Autumn Events
For these wonderful months of October and November, when the autumn colors light up once again and the first mists drift through the Lichtentaler Allee, we have some valuable tips for autumn events.
Baden-Baden offers a highlight for every taste in autumn: autumn festival in the Festspielhaus, TV film festival in the Kurhaus, wellness experiences in the Caracalla Therme, gourmet moments in great restaurants, hikes in unspoiled nature, the start of the Christmas market and the first snow in the Black Forest.
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Autumn Festival
LA GRANDE GARE
From October 10 to 20, 2025, the Autumn Festival at the Festspielhaus Baden-Baden promises unforgettable musical experiences! Look forward to world-class performances by renowned international artists. A standout event is the premiere of Tchaikovsky’s *Swan Lake* on October 15, presented by the famed Mariinsky Ballet.
Equally captivating will be the concert by the Vienna Philharmonic on October 17, featuring masterpieces by Mozart and Mahler. Enjoy an unforgettable blend of emotion and musical excellence in one of Europe’s most beautiful concert halls!
The world of John Neumeier
26 September – 12 October 2024
Could there be a more beautiful transition into autumn than with John Neumeier’s Hamburg Ballet Ensemble? The dance festival took place for the first time in 2022 and delighted audiences in various locations.
THU 26.9.24 BALLET WORKSHOP
FR 27.9.24/SA 28.09.24/SUN 29.9.24 THE JOFFREY BALLET
SA 28.09.24 DANCE STUDIO
It’s an invitation to dance happily together. In the middle of the day, in the centre of the city. In front of the Kurmuschel, in the centre of Baden-Baden in the immediate vicinity of the Kurhaus and casino, young and young-at-heart dance enthusiasts meet for this dance festival to move to music for an hour.
SO 29.9.24 SALON TALK
An exchange of ideas between two people who should know: John Neumeier, ballet director and choreographer of the Hamburg Ballet and Ashley Wheater, artistic director of the Joffrey Ballet Chicago.
DO 3.10.24
ABSPRUNG
THU 3.10.24/FR 4.10.24
FEDERAL YOUTH BALLET
FR 4.10.24/SAT 5.10.24/SUN 6.10.24
ENDSTATION SEHNSUCHT
FR 11.10.24/SAT 12.10.24/SUN 13.10.24 THE GLASS MENAGERIE
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Yoshimoto Nara – MUSEUM FRIEDER BURDA
23.11.2024 – 27.04.2025
The Museum Frieder Burda is proud to present the first major retrospective of world-renowned Japanese artist Yoshitomo Nara in Germany—an absolute must-see for art lovers! Born in 1959, Nara achieved international fame with his iconic *Angry Girls*. These stylized depictions of girls, often oscillating between defiance, menace, and melancholy, have become his unique artistic signature.
The exhibition showcases an impressive collection of works spanning four decades, including paintings, drawings, sculptures, and installations. It offers fascinating insights into how Nara’s personal experiences, his childhood marked by loneliness, and influences from music, literature, and art history shaped his distinctive visual language.
FRIDA KAHLO
Frida: My secrets
Discover the fascinating, mystical painting ‘The Wounded Table’ by Frida Kahlo, which is back in Baden-Baden after a two-year international tour. The exhibition is dedicated to Frida’s love of beauty and elegance and shows how she used her elaborate dresses, lace and jewellery to cover her pain-stricken body.
More than 100 paintings, plus photographs, dresses, jewellery, furniture and other personal objects invite you to immerse yourself in the world of Frida Kahlo.
Gehrke-Remund Art Museum
Güterbahnhofstrasse 9,
76532 Baden-Baden
200 Years Kurhaus
THE PLACE TO BE – 200 years of the Kurhaus Baden-Baden
Special exhibition at the Baden-Baden Stadtmuseum, Lichtentaler Allee.
The Kurhaus Baden-Baden, built in 1824 according to the plans of the renowned architect Friedrich Weinbrenner, is a landmark of the city. The striking classical columned façade gives the building an unmistakable charm and has provided a magnificent backdrop for glamorous balls, concerts, galas and other outstanding events for almost 200 years. Prominent artists have thrilled their audiences here, and heads of state, politicians and diplomats have come and gone.
The Kurhaus is particularly famous for its close association with gambling. In the 19th century, the French tenants of the casino, Jean Jacques Bénazet and his son Édouard, transformed the Kurhaus into an international meeting place. They created the magnificent historicist halls, which are still one of Baden-Baden’s most impressive sights today.
The history of the Kurhaus reflects the eventful European history of the last two centuries and has undergone numerous structural changes that reflect the spirit of the times. Even today, the Kurhaus is a lively place where a colourful and illustrious public meets. It is and remains the social centre of Baden-Baden – ‘the place to be’.
Healing Art. Paths to a Better Life
Until 12 January 2025
The exhibition ‘Healing Art. Paths to a Better Life’ invites you to discover the fascinating connection between art, healing and the pursuit of a healthier life. It sheds light on how artists have sought alternative life models since the late 19th century and used their works to address spiritual, physical and social healing. From ‘prophet artists’ such as Karl Wilhelm Diefenbach to major works by Emma Kunz and Joseph Beuys, the exhibition shows how art can influence healing processes and initiate social change.
Accompanied by a varied educational programme, the show offers exciting insights into the history and relevance of the life reform movements and invites visitors to ask the question: Can art really heal?
Museum LA, Lichtentaler Allee
CHRISTMAS MARKET BADEN-BADEN
21 November 2023 until 06 January 2024
Opening hours: daily from 11 am to 9 pm
With the atmospheric Christmas market, Baden-Baden transforms into a winter fairy tale. In front of the Kurhaus, around the Kurpark and between the Colonnades are Christmas decorated wooden huts, where you find exclusively handmade gifts and delicious treats. Framed by the Black Forest, which often provides a beautiful backdrop covered in snow, the Baden-Baden Christmas market is one of the most beautiful in Germany.
- Arts and crafts
- Culinary delicacies
- Daily live concerts in the spa shell
- Christmas market tours in German, English & French. Bookable at the tourist office in the Colonnades.
- Eisarena (ice skating rink) on Augustaplatz (14.11.2023 to 06.01.2024)
WELLNESS FOR YOUR SOUL
How soothing now is the warmth of the Baden-Baden thermal water or some time out in the sauna. The Caracalla Spa offers you a variety of indoor and outdoor pools of different temperatures and mineral compositions on about 4000 square meters.
If you are looking for something more, you can choose from 8 different types of sauna in the sauna area and relax in beautiful relaxation rooms.
Our tip: Enjoy jazz music in the bathing area on October 4 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. . There are four special infusions with autumnal scents. You can spend a relaxing evening in a nice atmosphere. The event is free of charge, you only pay the normal admission to the Caracalla Therme.
Opening hours: Daily 8 am – 10 pm. Last admission is 1.5 hours before closing.
We would be pleased to provide you with a wellness bag with bathrobe and towels. Please ask at the reception of our hotel.
STAR KITCHEN
What a gourmet month! The restaurants “Maltes Hidden Kitchen” and “Le Jardin de France” take you to gourmet heaven.
Malte has earned a Michelin star as a newcomer in spring 2023 with his casual fine dining restaurant. His cooking is always next level, surprising and yet so familiar. Please note: tables book up fast. Gernsbacher Straße 24, Tel. 07221 7025020
The restaurant “Le Jardin de France” has been enchanting diners with its French charm for 25 years. In spring, the Bernard family moved into the historic “Stahlbad” on Lichtentaler Allee. The ambience is very beautiful. Augustaplatz 2, Tel. 07221 3007860
Frida Daniele Fritz