Advent and Winter: Christmas Market and Culture Indoors

At the end of the year, Straubing invites you to the Christmas market on Ludwigs- and Theresienplatz. Expect festively decorated stalls, regional cuisine, arts and crafts, as well as a supporting program with choir performances, brass music, tower musicians, and offers for families.

• Period: expected from the end of November until shortly before Christmas
• Location: Ludwigs- and Theresienplatz, 94315 Straubing
• Tip: Visit early in the evening – atmospheric lighting, usually more relaxed crowds on weekdays.

Parallel to the market, readings, cabaret, exhibitions, as well as chamber and choir concerts take place in theaters, churches, and cultural venues – ideal for quiet winter evenings.

Summer in the City: Open-Air, Courtyards, and City Square Stage

In summer, public spaces become stages. Courtyards, the city square, and riverside areas offer concerts ranging from brass music and singer-songwriters to rock. Many events are free or moderately priced and are suitable for spontaneous after-work outings.

• Open-air series on the city square and in courtyards
• Family-friendly afternoon concerts
• Musical evenings with regional and national acts

Tip: Bring a light jacket and seat cushion, check organizer info at short notice in uncertain weather.

Gäuboden Folk Festival with Ostbayernschau

The Gäuboden Folk Festival is considered the heart of Straubing's summer. The upcoming edition traditionally lasts eleven days and offers beer tents, rides, and a diverse music program. At the same time, the Ostbayernschau opens as a large consumer fair with regional companies, crafts, and innovations.

• Period: mid-August
• Highlights: parades, family afternoons, diverse tent music
• Planning: Reserve table and ticket contingents in the tents early; check arrival by train and shuttle.

Music City Straubing: Bluval and Fine Concert Series

Bluval transforms the city center into a large sound stage in early autumn. From classical to jazz to crossover, concerts take place in churches, courtyards, and squares. Additionally, chamber music, choir concerts, orchestral evenings, and singer-songwriter formats are held in halls and cultural venues throughout the year.

• Period: September
• Locations: churches, courtyards, squares, halls
• Tip: Popular venues sell out quickly – secure tickets in advance.

Experience History: Festival Plays and Open-Air Theater

Straubing maintains open-air and festival play formats, where citizens and professionals bring historical material to the stage together. The next edition will be announced in the summer months and combines costumes, music, and city history into a vibrant experience for all generations.

• Period: summer (announcement by organizer)
• Suitable for: families, school classes, those interested in history
• Supplement: city tours and museum education offers deepen the topics.

Sports, Community Festivals, and Fan Fest Atmosphere

In addition to culture, sports events set highlights: city runs, cycling, and home games with lively fan culture. Community and city festivals enliven the city center in the warm months with music, children's programs, regional cuisine, and club presentations.

• Sports: home games, running and cycling events spread over the season
• Festivals: music stages, family offers, cuisine from the region
• Tip: Public transport saves searching for parking; many areas are within walking distance.

Planning, Tickets, and Arrival

Official portals bundle dates, ticket links, and short-term changes. For popular series, it is worth checking presale starts and reservation conditions.

1. Check dates: city event calendars and festival websites
2. Secure tickets: presale for concerts, tent reservations at the folk festival
3. Arrival & mobility: train connections, shuttle info, bicycle parking
4. Family-friendly: designated afternoons, accessible entrances, changing and quiet areas

Note: Events may change or be canceled. Check the official information from organizers shortly before the date.

Official Contacts and Further Information

• City event calendar and Straubing tourist information
• Gäuboden Folk Festival and Ostbayernschau
• Bluval Music Festival
• Straubing Christmas Market
• Sports dates and schedules of local clubs

Sources and Further Links

1. City of Straubing – Official Website — Event calendar and visitor info (accessed 2025-11-24)
2. Gäuboden Folk Festival — Festival info, reservations, arrival (accessed 2025-11-24)
3. Ostbayernschau Straubing — Accompanying fair to the folk festival (accessed 2025-11-24)
4. Bluval – International Music Festival — Program, venues, tickets (accessed 2025-11-24)
5. Straubing Tigers — Schedule and ticketing (accessed 2025-11-24)
6. okticket — Regional tickets and presale (accessed 2025-11-24)