What's happening in May 2025? ☀️🧐
There's a lot going on in Stuttgart again!
We've got everything your heart desires: from hot concerts to wild parties, hilarious comedy shows and colorful markets to epic summer festivals - there's something for everyone!
Don't miss the best events in the city and let's rock May together! 🎉

85. Stuttgarter Frühlingsfest

85. Stuttgarter Frühlingsfest
© Thomas Niedermüller
Do, 01.05.2025 11:00
Free admission
Cannstatter Wasen

The spring festival at the Cannstatter Wasen is the perfect mix of fun, delicious food and a good atmosphere! Fast-paced rides, sweet treats and cozy tents make for the best time with friends and family. Come by and experience the colorful hustle and bustle. 🎡🍻

LA CASA DEL PERREO I SCHRÄGLAGE I STUTTGART

LA CASA DEL PERREO I SCHRÄGLAGE I STUTTGART
© Veedel Club
Fr, 02.05.2025 23:00
8,95 to 16,32 €

The night will be wild, loud and full of love - with beats that won't let you stand still. Two DJs bring the club to the boil and provide non-stop reggaeton vibes. 🪩💃

Flohmarkt am Cannstatter Wasen

Flohmarkt am Cannstatter Wasen
© Foto von Edu Grande auf Unsplash
Sa, 03.05.2025 09:00
Free admission
Flohmarkt an den Cannstatter Wasen Parkplatz P9

Rummage for treasures at the flea market at the Cannstatter Wasen, directly at parking lot P9. Discover unique finds and spend a day full of vintage variety! 🤩🔎

Hofflohmärkte in Stuttgart

Hofflohmärkte in Stuttgart
© Nikola Duz via Unsplash
Sa, 03.05.2025 10:00
Free admission
Hofflohmärkte Stuttgart West

Your neighborhood becomes a flea market! Browse, chat and discover treasures - right in the backyards of your neighborhood! At yard flea markets, residents sell their favorite items in their own yard or garden. An entire neighborhood becomes a marketplace, full of sustainability and community spirit.🏡🛍️

Kostümverkauf

Kostümverkauf
© Martin Sigmund
Sa, 03.05.2025 10:00
Free admission
Zentrallager der Staatstheater Stuttgart

Browse through unique costumes, fabrics and accessories directly from the Staatstheater Stuttgart's collection! In the central warehouse in Bad Cannstatt you can find special pieces that are otherwise only seen on stage. Let your creativity run wild and secure a real piece of theater history! 👗🔍

KÜCHENPARTY @ EMIL. PT.21!

KÜCHENPARTY @ EMIL. PT.21!
© HALLO EMIL
So, 04.05.2025 16:00
59,00 to 68,00 €

Fancy an evening full of surprises, delicious food and a good atmosphere? At the kitchen party at EMIL, the kitchen team conjures up five exciting dishes - always with a vegan option - and lets you join in live! Head chef Ivan will play the soundtrack while you enjoy the evening with drinks and good company. 🥂🍽️

Almost Twins

So, 04.05.2025 20:00
23,25 € Lottery

The sound of Almost Twins feels like sunbathing on the windowsill, like letting your soul dangle by the river, like depth and lightness at the same time. Experience it live and drift through the Milla on delicate sounds! ☁️

Stuttgarter Comedy Clash #103 - Vorrunde 2

Stuttgarter Comedy Clash #103 - Vorrunde 2
© Nick Denecke
Di, 06.05.2025 19:00
29,89 €

Laughs guaranteed - in this comedy battle, the best newcomers compete against each other and you decide who advances! Each show brings new faces, fresh gags and plenty of surprises. Grab your friends and get ready for an evening of fun at the Wizemann! 🤣

Oddisee & Good Compny - The Good Fight - 10yrs Anniversary Tour

Oddisee & Good Compny - The Good Fight - 10yrs Anniversary Tour
© Oddisee
Mi, 07.05.2025 20:00
36,00 € Lottery

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of The Good Fight, Oddisee is going on tour in Europe with his live band - bringing jazzy hip-hop, clever lyrics and real vibes to the stage. ✨🎶

Vince Tour 2025 - Zwischen Beats und Rauch

Vince Tour 2025 - Zwischen Beats und Rauch
© Vince
Do, 08.05.2025 20:00
26,00 € Lottery

Between heart and synths - Vince goes on his first own tour in 2025 and brings the sound of an entire generation to the stage.

hanniou - You´re just a boy Tour 2025

hanniou - You´re just a boy Tour 2025
© Annika Yanura
Do, 08.05.2025 20:00
25,00 to 28,00 € Lottery

Hanniou creates a real safe space with her music - honest, vulnerable and approachable. After sold-out shows and acclaimed releases, she is starting a new chapter with her "You're Just a Boy" tour. You can win tickets with us 💜

Fantasy Filmfest Nights 2025 || Thriller Horror Sci-Fi & more || Deutschlands größtes Genre-Filmfestival

Fantasy Filmfest Nights 2025 || Thriller Horror Sci-Fi & more || Deutschlands größtes Genre-Filmfestival
© fantasy filmfest
Do, 08.05.2025 16:00
12,00 to 14,00 €
EM - innenstadt.kinos

Experience the Fantasy Filmfest Nights with the wacky highlight THE UGLY STEPSISTER - a modern, exciting reinterpretation of the Cinderella fairy tale! 🎬 An event for real movie fans who love original stories! ✨

Indieground • 180-Minutes-Party • Schräglage • Stuttgart

Indieground • 180-Minutes-Party • Schräglage • Stuttgart
© FOTO: ©
Fr, 09.05.2025 20:00
10,78 €

Indieground brings you three hours of pure indie power - direct, intense and with a guaranteed flash of your favorite songs. Perfect for your short break from everyday life, with no regrets the next morning. Just come, dance and be happy 🪩🕺

Wilde Herzen • Die Indie Pop Party mit deutschen Texten • Stuttgart

Wilde Herzen • Die Indie Pop Party mit deutschen Texten • Stuttgart
© Foto: King Kong Kicks
Fr, 09.05.2025 23:30
14,11 €

Wild beats, big feelings and songs to shout along to - this is where heartache meets euphoria and indie meets pop. Look forward to an evening full of your favorite music and lots of togetherness on the dance floor. Come along and celebrate life - wild & loud ❤️‍🔥

Flohmarkt am Feuersee

Flohmarkt am Feuersee
© Clem Onojeghuo auf Unsplash
Sa, 10.05.2025 09:00
Free admission
Platz am Feuersee

The flea market at Feuersee is the hotspot for bargain hunters and vintage lovers in Stuttgart! Immerse yourself in the colorful variety of stalls, browse through quirky treasures and experience a relaxed atmosphere as you stroll among the unique finds. 🛍️

Flohmarkt meets meinSchlossplatz

Flohmarkt meets meinSchlossplatz
© US
Sa, 10.05.2025 14:00
Free admission

Rummage, rummage, find your favorite pieces - in May, Schlossplatz becomes a flea market paradise! Three Fridays, full vintage vibes and lots of treasures await you. 🔍

egoFMfest 2025

egoFMfest 2025
© egoFM
Sa, 10.05.2025 17:00
45,98 € Lottery

egoFM is bringing the egoFMfest back to Stuttgart - and with full force! Live acts to fall in love with, new favorite songs and the finest festival atmosphere await you at the Wizemann. Be there when musical diversity and good vibes take over the stage! 🎶💥

Mamma-Mia/ABBA Tour 25

Mamma-Mia/ABBA Tour 25
© iPartyMotto
Sa, 10.05.2025 19:30
16,00 € Lottery

Get ready for a night full of glitz, glamor and legendary ABBA hits at the Mamma Mia Party! ✨ Sing along, dance yourself happy and experience a show that will catapult you straight back to the 70s - with surprises, special guests and an unforgettable finale to "Dancing Queen". 💃🕺

Internationales Trickfilm-Festival Stuttgart

Internationales Trickfilm-Festival Stuttgart
© Max Kullmann
So, 11.05.2025 10:00
5,00 to 90,00 €

The ITFS brings animation to the big stage - in the middle of the city! Look forward to award-winning films, open-air cinema, creative games and a varied program for young and old. A week full of film, exchange and new perspectives. 🎬

2. Literaturfestival Stuttgart

2. Literaturfestival Stuttgart
© Literaturhaus Stuttgart
Mi, 14.05.2025 00:00
Preis variiert
Literaturhaus Stuttgart

52 authors and artists from 18 countries are coming to Stuttgart to present their works in readings, performances and exhibitions. The festival combines literature, music, poetry and art - from interactive readings to creative projects that bring literature to life throughout the city. 📚

MELE: Alle schauen Tour 2025

MELE: Alle schauen Tour 2025
© Hannes Klingenhöfer
Do, 15.05.2025 19:00
29,90 € Lottery

MELE is like your best conversations after a few drinks, in the middle of a flat share party or on a night out on the town. With lyrics that are as real as your diary entries and a voice that just picks you up. We would go on tour! 😌

Karaoke-Night

Karaoke-Night
© UTOPIA Kiosk
Fr, 16.05.2025 20:00
Free admission

Glitter, beats & boundless fun - the queer karaoke night at the UTOPIA Kiosk is calling! 🌈🎤 Whether it's a pop anthem, rock classic or guilty pleasure - the only thing that counts here is the joy of singing. Come along, grab a mic or celebrate the brave voices on stage! 💖✨

About Pop 2025

About Pop 2025
© Pop-Büro / About Pop
Fr, 16.05.2025 12:00
40,00 to 77,00 €

Stuttgart becomes a pop culture hotspot! 🎶✨ Two days, countless experiences: About Pop unites music, culture and the future in a unique festival. Look forward to rousing concerts, exciting panels and creative workshops. Discover something new, inspiring and lots of pop events 🎵

Elektronisch Draussen @Wagenhallen

Elektronisch Draussen @Wagenhallen
© Bild ist urheberrechtlich geschützt
Sa, 17.05.2025 15:00
16,00 to 30,00 € Lottery

Elektronisch Draussen summer season opening! 🌞 From 3 pm to 10 pm you can dance outside to deep house, afro house and more - then it continues inside. Look forward to DJs like Guzy and Danca, a tattoo stand, homemade jewelry and visual mapping 🪩

Savvy - Pass auf dich auf Tour 2025

Savvy - Pass auf dich auf Tour 2025
© Clara Renner
Sa, 17.05.2025 19:00
29,95 to 30,95 € Lottery

The Berlin rapper showed what he's capable of with his last album "Keine Angst" - and now he's bringing us his new work "Pass auf dich auf". On his tour, he will take us on a journey between rap and pop with his tracks. Melancholic vibes, honest lyrics. Be there when Savvy mixes up Stuttgart! 🎵

Großer Frühjahrsflohmarkt

Großer Frühjahrsflohmarkt
© Foto von Jon Tyson auf Unsplash
So, 18.05.2025 11:00
Free admission
Karlsplatz

🌼 The Great Spring Flea Market in Stuttgart has been a legendary highlight in southern Germany since 1972! This year's flea market will once again take place on the city center squares Marktplatz, Karlsplatz and Schillerplatz as well as in the charming connecting streets. Discover unique finds!

Buchclub

Buchclub
© UTOPIA Kiosk
So, 18.05.2025 15:00
Free admission

Fancy new books and exciting conversations? Bring your favorite book, share your favorite passages or simply let yourself be inspired! Create the book club together - without any rules, but with lots of reading pleasure. 📚✨

Rave auf dem kleinen Schlossplatz

Rave auf dem kleinen Schlossplatz
© free
Fr, 23.05.2025 16:00
Free admission
Kleiner Schlossplatz

Come to the free rave on the small Schlossplatz! This is where the best beats from house, techno and trance meet a unique atmosphere. Let yourself be carried away by the music and dance with us 🪩

Freiluft - Das Outdoor Testival am Neckar

Freiluft - Das Outdoor Testival am Neckar
© Globetrotter Stuttgart Freiluft
Sa, 24.05.2025 10:00
Free admission
Kanu-Gesellschaft Stuttgart e.V.

Pack your sense of adventure and come to the FREILUFT Testival 2025! 🌿⛺ Two days full of outdoor action, tent and equipment tests, climbing challenges and exciting expert talks await you. Whether you're a pro or a newbie - you'll find everything you need for your next outdoor adventure, and best of all: Free admission! 🚀

32. Stuttgart-Lauf

32. Stuttgart-Lauf
© Adrian Stehle
Sa, 24.05.2025 00:00
7,00 to 60,00 €
Stuttgart - Bad Cannstatt

Run through Stuttgart and experience an unforgettable race! Whether half marathon, 10 km or the kids' run - there's something for everyone here. Be there and feel the energy of the running community! 🏃

11h Season Opening Rave - Schlossgarten Stuttgart

11h Season Opening Rave - Schlossgarten Stuttgart
© Tizian Bergmann
Mi, 28.05.2025 17:00
8,00 to 15,00 €
Cafe Nil Schlossgarten Stuttgart

Stuttgart, it's time for the start of the season again! 🎉 An 11-hour rave with 3 floors and the best beats from house to driving techno awaits you at the pre-holiday at Cafe Nil. Get your ticket now and party until the early hours! 🔥🕺

13. Vive la Vie Festival

13. Vive la Vie Festival
© Feierabendkollektiv
Sa, 24.05.2025 16:00
6,00 to 20,00 € Lottery
Eliszis Jahrmarktstheater

Music, magic and a lot of heart - the Vive la Vie Festival brings live music to Killesbergpark for the 13th time! For two days, there will be concerts for children and adults in Eliszi's fairground tent in the middle of the park. Come along and enjoy what is probably Stuttgart's most cozy festival 🌿🎵

Movie Night

Movie Night
© UTOPIA Kiosk
Sa, 24.05.2025 18:30
Free admission

A movie night full of queer stories and real perspectives! 🌈💖 Look forward to moving movies. Grab a drink, make yourself comfortable and enjoy the evening with the community! 🍿

SCIENCE SLAM STUTTGART!

SCIENCE SLAM STUTTGART!
© science-slam.com
Di, 27.05.2025 20:00
14,60 to 17,90 €

Ready for a night full of laughter and aha moments? At the Science Slam in Stuttgart, young scientists bring the most exciting topics from their research to the stage - in an entertaining and understandable way! Be there and decide who wins the slam! 🎤💡

Comedy Cuties Stand Up Open MIC Stuttgart

Comedy Cuties Stand Up Open MIC Stuttgart
© Comedy Cuties
Mi, 28.05.2025 20:00
Free admission
Uhu Bar

Every Wednesday at Comedy Cuties in the Uhu Bar, there are plenty of new jokes and fresh gags! Experience newcomers and experienced comedians honing their sets and providing spontaneous laughs. Be there and enjoy a fun evening with drinks and a good atmosphere!

Gauthier Dance JUNIORS//Theaterhaus Stuttgart: Dream Team

Gauthier Dance JUNIORS//Theaterhaus Stuttgart: Dream Team
© Fotos: Jeanette Bak Photography // Artwork: Office 75a
Do, 29.05.2025 20:15
16,00 to 32,00 €

The Gauthier Dance JUNIORS present their new program "Dream Team" with a mix of world premieres and dance classics! Look forward to thrilling choreographies by well-known artists and experience how dance and creative ideas combine to create an unforgettable experience. 🤩

HERZ & SEELE x RITTER BUTZKE – OPEN AIR w. Super Flu, Bebetta, Prismonde & Solvane, tim|bre

HERZ & SEELE x RITTER BUTZKE – OPEN AIR w. Super Flu, Bebetta, Prismonde & Solvane, tim|bre
© Benztown Artists
Do, 29.05.2025 14:00
15,00 to 30,00 € Lottery

Celebrate the start of summer at the Open Air Festival 🌞 Under the open sky, directly on the Neckar, Marek Hemmann, Super Flu, Bebett,... best beats for an unforgettable day. Get ready for good vibes, legendary live sounds and the best dancefloor in town! ✨ Grab your tickets and be there - it's going to be wild!

SWEAT FESTIVAL 2025

SWEAT FESTIVAL 2025
© SWEAT FESTIVAL
Fr, 30.05.2025 17:00
19,00 to 145,00 €

Look forward to three days full of music, art and club culture! Over 30 DJs and live acts on five floors, workshops, yoga and even more highlights await you. Techno, house, disco, live acts - you'll find the full range here! 🪩

Kessel Comedy

Kessel Comedy
© Daniel Storb
Fr, 30.05.2025 20:00
20,53 €

Storb brings the best comedians in the country to the Boa stage and provides plenty of laughs! 🤣🎤 Come along and experience just how funny stand-up comedy can be. Secure your seat and be entertained by the best comedy stars in the country! 🌟🍹

DUDES. - LIVE TOUR 2025

DUDES. - LIVE TOUR 2025
© Normal Keutgen
Sa, 31.05.2025 20:00
23,05 to 49,45 € Lottery
Beethoven-Saa

A friendship so real that it hurts. Brutally honest, absurdly profound and unabashedly loving - Niklas & David on tour again!

Frida - Viva la Vida!

Frida - Viva la Vida!
© Theater tri-bühne
Sa, 31.05.2025 19:00
10,00 to 23,00 €

"Long live life!" - Frida Kahlo coined this motto with humor and passion. In this production, the Mexican icon comes to life through her own letters, texts and musical and theatrical means - sometimes humorous, sometimes combative, always intense. A play about life, love, freedom and the courage to remain true to oneself.

Even more ideas for May in Stuttgart

That's not enough for you? Then take a look at our other inspiring blog articles!

- In our Free Events & Things to do in Stuttgart article, we always have events in Stuttgart with Free admission ready for you!

- In our Stuttgart in the rain article you will find the best indoor events & activities in Stuttgart

- You can find the best markets in Stuttgart in our Markets in Stuttgart article!

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Frequently asked questions about events in Stuttgart in May 2025

1. what can you do in Stuttgart in May 2025?

In addition to the numerous events, Stuttgart also offers many leisure activities in May 2025. For example, visit the Stuttgart Spring Festival, the start of the festival season or experience the nightlife in Stuttgart.

2. which major events are taking place in Stuttgart in May 2025?

In May 2025, Stuttgart awaits its visitors with a variety of outstanding events. Here are some of the highlights you shouldn't miss:

- 19.04. - 11.05. 85th Stuttgart Spring Festival. The spring festival at the Cannstatter Wasen is the perfect mix of fun, delicious food and a good atmosphere! Fast-paced rides, sweet treats and cozy tents make for the best time with friends and family. You can find more information here .

- 6.05. - 11.O5. International Festival of Animated Film Stuttgart. The ITFS brings animation to the big stage - in the middle of the city! Look forward to award-winning films, open-air cinema, creative games and a varied program for young and old. You can find more information here.

- The Stuttgart yard flea markets are back again
Sat. May 03, 2025 - 10 am - 4 pm - Stuttgart West
Sat. May 10, 2025 - 10 am - 4 pm - Lehen- & Heusteigviertel
Sat. May 17, 2025 - 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Heslach
Sat. May 24, 2025 - 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Möhringen
Sat. May 31, 2025 - 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Degerloch
You can find more information here

3. are there free events in Stuttgart in May 2025?

Yes, there are many free events such as exhibitions, markets, comedy events and much more with Free admission. For free events and venues in Stuttgart, use our event filter to find a free event that's perfect for you.

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