Name: Bachgaufest Großostheim 2026
Start: 2026-07-17T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-07-19T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Marktplatz Großostheim

Bachgaufest

About Bachgaufest

Every two years, the Bachgaufest transforms the historic market square of Großostheim into a large festival mile for young and old. The local and town festival in the district of Aschaffenburg thrives on the commitment of local clubs and groups, who create a varied program with live music on several stages, culinary stands, a wine village, and its own children's and youth area. The festival is considered one of the best-known events in the Bachgau region in Bavarian Untermain.

Dates 17 Jul — 19 Jul 2026

Venue Großostheim (09671)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Bachgaufest — edition 2026

The Bachgaufest 2026 will take place from July 17 to 19 around Großostheim's market square. Three days of town festival with live music on several stages, around 14 club stands, a wine village, and a newly designed children's and youth area in the Nötigsgut.

The Bachgaufest 2026 will be celebrated from Friday, July 17, to Sunday, July 19, 2026. The festival opens on Friday from 5:00 PM, continues on Saturday from 2:00 PM, and on Sunday from 10:00 AM; music plays until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays, and until late evening on Sundays. On the stages (including the Schlappeseppel stage, the music school stage), clubs and groups perform, complemented by a wine village, around 14 food and drink stands, and an open mic stage on Sunday from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM. A new feature is a dedicated children's and youth area in the inner courtyard of the Nötigsgut.

Highlights Bachgaufest 2026

Town festival on Großostheim's historic market square
Live music on several stages
Wine village and around 14 club stands
New children's and youth area in the Nötigsgut

Programme Bachgaufest 2026

Fri 17.07. from 5:00 PM – Opening, live music until midnight
Sat 18.07. from 2:00 PM – Program and live music until midnight
Sun 19.07. from 10:00 AM – Family program, Open Mic 12–4 PM, winding down in the evening

Prices Bachgaufest 2026

Free admission. Food and drinks at the club stands are subject to charge.

Practical information

Practical information — Bachgaufest

Getting There

Großostheim is conveniently located between Aschaffenburg and Darmstadt. By car via the A3 (Aschaffenburg-West exit) or the B469. Bus lines connect Großostheim with Aschaffenburg. The festival grounds around the market square are located within the town.

Admission

Entry to the festival grounds is free; food and drinks at the club stands are subject to charge.

Opening Hours

Friday from 5:00 PM, Saturday from 2:00 PM, Sunday from 10:00 AM; music program on Fridays and Saturdays until midnight.

A Festival by Clubs for the Whole Region

The Bachgaufest is the big Heimat- und Stadtfest (local and town festival) of the market town Großostheim in the district of Aschaffenburg (Bavaria, Bavarian Untermain region), held every two years. Around the historic Großostheim market square, a lively festival mile with a town festival character is created for three days, organized by and with the local clubs and groups.

Program and Stages

The Bachgaufest offers a cross-generational program of music, enjoyment, and entertainment:

Live performances on several stages (including the Schlappeseppel stage and the music school stage)
Around 14 food and drink stands run by clubs
A dedicated wine village
Open mic stage on the festival Sunday
A newly designed children's and youth area in the inner courtyard of the Nötigsgut, organized by the municipal youth services

Schedule

The festival traditionally spans a long weekend: opening on Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday with continuous programming. Music plays until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays, and the festival concludes on Sunday evening.

Significance for the Bachgau

The Bachgaufest is well-known throughout the district of Aschaffenburg and is one of the identity-forming events of the Bachgau region. It combines club life, local gastronomy, and traditions into a festival that makes the community visible to the outside world.