Leisure and culture in Aalen – the best for students

Studying in Aalen isn't just about lectures and exams—there's also a wide range of leisure activities on offer! From movies and live music to exciting events, art, and culture, discover the highlights for students in Aalen and the surrounding area.


Cinema – experience blockbusters and arthouse films

Film fans will be in their element in Aalen.

  • Kinopark Aalen: Experience the latest blockbusters on the big screen.
  • Kino am Kocher: For anyone looking for sophisticated films and a special cinema experience.
  • Hochschulkino: Every Tuesday during the semester, films are shown here at bargain prices for students.

More information:  Kinopark Aalen | Kino am Kocher | Hochschulkino


Student parties – Celebrate with the community

Aalen offers a lively party scene with numerous events especially for students.

  • Newie Party – The biggest student party in the Ostalbkreis district
  • W-Grillen – Traditional outdoor event
  • K-Schoppen – Social gathering with good music
  • Rampenfest & many other parties – Organized by students for students  

All dates & information: USTA-Website


Art & Culture – Discover creativity

For art lovers, Aalen offers several galleries and cultural institutions:

  • Aalen Art Association Gallery – Experience contemporary art up close
  • Gallery in the Town Hall – Art exhibitions in a historic setting
  • Zaiß Gallery – Works by regional and international artists

Find out more: Kunst in Aalen | Kleinkunst-Treff | Galerien entdecken


Music & concerts – live acts & interactive events

Whether attending a concert or playing music yourself, Aalen has a lot to offer:

  • Aalen Music School, Aalen Symphony Orchestra & Municipal Orchestra – Make music and meet new people
  • Aalen Jazz Festival (November) – Five days of jazz, funk, soul, and house music
  • Aalen Reichsstädter Tage (September) – Large music and culture festival
  • Collegium Musicum – The chamber orchestra in Aalen

Discover now:  Musikschule Aalen | Aalener Jazzfest | Reichsstädter Tage | Collegium Musicum


Museums—experience history & science

Fancy an exciting journey through time? These museums offer unique insights:

  • Limes Museum – Germany's largest Roman museum
  • Wasseralfingen Museum – Art, local history, and changing special exhibitions
  • Urweltmuseum – Baden-Württemberg's largest municipal museum of geology and paleontology
  • explorhino Science Center – Hands-on science with interactive experiments

Find out more:  Limesmuseum | Museum Wasseralfingen | Urweltmuseum | explorhino


Theater & Literature – Clear the stage for culture

Whether it's theater or poetry slam, culture lovers will find something to suit their taste here:

  • Aalen City Theater – High-quality productions & exciting plays
  • “wortgewaltig” cultural series – Readings, song recitals & more
  • Poetry slam – Prose, poetry, storytelling, Dada, or rap – anything goes!

More info:  Theater der Stadt Aalen | Theaterring 


Discover the best of Aalen!

Whether art, cinema, parties, or museums—Aalen offers a varied leisure and cultural program for students.
Join in, network, and experience unforgettable moments!