Name: Bad Windsheim Kirchweih 2026
Start: 2026-08-21T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-09-01T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Innenstadt Bad Windsheim, Dr.-Martin-Luther-Platz, Schießwasen

Kirchweih Bad Windsheim

About Kirchweih Bad Windsheim

The Bad Windsheim Kirchweih is considered the longest Kirchweih in the Neustadt an der Aisch-Bad Windsheim district. For around twelve days at the end of August, the Franconian spa town transforms into a single festival ground: a large Kirchweih procession, the historic Wagnertanz (performed again on Dr.-Martin-Luther-Platz since 1949), the traditional Maßkrugschieben (beer mug sliding), a festival tent, amusement rides on the Schießwasen, a craft market, and a Sunday with open shops characterize the festival. In 2026, the Kirchweih runs from August 21 to September 1.

Dates 21 Aug — 01 Sep 2026

Venue Bad Windsheim (09573)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Kirchweih Bad Windsheim — edition 2026

The Bad Windsheim Kirchweih 2026 takes place from August 21 to September 1 — around twelve days of tradition in the Franconian spa town. The program includes several Vorkirchweihen with beer tapping, the grand Kirchweih procession, the historic Wagnertanz on Kirchweih Sunday on Dr.-Martin-Luther-Platz, the traditional Maßkrugschieben with five preliminary rounds and a finale, a festival tent with live music, a craft market, a Sunday with open shops, and amusement rides on the Schießwasen. The event concludes with a spectacular fireworks display.

Kirchweih 2026 — August 21 to September 1

The 2026 edition spans approximately twelve days. Kicked off by several Vorkirchweihen in the districts, the main festival follows with a procession, traditions, a festival tent, and showmen. Highlights include the historic Wagnertanz on Kirchweih Sunday and the Maßkrugschieben finale.

Schedule

Vorkirchweihen with beer tapping, Kirchweih procession with entry onto the festival grounds, Wagnertanz on Dr.-Martin-Luther-Platz, Maßkrugschieben (five preliminary rounds + finale), festival tent program, craft market, and Sunday with open shops. Concludes with grand fireworks.

Highlights Kirchweih Bad Windsheim 2026

The longest Kirchweih in the district (approx. 12 days); historic Wagnertanz since 1949; traditional Maßkrugschieben with five preliminary rounds and a finale; grand Kirchweih procession; festival tent, craft market, and Sunday with open shops; grand closing fireworks.

Programme Kirchweih Bad Windsheim 2026

Vorkirchweihen (before the main festival)

Several Vorkirchweihen in the districts, each with a beer tapping ceremony

Opening

Grand Kirchweihzug (Kirchweih procession) with entry onto the festival grounds and beer tapping ceremony by the First Mayor
Opening of the amusement rides on the Schießwasen

Kirchweih Sunday

Historischer Wagnertanz (historic wagon makers' dance) (since 1949) on Dr.-Martin-Luther-Platz

Highlights throughout the festival days

Maßkrugschieben (beer mug sliding): five preliminary rounds in different locations, grand finale
Festival tent with live music, beer garden, Handwerkermarkt (craft market), Sunday with open shops, "Kerwadorf" (Kirchweih village) entertainment in the evening

Closing

Grand fireworks at the end of the Kirchweih

Detailed program with times available from the Kur-, Kongress- und Touristik-GmbH Bad Windsheim.

Prices Kirchweih Bad Windsheim 2026

Admission to the festival grounds, procession, and traditional events is free. Costs apply only for food, drinks, and amusement rides on the Schießwasen.

Practical information

Practical information — Kirchweih Bad Windsheim

Getting there

Bad Windsheim is located in the Neustadt an der Aisch-Bad Windsheim district, accessible via the A7 motorway (Bad Windsheim exit) and by train on the Steinach–Bad Windsheim line. The festival grounds and the Schießwasen are located close to the town center.

Admission

Entry to the festival grounds, procession, and traditional events is free; costs are incurred for food, drinks, and amusement rides.

Dates 2026

The 2026 Kirchweih runs from August 21 to September 1. Wagnertanz on Kirchweih Sunday, Maßkrugschieben finale, and closing fireworks towards the end of the festival. The current program is available from the Kur-, Kongress- und Touristik-GmbH Bad Windsheim.

The longest Kirchweih in the district

The Bad Windsheim Kirchweih is the largest and longest folk festival in the Neustadt an der Aisch-Bad Windsheim district. For around twelve days at the end of August, the Franconian spa and half-timbered town celebrates its Kirchweih with a packed program of customs, a festival tent, showmen, and markets. The festival is initiated by several Vorkirchweihen (pre-Kirchweih celebrations) in the districts, each with a beer tapping ceremony.

Customs at the center

Kirchweihzug (Kirchweih procession): a festive parade with an entry onto the festival grounds and a beer tapping ceremony by the First Mayor
Historischer Wagnertanz (historic wagon makers' dance): an old guild dance, performed again on Kirchweih Sunday on Dr.-Martin-Luther-Platz since 1949
Maßkrugschieben (beer mug sliding): a skill competition with five preliminary rounds in different locations and a grand finale
Festzelt (festival tent) with live music, a hearty beer garden, Handwerkermarkt (craft market), and a Sunday with open shops

Schießwasen and grand finale

The amusement rides and attractions are located on the Schießwasen. Another highlight is the "Kerwadorf" (Kirchweih village) entertainment in the evening. The grand finale is a spectacular fireworks display at the end of the Kirchweih.

Bad Windsheim

Bad Windsheim is a spa town in western Middle Franconia, known for the FrankenTherme and the Franconian Open-Air Museum. The Kirchweih is deeply rooted in the Franconian festival calendar and attracts numerous visitors from the entire region every year.