Augsburg
Along thematic focuses on water and music culture regions, the WATER & SOUND Festival offers a multi-day program from the end of July at a wide variety of venues such as Annahof, Siebentischwald, or Kuhsee. It presents contemporary developments in global music between tradition and modernity, drawing fundamental connections between people, music, and water. A supporting program with cooperation partners such as the World Heritage Office and the University of Augsburg highlights the global significance of water as a resource through informative panels on ecology and art. More info from May 2027 at [waterandsound.de](http://www.waterandsound.de).
The Long Night of Art on June 19, 2027 invites you to experience Augsburg’s cultural scene in all its diversity. At around 50 venues, artists from the region and from around the world will present about 200 program items. From 7 p.m. until midnight, concerts, readings, exhibitions, guided tours, as well as dance and theater performances will begin at 15-minute intervals. Whether museum, church, concert hall, or public square: with just one ticket, visitors can discover the city in a very special way and put together their own individual cultural program. More information from May 2027 at [langekunstnacht.de](http://www.langekunstnacht.de).
The Augsburg Summer Nights promise three days full of captivating music, dance, and culinary delights. The historic city center – from Maximilianstraße to Rathausplatz and the adjoining side streets and squares – is transformed into a lively festival zone. Numerous stages are played by a varied lineup of artists and DJs. From jazz and folk to electronic beats, Latin rhythms, and pop – everyone will find their music here. Augsburg’s magnificent backdrop invites visitors not only to celebrate, but also to relax and enjoy the culinary variety that makes this festival unforgettable. The Augsburg Summer Nights are free of charge and open to all.
