Events
Das Fest
July: Das Fest (http://www.dasfest-karlsr...) - Karlsruhe's most famous yearly event on one weekend in July. Live music on multiple stages erected in the Günther-Klotz Anlage; usually some good bands participate and the program has somethings for almost every taste. Attendance is 5⬠per day for the main stage, but other stages are free .
African Summer Festival
July: African Summer Festival (http://www.africansummerf...) - African culture in Karlsruhe's Nordstadt. Markets, drumming workshops, exhibitions, a varied children's programme and musical performances take place during the three days, the aim being enjoyment for the whole family.
Schloss in Flammen
July: Schloss in Flammen (http://www.schlossinflamm...) - A music and fireworks performance in front of the palace. Tickets are quite expensive.
KAMUNA
August: KAMUNA (http://www.kamuna.de/) - Karlsruhe Night of the Museum. Once a year many museums in Karlsruhe open late into the night, there are many events at these museums and a live concert at the end. Special KAMUNA buttons are sold that allow for entrance in all participating museums and are also a ticket for the public transport. On the day of the KAMUNA the schedule of public transport is changed to allow the visitors to get home easily. KAMUNA is very popular in Karlsruhe and many people are attending.
Medieval Spectaculum
August: Medieval Spectaculum (http://www.spectaculum.de/) - Medieval themed event with a market, games, music, knights in armor, magicians, fire show etc. in the area around the Karlsruhe palace.