Chamer Volksfest
The Volks- and Spring Festival of the Oberpfalz
About Chamer Volksfest
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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.
Chamer Volksfest — edition 2026
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.
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
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
Prices Chamer Volksfest 2026
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.
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Where it takes place Chamer Volksfest
Volksfestplatz Cham
Volksfestplatz, 93413 Cham