Name: Amberger Pfingst-Dult 2026
Start: 2026-05-22T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-05-31T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Dult- und Messegelände Amberg

Pfingst-Dult

About Pfingst-Dult

Colorful, fast and traditional: The Amberger Pfingst-Dult is one of the most traditional folk festivals in the Upper Palatinate. Its roots date back to 1364, when Elector Ruprecht I granted the citizens of Amberg three annual fairs. Today, the festival on the Dult and exhibition grounds combines traditional folk festival atmosphere with modern entertainment for young and old – with a large beer tent, Amberger Festbier, numerous rides, market stalls, and two fireworks displays on Friday evenings.

Dates 22 May — 31 May 2026

Venue Amberg (09361)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Pfingst-Dult — edition 2026

The Amberger Pfingst-Dult 2026 runs from Friday, May 22, to Sunday, May 31, on the Dult and exhibition grounds. It features a large beer tent with Amberger Festbier, numerous rides, a market, and two large fireworks displays on Friday evenings.

From May 22 to 31, 2026, the Dult and exhibition grounds on Bruno-Hofer-Straße will once again transform into a festival site. In the large beer tent, the Gschrey family of hosts serves Amberger Festbier, alongside rides for all age groups and a diverse market.

The fireworks displays on the two Fridays are among the highlights: the opening fireworks on Friday, May 22, around 10 p.m., and a second display on Friday, May 29. The festival combines traditional folk festival atmosphere with modern entertainment for the whole family.

Highlights Pfingst-Dult 2026

Large beer tent with Amberger Festbier, two grand fireworks displays (May 22 and 29 around 10 PM), rides, and market stalls.

Programme Pfingst-Dult 2026

Friday, May 22 — Opening

Tapping of the keg and festival operations in the large beer tent (Amberger Festbier, Gschrey family of hosts)
approx. 10:00 PM — Grand opening fireworks

May 22–31 — Festival Operations

Rides (modern and classic), market stalls, snack and sales stands
Live music in the beer tent
Friday, May 29, approx. 10:00 PM — Second grand fireworks display

The complete daily program will be published by Amberger Congress Marketing.

Prices Pfingst-Dult 2026

Admission to the festival grounds is free. Costs apply for rides and refreshments. Festival beer served in the beer tent.

Practical information

Practical information — Pfingst-Dult

Getting There

The Dult and exhibition grounds are located on Bruno-Hofer-Straße in Amberg, easily accessible by car via the A6/B85. Amberg has a train station with regional connections; it's just a few minutes from the city center to the festival grounds.

Admission

Admission to the festival grounds is free; costs are incurred for rides and refreshments. Program and details are available on the official website of Amberger Congress Marketing.

A Tradition Since 1364

On September 13, 1364, Elector Ruprecht I granted the citizens of Amberg three "Dulten" and annual fairs – the first market began on the evening of Whit Sunday. This tradition, over 650 years old, lives on today in the Amberger Pfingst-Dult, a modern folk festival that not only preserves but celebrates its historical heritage. The "Dult" takes place twice a year: at Pentecost and in autumn for Michaeli.

Beer Tent, Festival Beer, and Rides

In the large beer tent, the Gschrey family of hosts serves the popular Amberger Festbier. Live music and a traditional atmosphere ensure lively evenings. On the festival grounds, modern and classic rides are lined up, complemented by numerous market and snack stalls offering goods and delicacies.

Fireworks as a Highlight

A special highlight is the two large fireworks displays: one for the opening on the first Friday evening and another on the second Friday, both around 10 p.m. They attract visitors from all over the Upper Palatinate and are among the most famous sights of the Amberger Dult. The festival appeals to all generations – from families with children to fans of traditional folk festivals.