Strasbourg Events
Carnaval de Strasbourg (Strasbourg Carnival)
Make-up, costumes and music are the main features of any Carnival. Dozens of dazzling floats and thousands of entertainers join the big procession through the streets of Strasbourg for this fun and festive annual event. Due to its proximity to Germany, the Carnival is particularly important in this part of France, as it marks the end of winter and the beginning of spring. The main parade sets out from the Quai du Général Koenig, winding its way to the Place Kléber two hours later. After live music acts, party-goers continue their revelry at bars and clubs long into the night.
Date: 01 March 2021 - 31 March 2021(Date to be confirmed)
Venue: Various.
Cost:
Free.
Nuit des Musées (Museum Night)
Every year, for one night (usually some time in May), the city's museums, as well the university museums, open their doors to the public free of charge between 1030 and 0100. This is a nationwide initiative, which has been very well received in Strasbourg, as special activities, such as public readings, workshops and talks complement the conventional programmes. In Strasbourg, this event is accompanied by various music and light shows on many of Strasbourg's beautiful buildings.
Date: 01 May 2021 - 31 May 2021(Date to be confirmed)
Venue: Various.
Cost:
Free.
Bastille Day
National Day commemorates the fall of the Bastille and the beginning of French Revolution. The event is celebrated with an amazing fireworks show.
Date: 14 June 2021 - 14 June 2021Cost:
Free.
Fête de la Musique (World Music Day)
This music festival takes place in all major French cities every year on the same date. First conceptualised in 1982, by the then French Minister of Culture Jack Lang, this all-day-and-night celebration of music has become one of the most popular events in Strasbourg. Artists, both professional, amateur and anything in between, all take to the street to perform in a plethora of musical styles.
Date: 21 June 2021 - 21 June 2021Venue: Various venues.
Cost:
Free.
Festival Musica (Festival of Contemporary Music)
This music festival is an ode to Strasbourg long musical and cultural heritage, as it mixes various styles and means of expressions, from contemporary music in all its diverse forms and orchestral pieces to rock, jazz and multimedia creations. Creation and freedom are the fundamental cornerstones of this festival that invites both artists and the public to experiment and question their understanding of music and to embrace the democratisation of culture in Strasbourg.
Date: 01 September 2021 - 31 October 2021(Date to be confirmed)
Venue: Various venues.
Website: http://www.festivalmusica.org
Cost:
Various.
European Fantastic Film Festival
The Strasbourg European Fantastic Film Festival (SEFFF) takes place every year in September and focuses on fantasy, science fiction and horror films. The festival was initiated in 2008 and has gained momentum since, attracting tourists and fans from around the world. The festival now kicks off with the Great Strasbourg Zombie Walk to allow fans to enact their favourite movie genre. The walk’s popularity has propelled it into one of the largest in Europe.
Date: 01 September 2021 - 30 September 2021(Date to be confirmed)
Venue: Various venues.
Website: http://www.strasbourgfestival.com
Cost:
Various.
Christkindelsmärik (Christmas Market)
This famous Christmas Market is fantastic. The little chalets huts that line the Place Broglie, Place de la Cathédrale and other side streets have been going for years. Vendors prepare for this special time months ahead and goodies can include anything from a glass ofvinchaud(mulled wine) to warm snacks and a huge array of gifts, a handful of which are still produced locally. With over 300 stalls, this Christmas Market attracts more than 1.5 million visitors every year. Dotted all around the city, these markets are a great way to get into the holiday spirit and to get extra stocking-fillers.
Date: 01 November 2021 - 31 December 2021(Date to be confirmed)
Venue: Around Place de la Cathédrale, place du Château and place du Corbeau.
Website: http://www.noel.strasbourg.eu
Cost:
Free.
Jazz d'Or
A vibrant festival of the best European, especially French, contemporary jazz players – with important links to Germany. The key here is diversity: it has around 30 concerts in 10 different locations with plenty of different nationalities, from French to German to American, plus different jazz styles.
Date: 01 November 2021 - 30 November 2021(Date to be confirmed)
Venue: Various venues.
Website: http://www.jazzdor.com
Cost:
Various.
