Die Blaue Nacht (The Blue Night) is a dazzling nighttime art and culture festival held each May in the historic city center of Nuremberg, Germany. For one night only, the old town is bathed in shades of blue as museums, churches, and public spaces open late to host light installations, art performances, concerts, and interactive exhibits. Visitors wander through illuminated streets, exploring over a hundred artistic events that transform Nuremberg into an open-air gallery of imagination. Blending modern creativity, history, and urban magic, The Blue Night offers a uniquely atmospheric celebration of art and light in one of Germany’s most beautiful medieval cities.
Start with a quick trip form. Weekend in Nuremberg or a Bavaria route—we’ll plan light installations & projections, late-night museum entries, best vantage times, and a walkable stay near Hauptmarkt/Kaiserburg.
Prefer to talk it through? Book a free intro call.
DATES & TIMES
• Dates: Exact 2026 details not yet published—check official site nearer the date: Official site.
• Next confirmed edition: 24 April 2027 (Saturday) — see the City’s Event page.
LOCATION
• Area: Nuremberg Old Town (Altstadt) across 50+ museums and cultural venues; large projection on the Imperial Castle (Kaiserburg) — overview on the Official site.
• Map: Kaiserburg Nürnberg — Open in Google Maps.
• Getting there: Extra late-night services usually run; check city transport via VGN transport as published from the City’s ticket page.
TICKETS & ENTRY
• Ticket required for venues: Wristband/hand-stamp system for entry to participating venues; details publish on the Ticket info page.
• How it works: Pre-sale tickets are exchanged for a hand stamp at your first venue; see FAQ (note: event ticket is not a transit ticket).
GOOD TO KNOW
• Preview night: The art-competition preview typically runs on the Friday evening before the main night — watch the Program for confirmation.
• Core hours: In recent editions, core time was roughly 19:00–01:00 with late-night locations afterwards — see Visitor info for examples.
Tell us your dates, who’s coming, and what else you’d like to see. We’ll suggest a Bavaria route that includes the Die Blaue Nacht at the right moment, with realistic travel days and comfortable home bases.
Prefer to start with a call? Book a free intro call.