Altstadtfest Pfarrkirchen
»Pfarrkirchen celebrates European & more!« — Town festival on the Stadtplatz
About Altstadtfest Pfarrkirchen
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Pfarrkirchen celebrates European
The Pfarrkirchen Altstadtfest is one of the largest town festivals in Lower Bavaria. The festival motto »Pfarrkirchen celebrates European & more!« ties into the district town's self-definition as a Europe-oriented location. The festival is organized by the town of Pfarrkirchen with its Tourist Information; the design is handled by local restaurateurs, clubs, and musicians.
Pfarrkirchen — District town in the Rottal
Pfarrkirchen is the district town of Rottal-Inn (Lower Bavaria), located in the Rottal valley between the Inn and the Bavarian Forest. With about 12,000 inhabitants and a baroque town center, a characteristic Stadtplatz with a Marian column and several historic burgher houses, it offers a striking festival backdrop. The Altstadtfest uses this town center as its natural festival ambiance.
Festival mile on the Stadtplatz
The Stadtplatz is the center of activity — from here, the festival radiates into the surrounding alleys. Several stages, culinary stands from Pfarrkirchen's gastronomy, international specialties, and live music characterize the evening. It starts in the late afternoon (typically 5:00 PM), with program items running until well after midnight (in previous years until 1:30 AM).
29th edition and long-standing tradition
The Altstadtfest 2024 was the 29th edition — accordingly, the 30th edition is for 2025 and the 31st for 2026 (or a subsequent edition of comparable size). This makes the festival one of the region's longest-running town festivals and part of Lower Bavaria's summer culture.
Altstadtfest Pfarrkirchen — edition 2026
The Altstadtfest 2026 starts on Friday, July 31, 2026, with the now traditional festival procession from Marienplatz starting at 5:30 PM through the historic town center. The festival then spreads across the Stadtplatz and the adjacent alleys. Several stages, international and Bavarian food stalls, bar, and beer garden offers characterize the evening.
The festival motto »Pfarrkirchen celebrates European & more!«, known from previous years, emphasizes the international orientation – with the presence of Pfarrkirchen's partner cities, culinary diversity, and multilingual stage moderation. The festival ended in previous years around 1:30 AM in the early morning hours.
Programme Altstadtfest Pfarrkirchen 2026
Friday, July 31, 2026 — Festival Opening
- 5:30 PM: Festival procession from Marienplatz
- 5:00 PM–1:30 AM: Festival activities on Stadtplatz and in the alleys of the town center
- Several stages with live bands and DJs
- Culinary stands — Bavarian specialties and international cuisine (tradition »European & more«)
- Stands from local gastronomy and clubs
Saturday and following day
The festival traditionally lasts several days. The exact program – stage assignments with band names, alternation between DJ stage and live stage – will be published by the town of Pfarrkirchen shortly before the date on the official website and in the local media.
Highlights Altstadtfest Pfarrkirchen 2026
- Festival procession from Marienplatz at 5:30 PM on July 31
- Festival motto »Pfarrkirchen celebrates European & more!«
- Live music on several stages in the town center
- Bavarian and international specialties from Pfarrkirchen's gastronomy
Prices Altstadtfest Pfarrkirchen 2026
Free admission. Costs only for food and drinks according to the respective prices of the gastronomy.
Practical information — Altstadtfest Pfarrkirchen
Getting there
By car via the A92 (Munich – Deggendorf) and B388 to Pfarrkirchen. By train: Mühldorf – Passau line, Pfarrkirchen station.
Admission
Free. Costs only for food and drinks.
Tourist Info
Town of Pfarrkirchen, Tourist Information, Tel. 08561 306 5140, [email protected].
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Where it takes place Altstadtfest Pfarrkirchen
Innenstadt von Pfarrkirchen, Stadtplatz
Stadtplatz, 84347 Pfarrkirchen