Ansbacher Weinfest

A Young Wine Festival with a Grand Backdrop

The Ansbacher Weinfest is one of the newer events in the Franconian wine calendar. 2026 will see its fourth edition – in just a few years, the festival has established itself as a firm fixture in the summer program of the Middle Franconian residence city. The venue is the central Johann-Sebastian-Bach-Platz, with St. Gumbertus Church providing an impressive urban backdrop.

Three Wineries, Around Thirty Wines

For each edition, three Franconian wineries present their ranges on-site: Weingut Goger (Sand am Main, Haßberge district), Weingut Biegner (Prichsenstadt, Kitzingen district), and Weingut Mönchshof (Kleinochsenfurt near Würzburg). In total, around 30 Franconian wines are available for tasting – from Silvaner and Müller-Thurgau to Bacchus and red wines like Domina and Spätburgunder. The vintners serve the wine themselves and are available to answer questions about vineyard sites, vintages, and winemaking.

Mile of Delights on Bach-Platz

Surrounding the wine stands are food trucks and stalls offering Franconian cuisine, sweet treats, and non-alcoholic alternatives. Every evening, live bands perform on the stage at Bach-Platz; the musical spectrum ranges from Bavarian pop and cover bands to jazz and small classical ensembles. The Franconian Wine Queen is traditionally expected at the opening.

Ansbach – Margrave City on the Edge of the Franconian Metropolis

Ansbach is the seat of the Middle Franconian regional government and, with its Residence Palace, the Hofgarten park, and its historic old town, is one of the most beautiful Margrave cities in Southern Germany. The wine festival complements the summer events Bachwoche, Frühlingsfest, and the Ansbach Rococo Festivals with an open, urban moment of enjoyment without an admission barrier.