Free events & activities in Stuttgart
Short on cash, but want to experience something? 🤔
Discover Stuttgart without breaking the bank! In our latest blog article, we present the top events that Stuttgart has to offer for free. From exciting concerts and inspiring exhibitions to cool festivals - experience the diverse side of Stuttgart without spending a penny.
Your guide to free fun and unforgettable moments awaits you! 👇
Free concerts & music in Stuttgart
GIGOLO TEARS KONZERT
Gigolo Tears brings radically soft pop, queer empowerment vibes and lots of emotion to the stage - sometimes indie, sometimes rap, sometimes hyperpop. Look forward to honest lyrics, strong beats and a show that is encouraging and fun. 🎶
Kulturbiergarten: Nagomi
Experience a relaxed evening with the finest R'n'B, soul and hip hop music from Nagomi! Come early, grab a good seat and enjoy the concert - Free admission, you just give what you like. 🎶
Ducky. T [Concert]- Hide & Seen: queer asian festival
Let yourself be carried away by unique lyrics, queer perspectives and cross-genre sounds. Music, poetry and dance come together here - an evening full of inspiration and surprises awaits you! 🎶
Kulturbiergarten: Saisonabschluss mit Talya
Celebrate the end of the season in the Kulturbiergarten and enjoy an unforgettable evening with Talya. Look forward to exciting music, a relaxed atmosphere and great people - the perfect way to end the summer.
Die Theatervögel | Feierabend-Gartenkonzert für Kinder Familiensonntag
The Feierabendkollektiv invites you and your family to a cheerful afternoon of theater in the garden of Villa Jo! "Die Theatervögel" will delight you with music, funny characters and lots of hands-on moments - perfect for young and old audiences aged four and up. 🎶
Schwanen Jam Session
At Kulturhaus Schwanen, the stage is open to anyone who likes to make music with others! Whether you're a beginner or a pro, here you can simply get started, meet new people and fill the evening with good music. Come along, grab an instrument and be part of the open jam session! Listeners are also very welcome 😍🎵
GRRRL, PUT YOUR JAM ON!
GRRRL PUT YOUR JAM ON! brings a breath of fresh air to the music scene and invites FLINTA* musicians and music fans to jam, network and try things out together. Whether you want to perform on stage or just listen - what counts here is diversity, openness and having fun with music. 💜
Free parties in Stuttgart
TUTTI A TATTI
TUTTI A TATTI celebrates every Thursday - with beats, drinks and a good mood. Look forward to delicious food, cool DJ sounds and a relaxed after-work vibe. Just come, enjoy and celebrate Thursday!
TATTITUDE
TATTITUDE is your Saturday - beats, drinks and a great atmosphere guaranteed. From 6 pm it's time to let go, party and enjoy. Leave everyday life behind and dance yourself free!
Il Digestivo
Il Digestivo brings you the perfect mix of disco vibes, DJ sound and party feeling every first Thursday. Treat yourself to an evening of dancing & laughter. 🪩
Latino Mix Night
DJ Anderson heats up the Anderthalb Bar with fiery Latino beats. From 6 pm, you can expect danceable rhythms from all over South America and cool drinks to complete the bar feeling. 🎶
DAS KOLLEKTIV LÄDT EIN... WINTERMARKT AM FEUERSEE
Get ready for the winter market in the Punschwald at the Feuersee - hot drinks, delicious food and electronic beats in a unique atmosphere! From 6 p.m., changing DJs will ensure the best atmosphere, and the after-show party continues on Saturday. 🪩
Free spoken word in Stuttgart
Barteks Buchklub - Außer lesen nix gewesen
ANOTHER ALPHABET PLAYLIST #2 – »Raumnehmen« (korientation)
Look forward to a special evening at the Merlin Cultural Center, where Asian-diasporic authors share their stories and favorite songs. Experience how literature and music from different languages come together and open up new perspectives - accompanied by exciting talks and an open playlist for everyone.
Comics und Bier
Four nerds, lots of humor and beer - this is the place to talk shop, laugh and enjoy comics. Between exciting pop culture talks, there's craft beer to sample and live music to boot. Perfect for anyone who loves stories and good brews🍻
Free markets in Stuttgart
Flohmarkt auf dem Karlsplatz
Browse, discover, haggle - the flea market on Karlsplatz is a paradise for anyone who loves something special. Between antique treasures, unusual finds and genuine rarities, you might find exactly what you've been looking for. A meeting place for vintage fans, treasure hunters and anyone who likes to stroll through Stuttgart's flea market on Saturdays. 🔎
Trödelmarkt im Autokino Kornwestheim
A huge area and lots of treasures - the flea market at the drive-in movie theater in Kornwestheim is a must for all flea market fans. Come rain or shine, there's always rummaging, haggling and discovering. Come by and find your next favorite item! 👕🛍️
Flohmarkt am Feuersee
The flea market at Feuersee is the hotspot for bargain hunters and vintage lovers in Stuttgart! Discover the colorful variety of stalls, browse through quirky treasures and experience a relaxed atmosphere as you stroll among the unique finds. 🛍️
Hofflohmärkte in Stuttgart
Your neighborhood becomes a flea market! Browse, chat and discover treasures right in the backyards of your neighborhood! At yard flea markets, residents sell their favorite items in their own yard or garden. An entire neighborhood becomes a marketplace, full of sustainability and community spirit.🏡🛍️
Bücherbörse Stuttgart
Look forward to two days full of good vibes: books to browse, exciting readings, live music and DJs. Plus coffee, cake and lots of good vibes - sounds like the perfect plan, doesn't it? 📚🪩✨
Flowers & Friends Pop Up Shop
Come by, grab some flowers, treat yourself to a drink and be inspired by Christine Joos' photo exhibition. Get creative at a workshop for a good cause or discover the special pieces by Stuttgart designers.✨
Herbstmarkt
Look forward to a colorful market with autumnal highlights, regional delicacies and creative stalls ✨
Kunstmarkt im Merlin
Meet local artists, discover unique creative pieces and take your favorite piece home with you. From painting and ceramics to live performances, there is plenty of inspiration waiting for you here. ✨
Free exhibitions in Stuttgart
FUMES AND PERFUMES
Discover contemporary photography, mixed media art and exciting AI projects on five floors. Be inspired by the curators' latest works and diverse guest contributions - from collages to overpaintings, everything is included. This is where creative diversity meets an extraordinary location!
Doppelkäseplatte. 100 Jahre Sammlung. 20 Jahre Kunstmuseum Stuttgart
To mark its double anniversary, the Kunstmuseum Stuttgart is showing an exhibition of masterpieces from its own collection, including many new acquisitions and donations. Experience art history up close - Free admission! 🖼️
Überfluss - Klingendes Papier von Clemens Schneider
Noise, old clothes and construction site dust are transformed into art, sound and poetry. Clemens Schneider's installation turns abundance into an experience for the eyes and ears - surprising, meditative and impressive. Embark on a creative recycling adventure! 🖼️
Stuttgarter Stadtgeschichten
Experience Stuttgart's history in a whole new way - with exciting audio plays, surprising exhibits and lots of hands-on stations. Here, big and small city moments come to life and you can discover for yourself what makes Stuttgart special. ✨
Stauffenberg Erinnerungsstätte
Free shows & performances in Stuttgart
Comedy Cuties Stand Up Comedy Open Mic Stuttgart
Every Wednesday at Comedy Cuties in the Uhu Bar, there are plenty of new jokes and fresh gags! Experience newcomers and experienced comedians honing their sets and providing spontaneous laughs. Be there and enjoy a fun evening with drinks and a good atmosphere!
Stand-Up Comedy Open Mic - CHILLIG AUSRASTEN
Laughter, people, live atmosphere - at CHILLIG AUSRASTEN you get real stand-up. Whether you're an old hand or a first-timer, this is a place to try out, hone and celebrate. Come around, grab a drink and enjoy the evening - Free admission, your smile is priceless.
Comedy, Coffee & Drinks (English Open Mic)
Laugh your head off at the free English Comedy at the Herbertz Espresso Bar! Experienced comedians and newcomers put their best jokes to the test and provide lots of fun.
Stand-Up Comedy, Open Mic in Stuttgart mit Food & Drinks
Fancy some comedy? At Banh mi & Bubbles, you can experience comedians from Stuttgart and all over Germany testing out their new jokes every week for two days. And who knows - maybe one or two of them will go straight on to the Comedy Clash at the Wizemann, where the best comedian of the year will be chosen!
Comedy LAB - Improv, Roasts & More in English
The Comedy Laboratory brings a breath of fresh air to the stage - from improv to roasts to brand new humor, everything is included. Everyone, whether professional or novice, can try out new jokes and have a laugh. Free admission, donations are welcome, so be quick, places are limited!
WORLD OF COMEDY (English Open Mic)
English humor in the middle of Stuttgart, from newcomers to experienced comedians, everything is here. Test your own jokes or simply enjoy the show in a good atmosphere at the Weltcafé. Free admission, laughs guaranteed.
Queer open stage
Whether music, poetry, drag or dance! Show what you've got and put your performance in the spotlight. Register in advance and send your music in good time ✨
One-And-A-Half Jokes (English Comedy Open Mic)
Unfiltered stand-up, up close and personal - at the Open Mic Night in the Anderthalb Bar, anyone can take the stage, whether you're a pro or a beginner. Look forward to surprising sets, different styles and lots of fun. Free admission, but a tip for the artists is appreciated!
Free Active & Creative in Stuttgart
CreatiVibes: Comedy & Improtheater für den Wandel
Let Jens Wienand inspire you with new ideas about sustainability at the Merlin cultural center - with humor, movement and creative exercises. Together you will discover how climate protection, resource conservation and biodiversity can also be fun.
Buchclub
Fancy new books and exciting conversations? Bring your favorite book, share your favorite passages or simply let yourself be inspired! Create the book club together - without any rules, but with lots of reading pleasure. 📚✨
Meet-Music: Austausch & Vernetzung für Musikschaffende
Here you can expect relaxed conversations, lots of music and the perfect opportunity to network with other music makers. Drinks and snacks will be provided and admission is free - just come along and join in!
Stitch'n'B!tch
Grab your creative project and enjoy a relaxed evening! Here you can work, chat and laugh together, whether you're a beginner or a pro. Drinks, great people and a cozy atmosphere await you! 🪡
FLINTA* Jam Session: GRRRL PUT YOUR JAM ON
Your stage, your sound - at the FLINTA* Jam Session you can just get started, whether you're a newbie or a pro. Here you'll meet cool people, have fun making music and maybe even make new bandmates. Come along, listen or join in - the door is open to everyone!
Free parties & festivals in Stuttgart
178. Cannstatter Volksfest
The Stuttgarter Wasen is a huge festival for young and old! Over 4 million visitors flock here every year to celebrate with rides, colorful stalls and festival tents. From fast-paced roller coasters to a cozy Ferris wheel, delicious snacks and cool drinks - everyone gets their money's worth here. 🍻🎡
Unframed #2
Be inspired by 30 international and local artists. Look forward to free workshops, exciting exhibitions and an open, creative atmosphere - whether you are an art professional or just curious. Here you can meet new people, join in and experience art without any barriers!
ALLES OFFEN 25
Discover the open studios and workshops, talk to artists and enjoy a colorful program with theater, exhibitions and workshops. On Saturday, a concert evening with live acts and DJ sets awaits you - the perfect mix of art, music and creative atmosphere. 🪩
Free movies in Stuttgart
Filmfest der Generationen „Kino ganz nah“
Look forward to exciting films on current topics, inspiring discussions and a varied program for all age groups - all free of charge. Here you can meet people from different generations, exchange ideas and enjoy a real sense of community.
Free sport in Stuttgart
Weekly Social Run
Start your evening with a run through Stuttgart - you'll find the perfect pace for you here, from a relaxed 4 km to a challenging 8 km. Meet cool people, enjoy fresh air and a good atmosphere at the weekly social run. Whether you're new to running or a speed hunter, this is the place for you!
Weekly Social RUN Club
Whether you want to go for a leisurely jog or a bit faster - you'll find the right group here. After the run, you can relax in Cafe Natan, meet new people and end the evening on a relaxed note.
Community Run by RUNS N ROLLS
Every Saturday, RUNS N ROLLS sets off on the 5 km route - relaxed or with a bit of speed, just as you like. The meeting point is Café Lang in the south of Stuttgart, just come along, anyone can join in!
Rosensteinpark parkrun
Get your weekend off to an active and relaxed start in the countryside. Whether walking, running or jogging - the only thing that counts here is having fun exercising with nice people. Come along without any pressure, but with lots of good humor!
Free kids & family events in Stuttgart
EIN FEST FÜR KINDER UND FAMILIEN IM PARK DER VILLA REITZENSTEIN
Pack your family and come to the Kinderland Foundation's big anniversary party in the park of Villa Reitzenstein! Look forward to live music, magic, sports, arts and crafts fun and lots of great activities, all free of charge and in the middle of greenery. 🌲🌳
Ideenwerkstadt-Messe 2025
At the Ideenwerkstadt trade fair, you can get creative, tinker and try out lots of things, without any pressure and with lots of fun. Whether woodworking, animated film or music production: cool workshops and exciting technology await you here. Bring your curiosity and discover how much fun science and art can be together!
Sendung Mit der Maus
Enjoy a Sunday full of mouse fun, media education and funny songs - now also with German sign language! You can enjoy a leisurely breakfast in the Merlin Café from 10 a.m. and look forward to a colorful program for young and old mouse fans.
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