Name: Bismarckplatzfest Landshut 2026
Start: 2026-06-05T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-06-07T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Bismarckplatz Landshut

Bismarckplatzfest

About Bismarckplatzfest

The Bismarckplatzfest is Landshut's largest district festival and celebrates its 21st edition in 2026. For three days in early June, Bismarckplatz transforms into a stage for vibrant Lower Bavarian festival culture: live bands, traditional dances, a flamenco performance, tribute acts, a children's program with bouncy castles and face painting, and around 2,000 seats at tables hosted by local festival caterers make the event a meeting point for the entire city of Landshut, an independent city in Lower Bavaria (Bavaria). The 2026 motto 'International, Bavarian, and Modern' reflects the cultural diversity of the venue. Free admission.

Dates 05 Jun — 07 Jun 2026

Venue Landshut (09261)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Bismarckplatzfest — edition 2026

The 21st Bismarckplatzfest Landshut takes place from June 5 to 7, 2026, on Bismarckplatz. Motto: 'International, Bavarian, and Modern'. Three days of live bands, tribute acts, Bavarian folk music, flamenco, a children's program, and culinary diversity with around 2,000 seats.

The Bismarckplatzfest 2026 opens on Friday, June 5 at 12 PM, with Mayor Dr. Thomas Haslinger officially opening the festival from 7 PM. The musical opening features a Bavarian brass band and the party band Lichtfänger. From 10 AM on Saturday, festival operations run all day – in the afternoon, bands like Brickhouse and Klangkommode provide a great atmosphere, along with a flamenco performance and rock tribute acts in the evening. Sunday, from 10 AM to 10 PM, is dedicated to Bavarian culture: folk music, traditional dances, competitions, and concluding with a performance by Munich's party singer Nicki.

Highlights Bismarckplatzfest 2026

21st edition of the festival
Motto 'International, Bavarian, and Modern'
Live music on the central stage
Flamenco performance and Roxette tribute
Bavarian party singer Nicki on Sunday
2,000 seats at festival tables hosted by local restaurateurs
Beer from the Landshut brewery, wine from the Deutter winery

Programme Bismarckplatzfest 2026

Friday, June 5, 2026

12:00 PM: Festival Opening
7:00 PM: Opening Ceremony with Mayor Dr. Thomas Haslinger
Bavarian Brass Band
Party Band Lichtfänger

Saturday, June 6, 2026

10:00 AM: Festival Operations Begin
2:00 PM: Bands Brickhouse and Klangkommode
Flamenco Dance Performance
Evening: Roxette and Modern Talking Tributes
Bouncy castles and face painting in the afternoon

Sunday, June 7, 2026

10:00 AM: "Frühschoppen" (Morning Pint)
Bavarian Folk Music and Traditional Dances
Sebastian and Nicki in the Evening
10:00 PM: Festival Closes

Prices Bismarckplatzfest 2026

Free admission. Food and drinks on site: Sausage roll approx. €4–4.50, half-liter of beer approx. €4.50, glass of wine approx. €5, "Steckerlfisch" approx. €14.

Practical information

Practical information — Bismarckplatzfest

Getting There

Bismarckplatz is centrally located in Landshut, just a few minutes' walk from the main train station. Access via the A92 motorway (Munich–Deggendorf). Some surrounding streets will be partially closed during the festival; parking is available in the Altstadt or Hauptbahnhof parking garages.

Admission

Free admission on all three festival days. Food and drinks are paid for individually on site. A half-liter of beer costs approximately €4–5, a liter (Maß) on Bavarian Sunday is available from the festival caterers.

Tip

On Sunday, the Bismarckplatzfest can be stylishly combined with a stroll through Landshut's famous old town and a climb to Trausnitz Castle. Those looking for a seat in the festival area should arrive early on Saturday evening.

A District Festival with Tradition

The Bismarckplatzfest has been held annually in early June on the central Bismarckplatz in Landshut since 2003. With over 20 editions, it has established itself as the largest district festival in the independent city of Lower Bavaria and is considered the unofficial start of the Landshut summer festival season. The event is organized by the local business association, supported by the City of Landshut, the Government of Lower Bavaria, and numerous local businesses.

Three Days of Festival Culture

The festival begins on Friday afternoon with the ceremonial tapping of the first beer keg by the mayor and runs until Sunday evening. A large stage hosts a variety of acts, from Bavarian brass bands and party bands to tribute acts (e.g., Roxette and Modern Talking tributes) and small artistic performances like flamenco dancing. Sunday is traditionally Bavarian, concluding with well-known folk music and Schlager stars – in 2026, including Munich's cult singer Nicki.

Culinary Offerings

Local festival caterers and restaurateurs present their specialties around the stage:

Sausages and "Steckerlfisch" (grilled fish on a stick) from a charcoal grill
Cheese from regional farm dairies
Homemade ice cream specialties
Beer from the Landshut brewery
Wines from the Deutter winery

A total of around 2,000 seats are available, contributing to the festive yet familiar atmosphere of the Bismarckplatzfest.

Family-Friendly and Free

Saturday and Sunday afternoons are particularly geared towards families: bouncy castles, a face painting station, games, and craft activities, as well as performances by regional dance groups provide entertainment. Admission is free throughout the festival – a deliberate commitment by the organizers to an accessible district festival for all citizens of Landshut.

In the Heart of Landshut

Bismarckplatz is located between the historic old town with its famous Trausnitz Castle and Bahnhofstraße. This integrates the festival into the urban life of Landshut and complements the diverse festival calendar of the ducal city, which ranges from the Landshut Wedding to the Spring Dult and the Hofmusiktage.