The events in the Allgäu on the weekend from 18 to July 20, 2025: After a week that was rain again, the Allgäu awaits a weekend that is shaped by sunshine. The perfect time to go out of the house and do something: Here are our best event tips in the Allgäu. Whether city festivals, fairs or live music – this weekend there is guaranteed something for everyone.
- Dänzelfest in Kaufbeuren (July 17-28)
- Fairs of dreams in Immenstadt (July 19-20)
- Music festival “Summer Sound” in Bad Hindelang (July 17-19)
- Summer Street food market in Oberstaufen (July 18-20)
- City and children’s festival in Lindenberg (July 19)
- Mountain festival on the Alpspitzbahn in Nesselwang (July 20)
Dancel festival in Kaufbeuren
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The oldest historical children’s festival Bavaria starts in Kaufbeuren this week: the dancel festival. This year it will take place from Thursday, July 17th to Monday, July 28th. In addition to the start on Thursday at 6.30 p.m. with an ecumenical service and a play with music and dance, the camp life will be on the program on Friday and Saturday: there you can discover the various historical camps in the appearance of torches in the old town, eat and drink or watch the jittering and knight fights.
Photo: Mathias Wild (archive picture)
In addition, a hype and a beer tent is set up on the fairground on the fairground on the fairground on the fairground on Neublonzer Straße – less historical, but just as colorful.
Fairs of dreams in Immenstadt
The dreams of dreams only take place every three years in Immensatdt. This year it is time again: From 19 to July 20th, amateurs and professional artists from all over the world transform the city into a magical stage in the open air.
Photo: Benedikt Lindner (archive picture)
A central element is also the alternative market, On the selected exhibitor, self-made products present themselves- including jewelry, bags, wood and steel goods, ceramics, instruments and children’s clothing.
Admission is free for children up to 12 years. Young people and adults pay 6 euros a day. A card for the entire weekend costs 10 euros. There are tickets online.
Music festival “Summer Sound” in Bad Hindelang
If you can get a little outdoors live music, the summer sound is just the thing for you. The festival offers live performances by various bands and artists on several days. The musical highlights await visitors, especially on Friday, July 18, and Saturday, July 19, 2025, on the Kurhaus forecourt and in the village center.
Photo: Matthias Becker (archive picture)
But on Thursday, July 17th, the first musical kick -off events start in various restaurants in Bad Hindelang and in Oberjoch.
The highlights of the festival include the Bavarian band Django 3000 in 2025, which will appear on Saturday evening. Admission to all concerts is free, the events take place in any weather, with the Kurhaus as an alternative location. You can find more information online.
Summer Street food market in Oberstaufen
The third summer street food market in Oberstaufen focuses on one thing: Italian cuisine. From 18 to July 20, Oberstaufen turns into an Italian Piazza with Mediterranean flair and delicatessen. Specialties from South Tyrol to Sicily are offered at various stands.
Entertainment is also taken care of: various stages are played with Italian music throughout the weekend. Entry is free all weekend.
City and children’s festival Lindenberg
The city festival will also take place in Lindeberg this year. This year, visitors can expect a colorful program for young and old on Saturday, July 19, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Photo: Aimées JaJes (archive image)
It starts in the morning with a children’s flea market, the invasion of the clubs and the traditional beer tapping. All day long there is live music, hands-on activities for children, demonstrations of the fire brigade and THW as well as a wide range of play and handicrafts. Local clubs provide food and drink, admission is free.
Bergfest in the alpspitzbahn in Nesselwang
The mountain festival on the Alpspitzbahn in Nesselwang traditionally takes place on Sunday, July 20th. In addition to a program for children with schnitzel hunt, face painting, bouncy castle, balloon artist and clown, there is also a craftsman market, technology tours at the Alpspitzcoaster and an information stand by the Nesselwang mountain rescue center with hands -on activities and information.
In addition, various artists and musicians appear on several mountain huts:
- Sportsheim Böck: False player
- Panoramahütte Alpspitz: S‘ Fünfar Gschpann
- Kronenhütte: Lamas
- Enzianstube: Smalltown Vibes
- Hansel & Gretel: stem
- Cappeler Alp: Bärlauch Buaba
The festival starts at 10 a.m. in every weather. Admission is free.
Nothing for you yet? You can find more events in the Allgäu in our event calendar.