Creative Cuisine, Bright Art, Captivating Music

Experience the ESSTIVAL2026, a unique enjoyment festival that celebrates the culinary delights of Erfurt in a vibrant festival. Around the picturesque Krämerbrücke and the Wenigemarkt, a variety of gastronomic experiences, artistic light installations, and captivating live music performances await you. This event is in its third edition as an urban culinary festival for all visitors.

Discover Erfurt from its Delicious Side

The ESSTIVAL offers food lovers the opportunity to explore the diversity of Thuringian cuisine. Key elements of the festival are the local specialty stalls, where you can try various delicacies.

Spectacular Light Shows and Live Music

Look forward to an atmospheric environment enhanced by spectacular light displays. The entire surroundings of the Krämerbrücke and Wenigemarkt shine in an artistic sea of lights, particularly impressive in the evening hours. This visual spectacle is complemented by live music, providing you and your friends with an unforgettable experience.

• Location: Krämerbrücke / Wenigemarkt, Erfurt
• Date: September 18, 2026
• Entry: free

Visit the ESSTIVAL2026 and experience culinary delights in a unique setting!