40 years of international festival in Aalen: new momentum and security!

40 years of international festival in Aalen: new momentum and security!

Aalen, Deutschland - on July 5 and 6, 2025, Aalen celebrates a very special anniversary: ​​the 40th international festival will transform the city center into a happy cooperation. The preparations are already in full swing with new actions and an extended security concept, such as the bps Protect .

cultural diversity and culinary delights

The international festival is again a melting pot of cultures: Aalen is home to people from 127 different countries, which makes the event particularly colorful and varied. On Saturday, July 5th, the new mayor Bernd Schwarzendorfer opens the festival because Mayor Frederick Brütting is ill at short notice. With a warm international greeting and greeting 20 new citizens, he invites everyone to a harmonious cooperation.

Visitors can look forward to an exciting program: 31 stands offer delicacies from 17 countries. From Cevapcici with fries to sweet and hearty specialties of Turkish clubs to filled dumplings from the African cultural association - there is something for everyone here. There will also be dance performances and musical contributions from groups from Sri Lanka, which Ukraine and Macedonia.

a festival for the whole family

For the little guests, an extensive children's program of "Act for Transformation" is provided with many players and fun actions. On Saturday you can also look forward to the DJ Beats of Rockmaster B and the Spanish band "The Ritual", while Sunday, with a folklore program, Afro-Brazilian drum combo "Up-Surdo" and a salsa party. Local bands such as "Grup A" and "Duo Paprižka" complete the musical offer.

The festive days are firmly anchored in the Aalen Calendar tradition. The structure for the festival in the city center begins early on, which is why the Aalen weekly market ends early on Saturday, July 5th. The evening hours on Saturday are scheduled for the festival from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m., but on Sunday you can also look forward to a full program from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The international festival is more than just a festival - it is an answer to increasing racism and an expression of lived integration. The city of Aalen shows how important the respectful interaction is and celebrates diversity with all your senses. Be there and let yourself be enchanted by Aalens' diversity!