2026 Calendar Overview

• Spring (March–May 2026): Season start of public Old Town tours; first special tours of towers, gates, and walls; opening of first special exhibitions in municipal museums.
• Summer (June–August 2026): Open-air events on Old Town squares; evening tours; concerts in churches, some with organ and choir; extended weekly market hours on selected days.
• Autumn (September–November 2026): Culture and theme weeks in museums; monument tours; lecture series on city and university history.
• Advent Season (late November–December 2026): Advent concerts in Maria de Victoria, Liebfrauenmünster and Moritzkirche; winter city tours; Christmas-themed markets and craft stalls in the Old Town.

Public City Tours 2026

From spring 2026, regular public tours through the Old Town are planned again. Typical formats include:

• Compact Old Town Tour (approx. 90 minutes): Architecture, squares, city wall.
• Themed Tour Sacred Ingolstadt: Liebfrauenmünster, Moritzkirche, Maria de Victoria.
• Towers & Gates: Ascents (e.g. Pfeifturm) with panoramic view, subject to weather and availability.

Booking and current dates are continuously published by the municipal tourist information. Many tours take place on weekends and selected weekdays; languages and accessibility vary depending on the offer.

Museums and Special Exhibitions 2026

The museums of the city of Ingolstadt are planning several special exhibitions for 2026 with references to city, art, and medical history. Expected highlights throughout the year:

• Spring 2026: Start of new special exhibitions in municipal museum buildings, some with accompanying lectures and family programs.
• Summer 2026: Curated tours through collections and courtyards; selected evening openings.
• Autumn 2026: Themed series on the history of knowledge (including university and medical traditions) with workshops.
• Advent Season 2026: Tours focusing on sacred art and historical object stories.

Exact durations, ticket prices and supporting programs will be announced on the museum websites.

Sacred Concerts and Organ Music 2026

For 2026, concert and organ series are again planned in the churches of the Old Town – especially in the Maria-de-Victoria Church, Liebfrauenmünster and Moritzkirche. Planned are:

• May–October 2026: Regular organ matinees and evening concerts, depending on the respective church calendar.
• Advent 2026: Choir concerts, oratorios and festive organ programs on Advent Sundays and during Christmas week.

The specific concert dates and any advance ticket sales will be successively communicated by the respective parishes and organizers.

Open-Air, Squares and Markets 2026

Open-air formats and markets are planned for 2026 on central squares such as Paradeplatz and in the pedestrian zone of the Old Town. These include:

• Summer evenings 2026: Music and small-scale art formats under the open sky; individual dates with evening sales.
• Weekly and special markets: Regional producers, crafts, seasonal activities with extended hours in the summer months.
• Advent Market 2026: Stalls with arts and crafts and culinary delights in a historic setting, plus supporting program.

Exact days, stall plans and stage programs are continuously added to the city's official event calendars.

Towers, Gates and Special Openings 2026

For the 2026 season, ascents and special openings are planned on selected days, for example at the Pfeifturm and at stations of the historic fortifications. Safety and weather conditions apply; capacities are often limited. Advance registration is recommended as soon as dates are available online.

Practical Planning and Service

• Tickets and Reservations: For tours, concerts and special exhibitions, advance registration or online ticketing will be offered in 2026 in some cases. Early booking is recommended.
• Accessibility: Information on accessible routes, church entrances and ascents will be indicated separately for each event.
• Arrival: The Old Town is easily accessible by public transport; parking is available in surrounding parking garages. Check up-to-date information on closures during major events.
• Families and Groups: Many offers in 2026 provide family or group rates; details per provider.

Official Contacts and Sources

1. City of Ingolstadt – Official Portal — Event calendar and service info (accessed 2025-12-17)
2. Bavarian State Office for Monument Preservation — Background on monuments and ensembles (accessed 2025-12-17)
3. Museums of the City of Ingolstadt — Exhibitions, opening hours, tickets (accessed 2025-12-17)
4. Diocese of Eichstätt — Information on church dates and concerts (accessed 2025-12-17)