Name: Chamer Volksfest 2026
Start: 2026-05-08T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-05-17T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Volksfestplatz Cham

Chamer Volksfest

About Chamer Volksfest

For over 75 years, the Chamer Volksfest has been the major Volks- and Spring Festival of the city of Cham in the Bavarian Forest. For ten days, the festival grounds transform into an area of beer tents, amusement rides, and market stalls with Bavarian specialties. From the beer tapping ceremony, Father's Day, and senior's afternoon to the grand parade »Klingendes Cham« with fireworks, the festival offers a unique highlight every day for the entire Cham region in the Oberpfalz.

Dates 08 May — 17 May 2026

Venue Cham (09372)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Chamer Volksfest — edition 2026

The Chamer Volksfest 2026 runs from May 8 to 17 on the Volksfestplatz Cham. Opening on May 8 with an opening concert and beer tapping, highlights include Mother's Day brunch (May 10), Giro d’Cham on Father's Day (May 14), and the Festival Sunday »Klingendes Cham« (May 17) with a grand parade and fireworks.

The Chamer Volksfest 2026 takes place from Friday, May 8, to Sunday, May 17, 2026. It opens on May 8 with an opening concert by the Stadtkapelle Kolpingmusik Cham, the ceremonial beer tapping, and free beer. This is followed by Sports Day (May 9), Mother's Day brunch (May 10), a children's program with the DONIKKL-Crew (May 12), Father's Day with the »Giro d’Cham« scooter and vintage car meet plus vehicle blessing at St. Jakob (May 14), Senior's Afternoon with tea dance (May 15), and Charity Football Day (May 16). The event concludes on May 17 with Festival Sunday featuring the 58th international music festival »Klingendes Cham«, a grand parade, and fireworks.

Highlights Chamer Volksfest 2026

Over 75 years of tradition
Beer tapping with free beer at the opening
Giro d’Cham vintage car meet on Father's Day
Festival Sunday »Klingendes Cham« with parade and fireworks

Programme Chamer Volksfest 2026

Fri 08.05. – Opening Concert, Beer Tapping, Free Beer
Sat 09.05. – Sports Day
Sun 10.05. – Mother's Day Brunch
Tue 12.05. – Children's Program DONIKKL-Crew
Thu 14.05. – Father's Day / Giro d’Cham, Vehicle Blessing
Fri 15.05. – Senior's Afternoon, Tea Dance
Sat 16.05. – Football Day (Charity)
Sun 17.05. – »Klingendes Cham«, Parade, Fireworks

Prices Chamer Volksfest 2026

Entry to the festival grounds and tent is free; free beer at the opening. Mother's Day brunch approx. €17.50 per person (reservations required). Food, drinks, and rides are subject to charge.

Practical information

Practical information — Chamer Volksfest

Getting There

Cham is accessible via the A3 motorway (Cham/Roding exit) and the B20/B85 federal roads; Cham train station is on the Schwandorf–Furth im Wald line. The Volksfestplatz is located near the city center; road closures in the city center are to be expected during the parade.

Admission

Entry to the festival grounds and the festival tent is free; there is free beer for the opening. Mother's Day brunch and individual program items are subject to a charge (reservations recommended).

Tip

Festival Sunday with »Klingendes Cham« and fireworks is the busiest day – early arrival is recommended.

Tradition for over 75 years

The Chamer Volksfest – the Volks- and Spring Festival of the city of Cham – boasts a tradition of over 75 years and is one of the largest spring festivals in the Oberpfalz. It is organized by the »Verein zur Förderung öffentlicher Veranstaltungen und kultureller Bestrebungen der Stadt Cham e.V.« (Association for the Promotion of Public Events and Cultural Endeavors of the City of Cham) on the Volksfestplatz Cham in the Cham district (Bavarian Forest).

Ten Days of Festivities

For over ten days, visitors can expect a classic Bavarian Volksfest with a festival tent, showmen and amusement rides, market stalls, and regional specialties. Each day has its own theme:

Opening: Opening concert, ceremonial beer tapping, and free beer to kick things off
Sports Day: Competitions in the stadium at Further Straße
Mother's Day: Mother's Day brunch in the festival tent
Father's Day / Giro d’Cham: Traditional scooter, Vespa, and vintage car meet with a blessing of vehicles at St. Jakob's Church
Senior's Afternoon: Tea dance with traditional music in the festival tent
Football Day: Charity football matches
Festival Sunday: »Klingendes Cham« (Sounding Cham), international music festival with a grand parade and fireworks

Klingendes Cham

The highlight and conclusion is Festival Sunday with the international music festival »Klingendes Cham«: Music bands parade through the city in a grand procession, and the day concludes with a spectacular fireworks display. The Volksfest is thus known far beyond the city limits and is a major social event in the region's spring calendar.