Name: Altstadtfest Ansbach 2026
Start: 2026-06-03T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-06-07T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Altstadt Ansbach

Altstadtfest Ansbach

About Altstadtfest Ansbach

The Altstadtfest Ansbach transforms the historic old town of the Middle Franconian Rococo city into a large festival stage for five days. Against the unique backdrop of historic buildings, picturesque alleys, and charming courtyards, live music, street art, Franconian and international gastronomy, an open shopping Sunday, and a colorful children's program come together. The Margrave city celebrates one of its biggest festivals at 21 venues.

Dates 03 Jun — 07 Jun 2026

Venue Ansbach (09561)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Altstadtfest Ansbach — edition 2026

The Altstadtfest Ansbach 2026 takes place from June 3rd to 7th. At 21 venues in the historic old town, guests can expect live music, street art, theater, a beer premiere, a children's program, and an open shopping Sunday on June 7th.

From June 3rd to 7th, 2026, the Ansbach old town will transform into a five-day festival mile. At 21 venues – including Montgelasplatz, Kaspar-Hauser-Platz, Reitbahn, Fermoplatz, and Martin-Luther-Platz – there will be live music, street art, theater performances (including "The Selfish Giant"), a beer premiere, and a children's program. The open shopping Sunday will take place on June 7th. After-show parties in venues such as Speckdrumm, Ansbacher Kammerspiele, and Alte Resi will round off the festival. The culinary offerings range from Franconian to international cuisine.

Highlights Altstadtfest Ansbach 2026

21 venues in the historic Rococo old town
Live music, street art, and theater
Beer premiere and Franconian specialties
Open shopping Sunday on June 7th
After-show parties in numerous venues

Programme Altstadtfest Ansbach 2026

Five days of festivities at 21 venues in the old town. Live music on several stages, street art, theater performances, beer premiere, children's program. Open shopping Sunday on June 7th. After-show parties in numerous venues. Special public transport timetable during the festival.

Prices Altstadtfest Ansbach 2026

Free admission. Food, drinks, and individual program items are subject to a charge on site.

Practical information

Practical information — Altstadtfest Ansbach

Getting There

Ansbach is easily accessible via the A6 and A7 motorways and by train. The old town is a pedestrian zone; during the festival, a special timetable applies to public transport.

Admission

Admission to the festival grounds is free. Food, drinks, and individual program items are subject to a charge.

Note

Flyers and the children's program will be published online in advance. Contact: Stadt Ansbach Kultur & Tourismus.

The Old Town Becomes a Stage

The Altstadtfest is one of the highlights of the event year in Ansbach, the former residence city of the Margraves and present-day district capital of Middle Franconia. For five days, the historic old town transforms into a continuous festival mile – the unique backdrop of historic buildings, picturesque alleys, and charming courtyards provides the setting.

Program and Atmosphere

At 21 venues – including Montgelasplatz, Kaspar-Hauser-Platz, Reitbahn, Fermoplatz, and Martin-Luther-Platz – live music can be heard on several stages. In addition, there is street art, theater performances, a beer premiere, a children's program, and after-show parties in venues such as Speckdrumm, Ansbacher Kammerspiele, or Alte Resi. The open shopping Sunday additionally attracts visitors to stroll through the city center.

Enjoyment and Sociability

The culinary offerings range from Franconian specialties to international cuisine. Amidst the Margravial architecture, Rococo ambiance, and festive hustle and bustle, a relaxed, cosmopolitan atmosphere emerges, attracting guests from the entire region.

Regional Context

Ansbach is an independent city and the administrative seat of the Middle Franconia district in Bavaria. The Altstadtfest is closely linked to the identity of the Margrave and Rococo city and is a social highlight for the entire region.