Name: Butzbach Old Town Festival 2026
Start: 2026-09-04T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-09-06T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Marktplatz und Innenstadt Butzbach

Altstadtfest Butzbach

About Altstadtfest Butzbach

From September 4 to 6, 2026, the historic market square and the city center of the half-timbered town of Wetterau will transform into a three-day festival mile. The Butzbacher Altstadtfest is one of the most traditional city events in Wetterau and traditionally takes place on the first weekend of September. The organizer is the City of Butzbach.

Dates 04 Sep — 06 Sep 2026

Venue Butzbach (06440)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Altstadtfest Butzbach — edition 2026

43rd Butzbacher Altstadtfest in the historic half-timbered town of Wetterau. Three days of festival mile in the city center around the market square, organized by the City of Butzbach. The weekly market moves to the alternative location at Kirchplatz during the festival period.

Three days of program in the historic city center, with stages, club catering, and market stalls. The organizer is the City of Butzbach; numerous local associations participate. The detailed program and band names will be published on stadt-butzbach.de shortly before the festival begins.

Highlights Altstadtfest Butzbach 2026

43rd edition of the traditional festival
Historic Wetterau half-timbered town as a backdrop
Organizer: City of Butzbach
Three days of festival mile in the city center
Weekly market moves to the alternative location at Kirchplatz

Programme Altstadtfest Butzbach 2026

The detailed program for the 43rd edition 2026 – stages, bands, and times – has not yet been published by the City of Butzbach. It is usually announced shortly before the festival begins on stadt-butzbach.de; we will update this page as soon as the official program is available.

Already confirmed: During the festival, the weekly market on Saturday will be moved to Kirchplatz from 8 AM to 1 PM.

Prices Altstadtfest Butzbach 2026

Free entry. Food and drinks at usual festival prices at the club stands.

Practical information

Practical information — Altstadtfest Butzbach

Getting There

By car: A5 Frankfurt–Kassel, exit Butzbach, then B488 towards the city center. By train: Butzbach station (RB line Frankfurt–Friedberg–Gießen), 10 min. walk to the city center.

Admission

Free admission. Food and drinks at usual festival prices at association stands.

Tip

Interested in being an exhibitor? Registration deadline May 31st, 2026 (via altstadtfreunde-butzbach.de). Coming as a visitor? Saturday evening offers the full festival atmosphere with live music on multiple stages.

Wetterau Half-Timbered Town Celebrates

The Butzbacher Altstadtfest is the most important event in the Hessian half-timbered town in the Wetterau district. From September 4 to 6, 2026, the 43rd edition will take place in the historic city center with the market square, Kirchstraße, and surrounding squares serving as stage locations.

Organizer: City of Butzbach

The Altstadtfest is organized by the Butzbach City Administration, which also sets the date. Numerous local associations, businesses, and initiatives – including the Altstadtfreunde Butzbach e.V. – participate with stands, catering, and program contributions, thus shaping the lively character of the festival.

Weekly Market Relocates

During the festival days, the weekly market moves from its usual market square to the alternative area at Kirchplatz – on festival Saturday, it will take place there from 8 AM to 1 PM. A logistical detail that shows how city life is interwoven into the festival period.

Program with Local Bands and Associations

As with many Hessian city festivals, the program is based on local bands, association performances, and association catering. Several open-air stages are spread across the festival mile. The exact stage program and band names will be communicated on stadt-butzbach.de before the festival begins.

About Butzbach

Butzbach is a medium-sized town with around 26,000 inhabitants in the Wetterau district, located approximately 50 km north of Frankfurt am Main, on the eastern edge of the Taunus. The half-timbered old town with its historic market square, the old town hall, the Markuskirche, and the remains of the city wall is one of the most beautiful historic city centers in Hesse. Over 40 years of Altstadtfest history make the festival a central point of identification for the city community.