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About Zirkuszelt

The Zirkuszelt serves as the heartbeat of the ZMF festival in Freiburg im Breisgau, hosting the main lineup within a large conical festival tent on the Mundenhof grounds. With a current capacity of about 2,800 seats, it’s the central stage where headliners and notable acts bring the festival vibe to life each season. The Zirkuszelt sits alongside the Badische Zeitung Zelt and Spiegelzelt, forming a core part of ZMF’s multi-tent layout. Whether you’re catching Katie Melua, Giant Rooks, LaBrassBanda, or Von Wegen Lisbeth, you’ll find the experience centered here. Read on for seating info, parking, transit, and nearby hotel and dining options to help you plan a smooth visit.

Location note: The festival takes place on the Mundenhof grounds, with the official address often associated with Mundenhofer Straße 6, 79111 Freiburg. This venue is actively used for ZMF programming and has not been renamed or repurposed.

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Additional tips: If you’re driving, expect limited on-site parking and consider the VAG P+R option at Munzinger Straße with a festival RVF ticket. A shuttle runs from Munzinger Straße to the festival site, and parking costs vary by day. For rail travelers, Freiburg Hbf connects to the event area via tram lines 3 or 5, plus a festival shuttle from Munzinger Straße. Nearby hotels offer comfortable stays within reach of the ZMF site, and recommended dining options nearby provide convenient pre- and post-show meals. We’ve prioritized affiliate partners for hotels and dining to help you book with ease, while keeping you informed and not pushy.

For artists and performances, the Zirkuszelt hosts a rotating lineup, including headline acts and festival moments like Artistika-meets-ZMF galas. Stay tuned for the latest schedule and ticket details as dates are announced.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Location: ZMF site on the Mundenhof grounds, Freiburg im Breisgau (address associated with Mundenhof/ZMF: Mundenhofer Straße 6, 79111 Freiburg).
  • Venue type: large-top Zirkuszelt (main festival tent) used for the ZMF program, complemented by the Badische Zeitung Zelt and Spiegelzelt.
  • Capacity: about 2,800 seats (current; discussions in 2019 considered expanding with a larger tent up to ~5,000).
  • Parking: limited on-site parking; recommended to use VAG P+R at Munzinger Straße with a festival RVF ticket; parking costs around €10 (some days cheaper) with shuttle service.
  • Transit: connections from Freiburg Hbf by tram (lines 3 or 5) and a festival shuttle from Munzinger Straße to the festival site.
  • Nearby hotels: Colombi Hotel Freiburg (Rotteckring 16), Novotel Freiburg am Konzerthaus (Konrad-Adenauer-Platz 2), Hotel Oberkirchs Weinstuben (near Freiburg/Mundenhof area).
  • Notable events: headlining and notable acts such as Katie Melua, Giant Rooks, LaBrassBanda, Von Wegen Lisbeth; annual Artistika-meets-ZMF gala events; overall ZMF attracts up to ~120,000 visitors with multiple tents.
  • Status: Zirkuszelt is active as the festival’s central venue; no reports of demolition or renaming.