Ingolstadt's calendar is packed full of events throughout the year. But there are three absolute highlights that cannot be missed. At the Christmas market during the festive season, the air is filled with the sweet aroma of glühwein and roasted almonds. The town festival takes place in the summer with an extensive programme of cultural events, followed in autumn by the jazz festival during which jazz greats from around the world really get the crowds going.Town festival
Ingolstadt's town festival is a major event for the whole region. Every year in July, the whole of the town's old quarter is transformed into a multi-coloured festival venue. Artists from near and far offer a diverse and sophisticated programme of entertainment to suit every taste.Christmas market
What could be more delightful than strolling down the quaint little rows at the Christmas market on Theaterplatz square with the air full of the aroma of roast apples and the sound of Christmas music? Only Ingolstadt's Nativity scene trail on which you will pause in churches and museums to admire Nativity scenes in a range of styles and dating from different eras.Jazz Festival
Ingolstadt's jazz festival has been attracting large numbers of visitors for more than 20 years. Every autumn, jazz enthusiasts flock here to see an array of international stars including such greats as Miles Davis, Lionel Hampton, Ray Charles, Dave Brubeck and Fats Domino.