Mercedes-Benz Museum hosts a month-long urban culture festival in Stuttgart

The Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart is set to become the epicentre of urban culture this summer, hosting a month-long festival featuring an eclectic mix of performances and events. From July 18 to August 18, 2024, the museum's open-air stage will come alive with music, dance, comedy, and various artistic expressions, offering residents and visitors alike a unique cultural experience.

Bettina Haussmann, Director of Mercedes-Benz Museum, emphasised the event's significance, stating, "Urban Culture at the Mercedes-Benz Museum with concerts, club evenings, and comedy now has a large fanbase. Artists from various fields will be offering their programmes to large audiences. They will be performing on their own initiative, and we will make our open-air stage and infrastructure available to them. The diversity of programs underscores the importance of the Mercedes-Benz Museum as a cultural venue."

The festival kicks off on July 18 with "Best of Poetry Slam" at 7 pm, setting the tone for a diverse lineup of performances. Literary enthusiasts can look forward to "Best of Erotic Slam" on July 24 and "Kopfkino Vol. 14" on July 28, both starting at 7 pm. Comedy takes centre stage with "Comedy 72" on August 4 at 7 pm and the "Stuttgarter Comedy Clash" on August 16 and 17 at 7:30 pm, promising evenings filled with laughter and entertainment.

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Music aficionados are not left out, with a variety of concerts catering to different tastes. The "Summer Night Concert" on July 25 at 8 pm offers a melodious evening under the stars, while "Old School Vibes" on July 27 at 5 pm will take audiences on a nostalgic journey. A special tribute, "Udo Jürgens – Homage to a Legend," is scheduled for August 8 at 7:30 pm, celebrating the iconic German-Austrian singer-songwriter.

Electronic music fans can look forward to performances by renowned DJ Dominic Eulberg on July 21 at 5 pm, while hip-hop enthusiasts will be treated to a concert by Genetikk on August 3 at 7 pm. These top-class acts promise to deliver unforgettable open-air experiences.

The popularity of the event is evident, with several performances already sold out. "MAMAGEHTTANZEN," a party event for mothers on July 19, "Best of Erotic Slam" on July 24, and the initial date for "Stuttgarter Comedy Clash" on August 16 have all reached capacity. Due to high demand, an additional date for the Comedy Clash has been added on August 17. Tickets remain available for other events, and interested attendees are encouraged to book early to avoid disappointment.

Beyond the Urban Culture festival, the Mercedes-Benz Museum continues to offer additional attractions. The popular open-air cinema will run from August 23 to September 8, providing cinephiles with a unique viewing experience. Classic car enthusiasts can participate in the Classics & Coffee open-brand classic car meeting, held on Sundays until October 13, with the next gathering scheduled for July 28. These themed specials, focusing on individual model series and vehicle categories from Mercedes-Benz's rich history, have proven to be particularly popular among visitors.