Thuringia will be a true paradise for festival lovers in 2025. From classical to rock, from jazz to electronic music – the Free State offers an impressive variety of events. For fans of electronic music, this is HeideWitzka Festival A must-see in Bad Sulza from July 3rd to 5th Rudolstadt Festival From July 3rd to 6th, Germany's largest festival for folk, roots, and world music takes place, attracting music lovers from all over Europe. One highlight is the cultural arena in Jena, which takes place from July 2nd to August 17th. With concerts, theater and film, it attracts around 70,000 visitors annually. For fans of heavier music, the Party.San Metal Open Air Near Mühlhausen, from August 7th to 9th, there's a perfect opportunity to let loose. And last but not least, a special cultural highlight: the Cathedral Steps Festival in ErfurtThe festival, which takes place from August 8th to 31st, features operas and plays performed against the impressive backdrop of Erfurt Cathedral. This year's program includes the opera La Bohème. The diverse range of events offers something for everyone, whether music, theater, or art – it promises to be a musical summer.
Festivals in Thuringia 2025: A year full of cultural highlights
![The Roman House in the park on the Ilm River in Weimar](/fileadmin/user_upload/leg_portal/images/aktuelles/2025/2025-06_weimar_1200x800px.jpg "The program for the "Weimar Summer" festival also sounds promising. The Roman House in the park on the Ilm River is a popular event venue. Image: TTG")
The program for the "Weimar Summer" festival also sounds promising. The Roman House in the park on the Ilm River is a popular event venue. Image: TTG
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