CULTURE-GUIDE 2025

CONCERTS, OPEN-AIRS AND FESTIVALS ON LAKE CONSTANCE IN 2025

• Campus Festival on May 30 & 31, 2025 at the Bodenseestadion Konstanz: K.I.Z. are already confirmed as headliners for the 10th anniversary. In combination with Blümchen, Soffie, Culcha Candela and other colorful acts, the inviting and open, cross-generational atmosphere that characterizes the Campus Festival will also be created in the 10th year of its existence.
• Salem Open Air: Die Fantastischen Vier play on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in the unique ambience of the castle garden at Salem Castle. All info and tickets
• Schlossplatz Meersburg Open Airs: German singer-songwriter Johannes Oerding will be performing in Meersburg on Friday, June 27, 2025. One day later, the Finnish rock musician and ex-frontman of Sunrise Avenue, Samu Haber, will do the honors. More info and tickets
• Markdorf Open Air: All around Lake Constance, people love to dance and sing in the open air. Also in Markdorf, for example to music by singer-songwriter Lea (Thursday, July 3, 2025) or Hamburg rapper and singer Jan Delay (Friday, July 4, 2025). All details
• FN:POP from August 14 – 16, 2025: The open-air festival in Friedrichshafen, which takes place in the inner courtyard of the Kulturhaus Caserne and on the open-air grounds of the Graf-Zeppelin-Haus, promises a family atmosphere and great musical variety. The acts Montez, 1986zig & Vince have been confirmed so far. Tip: With the “Family and Friends Ticket” only three pay – but four celebrate! All info
• “The Magical Music of Harry Potter”, April 17, 2025, Bodenseeforum Konstanz: The best music from all the Harry Potter films with star soloists, choir and a symphonic film orchestra. Also there: an actor from the original films! The great film music is accompanied live in concert by visual, almost magical effects. Info & tickets

EXHIBITIONS, ART AND MARKETS 2025 ON LAKE CONSTANCE

• Art & Design Market Constance, April 05 & 06, 2025: Discover what makes small labels special. Individual fashion, unique jewelry, unforgettable art. You will find everything from interiors, accessories and bags to stationery at the Art & Design Market at the Bodenseeforum. All the unique pieces on offer meet the highest standards of quality, sustainable materials and passion in production. All details
• 24-hour flea market Constance / Kreuzlingen, 28 & 29 June 2025: 1,000 stalls, 24 hours, 9 kilometers, 2 countries – that’s the legendary cross-border flea market in Constance and Kreuzlingen.
• Art Friday Friedrichshafen, 28 March 2025: A unique art and culture program, put together by eight art institutions from Häfler. The art bus runs between the venues. More info

THEATER AND FILM – EVENTS 2025 AT BODENSEE

• Theaterstadel Gehrenberg near Markdorf: enjoy cabaret, cabaret, concerts and arthouse cinema here all year round. Our recommendation: “Dein Mitsing Ding” on January 11, 2025, the atmospheric singing event for everyone. Accompanied by a live band and with text support via beamer, you can either take to the stage or sing along to the hits in the crowd. Let loose and enjoy emotions, energy and fun! More info and tickets
• International Ocean Film Tour, April 28, 2025 at Bodenseeforum Konstanz: We from the lake love the water – and also love to hear and see stories from the seven seas. The ultimate film event takes place at the Bodenseeforum at the end of April! Tickets are available here.
• Bregenz Festival from July 16 to August 17, 2025 on the lake stage: “Der Freischütz”, a romantic opera in three acts by Carl Maria von Weber, is performed in front of a breathtaking backdrop, in the midst of a stage set that is unique in terms of technology and design. Insider tip: “Der Freischütz” interpreted as a participatory opera for children aged 8 and over at the Bregenz Festspielhaus on March 30, 2025. All information and tickets
• Theater Konstanz “no shame in hope (sweatpants are not fate)”, premiere on 17 January 2025: With a good dose of humour paired with eloquence, Svealena Kutschke tells the story of four women in a bleak world and sheds light on why psychological pain is still taboo in our society. Dates and tickets

THE BEST OF THE BODENSEE CULTURAL REGION AWAITS YOU!

In 2025, Constance and the Lake Constance region offer a cultural program that inspires and delights. Whether in the open air at goosebump concerts, strolling through the legendary flea market or attending impressive theater performances – experience moments you will never forget. With our cultural guide, you have all the important dates at a glance and can already look forward to a year full of unique experiences. Secure your tickets, plan your highlights and enjoy unforgettable moments by the lake!