Bürgerfest Velburg
Traditional town and family festival on the Stadtplatz in the Upper Palatinate Jura
About Bürgerfest Velburg
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A Bürgerfest with a Castle Backdrop
The Bürgerfest Velburg is one of the most important summer town festivals in the Upper Palatinate town of Velburg (Neumarkt district in the Upper Palatinate, Bavaria). The venue is the central Stadtplatz (town square) with a view of the historic Velburg Castle, which towers high above the town and provides the festival with its special backdrop. The town of Velburg is the organizer, supported by all local associations.
"Blech am Stadtplatz" as the Musical Centerpiece
The musical focus is the series "Blech am Stadtplatz": Several brass bands from Velburg and neighboring communities will perform alternately on the Stadtplatz stage throughout the festival weekend. The Upper Palatinate brass music tradition holds a significant place here – the Bürgerfest is considered one of the showcases for local music associations.
Art Exhibition "Kunst aus Velburg"
Parallel to the festival program, the art exhibition "Kunst aus Velburg" opens: Local artists present paintings, sculptures, photography, and crafts in the rooms around the Stadtplatz. The exhibition is an integral part of Velburg's cultural life and is intertwined with the Bürgerfest.
Burgberglauf and Family Program
The sporting element is the Burgberglauf: a fun run with the finish line at the Velburg castle ruins, which makes athletic use of the elevation gain of the Velburg Jura. For families, there is face painting, a bouncy castle, a sandpit, and large building blocks. Local associations set up culinary stands with Upper Palatinate specialties, along with coffee and cake from the Women's Association.
Velburg and the Upper Palatinate Jura
Velburg is a small town with around 5,300 inhabitants in the Upper Palatinate Jura, known for its castle, the König-Otto-Tropfsteinhöhle nature reserve, and the hiking area around the Velburg heights. The Bürgerfest has been a fixture in the town's calendar for generations and attracts guests from the neighboring communities of Parsberg, Lupburg, and the entire Schwarze Laber region.
Bürgerfest Velburg — edition 2026
2026 Edition – Date and Format
The Bürgerfest Velburg traditionally takes place on the first weekend in August. For 2026, the date is likely Friday to Sunday, July 31 to August 2, 2026. Final confirmation will follow in early summer 2026 from the town of Velburg.
Program Core
The festival concept has been stable for years: brass music on the Stadtplatz, art exhibition by Velburg artists, Burgberglauf on Sunday, children's program with face painting and play activities, culinary stands from local associations with Upper Palatinate specialties, and coffee and cake from the Women's Association.
Programme Bürgerfest Velburg 2026
Friday Evening (likely July 31, 2026)
- Bürgerfest Opening on the Stadtplatz
- "Blech am Stadtplatz" kickoff with brass band
Saturday (August 1, 2026)
- "Kunst aus Velburg" art exhibition opens
- Brass music program "Blech am Stadtplatz" throughout the day
- Face painting, family program
- Association stands with food and drinks
Sunday (August 2, 2026)
- Burgberglauf with finish at Velburg Castle ruins
- Morning pint at the Stadtplatz
- Coffee and cake from the Women's Association
- Final program by the brass bands
Highlights Bürgerfest Velburg 2026
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Practical information — Bürgerfest Velburg
Getting There
Stadtplatz, 92355 Velburg. A3 (Velburg or Parsberg exit), B8. By train to Parsberg (Nuremberg–Regensburg line), then bus or taxi to Velburg. Parking available in the town center and on the outskirts.
Tickets
Admission to the Bürgerfest is free. Registration for the Burgberglauf may be subject to a fee (online registration via the town's website). Payment at the association stands for food and drinks.
On Site
"Blech am Stadtplatz" with several brass bands, "Kunst aus Velburg" art exhibition, Burgberglauf, face painting and family program, culinary stands from local associations.
Contact
Stadt Velburg, Hinterer Markt 1, 92355 Velburg, Tel. 09182 9302-0
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