Important Note on Dates (Only Future Events)

All events mentioned are known as recurring events in Landshut. Concrete dates, ticket launches, and program details are usually published by organizers and the city only shortly beforehand and may change in the future. For your planning: Rely on the official websites (see Sources) and check the information again shortly before your trip.

1) Landshut Wedding – Time Travel into City History

When the Landshut Wedding is on again, the old town becomes a vibrant backdrop: historical costumes, parades, music, market life, and program points that make the late Middle Ages atmospherically tangible. Many participants come from Landshut and the surrounding area—this ensures a special density of tradition, craftsmanship, and community.

• Why go? Unique cityscape, grand staging, strong feeling of being in the middle of it all.
• Planning tip: Check ticket/entry rules and travel recommendations from the official event website early; the city center is often very busy during festival times.
• Good combo: Trausnitz Castle, old town walk, museum visit for historical context.

2) Landshut Advent City – Festive Lights between Isar and Old Town

In the coming Advent season, Landshut will once again become the Advent City: lights in the old town, seasonal markets and offerings around enjoyment, arts and crafts, and wintry city moments. For many, this is one of the most atmospheric travel times, as architecture, lighting, and city life reinforce each other.

• Why go? Dense atmosphere, short distances, many program points in the city center.
• Planning tip: Pay attention to opening hours on weekdays, special promotions, and possible entry/security rules.
• Good combo: Evening stroll through the old town + early reservation in popular restaurants.

3) Landshut Court Music Days – Early Music, Newly Experienced

The Landshut Court Music Days regularly bring programs from the Renaissance and Baroque to special venues. The combination of historical music and extraordinary spaces is particularly appealing: concerts often have a more intense effect in churches, halls, and selected cultural venues than in purely functional halls.

• Why go? High-quality concert experiences, often with reference to space and city history.
• Planning tip: Check seating/view conditions, acoustic notes, and accessibility of the respective venue in advance.
• Good combo: Day program with museum/old town, concert in the evening.

4) CultureSummerLandshut – Open-Air Stage

When the warm season starts, CultureSummerLandshut typically focuses on many open-air formats: music, cabaret, family offerings, and changing stage locations. For visitors, this is ideal because you can easily combine culture with a city walk, gastronomy, and proximity to the river.

• Why go? Low-threshold variety, summer evenings in a special setting.
• Planning tip: For open air: check rain concepts, start times, and carry-along rules (e.g., bags) in advance.
• Good combo: Isar riverbank, old town squares, sunset + event.

5) Landshut Haferlmarkt – Ceramics in the Old Town

The Haferlmarkt regularly stands for ceramic crafts in a central old town location. If you like to touch things, compare surfaces, and talk directly with designers, you'll find an event here that makes arts and crafts visible and accessible.

• Why go? Wide selection of ceramics, direct conversations, beautiful urban space atmosphere.
• Planning tip: For delicate purchases: plan a sturdy bag/packaging; many pieces are unique.
• Good combo: Coffee stop in the old town + stroll through adjacent alleys.

6) Ceramics Market on the Mühleninsel – Art by the Isar

The Ceramics Market on the Mühleninsel combines art and nature: stalls, proximity to the river, and greenery create a relaxed pace where you can let yourself drift. For many, this is an ideal day trip, as the place invites you to linger.

• Why go? Contemporary ceramics in one of the city's most atmospheric open-air settings.
• Planning tip: In sunny weather: water, sun protection, and possibly a light blanket for sitting on the grass.
• Good combo: Isar walk + market + short detour into the old town.

7) Landshut Short Film Festival – Big Stories in Small Format

At the Landshut Short Film Festival, it's all about the art of condensation: short films from different countries, thematic series, and discussions that make film tangible as a contemporary medium. If you like discovering new things (instead of just repeating the familiar), this is a particularly rewarding program point.

• Why go? Discovery festival, varied formats, exchange with the scene and audience.
• Planning tip: If you plan several screenings: allow for breaks for changing locations and ticket/entry times.
• Good combo: Sightseeing during the day, film block(s) in the evening—or vice versa.

8) Spring Dult – Traditional Folk Festival

The Spring Dult brings back folk festival atmosphere to Landshut: rides, stalls, beer tent atmosphere, and a mix of thrills, culinary delights, and meeting point character. For many, this is the moment when spring "really" begins.

• Why go? Classic folk festival experience, good for groups and families.
• Planning tip: If you want to go to the tent in the evening: come early or check the operator's reservation/rules.
• Good combo: Old town/Isar before, then Dult—this spreads the day out nicely.

9) Landshut Art Weekend & Art Night – City as Gallery

At the Art Weekend including Art Night (often combined with late opening hours in the city center), Landshut becomes a temporary gallery: exhibitions, pop-up locations, performances, and an evening where you can collect culture as you go.

• Why go? High density of offerings, ideal for sampling, strong city center flair.
• Planning tip: Roughly plan your route (prioritize favorite places) so you’re not just "following along".
• Good combo: Late-night stroll + exhibition + dinner in the old town.

10) Castle Festival at Trausnitz – Middle Ages High Above the City

The Castle Festival at Trausnitz Castle is expected to remain a crowd-puller in the future: music, crafts, culinary delights, and program points in a historical setting. Added to this is the view over the city, which gives the event its own "high-above-Landshut" character.

• Why go? Historical ambiance, views, family-friendly program approaches.
• Planning tip: Plan for sturdy footwear (depending on weather and paths). Check arrival/departure options in advance.
• Good combo: Castle tour + festival + descent/evening in the old town.

Why These Events Shape Landshut

The upcoming editions of these events together form an annual arc that makes Landshut experienceable in new ways again and again: history is translated into the present, culture becomes accessible in different forms, and the city uses its spaces (old town, Isar, castle) as a backdrop for encounters.

This is especially practical for visitors: You can not only "tick off" Landshut, but set a clear travel reason through an event. At the same time, almost everything can be easily combined: short distances between program points and gastronomy, many photo opportunities, and often an atmosphere where you quickly get into conversation.

How to Plan Your Visit (Practical Tips)

Arrival & Mobility

• City center: During major events, central areas are often crowded; allow more time for getting around.
• Public transport & parking: Use official information from the city/organizers about parking areas, closures, and additional offers.
• Walking is worth it: Many highlights are close together; comfortable shoes pay off.

Tickets, Entry, Safety

• Ticket launch: For popular formats, it’s worth setting reminders as soon as advance sales are announced.
• Entry rules: Bag, age, or security rules may vary depending on the event; check them shortly before your visit.
• Weather: Open-air events require flexibility; inform yourself about rain/alternative concepts.

Accommodation

• For major events: Book early, alternatively look in the surrounding area and factor in travel times.
• Where to stay? The more central, the less logistics—but often booked out faster.

Most reliable: You can find official event information via the city’s event calendar and the respective festival/event pages (see Sources).

Sources

1. City of Landshut (official website) — Basic information, point of contact for city notices (accessed 2026-04-29)
2. Landshut Wedding 1475 (official website) — Information on implementation, program info, tickets/organization (accessed 2026-04-29)
3. Events in Landshut (city overview) — Date and program research for upcoming editions (accessed 2026-04-29)
4. Trausnitz Castle (official site) — General info on location/offers, relevant for castle events (accessed 2026-04-29)
5. Bavaria Tourism Marketing (bayern.by) — Travel planning and regional context (accessed 2026-04-29)