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In cooperation with the "Ulmer Unke“ project of the Stadtjugendring Ulm, there is also a „Donau-Unke“ this year at the Ulm Children's and Youth Book Prize. In addition to selecting the best books in the categories 10-12 and 13+, this year the children's jury will also read and judge (translated) children's and young adult books by authors from the Danube countries. Further information at www.ulmerunke.de [...] |
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Who is going to cross the Danube? How many bridges do you have to cross? Which Danube countries are not yet part of the EU? And what is there to eat at the International Danube Festival? These and many other questions have to be answered on 1 July, from 20:45, in our „Danube edition“ of the Murphy's Law Pub Quiz. As a prelude [...] |
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Donaufest flags (Ulm/Neu-Ulm) For the first time, Donaufest is presenting its flags in street art style: a Hungarian artists' collective from Budapest is designing the Donaufest flags as powerful visual narratives along the Danube. The participating artists Lilla Lőrinc, János Borsos, Eszter Nagy and Marcell Horváth are part of the independent art scene and are based in the art quarter budapest. Their works range between urban art, [...] 
Young people have been coming together at the International Danube Festival since 2008. This year, 83 young people from 13 Danube countries and neighbouring countries are taking part in the camp. The young adults spend a week on the banks of the Danube and experience their cultures and languages in dialogue with many others. Together they take part in workshops and discuss new ideas. The special [...]
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Every two years, the International Danube Festival takes place for ten days on the banks of the Danube. The festival site is decorated each time with newly designed flags, which can be purchased after the festival. The flag run takes place on the Thursday before the opening. Volunteers meet at the Ulm Exhibition Centre, everyone receives a flag and then [...] |
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From 3 to 10 July 2026, Ulm will once again become a creative hotspot for up-and-coming musicians from the Danube region: the donau.pop.camp, embedded in the International Danube Festival, will bring together six exciting acts from all over Europe for an intensive week full of exchange, coaching and new musical impulses. The donau.pop.camp is organised and curated by popbastion.ulm - a central [...] 
In order to give as many people as possible access to cultural content, the International Danube Festival has been organising the programme series "The Danube Festival comes to you" for several years. It is dedicated to the residents of social and medical institutions who are unable to visit the festival site due to various health restrictions. The aim of the programme is to bring together as many different institutions [...] 
Vienna is just the beginning - the Danube cycle path beyond the popular routes The stage from Passau to Vienna is considered a classic on the Danube cycle path and is certainly a dream destination for many cyclists, and rightly so. But have you ever been further south-east, to the metropolises of Bratislava or Budapest? In the Amazon at the European Danube border triangle? At the mouths of the Danube tributaries Sava [...] 
Tourism in the Danube Delta and Romania combines a pure and unique experience of nature with cultural diversity. Romania with its unspoilt nature, living history and authentic culture will inspire you: a destination that combines diversity, adventure and real discoveries. Consulate General of Romania in Stuttgart 
It interactively conveys basic knowledge about the EU, makes it clear which Danube countries are EU members and which want to become members. It enables all topics and questions relating to current European politics - especially from the perspective of the Danube region - to be brought to the table and discussed. Further information material, which was developed in cooperation with europedirect and the Regional Centre for Political [...] 
The Danube seepage takes centre stage, the fascinating natural phenomenon where the Danube splits and flows into two oceans. Danube Guide Annemarie Atzrodt vividly explains what is behind it and why it is unique in the world. At the same time, the region shows how varied hiking and cycling along the Danube are in the Donaubergland: Premium and quality hiking trails, impressive landscapes and many opportunities to [...] 
Discover Vukovar with authentic Slavonian specialities, high-quality local wines and traditional products from the Croatian Danube region. Experience the rich cultural heritage, hospitality and unique atmosphere of one of the most beautiful cities on the Danube. 
The non-profit association Tutrakan - Nature and Tourism introduces itself with its broad programme of adventure offers. The small Bulgarian town of Tutrakan on the Danube is a real gem for adventurers and lovers of culture and nature and is often recommended as an insider tip. 
From Bosnia to the Upper Danube Valley: overcoming borders, forging friendships and shaping the future together. Following the Danube Youth Encounters in Bosnia, young people met this year in the heart of the Upper Danube Valley in the Swabian Alb. The DYON network strengthens international exchange and gives young people a voice in the EU Strategy for the Danube Region. 
Neymashe – Textile Statements between Art and Encounter Under the artist name Neymashe, Ulm-based artist Janina Magdalena Röhrich creates large-scale textile works at the intersection of textile art, drawing, typography and installation. The starting point for her artistic practice is direct encounters with people. She became particularly well known for her ‘blind portraits’, which are created without looking at the surface […] 
Built in 1340 before the cathedral, Ulm's Metzgerturm tower was once part of the old city wall, built partly of wood, directly on the Danube. Due to the lowering of the Danube water level when the city wall was rebuilt in 1480, the tower slowly but steadily sank towards the north-west until the leaning tower was replaced by a [...] 
SWR theme days with talks and live music at the Donaufest On the media boat from 17:00 to 18:00, with flag raffle Friday, 3 July, from 17:30 Danube festival flags - flags that tell stories Guests: Ulm cultural manager Ralf Milde and the flag sprayers from Budapest Moderator: Anita Schlesak Saturday 4 July Donauspitzen - Who has the power on the [...] 
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To the sound of the Danube Festival fanfare, performed by eight trumpeters from the Junge Bläserphilharmonie Ulm, the Lord Mayor and Lord Mayoress of the cities of Neu-Ulm and Ulm welcome guests from near and far from a box in the middle of the Danube. The ceremony will be artistically accompanied by the participants of the Danube Youth Camp. Afterwards, the Market of the [...] 
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As a prelude to this year's festival edition, the audience can expect a varied programme of music, talks and artistic contributions along the Danube. Among others, the Austrian band „Die Hawaras“, the artistic theatre Irrwisch and a special German-Ukrainian performance by #OneVoice, a music project by Sportfreunde Stiller, will be part of the programme. In conversation, the two mayors Katrin Albsteiger [...] 
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It is the idea of overcoming boundaries and discovering new horizons that lies behind the IDF Factory encounter project. In 2026, we will be presenting concert evenings of a special kind for the fifth time. These special concerts are indexed and realised premieres of the Donaufest and promise unforgettable live moments. On two evenings, the four formations will present their own repertoire as well as [...] |
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For almost three decades, Mario Lovaković, known to many as Umbo, has been sharing his ever-growing musical journey with the world since he first stepped behind the turntables in 1998. Rooted in the infectious rhythms of funk, Umbo's dynamic DJ sets and diverse production work are a rich tapestry interwoven with soul, jazz, Latin and Afrobeat influences. His characteristic, [...] 
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In 2016, at the very beginning of their band's history, Yasmo & Die Klangkantine were the first foreign formation to make a guest appearance at the „Donaufest Factory“. In 2022, the accomplished word acrobat curated an edition of „Wiener Melange“ as a slam poet dedicated to the spoken word. Now she returns with her Klangkantine - with fresh tracks, a new sound and that rousing [...]
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Ahoy! The Ulm boat is available to young passengers at the International Danube Festival on both weekends and on Thursday. Anyone who’s always wanted to take a „boat trip“ on the Danube can board via the wooden steps on the Ulm bank. Tickets are sold at the Metzgerturm information stand half an hour before departure. Only tickets […]
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Klezmer with a modern twist Giving traditional klezmer a new sound and locating it in today's world in an artistic and captivating way - this is precisely how Die Hawaras see their mission. The four musicians - Nikolaus Zierotin (violin), Richard Seniow (accordion), Marko Ferlan (bass) and Dima Kovalenko (guitar) - take a refreshingly undogmatic approach to klezmer. [...] |
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The Ulm Network for Citizen Science introduces itself and its activities and not only invites you to join in the research, but also reports on a research bike tour along the Danube, which took place for the first time last year and in which a mixed group of scientists, citizen scientists and volunteers travelled together by bike to collect data [...].
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Writing matinee with Claudia Schoeppl For two hours, the tent is transformed into a quiet and creative writing harbour. Using various impulses, we let our ideas about the Danube and water flow onto paper. As we read our texts aloud to each other, we learn how diverse our perceptions are and where we find ourselves in our experiences and thoughts [...].
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Ahoy! The Ulm boat is available to young passengers at the International Danube Festival on both weekends and on Thursday. Anyone who’s always wanted to take a „boat trip“ on the Danube can board via the wooden steps on the Ulm bank. Tickets are sold at the Metzgerturm information stand half an hour before departure. Only tickets […]
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Klezmer with a modern twist Giving traditional klezmer a new sound and locating it in today's world in an artistic and captivating way - this is precisely how Die Hawaras see their mission. The four musicians - Nikolaus Zierotin (violin), Richard Seniow (accordion), Marko Ferlan (bass) and Dima Kovalenko (guitar) - take a refreshingly undogmatic approach to klezmer. [...] |
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In cooperation with the Ulm Music School The marimba and the Donaufest 2026 The marimba is the instrument selected for the 7th International Music Competition of the Donaufest 2026. Renowned music universities in the Danube countries have been nominating their young talents since 2012, who will face a renowned international jury in Ulm. They decide on the awarding of three [...] 
Discover traditional crafts along the Danube as part of the DanubeCrafts project. At our stand you will receive project information, discover handmade products from the Danube region, experience live demonstrations, interactive activities, a short quiz and a selfie spot - everything invites you to exchange ideas, be creative and join in. DanubeCrafts website: https://interreg-danube.eu/projects/danubecrafts 
Ulm is getting a new green belt along the Westglacis, which runs through the city from Wilhelmsburg to the Danube. A very special urban development project! The federal fortress is coming more into focus and new spaces for encounters and togetherness are being created. Curious to find out more? Visit us and find out what will be created by 2030! 
WegZeichen - Danube Swabian Women's Conference is an initiative that arose from the conviction that the strength of our community lies in the cohesion of women. Based on the platform „WegZeichen - Hungarian-German Women's Stories“, we create spaces for encounters in which identity, language and personal life paths become visible and tangible. Our aim is to create women's circles throughout Europe [...] 
Discover the new EU system for geographical indications for artisanal and industrial products. Showcase the best authentic products from your region. Apply for protection of the product name through a geographical indication and promote it. Promote your profession and preserve the heritage of your region. 
The Danube Wood(s) Route aims to raise awareness of the importance of the forests in the Danube region as hubs of biodiversity and as suppliers of valuable natural resources, as well as the centuries-old cultural heritage of timber use, whilst particularly emphasising the importance of short regional supply chains as a link between the two. This is achieved in conjunction with, or through, sustainable, eco-friendly tourism. 
A selfie with the Frankenstein monster? Or dressed as a duke proclaiming the Bavarian Purity Law for beer? At the Ingolstadt live stand, you can take fun souvenir photos in front of our photo booth and take them home with you straight away. There’s also a children’s play area – perfect for parents to take a quick breather. Get to know Ingolstadt – why not pop by and see us?.
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Timetable for Round 1 of the Marimba Competition in the concert hall of the Ulm Music School Marcell Begyik (Budapest) 11:00–11:25 Alex Biró (Budapest) 11:25–11:50 Vincenzo Caschetto (Linz) 11:50–12:15 Anna Fiveiska (Stuttgart) 13:30–13:55 Dane Franolić (Zagreb) 13:55–14:20 Illia Ilchenko (Kyiv) 15:00–15:25 Hyunsong Lee (Stuttgart) 15:25–15:50 Charli Milov (Sofia) 15:50–16:15 Efe Sağıroğlu (Linz) 16:30–16:55 Boris Yordanov (Sofia) 16:55–17:20 *There may be minor changes to the timetable […]
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From 3 to 10 July 2026, Ulm will once again become a creative hotspot for up-and-coming musicians from the Danube region: the donau.pop.camp, embedded in the International Danube Festival, will bring together six exciting acts from all over Europe for an intensive week full of exchange, coaching and new musical impulses. The donau.pop.camp is organised and curated by popbastion.ulm - a central [...]
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The e. tage radio reporters are on the road again at the international Danube Festival. Together they will discover exciting stories, voices and sounds around the Danube Festival, interview festival guests and artists and thus create a colourful audio report that will be proudly presented at the end. The reporters will be at the festival from 6 to 10 July [...] |
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Venue, networks and educational programmes At our information stand, we are showcasing the World Heritage site "Borders of the Roman Empire – Danube Limes (Western Section)". Discover the wide range of topics covered by this archaeological World Heritage site, including its educational programmes, networks and various projects. We would be delighted to discuss with you the opportunities and challenges presented by our transnational, serial World Heritage site. A particularly topical project is the Interreg project „Roman […]
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Timetable/Programme: All the preliminary rounds will take place in the concert hall. Participants: Marcell Begyik (Budapest) 10:00 – 10:30 Alex Biro (Budapest) 10:30 – 11:00 Vincenzo Caschetto (Linz) 11:00 – 11:30 Efe Sagiroglu (Linz) 11:45 – 12:15 Anna Fiveiska (Stuttgart) 12:15 – 12:45 Note for visitors to the competition: To avoid disruption during the auditions, we kindly ask that you […]
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The e. tage radio reporters are on the road again at the international Danube Festival. Together they will discover exciting stories, voices and sounds around the Danube Festival, interview festival guests and artists and thus create a colourful audio report that will be proudly presented at the end. The reporters will be at the festival from 6 to 10 July [...]
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As part of the International Danube Festival, we are inviting schools to take part in our interactive quiz „Europe and the Danube“. Pupils from the 10th grade onwards have the opportunity to test and deepen their knowledge about the Danube and Europe. Great prizes await the five best teams. Participation in the event is free of charge. [...] |
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It interactively conveys basic knowledge about the EU, makes it clear which Danube countries are EU members and which want to become members. It enables all topics and questions relating to current European politics - especially from the perspective of the Danube region - to be brought to the table and discussed. Further information material, which was developed in cooperation with europedirect and the Regional Centre for Political [...] 
How diverse is the nature along the Danube? What animals live on its banks, what plants characterise the landscape? And what did the Danube actually look like in the past? The Ulm Nature Museum, the Ulm Botanical Garden and BUND provide insights into the biodiversity and geology around the Danube. 
What do you know about the Danube countries, their people, society and culture? Would you like to ask locals directly? Come and talk to us in our tent: we will show you how you can also exchange ideas on interesting topics digitally via the multilingual online platform ViMA danube (vima-danube.eu) - whether you speak the same language or not. 
Vote, share, discover: Follow the Bulgarian Danube through villages, wild nature, culture and local experiences. The national tourism cluster „Bulgarian Guide“ and the international initiatives Danube Ruralscapes and PlaceCRAFT invite you to vote for a treasure, share a Danube place and let a guide tell you its story.
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Programme for the concert in the concert hall of the Ulm Music School Welcome address by Lord Mayor Martin Ansbacher Programme: Welcome address by Lord Mayor Martin Ansbacher Mozart Concerto for Oboe and Orchestra, soloist: Andras Winklar (Liszt Academy, Budapest), winner of the 2024 Music Competition. Award presentation by Emiko Uchiyama (Chair of the Jury). Musical performances by the prize-winners. 3rd Prize: Anna Fiveiska – Hanna Kulenty "One […] 
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Belle Fin - Vereter - The Scottish Principle The sixth edition of our „Wiener Melange“ series was not curated by a single person for the first time, but was announced in 2025 via an open call in cooperation with „Austrian Music Export“ and „mica“. From more than 100 applications, three highly topical acts were selected to present their individual Viennese signatures to an audience [...].
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The e. tage radio reporters are on the road again at the international Danube Festival. Together they will discover exciting stories, voices and sounds around the Danube Festival, interview festival guests and artists and thus create a colourful audio report that will be proudly presented at the end. The reporters will be at the festival from 6 to 10 July [...] |
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On Thursday, working meetings of international partner groups of the Danube Networkers will take place and guests will have the opportunity to familiarise themselves with civil society work on the ground. Come-together party in the evening. 
As the European Union, we want to make the political unification of Europe tangible in a playful and participatory way by looking back at the history of European unification and referring to the prospects and challenges of the future (especially in the Danube region). 
In the Interreg project „Danube GeoTour Plus“, partners from nine countries bordering the Danube are working together on the sustainable and inclusive development of their regions for different target groups. The UNESCO Global Geopark Swabian Alb will present the current results and future goals of the project at the Danube Festival. 
Come along, sample the culinary traditions of the local farmers and communities along the Sava in the Gorenjska region, and find out more about them. Experience what life is like for more than 200 species of birds and fish in this area. Ask questions, have a go and take part in the competition for the Sava experience […] 
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Talk & Reading With Robert Menasse (Austria) Moderation: Denis Scheck The International Danube Festival is committed to a united, strong and democratic Europe. Robert Menasse, one of the most important contemporary Austrian and European writers, addresses the real challenges of the European Union as a complex and ambivalent project. At the same time, he explores the question of how [...] 
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Downtempo, jazz, electroswing Austrian producer, composer and musician Klaus Waldeck is a silent star. Fernando Alonso drives his Mercedes through the world of chic adverts to Waldeck grooves, Versace advertises worldwide with one of his songs. His tracks can be heard in series such as Dr House and Emily in Paris, and the "Elektro Swing" was [...]
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The e. tage radio reporters are on the road again at the international Danube Festival. Together they will discover exciting stories, voices and sounds around the Danube Festival, interview festival guests and artists and thus create a colourful audio report that will be proudly presented at the end. The reporters will be at the festival from 6 to 10 July [...] |
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The UNT provides information on the topics of 'City Tours', 'UlmCard' and our 'Tourism Concept'. As the target groups defined in our tourism concept have a great interest in building culture, we are bringing along our partner, the Förderverein Bundesfestung e.V., for the presentation of the theme tent.
Tourism in the Danube Delta and Romania combines a pure and unique experience of nature with cultural diversity. Romania with its unspoilt nature, living history and authentic culture will inspire you: a destination that combines diversity, adventure and real discoveries. Consulate General of Romania in Stuttgart 
ERMSTALHILFT supports people in the Odessa region in southern Ukraine with rescue and fire-fighting vehicles, medical supplies, food and power generators. Find out more about the historical roots of the Bessarabian Germans and how humanitarian aid in times of war along the Danube connects people and keeps the European idea alive. Programme item: Ask the helpers! Several times a day [...] 
Healthy rivers need space - visitors can find out why this is the case at the LIFE RESTORE for MDD stand. The stand will show how 17 partners from five countries in the UNESCO Five Countries Biosphere Reserve Mura-Drava-Danube are working to restore alluvial forests and revitalise natural river dynamics through 29 measures.
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The e. tage radio reporters are on the road again at the international Danube Festival. Together they will discover exciting stories, voices and sounds around the Danube Festival, interview festival guests and artists and thus create a colourful audio report that will be proudly presented at the end. The reporters will be at the festival from 6 to 10 July [...]
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Conference of the international education network Danube-Networkers Democracy thrives on the participation of all. The partnership meeting will focus on inspiring examples and a joint exchange on how we in civil society can actively shape participation, cooperation and cross-border networking at grassroots level in order to strengthen democracy in our countries and in Europe. Poster exhibition. Exhibition of the winners of the „Democracy2Life“ competition“
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Join-in concert for children - Best of Bernhard Fibich Austria's No.1 children's songwriter will be a guest at the Donaufest with his fun and lively join-in songs. Children and adults are playfully involved in the concert! It is no surprise that Bernhard Fibich knows what he is singing about: he is the father of grown-up children and an enthusiastic grandfather. Band video: https://youtu.be/3v7BYvX8Z8o?si=HxkhplwKA21feRM3 |
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Apart from organising the Danube Festival, the Danube Office Ulm/Neu-Ulm is also working on various projects in the Danube region. These projects focussing on sustainable tourism and sustainable mobility will be presented to you! You will also have the opportunity to test your Danube knowledge and draw the course of the Danube on a map. The Europe Direct Centre is also part of the Danube Office Ulm/Neu-Ulm [...] 
The final Donaufest DJ night: As an encore to the Factory concert and as the final closing party, Vojislav Malesev aka Killo Killo and Ulf Lindemann aka will be DJing side by side at ROXY in Ulm in honour of their second passion, DJing. The musical journey will take them through times and styles: Electro Swing, Funk & Soul, Reggae, Afro, Balkan, [...] 
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ELBA stands for modern Ukrainian music full of joie de vivre and expressiveness. Having made a name for themselves on „The Voice of Germany“, frontwomen Olena, Solomiia and Daria wowed the jury and audience alike - both in Germany and in their home country. Founded in Hamburg in 2023 by musicians who had to leave their homeland due to the war, ELBA combines folk, rock and rap [...] 
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It is the idea of overcoming boundaries and discovering new horizons that lies behind the IDF Factory encounter project. In 2026, we will be presenting concert evenings of a special kind for the fifth time. These special concerts are indexed and realised premieres of the Donaufest and promise unforgettable live moments. On two evenings, the four formations will present their own repertoire as well as [...]
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Under the motto „Sing & Swing along the Danube“, the Danube Networkers invite you to sing and dance from different countries on the stage in Neu-Ulm on Saturday afternoon as part of the Danube Festival. |
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The DONAU SYMPHONIE back in Ulm A concert evening with a rarity value awaits the audience at the International Danube Festival 2026 in Ulm. On Sunday, 12 July 2026, DONAU 3 FM and Allgäu concerts will bring the DONAU SYMPHONIE 2026 to the stage of the Congress Centrum Ulm as the grand finale concert. The Stadtkapelle Ulm will take centre stage, performing symphonic [...]
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The 1955 original starring Romy Schneider and Karlheinz Böhm. Tickets available at the box office and online at: Ulm cinema programme – Obscura | Mephisto | Donau Film und Sterne. With the kind support of:
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On Family Sunday at the Danube Festival, visitors can look forward to a special family programme full of stories, creativity and imagination. One of our storytellers will take young and old on a journey along the Danube. With her Danube stories, she tells of exciting events, special places and the people along the great river. In the cosy yurt it will be [...] |
