What's happening in January 2026? - Events in Stuttgart
New year, new adventures and events in Stuttgart! 🚀
Happy New Year 🥳
In 2026, RAUSGEGANGEN will once again be your first port of call for concerts, exhibitions, parties and theater.
January starts with a real firework display of events - from cool parties to exciting markets, everything is included!
Experience the first highlights of the year in Stuttgart in January! 🔥
Der rote Wal
Der Rote Wal brings an extraordinary opera to the stage with an exciting story, strong beats and a mixture of rap and classical music. Gladis, the orca, fights against cruise ships and encounters humans, urban guerrillas and big questions about resistance and truth. Look forward to a fairy tale full of depth, music and surprising twists and turns!
Social Reading Party Stuttgart
Make yourself comfortable, grab your favorite book and enjoy a relaxed reading evening with other book fans. Here you can read, chat, swap books and discover new stories, without any pressure, but with lots of good vibes. Perfect for anyone who loves books and wants to meet new people! 📚
Susanne Siegert liest "Gedanken neu denken"
Susanne Siegert advocates a new, diverse culture of remembrance and shows why remembrance must work differently today. Her book invites you to think about responsibility, lesser-known Nazi crimes and new ways of remembering. Let yourself be inspired by how remembrance work can also reach and move younger generations!
Wilde Herzen • Die Indie Pop Party mit deutschen Texten • Stuttgart
Wilde Herzen brings you the hottest tracks, real favorite bands and lots of energy, where you can party with friends, dance, sing and enjoy wild vibes. Look forward to an evening full of music, emotions and new favorite songs. 🪩
Kostümverkauf Stuttgart
Browse through unique costumes, fabrics and accessories directly from the Staatstheater Stuttgart's collection! In the central warehouse in Bad Cannstatt you can find special pieces that are otherwise only seen on stage. Let your creativity run wild and secure a real piece of theater history! 👗🔍
Generationsübergreifendes Tanztraining
Fancy some movement and creative dance? With Lina Höhne you can dance playfully with friends, family or on your own, without any previous knowledge and regardless of age. Come along in comfortable clothes, let yourself be surprised and experience fun, music and artistic expression together, free of charge and open to everyone!
MY PURPLE LOVE by Lovepop & My Purple Heart
Here you celebrate with colorful beats, an open atmosphere and lots of good vibes. Look forward to a night full of music and new encounters. Pack your crew and start the new year together! 🪩
Drag Your Brain
DRAG YOUR BRAIN combines drag show and pub quiz at Café Galao - with tricky questions, glitter and great prizes. Free admission, just come along and have fun! ✨
Blutbuch
Four actors take you into an imaginative garden in which new stories, songs and perspectives emerge. Together they will explore imprints, queerness and family - honestly, creatively and full of surprises. Get involved in an evening where everything seems possible and you become part of a very special encounter! 🎭
39. Stuttgarter Filmwinter
A creative program with international competitions, screenings, workshops and performances awaits you at the festival for short film and media art. Discover exciting films, media art and the motto "Scheisse I Gold", which invites you to join in and reflect. 🍿
Kerala Dust
The Berliners-by-choice fuse urban melancholy with hypnotic beats to create a unique sound cocktail. Their live performances are legendary - a mixture of electronic precision and organic improvisation that transforms club nights into transcendent experiences. Kerala Dust prove it: Electronic music can work in your head and in your legs at the same time.
Stricken im KINO Notting Hill
Knitting and film - the perfect duo for a relaxing evening at the movies! Get out your yarn, swap ideas with others and enjoy a great movie in a cozy atmosphere. Pack your knitting needles and treat yourself to this special mix of creativity and movie enjoyment! 🧶🎞️
Nachtflohmarkt im Kulturbunker
At the night flea market in the Kulturbunker, you can browse, store and be surprised by unique finds - plus there will be snacks, drinks and good music. If you would like to sell your own items, simply register and secure your stand. ✨
Kessel Comedy
Langeweile X Souris treffen Lerche
Leave the winter blues behind, enjoy relaxed vibes and just pretend it's spring. Grab your friends and celebrate a special evening! 🪩
Nachtflohmarkt Stuttgart
The night flea market in winter invites you to browse for new treasures in a cozy atmosphere. Enjoy delicious food from the barbecue and bring your unloved Christmas presents - maybe you'll find a new favorite. ✨
Fantasy Filmfest White Nights 2026 // Thriller Horror Sci-Fi & more // Deutschlands größtes Genre-Filmfestival
The Fantasy Filmfest White Nights 2026 is a must for movie fans! It promises an intense weekend full of horror fantasy thrillers and special screenings
Staunen erlaubt! - Das Mercedes Benz Museum Automobil- und Architekturführung
During the architectural tour of the Mercedes-Benz Museum, you will discover exciting perspectives and learn how glass, concrete and steel merge to create a true masterpiece. Architects will show you the special details and innovative technology behind the building. Come along, be inspired and enjoy a look behind the scenes of modern architecture!
STUTTGART - MAMMA MIA KONZERT / PARTY
At the Mamma Mia party, you can celebrate all the ABBA hits with other fans, sing along loudly and dance to the best songs - without a live band, but with lots of fun. Whether in a glittery outfit or just as you are ✨
Die Sendung mit der Maus
Look forward to a colorful Sunday with media education, Shaun the Sheep songs and lots of mouse fun - with German sign language! Mouse fans of all ages are welcome here!
Linoldruck Art Event - kreativer Feierabend Workshop
Here you can get creative without any previous knowledge and design your own motif. From the initial idea to the finished print, you'll experience the whole process - in a relaxed and fun way. Perfect for a creative evening after work and for anyone who wants to try something new! ✨
PABST “sorry for hyper-rocking”
Pabst are back and bring you loud guitars, a wild atmosphere and songs that simply won't get out of your head. Look forward to sweat-inducing concerts and a voice that is guaranteed to make you hoarse the next day. Pack your friends and experience a show that really rocks! 🎶
Date My Mate - Ü35 Edition 💞 | Powerpoint-Dating Show im Impact Hub
Date My Mate, this time especially for everyone over 35! Friends introduce their single mates with funny PowerPoint presentations, you can watch, join in or fall in love right away. After the show, there will be music, drinks and plenty of opportunities to get to know each other - all in a relaxed and fun atmosphere! 💜
ICONIC III - Hits der 2000er
ICONIC brings colorful drag performances, song battles and a whole lot of 2000s nostalgia to Stuttgart - here you can party, buzz and lip-sync like never before. ✨
MentalClub
MentalClub combines relaxed mental health sessions with electronic beats and techno parties - perfect for letting go and recharging your batteries. Look forward to breathwork, movement, tattoos and lots of good vibes in the Kulturbunker 🪩
KÜCHENPARTY @ EMIL. PT.29!
An evening full of delicious surprises, cool beats and open kitchen awaits you here. Enjoy five creative dishes, vegan options and watch the team cooking. Later, the kitchen becomes a dance floor 🪩
BRUNOS POETRY SLAM
At the poetry slam at Bruno Stuttgart, you can expect powerful texts, genuine emotions and plenty of surprises. Let yourself be carried away, laugh, be amazed and enjoy an evening full of creative word art. ✨
SCHRAMM "something smelling funny"-Tour
Where post-punk meets Bergisch air and the corpses of love float at the edge of the pool. The Wuppertal soundsmith hammers German-English shards of emotion into your ear canals - an acoustic Molotov cocktail that transforms festival stages into flashpoints of emotion. From "How to fail at love" to the upcoming tour: SCHRAMM scribbles his soul into notes and lets you dance between the lines. Smell the scent of melancholy, taste the bittersweet flavor of failure - here, heartbreak is elevated to an art form.
WICKED RAVE: The Musical & Pop Night // Schräglage Stuttgart
WICKED RAVE brings the magic of musicals and pop to the dance floor - with the greatest hits from Wicked, Broadway and lots of glitter. Sing and dance to "Defying Gravity", "Popular" and many more favorite songs, while the Schräglage becomes the Ozdust Ballroom. 🪩
WICKED RAVE: The Musical & Pop Night // Schräglage Stuttgart
Soul Explosion Goldmarks, Stuttgart
Soul Explosion at Goldmarks brings super heavy funky soul, boogaloo and real vinyl vibes to the dance floor. DJ King Dynamite plays rare treasures and ensures a night full of energy and good music. 🪩
To make sure you don't miss any more events, take a look at our app! More event highlights and daily recommendations await you there. 🎶🎨✨
Even more ideas for January in Stuttgart
That's not enough for you? Then take a look at our other blog articles!
- In our Free Events & Things to do in Stuttgart article, we always have events in Stuttgart with Free admission ready for you!
- In our Stuttgart in the rain article you will find the best indoor events & activities in Stuttgart
- You can find the best markets in Stuttgart in our Markets in Stuttgart article!
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Let's go out together and experience beautiful things! 💜
Frequently asked questions about events in Stuttgart in January 2026
1. what can you do in Stuttgart in January 2026?
In addition to the numerous events, Stuttgart also offers many leisure activities in November 2025. Attend a concert in January, dance the night away at a party or find new treasures at a flea market.
2. are there free events in Stuttgart in January 2026?
Yes, there are many free events such as exhibitions, markets, comedy events and much more with Free admission. For free events and venues in Stuttgart, use our event filter to find a free event that's perfect for you.
You can find even more tips in Stuttgart here:
The most beautiful viewpoints in Stuttgart
Partying in Stuttgart: the coolest clubs in the city
The best cafés for brunch and breakfast in Stuttgart
