It\u2019s 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\u2014because September 13 is historically documented as the anniversary of the death of the city\u2019s founder, Bishop Radolt of Verona. <\/p>\n
<\/strong><\/p>\n Anniversary Saturday \u2013 48th Radolfzell Old Town Festival<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n On September 12, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Radolfzell\u2019s 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\u2019s success. <\/p>\n 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\u2014ranging 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. <\/p>\n There are also plenty of hands-on activities for children and teens, including acrobatic shows, bounce houses, a children\u2019s carousel, water games organized by the youth fire department, the fire department\u2019s traditional duck race on Kirchgasse, and a puppet show by the Sparkassen Puppet Theater on Gerberplatz. The children\u2019s flea market on F\u00fcrstenbergstra\u00dfe and Obertorstra\u00dfe and the flea market on Teggingerstra\u00dfe, 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-Stra\u00dfe. <\/p>\n In this anniversary year, historical themes also play a special role: \u201ctime islands,\u201d historical parades, a fashion show, and a medieval encampment featuring crafts and glimpses into life in times past bring Radolfzell\u2019s history to life.<\/strong><\/p>\n Anniversary Sunday\u2014Festive Church Service and a Colorful Program<\/strong><\/p>\n 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\u2019s 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. <\/p>\n M\u00fcnster <\/strong><\/p>\n 9:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.: Eucharistic Celebration at the Cathedral of Our Lady<\/p>\n 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.: Gala Concert featuring the M\u00fcnsterbl\u00e4ser and soloists<\/p>\n Marketplace<\/strong><\/p>\n Food and drink, stage performances, games for kids, and much more <\/p>\n Stage Program:<\/p>\n 11:15 Report from Reichenau <\/p>\n 12:15 p.m.: Radolfzell Dialect: Chatting and Small Talk<\/p>\n 2:00 p.m.: Historical Fashion Show<\/p>\n 2:45 p.m.: Fun dances for everyone to join in with the traditional costume group and the accordion orchestra<\/p>\n 4:15 p.m.: Anniversary song to sing along to<\/p>\n Experience History<\/strong><\/p>\n 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.: Experience \u201ctime islands\u201d and the town\u2019s history in the Stadtgarten and at the Sch\u00fctzentorturm. Performers bring Radolfzell\u2019s past eras to life and invite young and old alike to marvel, discover, and join in the fun. <\/p>\n 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.: Medieval camp of the Free Imperial Knights of St. Georgenschild in Herzebad<\/p>\n 12:30 p.m.: Cannon firing at the Concert Sail<\/p>\n 4:00 p.m. Film screening by the Open-Air Theater from the 3. & July 4 at the Universum Nostalgia Cinema (free)<\/p>\n Guided Tours (Free)<\/strong><\/p>\n 11:00 a.m.: Guided tour of the cathedral<\/p>\n 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.: Cathedral Tower Open House<\/p>\n 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<\/p>\n 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 3:30 p.m.: \u201cIn the Footsteps of Radolt\u201d city tour; meet in front of the City Museum<\/p>\n 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.: Guided tour of the City Museum<\/p>\n 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.: Self-guided tour of Villa Schmal at Untertorplatz, Untertorstra\u00dfe 13 and 13a<\/p>\n City center<\/strong><\/p>\n 2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.: Exhibition \u201cSo! Or Something Else? 1,200 Years of Radolfzell\u201d at Villa Bosch<\/p>\n 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.: \u201cratoldescella – Radolfzell\u201d exhibition at the City Museum (Free admission) <\/p>\n Gala Concert by the M\u00fcnster Wind Ensemble and Soloists<\/strong><\/p>\n To conclude the anniversary weekend, the M\u00fcnsterbauverein is hosting a spectacular gala concert featuring ULF and the M\u00fcnsterbl\u00e4ser on Sunday, September 13, at 7:00 p.m. in the M\u00fcnster. 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\u2019s 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\u2019s founder, is organized by the Radolfzell Cathedral Building Association. Tickets are available at the rectory on Marktplatz and online at www.muensterbauverein-radolfzell.de. <\/p>\n The city of Radolfzell looks forward to your visit!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" It\u2019s the highlight of the anniversary year in Radolfzell: On Saturday, September 12, and Sunday, September 13, 2026, the big […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":86066,"template":"","meta":{"_price":"","_stock":"","_tribe_ticket_header":"","_tribe_default_ticket_provider":"","_ticket_start_date":"","_ticket_end_date":"","_tribe_ticket_show_description":"","_tribe_ticket_show_not_going":false,"_tribe_ticket_use_global_stock":"","_tribe_ticket_global_stock_level":"","_global_stock_mode":"","_global_stock_cap":"","_tribe_rsvp_for_event":"","_tribe_ticket_going_count":"","_tribe_ticket_not_going_count":"","_tribe_tickets_list":"[]","_tribe_ticket_has_attendee_info_fields":false,"_tribe_events_status":"","_tribe_events_status_reason":"","footnotes":"","_tec_slr_enabled":"","_tec_slr_layout":""},"tags":[293,609,230,150,227,151],"tribe_events_cat":[],"class_list":["post-53922","tribe_events","type-tribe_events","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-anniversary-highlight2026","tag-beaver-track","tag-children","tag-city-anniversary2026","tag-music","tag-tsr-highlight-en"],"yoast_head":"\n