Free events & activities in Stuttgart
Short on cash, but want to experience something? 🤔
Discover Stuttgart without breaking the bank! In our latest blog article, we present the top events that Stuttgart has to offer for free. From exciting concerts and inspiring exhibitions to cool festivals - experience the diverse side of Stuttgart without spending a penny.
Your guide to free fun and unforgettable moments awaits you! 👇
Free concerts & music in Stuttgart
Konzert: Klaus Kinks // Das Günther
Loud, wild and free - it gets really crazy on the small Schlossplatz! Punk meets improv party, costume changes every minute, lyrics to sing and think along to. 🎵
The Time of Beginning
Four artists, an evening full of sound, color and improvisation - directly in the art museum and completely free of charge.🎵
jazzopen 2025: Leila
LEILA brings a breath of fresh air to the scene with her voice and a mixture of pop, electronica and garage house. Sometimes fragile, sometimes explosive - her songs tell of anger and hope. She landed a viral hit with Gun to My Head and is now making another statement with her new EP Generation. 🚀🎶
jazzopen 2025: Willow Parlo
With their dream pop, WILLOW PARLO create a perfect blend of Californian lightness and Scandinavian melancholy. Their new EP See U Whenever and the single Can't Get Enough capture the feeling of the twenties - between longing and euphoria. 🌊✨
Benztownstorys Festival
Real vibes, talent and lots of energy - 0711 Benztownstorys brings the street to the stage. Over 20 acts from the region show what they are made of - loud, honest and straight to the heart. Be there when street stories become festival moments. 🎵
Schwanen Jam Session
At Kulturhaus Schwanen, the stage is open to anyone who likes to make music with others! Whether you're a beginner or a pro, here you can simply get started, meet new people and fill the evening with good music. Come along, grab an instrument and be part of the open jam session! Listeners are also very welcome 😍🎵
jazzopen 2025: freekind.
freekind. stand for soul, jazz and a clear message: love, hope and self-determination. The Croatian-Slovenian duo combines soulful vocals, groovy rhythms and pure passion - inspired by acts such as PJ Morton and YEBBA. 💜✨
jazzopen 2025: Paula Engels
Paula Engels doesn't mince her words - her songs are raw, honest and full of emotion. With clear words and catchy melodies, she creates a space for everything that often remains unspoken. Anyone who gets involved with her music will be heard, understood and perhaps a little less alone. 🎶💙
jazzopen 2025: WEZN
WEZN bring big emotions to the stage - with a unique blend of indietronica, folk and pop. After an intense break, they are back with new music that goes deep and is approachable. Their songs are a soundtrack for the heart and head, sometimes gentle, sometimes rousing, but always honest. 🎶✨
Free parties in Stuttgart
LATIN AFTERWORK
Celebrate the end of the day with hot Latin beats and delicious tapas! 🎶💃 Every Thursday at BOA, there's live music plus empanadas & sangria - all with Free admission from 6-8 pm. 🚀
Karaoke-Night
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! 💖✨
DOLCE FAR NIENTE
Enjoy the start of the weekend with relaxed vibes and a good drink in your hand. Leave everyday life behind you and celebrate the art of sweet idleness. Make yourself comfortable and just let the evening flow! 🍸
TATTITUDE
It's party time on Saturdays! Come along and enjoy a great atmosphere with music and cool drinks. Make the evening unforgettable and party into the night! 🪩
MILANO
Every Saturday from 6 pm you can look forward to a really good time with music and drinks! Gian Paolo and Marco will set the perfect mood for your Saturday night party. Come by and let's party together - Free admission! 🪩🍸
Beer Pong Stuttgart
Every Thursday, Club Schocken becomes the ultimate beer pong arena! Register your team, grab your beer and compete for cool prizes. Free admission, so bring your friends! 🍺
Free markets in Stuttgart
Trödelmarkt im Autokino Kornwestheim
A huge area and lots of treasures - the flea market at the drive-in movie theater in Kornwestheim is a must for all flea market fans. Come rain or shine, there's always rummaging, haggling and discovering. Come by and find your next favorite item! 👕🛍️
Flohmarkt am Cannstatter Wasen
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! 🤩🔎
Kostümverkauf
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! 👗🔍
Flohmarkt 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 auf dem Karlsplatz
Browse, discover, haggle - the flea market on Karlsplatz is a paradise for anyone who loves something special. Between antique treasures, unusual finds and genuine rarities, you might find exactly what you've been looking for. A meeting place for vintage fans, treasure hunters and anyone who likes to stroll through Stuttgart's flea market on Saturdays. 🔎
Großer Frühjahrsflohmarkt
🌼 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!
Free exhibitions in Stuttgart
Frischzelle_31: Suah Im
In her exhibition, Suah Im brings together opposites such as hardness and softness to explore human experience and identity. Her installations mix materials that show everything from strength to weakness - an examination of what shapes us.
Christian Marclay: The Clock
Christian Marclay's award-winning 24-hour video installation The Clock is on show at the Kunstmuseum Stuttgart. It shows scenes from films and series in which time plays a role - perfectly synchronized with real time. An experience that completely turns your perception of time on its head!
Shadowily in different tongues
The exhibition Shadowily in different tongues at ifa-Galerie Stuttgart brings together artists and communities who are fighting against the destruction of the earth. Through art, stories and joint actions, they celebrate solidarity and new forms of coexistence. 🖼️
The Story of Kuling
The exhibition by Xy June Li examines the colonial history of the former vacation resort of Kuling in China, founded by a Western missionary. With installation, performance and texts, Li questions how Western utopias and post-colonial ideologies shape our society today.
Justin Urbach - BLINDHÆD
The BLINDHÆD exhibition by Justin Urbach puts seeing to the test. Between art and technology, it explores how algorithms and machines are changing our perception. A glimpse into the future that shows more than the eye can grasp. 🖼️
Doppelkäseplatte. 100 Jahre Sammlung. 20 Jahre Kunstmuseum Stuttgart
To mark its double anniversary, the Kunstmuseum Stuttgart is showing an exhibition of masterpieces from its own collection, including many new acquisitions and donations. Experience art history up close - Free admission! 🖼️
Free shows & performances in Stuttgart
Comedy Door | English Stand-Up Comedy | Open Mic
Unlimited laughter - in the middle of Stuttgart! Fresh jokes, brave newcomers and experienced comedians await you at the English Stand-Up Comedy Open Mic. Free admission - grab a seat and enjoy the show! 🤣
Stand-Up Comedy, Open Mic in Stuttgart mit Food & Drinks
Fancy some comedy? At Banh mi & Bubbles, you can experience comedians from Stuttgart and all over Germany testing out their new jokes every week for two days. And who knows - maybe one or two of them will go straight on to the Comedy Clash at the Wizemann, where the best comedian of the year will be chosen!
Comedy ums Eck | Stand-Up Comedy | Deutsches Open Mic
Fancy a laugh? Come to the stand-up comedy open mic at the anderthalb Bar in Stuttgart! Every Tuesday there are fresh jokes in German - and best of all: Free admission! So, grab a drink and enjoy the evening with the best comedy newcomers.
Comedy Cuties Stand Up Open MIC Stuttgart
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!
COLOURS International Dance Festival // KOMOCO / Sofia Nappi: COLOURS Residency
Be there when Sofia Nappi and her company KOMOCO rehearse their latest creation "SORA" in the Gauthier Dance studio. The choreographer brings movements and ideas to life that deal with the themes of emptiness and space. Experience first-hand how a unique dance piece is created from research and creativity!
Comedy LAB - Improv, Roasts & More in English
Fancy a concentrated load of comedy? At the Comedy Laboratory, you can expect a wild mix of stand-up, improv and surprises - freshly served and guaranteed to make you laugh! Grab a seat, enjoy the show or test your own jokes at the open mic. 🎤😂
Free Active & Creative in Stuttgart
Probe des Offenen Chors
Fancy singing? Join the open choir at the Stadtpalais and be part of a great musical community! Whether you are a beginner or an experienced choir singer - here we sing together and have fun. Pop songs from Taylor Swift to Oasis are waiting for you! 🎤
Buchclub
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. 📚✨
Open Dance Session
Fancy dancing? There's an open dance session every Thursday in Saal Marie at StadtPalais! Whether you're a beginner or a pro, here you can let off steam to hip hop beats, learn new moves and exchange ideas with others - no registration required and free of charge! 😍
Technoyoga | Vive la Vie Festival 2025
Vive la Vie celebrates 13 years of music and life! Techno yoga in the open air with chilled electronic beats. Pack your mat and let's celebrate life together! Participation is free of charge 🧘
Flohmarkt und Open Studios im Werkstatthaus
Browse and marvel at the Werkstatthaus! The flea market invites bargain hunters and collectors. You can also take a look behind the scenes of creative workshops and gain exciting insights into the world of artists at the "Open Studios" day!
Free parties & festivals in Stuttgart
85. Stuttgarter Frühlingsfest
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. 🎡🍻
Afrika-Festival Stuttgart
20 years of the Africa Festival Stuttgart - it's going to be big! 🎉🌍 Four days full of music, culture and joie de vivre. Celebrate the anniversary and experience the diversity of Africa 🎶
Gerberviertelfest Stuttgart 2025
Come along and enjoy two days full of music, street food and good vibes at the Gerberviertelfest! On Friday there will be live sounds from Pale Heart and Vincent Varus, on Saturday Parallel and Ambience will provide even more atmosphere. There will also be delicious street food stalls, handmade cocktails and drinks - all with Free admission! 🤩
Sommerfestival der Kulturen
In July, Stuttgart will once again become the center of world music at the Summer Festival of Cultures! Rousing acts, delicious street food and colorful stalls on the market square and in the streets will ensure plenty of good vibes. As always, admission is free - so pack your friends and celebrate at the biggest world music festival in southern Germany! 😍🎵
MARIENPLATZFEST 2025
Four days of music, art and pure festival vibes - the Marienplatzfest is calling! International and local acts, great people and an atmosphere you won't want to miss. Get your drink at the stand, support the festival and celebrate with us! 🎶🔥
Umsonst & Draußen 2025 Stuttgart
Umsonst & Draußen is more than just a festival - it's a celebration of community, music and culture. Here you can experience great acts, find out about exciting topics and discover new perspectives with Free admission. Come along, enjoy the colorful program and support the festival! 🎵
Stuttgarter Weindorf 2025
At the Stuttgart Wine Village, you can enjoy more than 500 wines from the region and taste delicious Swabian specialties such as Kässpätzle and Maultaschen. Come along and let the wine connoisseurs spoil you! 🍷🍇
Free sport in Stuttgart
Community run by RUNS N ROLLS
New running club in Stuttgart! 🏃♂️🏃♀️ It starts every Saturday at 10 a.m. - easy, relaxed and suitable for everyone. Meeting point: Café Lang, Stuttgart Süd, no registration necessary, just come and run with us! 💙
WeRoll im StadtPalais
Fancy roller skating and dancing? You can learn and try out new tricks in the StadtPalais foyer on Mondays - whether you're a beginner or an expert. Just drop by, grab your skates and have fun at the open training session! 🛼
Free movies in Stuttgart
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