Kornwestheim continues to rock: free concerts in sight from 2026!

Kornwestheim continues to rock: free concerts in sight from 2026!

The city of Kornwestheim in the Ludwigsburg district has announced the tender for the popular open-air concerts under the title “Kornwestheim rocks!” started. The concerts have become an integral part of the summer holidays since their introduction in 2017 and take place every five Tuesdays on the Kornwestheim market square. Mayor Martina Koch-Haßdenteufel confirmed the continuation of the series for 2025, which once again represents a free offer for citizens. The previous organizer from Gerlingen, Eventkartell GmbH under the direction of Johannes Leichtle, has waived entry fees in the past, which has made the concerts a crowd puller. The profits were generated through the sale of food and drinks as well as sponsorship, while the city provided a grant of more than 10,000 euros, which will be capped at a maximum of 10,000 euros in the future.

As stuttgarter-nachrichten.de reports, the tender is aimed at improving the concert format To be reassigned in 2026 and to allow for a possible change in the organizer. External consultants have confirmed that a free-of-charge requirement is legally permissible. The deadline for submitting offers is July 25, and the top three to five applicants will then be invited to negotiations.

Concerts in 2025 and outlook for 2026

Five performances by internationally known cover bands are already planned for the summer of 2025, including classics such as AC/DC, Coldplay, Bon Jovi, Die Toten Hosen and ABBA. Johannes Leichtle has announced that he is planning innovations to further improve the concert and festival feeling. The event has been positively received by the population for several years, and this will continue to be the case in the future.

The city of Kornwestheim will provide information about the tender and the eventual winner of the event through its official channels. The goal is to give other organizers the opportunity to contribute their concepts and ensure a successful event. “Kornwestheim rocks!” is already considered one of the most popular event series in the region and will celebrate its 10th anniversary in two years.

The previous organizer Johannes Leichtle left it open whether he would take part in the competition, depending on the criteria. The contract should then be awarded in October 2025 in order to give the winner sufficient time to prepare for 2026. These developments confirm the positive course of the city administration and the continued popularity of the concert series among citizens.

Those interested can find further information about the events and Eventkartell GmbH on the website www.wir-rocken.com/kornwestheim-rockt/.