Events in Strasbourg, Bas-Rhin

The skies open above Handel.

Handel's most famous oratorio, the The Messiah, was composed in only one month and was first played in Dublin, where it was met with instant success. The English public took a few years to fully appreciate it.

Keep it real, go organic...

For all those who appreciate good vegetables, this is the place for you. These organically-grown products are often smaller in size but are neither water-gorged or bland-flavoured. On the contrary, organic produce ...

Get away from it all

Situated very close to the European Institutions in Strasbourg, the Parc de l'Orangerie is the perfect place to go for a stroll, relax and escape from the hustle and bustle of the city.
A haven of peace and greenery ...

From the 15th to the present day...

Situated on the place de la Cathédrale, this fascinating construction is a masterpiece of 15th century architecture. Built for a family of merchants, the house was lived in by a succession of generations. ...

1001 styles of blading.

There are a thousand and one ways of roller lading... From the idle stroll or endurance hike to the challenges of acrobatic or aggressive riding, there is a world of difference, and not every rider is aiming for the same ...

Putting the Art in Architecture!

Though today the Palais Rohan is a museum dedicated to archaeology, decorative art and fine-arts, it is nevertheless first and foremost an architectural masterpiece in its own right.

Take note of the ...

Highly marketable goods.

Markets are the perfect place to meet others easily, wander aimlessly, sampling a bit of everything, and connect with the village or local community.

You can buy a few spices and herbs for flavour, or fill ...

Black on white.

Are you a book lover or simply don't mind a paperback now and then? Make your way to the Marché aux Livres to find your store of comics, novels, antique books, special editions, children's books and more! This grand book market ...

During the first few editions of Strasbourg, capitale du verre in 2006 and 2007, over 90 000 visitors came to admire the display. Strasbourg, Capital of Glassworks aims to be the number one European event dedicated to this most magical ...

Discovering decorative arts!

Come to this museum and discover the sumptuous apartments of the cardinals of Rohan, as well as the Strasbourg decorative art collections, covering the period from 1681 until the middle of the 19th century, and the ...

Discovering contemporary art!

Come and discover a beacon of cultural life in Strasbourg. As well as a remarkable collection of sculptures and 3D objects by Hans Jean Arp, significant abstract works by the pioneers of abstraction (Kandinsky, ...

Escapism at the Planetarium.

What is a planetarium? An amazing room which allows you to dream whilst teaching you stuff, where stunning images unveil the wonders of the stellar world. It's also a place to relax and have fun, where your visual ...

Discovering popular Alsatian art!

The Musée Alsacien (Alsace Museum) in Strasbourg boasts a collection of furniture, costumes, ceramics, cake tins, toys and other items that lend fascinating insights into everyday life in the region throughout ...

Discovering the history of European painting!

Come to the heart of the Rohan Palace to get an insight into the history of European painting from the Middle Ages to 1870: Early Italian and Flemish works (including Giotto, Memling); Renaissance ...

Discovering zoological heritage

As you walk around the huge galleries of the Zoological Museum, your imagination will run wild: naturalists will be in their element and children will be amazed.
There is something for everybody to enjoy ...

Visit the famous Kronenbourg Brewery!

You don't have to be an alcoholic to take an interest in brewing techniques, so why not go on a guided tour of the famous Kronenbourg Brewery in Strasbourg. Find out about the magical process that transforms ...

Discovering the history of Alsace!

Come and visit one of the most important museums in France in terms of the extent of its collections. It's the chance to discover several thousands of years of history in Alsace, from 600,000 BC to 800AD: the ...

Art from the eleventh and twelfth centuries.

Installed since 1939 in the fourteenth and sixteenth century buildings given over to the administration of the cathedral since the thirteenth century, the museum presents the evolution of the arts ...

A festival to express one's identity.

Started in 1999, the Strasbourg - Méditerranée Fesival takes place every two years, bringing you the latest big names of the music world. The event in itself was designed to bring locals closer together, ...

An astounding program of talented dancers.

Every year this regional festival, already a significant event on the local cultural scene, manages to find new ways to consider the world of professional dancing and the trends that shape it today. ...

Strasbourg, one of the most illuminated cities in Europe!

Strasbourg's Christmas Market or Christkindelsmärik is the oldest market of its kind in France, dated as far back as 1570! The range and variety Christmas decorations is simply astounding, ...

1756, A genius is born...

Born in Salzburg January 27, 1756, Mozart quickly came to be known as a phenomenon of the music scene. A child prodigy, he began composing at the age of five.

By 1791, Mozart was sick, tired and overworked, ...

Fusion and mixing.

In three albums spilling over with sensuality, Sergeant Garcia has become the French ambassador for sun-filled party rhythms. Inversely proportioned to his rotund namesake, his brassy, lively music blends the best of Jamaican ...

A trip through the imaginary

Nosfell brings rhyme and reason, through his unmistakeable voice and his gestures with the characters that inhabit his imaginary world, to the strange invented language, Klokobetz. His voice is soft and raspy like ...

Worth her weight in gold!

French hip hop artist Diam's is among those rare women who manage to establish their music, their style and brand value, in a world of men. Her 2007 album Dans ma Bulle was an open window to a larger audience, a wider ...

New and improved.

The Audiogenic Collective is a collaboration between a handful of French techno labels. Masouille's latest album, Onde de Choc or Shockwave, has recently hit the shelves, and this obviously called for a celebration!

Thus ...

Rock, salsa, etc..

Tonight, like every other Saturday night, the Salamandre invites you to its dim lounge and out onto the dancefloor for a night flavored with rock, house, salsa and disco...and to mix it all up: DJ Jeff !

Welcome to California!

When at the Golden Gate, you drink the Long Island Iced Tea in pure American style: gin, tequila, vodka, rum, get 27, lemon, and coke! This is necessary to stay in character, as you will notice the entire bar is decorated ...

Cocktail heaven.

There is probably no other place in the world where you can enjoy an Estrella cocktail as good as the one served in the Living Room... Made from 3-year-old Havana run, Amaretto, lemon juice, strawberry liqueur and cherry cordial, ...

Sexy dance!

Salsa dancing, in recent years, has become a trendy genre for evenings out. Once participants know the basic moves, it is a form of dancing that allows for a great deal of freedom and improvisation making it a favorite for couples. ...

Well-disguised tension.

Before he started writing songs in French, Da Silva composed tracks in English and Spanish, recorded CDs which he produced himself or on independent labels and gave a lot of concerts. His first album Décembre en été was ...

Today's art fair.

St-Art is the contemporary art fair that takes place every year in Strasbourg, Europe's geographic capital.

The fair will feature about a hundred galleries, 40% of which will be coming from abroad from Spain, Italy, ...

Celebrating wine!

Come discover the range of French wines directly at the source! Meet wine-producers from throughout the country, take a tour of the vineyards and taste their delicious products...

Independent vintners are a dying ...

Take part in a roller-blading outing in Strasbourg!

Two weekly roller-blading outings, known locally as Rando-roller or Roller-Hikes, will be flying through Strasbourg. Though open to the whole public, an acceptable level is preferable if you ...