The Hildesheim Wallungen are back: from the 4th to the 6th of July 2025, the great festival of culture will enter its ninth round. Every two years since 2009, the Hildesheim Wallungen have been turning paths, lakes, churches, and hidden places into venues for music, theater, art, literature, and magical moments.

The historic ramparts, once built for defence and marking the border, now stand for participation and openness. Several thousand visitors flock across the area – from the Kehrwiederturm to Ehrlicher Park and Hohnsensee. They celebrate, play, discover, and marvel together.

Colourful stands, tents and stages create small worlds full of stories, sounds, and encounters. Well-known artists alternate with promising newcomers. Then, after dark, the ‘Quiet Night of Culture’ brings a living room atmosphere on to the ramparts.

The year 2025 will once again see exciting highlights and inspiring collaborations. Among other things, the ‘Betonblüten’ project will culminate at the Wallungen. In the Hildesheim region, international artists are designing not only colourful facades, but also movable walls. These will be exhibited as a ‘Wall of Regions’.

The Hildesheim Wallungen 2025 are part of the first KulturRegionale, a festival format that emerged as a result of the application for the European Capital of Culture 2025. Here, established and newly created cultural events celebrate the great potential of the Hildesheim cultural region together.
Detailed information on the programme, the area, and visitor accessibility will follow shortly. For tickets and admission prices, see Tickets.