HISTORY AND HISTORY EXPERIENCES

Culture in Amorbach

With a population of around 4,000 Amorbach is certainly not one of the largest towns in Bavaria. So it is even more amazing that so much history is found on every corner and in practically every stone. Throughout the year the town offers a broad cultural program. Concerts, exhibitions, readings, and Amorbach is even host to the biggest Cabaret Festival in Bavaria. So there is really such a lot to discover and experience. This charming little town has many surprises in store for you!

UNIQUE

Abbey Concerts in Amorbach

The famous Amorbach Abbey Concerts take place at regular intervals throughout the year. This year marks the celebration of the 70th Anniversary. The atmosphere in the royal Abbey Church is absolutely perfect for this. At the center is the famous organ built by the Stumm brothers in the year 1782, one of the largest preserved baroque organs in Europe with unique beauty of sound.

WONDERFUL SURROUNDINGS

The Open Air Cabaret Festival “Sommerrausch”

There is no better stage for the Sommerrausch Festival that takes place every year at the end of June. From afternoon to late into the night, visitors to the Leiningen Seegarten can experience a diverse program of events with top-class performers. Theater, cabaret, music. Themes of the present surrounded by history of the past in the heart of Amorbach.

THE THEATER

Zehntscheuer

Yes, our Amorbach also has a new theater. Only 200 meters away from EMICH`S HOTEL. The oldest cabaret performances of Churfranken. The history of the Zehntscheuer House goes back to the 15th century. The cinema was rebuilt in 1940 by Ernst Hammann stood empty for many years until after numerous renovations it became the cabaret stage for the cultural circle “Kulturkreises Zehntscheuer Amorbach e.V.” Today there is always a diversified program on offer with well-known artistes from the fields of comedy, cabaret, music and theater.

HUSTLE & BUSTLE IN THE OLD TOWN

Wendelinus Market

Every year in autumn the Wendelinus Market takes place over the weekend and is very well received by both local residents and visitors from the area and beyond. Clubs, craftsmen, performing artists and musicians all come together in the castle square and the old town and demonstrate their skills. Interesting exhibitions, guided tours and of course culinary highlights are all part of the varied program of events.

Don’t miss anything! In the events calendar of the town of Amorbach you will find all the information on events, concerts, festivals and everything going on here.