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
MEZE MEZE LIVE – Freitags & Samstags
Look forward to a weekend full of delicious mezédes and rousing live music at Meze Meze. Here, everyone celebrates, sings and enjoys together - just like in Greece.
Daniel Avens & The Cascading Waters
Daniel Avens & The Cascading Waters bring fresh folk rock with a lot of feeling to the stage. Look forward to strong songs, genuine emotions and an atmosphere that is simply fun.
Open Jam Session
Fancy some music and exciting encounters? The Open Jam Session brings cool beats, spontaneous jams and creative vibes. Grab a drink, your instrument or just a really good mood! 🎶🎸
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 😍🎵
Free parties in Stuttgart
Palais après
The Stadtpalais is dancing again - in the middle of the week! FRAISER and TiZiAN will provide the right sound while you start the winter season in a relaxed atmosphere with friends. Come early, grab a seat and look forward to a great evening with Free admission! 🪩
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. 🪩
Donnerstags bei Frau Weiss - CHRIS GEBERT
LOST IN PARADISE presents: SESSION V3 @ GESCHWISTERLIEBE
Lost in Paradise sessions promise pure live energy and genuine encounters in the heart of the scene. Unique artists, powerful sounds and a creative space for sharing and celebrating await you here. Come along, enjoy the atmosphere and be inspired by the community - drinks included!
PROTON MIX & MEET + DJ WORKSHOP
Fancy beats, drinks and community? DJ vibes, spontaneous B2Bs and relaxed networking await you at PROTON MIX & MEET. Come along, grab a drink and experience the end of the working day in a completely different way! 🪩
MiLLeNNial - Die 2000er Mainstream Party
Millennial - The 2000s Mainstream Party lets you party to the best pop, R'n'B and hip-hop hits of the 2000s! Grab your friends and throw on your Y2K outfit 🪩
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. 🪩
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!
Free spoken word in Stuttgart
Barteks Buchklub - Außer lesen nix gewesen
Books meet beats - reading becomes an experience here! Bring your favorite book and album, exchange ideas and be inspired by new stories and sounds. 📚
ANOTHER ALPHABET PLAYLIST #3 – Yannic Han Biao Federer
Literature and music come together in a creative way at "Another Alphabet Playlist": Yannic Han Biao Federer reads from "Forever I'll see you again" and presents his favorite song along with translated lyrics. 🎤
BELLA SORELLA | GET-TOGETHER | FLINTA* ONLY
FLINTA* evening means: relaxing, sharing and having fun together - without any expectations. Enjoy drinks and an atmosphere where you can just be yourself. Come along and look forward to an evening full of good vibes! 💜
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. 🛍️
Secondhand Vintage Kilo Sale Event Stuttgart, Leuschnerstraße 36
Grab unique vintage treasures at the second-hand kilo sale at Tanzloft Stuttgart! Here you'll find stylish pieces, trends and truly unique items - all for the price of a kilo. 👗🔍
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. ✨
Stuttgarter Weihnachtsmarkt 2025
The Stuttgart Christmas market creates a festive atmosphere every year. The more than 200 stalls around Schlossplatz, Marktplatz and Schillerplatz offer everything from Christmas decorations to traditional treats. 🎅🎄 When: 26.11. to 23.12.
Winterflohmarkt auf dem Wouahou Winterdorf
Flea market lovers, watch out! On four Saturdays, the Wouahou Winter Village will be transformed into a paradise for treasure hunters. From 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., unique finds and a beautiful winter atmosphere await you. 🎄✨ When: 29.11. to 20.12.
Free exhibitions in Stuttgart
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! 🖼️
SPC Photo Awards Stuttgart
The Swiss Photo Club Photo Awards bring fresh photographic art to the big stage - from amateur to professional photographers. Look forward to a colorful exhibition and exciting stories behind the pictures. Be inspired and vote for your favorites. 📸
Free shows & performances in Stuttgart
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 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.
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.
Comedy Oel Open Mic Early Show
Look forward to an hour full of laughs, fresh jokes and a great atmosphere! Experienced comedians and newcomers bring their latest jokes to the stage - spontaneously and live. 🎤
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!
BINGO!
Bingo is back at the Raupe - look forward to an evening full of excitement, fun and funny prizes from the foodsharing café. Pack your friends and cheer along! ✨
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 ✨
Free Active & Creative in Stuttgart
Spaziergang Neurodivers in Stuttgart - neurodivergentes Meetup
Queer Board Game Night
Make yourselves comfortable in the kiosk - with hot drinks, cool people and lots of board game fun! Bring your favorite games and look forward to a relaxed evening in good company.
Bark Date - Best Date Ever!
At Bark Date, there are lots of adorable animal welfare dogs in the park waiting to get to know you - completely relaxed and without obligation. You might find your new best friend for life here and can see straight away who has the right chemistry. Stop by, discover great dogs with an "adopt me" bandana and let yourself be surprised! 🐾
Handarbeitstreff
Here you can get creative, learn new things and exchange ideas with others - completely relaxed and free of charge. Whether you're a beginner or a pro, everyone who wants to work together is welcome here. Bring your projects and be there when new connections are made between stitches and conversations! 🧶
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!
Textil Repair Café & Kleidertausch
Make yourself comfortable at the Textile Repair Café and clothes swap: repair or upcycle your favorite items with professional tips, swap clothes and treat yourself to coffee and cake. 🍰👗
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. 📚✨
DIY-Radwerkstatt mit Lichter & Lenker
At Lichter & Lenker you can get quick help for your bike - whether it's the gears, brakes or tires. Here you can get repairs, advice and spare parts at fair prices. Stop by and get your bike back on track! 🚲
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
13. Artwalk Stuttgart
At the 13th ArtWalk Stuttgart, Tübinger Straße becomes a colorful art mile, packed with works in surprising places - from bars to cinemas. Be inspired by the theme of "smoke and glitter" and discover how art shines and moves in the midst of everyday life. ✨
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.
International short mood U30 Filmfestival
The International short mood U30 Film Festival brings fresh short films by young filmmakers to the big screen - judged by a jury from their own generation. This is where creative energy meets real film feeling, without any old-established structures. Be there and discover what Generation Z has to say in the movies! 🍿
Free sport in Stuttgart
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!
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.
Free kids & family events in Stuttgart
Schulkinowochen
Die Sendung mit der Maus
Look forward to a colorful public viewing full of mouse fun, media education and cheerful music - perfect for fans young and old!
Familienweihnachtsmarkt im Haus der Familie in Stuttgart e.V.
The family Christmas market at Haus der Familie Stuttgart is the perfect start to the Advent season: look forward to creative craft stations, a winter playground and international treats. 🎄
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