Nördlingen 2027
Nördlingen Celebrates Together
2027 will be a very special anniversary year – colourful, lively and full of encounters! Numerous clubs, groups and committed people are working together to create a varied programme that connects, inspires and reveals the diversity of our town.
Joyful festivals, creative activities, fascinating events, music, culture, sport and many surprising highlights for young and old! Come along, join in and help us make 2027 a year full of community, joy and zest for life!
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In the Light of History – 600 Years of St George’s Church & 700 Years of the Town Wall
As dusk falls over Nördlingen, St George’s becomes the town’s glowing centrepiece. The historic church and its imposing ‘Daniel’ tower shine in a special light, bringing history vividly to life. Colour, light and imaginative staging present Nördlingen’s landmark in striking ways, telling the story of St George’s anew. An extraordinary experience connecting past and present, inviting visitors to marvel, linger and discover.
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Anniversary Beer Launch & Spring Market
A special anniversary deserves something special to savour! A Märzen beer has been brewed especially for the 2027 anniversary year, inviting everyone to raise a glass to 600 years of St George’s and 700 years of the town wall. Full-bodied, easy-drinking and rich in character, the anniversary beer is a fitting companion to the year’s many festivities and events. Whether at a relaxed gathering, a special occasion or simply for the pleasure of it, this Märzen offers a flavourful way to celebrate Nördlingen’s history.
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LuftArt Exhibition: ‘Kunst findet Stadt’
Large-scale artworks transform the pedestrian zone into a lively place to meet. The LuftArt exhibition ‘Kunst findet Stadt’ connects the past, present and future of the town’s community with contemporary art in public space.
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A Town in White – A Table for Meeting
Beneath the artworks in the pedestrian zone, people of different generations, cultures and walks of life gather around a long summer table. Clubs, initiatives and residents from every cultural background come together to celebrate the anniversary of the Nördlinger Tafel food bank, sharing an open evening of encounters, conversations, music and community in action.
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LOVE: Carmina Burana & Scenes from the Bavarian Highlands
Experience an unforgettable summer evening full of sound, emotion and atmosphere! The City of Nördlingen and the Kantorei present Carl Orff’s ‘Carmina Burana’ alongside other stirring choral music exploring nature, life and community. Joined by numerous guest singers, they create a powerful open-air experience against the town’s distinctive backdrop – music that will stay with you.
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Rieser.Heimat.Mugge. Open-Air Sing-Along
Together with the City of Nördlingen, S’Chörle invites everyone to a grand open-air sing-along on the Marktplatz. Groups from across the town choose their favourite songs in advance – then, at the concert, it is time to listen, join in and sing together. A musical celebration of community with a campfire feeling in the heart of town, open to everyone who loves music.
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From the 2027 anniversary programme booklet (German).
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