Name: Burgfest 900 Years Leuchtenberg Castle 2026
Start: 2026-06-21T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-06-22T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Burg Leuchtenberg

Burgfest Leuchtenberg Castle

About Burgfest Leuchtenberg Castle

The municipality of Leuchtenberg in the northern Oberpfalz region is celebrating a historic anniversary in 2026: 900 years of Leuchtenberg Castle. A two-day castle festival will take place at the widely visible castle ruins above the Oberpfälzer Wald Nature Park, featuring a grand concert of Italian world hits, a celebratory church service, a musical morning pint, and an afternoon festival. Numerous clubs from Leuchtenberg and the surrounding area will provide a diverse culinary offering and a children's program – a festival that brings the centuries-old history of the castle in the Neustadt an der Waldnaab district to life.

Dates 21 Jun — 22 Jun 2026

Venue Leuchtenberg (09374)

Prices 0.00€ — 21.00€

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Burgfest Leuchtenberg Castle — edition 2026

To mark its 900th anniversary, the municipality of Leuchtenberg is celebrating a grand castle festival on June 21 and 22, 2026, at Leuchtenberg Castle. Saturday features a grand concert of Italian world hits, while Sunday includes a celebratory church service, a morning pint, and a festival afternoon with town bands.

The anniversary festival for the 900th anniversary will take place on Saturday, June 21, and Sunday, June 22, 2026, at Leuchtenberg Castle. On Saturday at 7 PM, the "Grand Night of Italian World Hits" begins with the band "I dolci Signori"; admission costs 21 Euros at the box office. On Sunday, a church service at 9:30 AM opens the castle festival, followed by a musical morning pint with the Stadtkapelle Weiden, lunch from 11:30 AM, and a festival afternoon with the Stadtkapelle Pfreimd, as well as a children's program.

Numerous Leuchtenberg clubs are participating with food and drinks, including suckling pig, steaks, sausages, and a coffee lounge with cake. Access is exclusively through the castle's main gate.

Highlights Burgfest Leuchtenberg Castle 2026

900th anniversary of Leuchtenberg Castle (first mentioned in 1124)
Italian World Hits Night with "I dolci Signori"
Celebratory church service and musical morning pint with Stadtkapelle Weiden
Festival afternoon with Stadtkapelle Pfreimd and children's program
Great volunteer commitment from numerous clubs

Programme Burgfest Leuchtenberg Castle 2026

Saturday, June 21, 2026: 7 PM "Grand Night of Italian World Hits" with "I dolci Signori" (Admission €21 at the box office).

Sunday, June 22, 2026: 9:30 AM Church service; followed by a musical morning pint with Stadtkapelle Weiden; from 11:30 AM lunch; festival afternoon with Stadtkapelle Pfreimd; children's program.

Prices Burgfest Leuchtenberg Castle 2026

Concert on Saturday, June 21, 2026: Admission 21 Euros at the box office. The castle festival on Sunday is accessible as part of the festival program; food and drinks are offered by the clubs.

Practical information

Practical information — Burgfest Leuchtenberg Castle

Getting There

Leuchtenberg Castle, 90705 Leuchtenberg in the Neustadt an der Waldnaab district. By car via the A6 (Leuchtenberg exit) or the B22. Access is exclusively through the castle's main gate.

Tickets

For the concert "Grand Night of Italian World Hits" on Saturday, June 21, 2026, admission at the box office costs 21 Euros. The castle festival on Sunday, June 22, 2026, is accessible as part of the regular program.

Tip

The castle offers a wide view over the Oberpfälzer Wald Nature Park – sturdy footwear is recommended for the ascent.

900 Years of Castle History

A document from the year 1124 first mentions Leuchtenberg, when Bishop Otto of Bamberg consecrated churches in the region. In 2026, the municipality of Leuchtenberg is celebrating this 900th anniversary with a grand castle festival at Leuchtenberg Castle, one of the most distinctive castle ruins in the northern Oberpfalz, located in the Neustadt an der Waldnaab district.

The Castle Above the Oberpfälzer Wald

Leuchtenberg Castle ruins are visible from afar, towering over the town and the Oberpfälzer Wald Nature Park. It was once the ancestral seat of the powerful Landgraves of Leuchtenberg and is now a popular destination and event venue, hosting, among other things, the castle festivals of the Landestheater Oberpfalz.

Program of the Anniversary Festival

On Saturday, June 21, 2026, the program features the "Grand Night of Italian World Hits" with the band "I dolci Signori." On Sunday, June 22, 2026, the castle festival begins with a church service, followed by a musical morning pint with the Stadtkapelle Weiden and a festival afternoon with the Stadtkapelle Pfreimd. There will also be a separate program for children.

Clubs as Organizers of the Festival

The festival is supported by the municipality of Leuchtenberg and a variety of local clubs. The Castle Support Association, the Döllnitz Club Community, the Wittschau-Preppach Fire Department, the Gymnastics Group, the Motorcycle Friends, the Vohenstrauß Town Stage, the OWV, and the Women's Association provide food and drinks – from suckling pig and steaks to a coffee lounge with cake. This volunteer commitment makes the anniversary a true village and community festival.