Cultural Life in Worms

Great Historic Legacy

Martin Luther had to defend himself and his revolutionary writings before the Diet of Worms.

Europe’s oldest extant Jewish cemetery has tombstones that are a thousand years old.

An unknown Mediaeval poet made the city the home of the famous Nibelungenlied’s heroes.

Keeping alive the memory of this unique historic legacy is a special commitment to this Free Imperial City of old. Thus the documents and images reflecting the city’s long and honoured history are kept safe in the Municipal Archives—the memory of the city—and made both accessible and usable for the public.

Cultural Highlights

Culture has always played a major role in Worms, the City of the Nibelungs. In addition to theatre performances, festivals and exhibitions throughout the year, Worms has quite some cultural highlights: Worms: Jazz & Joy, the Nibelungen-Festspiele, and the Backfischfest.

A variety of smaller-scale events such as concerts, cabaret, performing arts, improvisational theatre, performances for children etc. is offered by committed private organizers and café keepers and restaurateurs. Jazz enthusiasts swear by the BlueNite, and those who like it tough are yearning for the ‘Wormser Rocknacht’.

Vivacious Arts Scene

The city’s face is enriched by masterpieces ancient and modern, such as the Luther Memorial—the world’s largest Reformation memorial—or the artworks on the roundabouts. The living arts scene and the work of the city’s artists is reflected in a range of exhibitions and happenings of all kinds, but also in the foundation of the Kunstverein Worms (Worms Art Association) and the Kunsthaus (House of Art).