Bezirksmusikfest Betzigau 2026 – 175 Years of the Music Association
53rd District Music Festival and 175th Anniversary of the Betzigau Music Association
2026
About Bezirksmusikfest Betzigau
Bezirksmusikfest Betzigau — edition 2026
The 53rd Bezirksmusikfest in Betzigau 2026 is the largest brass music event in the Allgäu festival calendar and also the anniversary celebration of the Betzigau Music Association (175 years, founded 1851). The festival weekend begins on Thursday, July 16, with the traditional star march of the participating bands and the opening in the festival tent. Friday and Saturday feature festival evenings with live music from prominent Allgäu and regional bands. The highlight is the grand festival parade on Sunday, July 19, through the municipality of Betzigau.
The competition performances take place on April 24, 25, and 26, 2026, in the Betzigau school gymnasium – a competition for bands in various difficulty levels before a jury. The official opening ceremony with district representatives and local politicians already took place at the former festival venue – the Betzigau Music Association presented classical pieces and polkas, as well as the piece Fiskinatura, with which they became the best band in the upper level in Wildpoldsried in 2013.
Highlights Bezirksmusikfest Betzigau 2026
- 53rd District Music Festival of District 6 (Allgäu/Swabia)
- 175th Anniversary of the Betzigau Music Association (1851–2026)
- Star march for the opening on Thursday
- Competition performances in April as a prelude
- Grand festival parade on Sunday
Programme Bezirksmusikfest Betzigau 2026
April 2026 (Prelude)
- April 24–26, 2026: Competition performances in the Betzigau school gymnasium
Thursday, July 16, 2026
- Star march of the participating bands
- Festival opening and beer tapping in the festival tent
Friday, July 17, 2026
- Festival evening in the marquee with live music
Saturday, July 18, 2026
- Festival evening with prominent Allgäu bands
Sunday, July 19, 2026
- Festival service
- Grand festival parade of the associations through Betzigau
- Morning pint and closing in the festival tent
Prices Bezirksmusikfest Betzigau 2026
Festival grounds are freely accessible. Tickets for selected festival evenings are offered via the organizer's website. Food and drinks in the festival tent are paid for on-site. Sources: musikkapelle-betzigau.de, kreisbote.de.
Practical information — Bezirksmusikfest Betzigau
Getting There
Betzigau is located between Kempten and Marktoberdorf on the B 12 federal road. Access to the A 7 motorway (Kempten exit, approx. 10 km). Travel by train to Kempten (Allgäu) main station, then take a bus or taxi to Betzigau. Festival parking will be signposted, and a festival shuttle service is usually offered.
Admission
Festival grounds are freely accessible. Food and drinks in the festival tent are paid for on-site. Tickets may be required for special concert evenings.
Tip
The festival parade on Sunday around midday is the absolute highlight – many Allgäu families attend in traditional costume and participate in the parade. Arriving early is worthwhile.
175 Years of the Betzigau Music Association
The Betzigau Music Association e.V. is one of the oldest and most musically distinguished brass bands in the Allgäu. Founded in 1851, it will celebrate 175 years of club history in 2026. On this occasion, it is hosting the 53rd District Music Festival of District 6 (Allgäu/Swabia) in the Allgäu Music Association – the biggest brass music event of the year in the region. The venue is the municipality of Betzigau in the Oberallgäu district, a traditional music community not far from Kempten.
Competition Performances, Star March, and Festival Parade
The festival program is divided into two parts. The competition performances will take place from April 24–26, 2026, in the Betzigau school gymnasium: Bands from the district will perform before a jury in various difficulty levels. The actual festival weekend from July 16 to 19, 2026, begins on Thursday with the traditional star march of the participating bands and the opening in the festival tent. Friday and Saturday feature festival evenings with live music and prominent Allgäu bands. The highlight is the grand festival parade on Sunday, July 19, with numerous traditional costume and music associations from the Allgäu.
What Visitors Can Expect
- Star march to the festival opening on Thursday
- Festival evenings in the marquee with Allgäu brass music stars
- Grand festival parade of the associations on Sunday
- Competition performances April 24–26 as part of the prelude
- 175th Anniversary Celebration of the Betzigau Music Association
- Allgäu specialties from the club kitchen
- Children's program and accompanying events
Allgäu Brass Music Tradition
The Allgäu is one of the most densely populated brass music regions in Central Europe. Virtually every municipality maintains its own music association, many dating back to the 19th century. District music festivals rotate among the member associations every few years – they are the most important gathering places for regional brass music. With the 53rd District Music Festival, Betzigau continues a piece of Allgäu music history while celebrating its own 175th anniversary.
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