Butzbach Old Town Festival

Wetterau Half-Timbered Town Celebrates

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

Organizers: Altstadtfreunde Butzbach e.V.

The festival is organized by the Altstadtfreunde Butzbach e.V. – a volunteer association of citizens committed to the preservation and revitalization of Butzbach's old town. The Altstadtfest is the association's most important self-organized event and the primary annual source of funding for restoration and maintenance work.

Weekly Market Relocates

During the festival days, the weekly and farmers' market will move from its usual spot in the market square to Kirchplatz – a logistical detail that shows how city life is woven into the festival period. Residents and market vendors adapt to the festival week.

Program with Local Bands and Associations

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

About Butzbach

Butzbach is a medium-sized town with around 26,000 inhabitants in the Wetterau, about 50 km north of Frankfurt am Main. The half-timbered town with its historic market square, the old town hall, and St. Mark's Church is a prime example of Hessian old town architecture.

About Butzbach

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