ENZ LIVE is a summer open-air event in Pforzheim, bringing live music, food and community activities to a floating stage on the Enz River at Waisenhausplatz. The 2026 programme runs from July 8 to 26, with free admission, offering residents and visitors an opportunity to enjoy the city’s riverside setting and summer atmosphere.

Events and activities listed include live performances, Sunday Sounds, after-work gatherings, and themed evenings featuring salsa, tango, Balkan music, discofox and Italian music. The programme also includes the Pforzheim Grillmeisterschaft, a “Diner en blanc,” ENZ LEUCHTEN, and creative workshops such as pottery, drink-and-paint, crochet bag making and ukulele sessions. Street food and catering are part of the event experience.

Waisenhausplatz is centrally located beside the CongressCentrum Pforzheim and is a short walk from the main railway station. Visitors can arrive by public transport, car or bicycle, including via the Enztal cycle route. Nearby parking facilities and electric-vehicle charging stations support access to the venue.