955 Years Oberoppurg
Edition 2026 Music Street arts Gastronomy

955 Years Oberoppurg

Three-day anniversary festival for the 955th anniversary on the Pentecost weekend

Oppurg — Landkreis Saale-Orla-Kreis (16075)
Dates 22 May — 24 May 2026
Venue Oppurg (16075)
Prices Free
Status Confirmed

About 955 Years Oberoppurg

The district of Oberoppurg in the municipality of Oppurg in the Saale-Orla district celebrates its 955th anniversary from May 22nd to 24th, 2026. Three days of festivities on the Pentecost weekend with a parade, live music, food and drinks, and a rich program for all ages will make the village anniversary the highlight of the year.

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A Village Celebrates Its Anniversary

Oberoppurg is a district of the municipality of Oppurg in the Saale-Orla district, southeast of Pößneck. In 2026, the district celebrates its 955th birthday – an occasion that will be celebrated with a three-day festival weekend around Pentecost.

Three Festival Days at Pentecost

From Saturday, May 23rd to Monday, May 25th, 2026 – with preparations and kick-off already on Friday, May 22nd – the district will transform into a festival mile. The program includes a parade, live music, food and drinks from regional sources, and a program for all ages. The festival committee, supported by clubs and citizens, has been preparing the anniversary for months.

Oberoppurg – Saale-Orla District

The Saale-Orla district is located in southern Thuringia, between Saalfeld, Schleiz, and the Bavarian border. Oberoppurg belongs to the administrative community of Oppurg, a rural area with a strong club structure and a distinct village culture.

955 Years Oberoppurg — edition 2026

From May 22nd to 24th, 2026, the district of Oberoppurg celebrates its 955th anniversary. Three days of festival program on the Pentecost weekend with a parade, live music, food, drinks, and activities for all ages will make the district the center of the region.

Preparations for the festival have been underway for months – the festival committee, supported by clubs and the local council, is coordinating the program. The exact daily program will be published on saaleinfo.tv and on the website of the Oppurg administrative community.

Programme 955 Years Oberoppurg 2026

Friday, May 22, 2026

  • Festival kick-off in the district
  • Club evenings, live music

Saturday, May 23, 2026 (Pentecost Saturday)

  • Parade through the district
  • Stage program with live music
  • Festival church service
  • Club catering

Sunday/Monday, May 24/25, 2026 (Pentecost)

  • Family program for all ages
  • Morning pint, concerts
  • Festival finale

Highlights 955 Years Oberoppurg 2026

955th anniversary of the village; Pentecost weekend; parade; unique major event in the Saale-Orla district.

Prices 955 Years Oberoppurg 2026

Free admission.

Practical information — 955 Years Oberoppurg

Getting There

Oberoppurg is located about 8 km southwest of Pößneck, easily accessible via the L 1102. Pößneck train station is about a 10-minute drive away.

Admission

Free admission. Food and drinks available at the club stalls.

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Where it takes place 955 Years Oberoppurg

Ortsteil Oberoppurg

Oberoppurg, 07381 Oppurg

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