Bernau Hussitenfest
The largest historical city festival in Brandenburg — 33rd edition
About Hussitenfest
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Bernau near Berlin — Hanseatic City on the Outskirts of the Capital
Bernau near Berlin is the district capital of Barnim, located directly northeast of Berlin and reachable by S-Bahn line S2 from Berlin's city center in 35 minutes. With around 41,000 inhabitants and a rich city history as a former Hanseatic city, Bernau is one of Brandenburg's most distinctive medium-sized towns. The medieval city wall with its towers (Steintor, Hungerturm, Pulverturm) is almost completely preserved to this day — a rarity in Northern Germany.
Hussite Wars as Historical Heritage
The name "Hussitenfest" refers to a historical triumph: in 1432, the people of Bernau repelled an attack by Hussite troops from the Kingdom of Bohemia — according to legend, with "Bernauer Bier" (Bernau beer), which put the Hussites into a deep sleep. This episode has been deeply inscribed in the city's memory and has been the occasion for the annual city festival since 1993. The Hussitenfest thus combines historical remembrance with contemporary urban culture.
2026 Program — Opening at the Steintor
The festival begins on Friday, June 12, 2026, at 4 PM with the official opening at the Steintor — the medieval city gate and landmark of the city. At 7:30 PM, the Orchestra of the State Police of Brandenburg will play an opening concert, followed by an ABBA tribute show. On Saturday at 11 AM, the grand historical parade will march through the city center. In the evening, Corvus Corax — the internationally renowned medieval folk-rock band from Berlin/Brandenburg — will perform.
Combination of Medieval Market and Modern City Festival
Throughout the weekend, a variety of program points will take place: knight fights on the city fortifications, jugglers and historical crafts in the city center, concerts of various genres on the market square, a funfair with rides, an art market, a children's area, and international street food. The main sponsors are Sparkasse Barnim and Stadtwerke Bernau. Admission to the entire city festival is free. Contact: [email protected], Tel. 03338 365-310.
Hussitenfest — edition 2026
33rd Bernauer Hussitenfest 2026 — Three Days of Historical City Festival
From Friday, June 12th to Sunday, June 14th, 2026, the Hanseatic city of Bernau near Berlin will celebrate the 33rd edition of its traditional Hussitenfest. For three days, the city center around the market square, Steintor, and the medieval city fortifications transforms into a historical festival landscape.
Friday begins at 4 PM with the official festival opening at the Steintor. At 7:30 PM, the Orchestra of the State Police of Brandenburg will perform its opening concert, followed by an ABBA tribute show. On Saturday at 11 AM, the grand historical parade will march through the city center. In the evening, Corvus Corax — the internationally renowned medieval folk-rock band — will perform on the main stage. Admission is free.
Programme Hussitenfest 2026
Program 33rd Hussitenfest June 12-14, 2026
Friday, June 12, 2026
- 4:00 PM — Official Festival Opening at the Steintor
- 7:30 PM — Opening Concert: Orchestra of the State Police of Brandenburg
- Following: ABBA Tribute Show
- Torchlight procession and fireworks in the city park
Saturday, June 13, 2026
- 11:00 AM — Grand Historical Parade through the city center
- Knight Fights on the city fortifications
- Historical Crafts and Jugglers in the alleys
- Concerts of various genres on the market square
- In the evening: Corvus Corax — Medieval Folk-Rock on the main stage
- Art market, funfair, international street food
Sunday, June 14, 2026
- Sunday wind-down with Frühschoppen (morning pint)
- Family program and children's area
- Festival wind-down in the afternoon
Detailed program: bernau.de.
Highlights Hussitenfest 2026
- 33rd Edition — Brandenburg's largest historical city festival
- Orchestra of the State Police of Brandenburg (Friday 7:30 PM)
- ABBA Tribute Show on Friday evening
- Grand Historical Parade Saturday 11 AM
- Corvus Corax live on the main stage (Saturday)
- Knight fights, jugglers, historical crafts, funfair
- Free Admission — easily accessible from Berlin via S2
Prices Hussitenfest 2026
Free admission to the entire city festival. Food, drinks, and rides at usual festival prices.
Practical information — Hussitenfest
Getting There
S-Bahn: S2 (Berlin–Bernau), final stop Bernau bei Berlin.
Regional Train: RE3 Berlin–Stralsund, stop Bernau.
Car: A11 Berlin–Stettin, exit Bernau.
Address: City center Bernau bei Berlin, Steintor, Marktplatz, 16321 Bernau bei Berlin.
Admission
Free admission to the entire city festival. Food, drinks, and rides at usual festival prices.
Contact
City of Bernau bei Berlin, Cultural Office. Tel. 03338 365-310, E-Mail [email protected].
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Where it takes place Hussitenfest
Innenstadt Bernau bei Berlin
Innenstadt Bernau bei Berlin — Steintor, 16321 Bernau bei Berlin