Backnang Street Festival
Southern Germany's oldest and largest street festival — 54th edition
About Backnang Street Festival
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54th Edition in the Murr Metropolis
What began in 1971 as a small city center festival has developed over five decades into the benchmark for city festivals in Southern Germany. The 54th edition of the Backnang Street Festival from June 26 to 29, 2026, will take over the entire historic old town of the "Große Kreisstadt" (major district town) in the Rems-Murr district. The city of Backnang and its clubs are the organizers, with main sponsors being d&b audiotechnik, Kreissparkasse Waiblingen, Schwaben Bräu, and Stadtwerke Backnang.
Six Stages, Every Musical Taste
The heart of the festival is the six stages throughout the old town. They cover the complete musical spectrum: brass music from the Rems-Murr district and Swabia, folk music and Schlager, pop and rock from regional and supra-regional cover bands, international folklore groups from Backnang's partner cities — including Annonay (France), Bačka Topola (Serbia), and Sieradz (Poland) — as well as electronic DJs in the late-night sessions. The city itself describes the program as "ranging from brass music and Schlager to rock & pop and electronic."
Newcomer Contest Since 1971
A Backnang specialty is the Newcomer Contest, which has been held since 1971 — that is, since the very first edition of the street festival. Young bands and solo artists apply for stage time on the main stages, professional coaching from experienced musicians from the Backnang scene, and attractive cash prizes. Over the decades, the contest has produced numerous now-established acts and is considered the most important springboard for young music in Württemberg.
Culinary Delights, Dancing, and Ecumenical Service
Over a hundred catering stands offer specialties from the Rems-Murr district and from Backnang's partner cities: Swabian Maultaschen and lentils, French crêpes from Annonay, Serbian Ćevapi from Bačka Topola, and Polish Pierogi from Sieradz. In addition, there are dance shows, a children's area with craft and hands-on activities, the traditional senior citizens' afternoon in the community center, and an ecumenical service on Sunday morning — a mix of big city festival, folk festival, and local celebration.
Backnang Street Festival — edition 2026
Four Days of Festival Mile in the Old Town
From Friday, June 26, 2026, to Monday, June 29, 2026, the old town of Backnang will transform into a grand arena for the 54th edition of the Street Festival. Six stages will be spread across the entire city center — from the market square in front of the collegiate church to the Bleichwiesenplatz by the Murr. The clubs of the city and surrounding communities, as well as international guests from the partner cities of Annonay, Bačka Topola, and Sieradz, will set up their catering stands between the historic half-timbered houses.
The hourly program for each stage will be published a few weeks before the festival at backnanger-strassenfest.de. The main stage will feature the winners of the Newcomer Contest and supra-regional cover bands, while other stages will fill the festival weekend with brass music, dancing, and DJ sets in the late-night sessions.
Programme Backnang Street Festival 2026
Friday, June 26, 2026 (5:00 PM–2:00 AM)
- 5:00 PM — Tapping of the first keg on the main stage
- Evening — Concerts by supra-regional cover bands, Newcomer Contest
- Late Evening — DJ sets on the electronic stage
Saturday, June 27, 2026 (11:00 AM–2:00 AM)
- Daytime — Brass music from music clubs, international folklore groups from partner cities
- Evening — Headliner concerts on six stages
Sunday, June 28, 2026 (11:00 AM–12:00 AM midnight)
- Morning — Ecumenical service
- Afternoon — Senior citizens' afternoon in the community center, children's area in the old town
- Evening — Stage program
Monday, June 29, 2026 (5:00 PM–12:00 AM midnight)
- Evening program and finale on the main stages
Hourly program per stage: backnanger-strassenfest.de.
Highlights Backnang Street Festival 2026
- 54th edition — Southern Germany's oldest and largest street festival
- Six stages with brass music, Schlager, rock, pop, electronic
- Newcomer Contest since 1971 — springboard for young bands
- International cuisine from partner cities Annonay, Bačka Topola, Sieradz
- Ecumenical service, senior citizens' afternoon, children's area
- Free admission to the entire festival grounds
Prices Backnang Street Festival 2026
Admission to the entire festival grounds is free. Food and drinks at the club and partner city stands at customary festival prices.
Practical information — Backnang Street Festival
Getting There
By train: Backnang is on the Murrbahn (S-Bahn S3 Stuttgart–Backnang); it's about a 600-meter walk from the station to the old town. By car: A 81 (exit Mundelsheim) or B 14 from Stuttgart. Park-and-Ride facilities in the city and shuttle buses during the festival.
Opening Hours
Friday, June 26, 2026: from 5 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. Saturday, June 27: from 11 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. Sunday, June 28: from 11 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. (midnight). Monday, June 29: from 5 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. (midnight).
Admission
Free admission to the entire festival grounds.
Festival Office
Bahnhofstraße 7, 71522 Backnang, Tel. 07191 894-616, E-mail [email protected].
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Where it takes place Backnang Street Festival
Backnanger Altstadt
Altstadt, 71522 Backnang