100 years of Bad Godesberg. This weekend sees a celebration of that event involving many of the great local musicians that we are lucky to have performing here a hundred years later. A highlight of the anniversary year is the grand celebration weekend organized by Kunst und Kultur Bad Godesberg e.V. (KuKuG) in collaboration with operators of the Draitschbrunnen, Bettina and Reinhard Kalz, as well as numerous associations and partners on September 4 and 5, 2026.

A musical highlight will be on Friday 4 September: At 19:30 at the Konzertmuschel near Stadthalle there will be a concert with musicians from Bad Godesberg who will offer a wide variety of musical styles and a journey through 100 years of music history. Jack-of-all-trades Marcus Schinkel was immediately enthusiastic, and everyone else agreed spontaneously as well— and so we will be hearing from top local musicians including Astatine, Uwe Arenz, Norfried Baum, and others. In short – an extraordinary ensemble for this evening—one that has never before existed in this particular lineup. A true Bad Godesberg community project—surprising, versatile, and an experience unique to this anniversary.

For the full calender of events click HERE

A bit of history to put you in the party mood…

In 1789, Ferdinand Wurzer, a chemist from Bonn, analyzed the water from the Draitsch Spring not far from the Godesburg Castle. It was declared to have healing properties and at a time when spa towns came very miuch into vogue amongst the aristocracy the area became a popular health destination. Finally the Springwater earned the area a promotion – In 1926 it became Bad Godesberg.

So Bad Godesberg owes its name to a long history as a spa and health resort, which has shaped the town for centuries. The mineral-rich healing springs—most notably the Draitsch Spring—made Godesberg a popular destination for those seeking rest and recuperation and spa guests from very early on. This development received a significant boost at the end of the 18th century under Elector Maximilian Franz of Austria, who purposefully drove the expansion of the town into a spa and bathing resort. During this period, iconic facilities such as the Redoute, parks, and other amenities for the guests of that time were established.

Even after the end of the great spa era, the healing springs retained their significance for the town. With the official conferral of the name suffix “Bad” by the Prussian Ministry of State on June 10, 1926, this special history finally received official recognition. Since then, the district has borne the name Bad Godesberg, thus preserving to this day the memory of its roots as a traditional spa and bathing resort.

So now you know what you’re celebrating!