.m.: Historical Fashion Show

2:45 p.m.: Fun dances for everyone to join in with the traditional costume group and the accordion orchestra

4:15 p.m.: Anniversary song to sing along to

Experience History

11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.: Experience “time islands” and the town’s history in the Stadtgarten and at the Schützentorturm. Performers bring Radolfzell’s past eras to life and invite young and old alike to marvel, discover, and join in the fun.

11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.: Medieval camp of the Free Imperial Knights of St. Georgenschild in Herzebad

12:30 p.m.: Cannon firing at the Concert Sail

4:00 p.m. Film screening by the Open-Air Theater from the 3. & July 4 at the Universum Nostalgia Cinema (free)

Guided Tours (Free)

11:00 a.m.: Guided tour of the cathedral

11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.: Cathedral Tower Open House

11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.: Guided city tours for children with Marie the Maid; meet in front of the City Museum

11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 3:30 p.m.: “In the Footsteps of Radolt” city tour; meet in front of the City Museum

11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.: Guided tour of the City Museum

1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.: Self-guided tour of Villa Schmal at Untertorplatz, Untertorstraße 13 and 13a

City center

2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.: Exhibition “So! Or Something Else? 1,200 Years of Radolfzell” at Villa Bosch

11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.: “ratoldescella – Radolfzell” exhibition at the City Museum (Free admission)

Gala Concert by the Münster Wind Ensemble and Soloists

To conclude the anniversary weekend, the Münsterbauverein is hosting a spectacular gala concert featuring ULF and the Münsterbläser on Sunday, September 13, at 7:00 p.m. in the Münster. Two world-class soloists have been secured for this concert: trombonist Uwe Schrodi, a native of Markelfingen, and trumpeter Reinhold Friedrich. With the participation of Reinhold Friedrich, one of the world’s leading trumpet virtuosos of our time, this concert promises to be a truly special musical treat. The program ranges from Hermann von der Reichenau to Johann Sebastian Bach and Richard Strauss. This special concert, held on the anniversary of the death of St. Radolt, the town’s founder, is organized by the Radolfzell Cathedral Building Association. Tickets are available at the rectory on Marktplatz and online at www.muensterbauverein-radolfzell.de.

The city of Radolfzell looks forward to your visit!

Culture Night 2026

On Friday, October 2, 2026, creativity will once again be in the air in Radolfzell! At the 22nd Radolfzell Culture Night, art and culture enthusiasts can embark on a fascinating and varied journey of discovery through the city from 6:00 p.m. to midnight. This time, the Böhringen district will also be taking part. Mayor Simon Gröger will officially open the Culture Night at 5:00 p.m. at the Evangelical Church in Böhringen.

With over 80 participating artists, Culture Night 2026 offers a particularly diverse program. At numerous exhibition venues, artists from Radolfzell and the surrounding region will present their works, performances, and projects. From music, dance, and theater to literature and film, and on to painting, photography, sculpture, and craftsmanship, nearly every form of artistic expression is represented. Visitors are invited to experience art and culture firsthand and discover extraordinary exhibition venues. They can look forward to a special atmosphere, exciting encounters with the artists, and a city that, for one night, is entirely dedicated to art and culture. Participation in the Culture Night is free for all artists. The event is organized by the city’s Cultural Office.

Among the first-time participants this year is the theater club of the Friedrich-Hecker-Gymnasium. Under the title “Hecker-Act,” the students will present amusing scenes based on Carlo Goldoni’s comedy “The Servant of Two Masters” at the Evangelical Church in Böhringen
. The performance centers on the shrewd Truffaldino, who serves two masters at the same time, thereby setting off a chain of mix-ups and chaotic situations. The performance offers a preview of the full play, which will be staged at the Friedrich-Hecker-Gymnasium on October 21, 2026.

An Oasis of Experiences in the Former FORA Factory

The former Fora factory at
on Libellenweg, behind the Nahkauf, is being transformed into an oasis of artistic experiences. Amid factory halls, studios, and old factory buildings, a space will open up for Culture Night that many Radolfzell residents pass by every day—yet hardly know. Under the motto “FORA SUBKULTUR” and curated by Victoria Graf, the former FORA factory will become a vibrant hub for art, music, crafts, and social interaction for two evenings. Artists, musicians, creatives, and business owners invite you to discover the diverse spaces of the site. Open studios offer glimpses into current projects, while bands and solo artists provide the perfect soundtrack—and behind doors that are usually closed, exciting stories and surprising perspectives await. The FORA Factory epitomizes a vibrant subculture where creative work, craftsmanship, and everyday business life coexist side by side. Here, works of art are created alongside metal structures, event technology is developed, and new ideas for the neighborhood’s future take shape. If you’re curious about hidden places, creative people, and a special atmosphere away from traditional cultural venues, “FORA SUBKULTUR” is the perfect place for you.

Another highlight of the program is a group exhibition featuring several artists from Böhringen, organized by the Bleib e.V. association in the Böhringen barn. In addition to the theater performance, guests can look forward to a varied program of exhibitions and music at the Protestant Church in Böhringen.

Go on a journey of discovery in the city center

There’s also plenty to see and do in the city center. Artist Daniel Wolf is showcasing his wooden sculptures in the attic of the City Library (
), while the City Museum (
) is presenting a special exhibition—designed specifically for the Night of Culture—on the history of its past exhibitions. Another eye-catcher is Jan Klingenberg’s exhibition at Elsa’s Hairlounge at Schützenstraße 15. There, Klingenberg displays his extraordinary, homemade electric guitars. Using materials such as skateboards, stair treads, tin cans, records, wooden suitcases, and cigar boxes, he creates unique instruments that visitors can not only admire but also try out. Spontaneous jam sessions are expressly encouraged!

At Villa Bosch, which opens at 6:00 p.m. on this day, visitors can view the exhibition “So! Or Otherwise? 1,200 Years of Radolfzell” until midnight. In this engaging presentation, students from the HTWG Konstanz and the University of Konstanz invite visitors to rediscover Radolfzell’s history and take a look into the future. The central question is which historical decisions have shaped Radolfzell—and whether things could have turned out differently.

In addition, numerous other art and cultural venues in the city center invite you to explore and linger. All venues and participating organizations can be found in the Culture Night brochure, which is available in the downtown area and online at https://kulturbuero-radolfzell.de/kulturnacht.