Spring 2026

• Kempten Jazz Spring (Kempten) — Spring 2026. Multi-day festival with international acts in the city center and on stages in Kempten. Final dates and program will be published by the organizer in the official calendar.
• Guided Tours in the Eistobel (Maierhöfen Region) — starting from the warmer season 2026. Ranger and themed tours through the gorge are announced by the regional tourist information and can be booked for specific dates.
• Hat Day Lindenberg (Lindenberg im Allgäu) — May 2026. Street festival around hat culture, fashion shows, and live program in the city area. The exact event day will follow in the official program.

Summer 2026

• Bregenz Festival (Bregenz, near Lindau) — July–August 2026. Open-air opera on the lake stage and concert program. Schedule, cast, and advance ticket sales can be found on the festival website.
• Altusried Open-Air Stage – Summer Productions (Altusried) — Summer 2026. Large-scale productions, concerts, and guest performances outdoors; the premiere and all performance dates are published in the schedule.
• Guided Evening and Nature Experience Tours at the Scheidegg Waterfalls (Scheidegg) — Summer season 2026. Curated dates with registration; quotas are limited.

Autumn 2026

• Viehscheid in the West Allgäu (various locations along the route) — September 2026. Traditional cattle drives with festivities, music, and markets. The individual local dates are published collectively in the official Viehscheid calendar.
• Late Summer/Autumn Concerts in Lindau — 2026. Chamber and open-air formats at lakeside and city center locations; specific dates are listed in the city event calendar.

Advent and Winter 2026

• Lindau Harbor Christmas (Lindau) — Late November to December 2026. Christmas market right on the water with stage program. Opening hours, stage times, and supporting program are published by the city.
• Christmas Markets in the Allgäu (Kempten and West Allgäu) — Advent 2026. Several markets and cultural formats; exact dates will be gradually released in the respective city calendars.

Planning 2026: Advance Sales, Reservations, and Updates

• Advance Sales: Start and quota information are published by the organizers. For large formats (e.g., Bregenz Festival), early ticket booking is recommended.
• Program Updates: Schedules and daily programs are continuously supplemented. Official calendars offer notification functions or newsletters.
• Guided Tours and Limited Dates: For Eistobel and waterfall tours, dates and group sizes are limited. Booking is only possible after the publication of the 2026 slots.
• Event Logistics: For popular events, parking and arrival times are indicated in the official event notices; some organizers recommend arriving by public transport.
• Subject to Change: Events may be rescheduled or adjusted. Check the latest organizer notices before starting.

Sources and Further Links

1. City of Kempten – Event Calendar — Dates and programs for 2026 (accessed 2025-12-01)
2. Allgäu Festival Week – Official Website — Announcements and dates 2026 (accessed 2025-12-01)
3. Altusried Open-Air Stage – Program — Season and advance sales 2026 (accessed 2025-12-01)
4. Allgäu GmbH – Viehscheid Overview — Local dates 2026 (accessed 2025-12-01)
5. West Allgäu Tourism — Eistobel info and tours 2026 (accessed 2025-12-01)
6. Scheidegg – Event Calendar — Waterfall and nature experience dates 2026 (accessed 2025-12-01)
7. Bregenz Festival – Official — Schedule and tickets 2026 (accessed 2025-12-01)
8. City of Lindau – Event Calendar — Harbor Christmas and culture 2026 (accessed 2025-12-01)
9. City of Lindenberg im Allgäu — Hat Day information 2026 (accessed 2025-12-01)