For four days, we celebrated 50 years of Bardentreffen together – with music from around the world, special encounters and a truly unique atmosphere in Nuremberg’s Old Town.

More than 230,000 people joined us for this anniversary edition of Bardentreffen – more than ever before. Across eight stages, in the streets and squares of the Old Town, people sang, danced, listened and celebrated together. Artists from all over the world brought their music to Nuremberg – from Mine, Maria Froes and MOS to Gangstagrass and Ukulele Death Squad, as well as Compota de Manana and Eläkeläiset. But you didn’t just listen: during CrowdSinging, the entire Hauptmarkt became one big choir, and our other participatory events also invited you to become part of the festival.

You sang along, danced, discovered new music, wandered through the festival and filled the Old Town with life for four days. You made our anniversary a festival that will stay with us for a long time to come. And for that, there is one thing we want to say above all: Thank you! Thank you for being there, celebrating with us and making 50 years of Bardentreffen truly special.

We’re already looking forward to seeing you again at the next Bardentreffen, from July 30 to August 1, 2027!

Not had enough of Bardentreffen yet?

Then we have good news for you: 36 Bardentreffen concerts from the past five years are available to watch in full in the ARD Mediathek! Whether you want to relive your favorite moments, catch up on concerts you missed, or simply immerse yourself once again in the unique Bardentreffen atmosphere.

The collection also includes some highlights from this year’s anniversary festival – including performances by Mine, Gangstagrass and Freshlyground.

This year, the Bardentreffen CD sampler is available once again. The Folk Galore magazine from the CPL Music Group has selected 17 artists and brought them together in a vibrant compilation. You can purchase the sampler at the information booths during the concerts or conveniently order it online already. If you are interested in more recordings by the performing artists, these are usually available directly at the stages after the concerts or at the information booth on the main market throughout the entire weekend.