Kornwestheim rocks: Free open-air concerts planned from 2026!

Kornwestheim rocks: Free open-air concerts planned from 2026!

The anticipation for musical highlights in summer is great: In Kornwestheim, the city administration started the tender for the popular concert series "Kornwestheim rocks". The new season of the open-air concerts is expected to shine in full shine from 2026. The city and organizers have agreed that the popular concerts remain free of charge, which offers a great incentive for citizens. According to information from Stuttgarter Nachrichten has already started the tender.

The concert series has been taking place on the market square on five Tuesdays during the summer holidays. So far, these traditional events have been organized by an organizer from Gerlingen, who has dispensed with admission prices and made its profits through the sale of food and drinks as well as sponsorship. The city of Kornwestheim supports the event annually with a grant of over 10,000 euros, which will in future be capped for a maximum of this amount.

tender and deadlines

The application process for the organization and implementation of the concert series is carried out as a concession competition. The city is looking for a new organizer who will implement this popular music series once a year in summer. The application period for the first offers began on June 6, 2025 and ends on July 25, 2025. This gives all interested organizers the opportunity to submit their concepts. The best three to five applicants are invited to negotiation talks in October. The aim of this tender is to create a legal basis for the future implementation of the event.

The surcharge is awarded to the applicant who cuts it off best, which means that there are clear criteria for the selection that can be viewed publicly. The date for the award decision is October 9, 2025, and it is expected that this process is being prepared for the future winner well for the events in 2026.

Legal aspects of the event organization

event organization is not only a creative undertaking, but also a legally complex area. As the experts of law firm Herfurtner , a wide variety of legal framework conditions must be observed. This includes contract law, liability law and data protection. The organizers are responsible for ensuring the security of their guests and creating the best possible legal basis for their events.

In particular, liability insurance is indispensable for the organizer to cover any damage. In addition, attention should also be paid to the payment of GEMA fees if music is used. Compliance with data protection guidelines is also essential, especially in the processing of personal data in connection with online ticket sales.

The city of Kornwestheim is optimistic that this tender not only shows a good hand for organizing the concert series, but can also bring new ideas and formats for the residents. A change of the organizer could bring a breath of fresh air and new impulses to local music culture.