Name: Dillinger Frühling Volksfest 2026
Start: 2026-04-24T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-04-28T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Festplatz Donaupark Dillingen

Dillinger Frühling

About Dillinger Frühling

The Dillinger Frühling is the big spring Volksfest (traditional folk festival) of the town of Dillingen an der Donau in the Swabian district of Dillingen. In the Donaupark, visitors can expect an attractive amusement park with around 30 showmen and a festival tent with show bands and regional music groups, with free admission. From the grand opening parade to the final fireworks, the festival offers five days of entertainment for the whole family.

Dates 24 Apr — 28 Apr 2026

Venue Dillingen an der Donau (09773)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Dillinger Frühling — edition 2026

The Dillinger Frühling 2026 takes place from April 24th to 28th in Donaupark. An amusement park with around 30 showmen, a festival tent with show bands with free admission, as well as a grand parade and closing fireworks characterize the five-day spring Volksfest.

The 2026 edition runs from April 24th to 28th in Donaupark in Dillingen an der Donau. It opens on Friday, April 24th, at 5:30 PM with concerts by Dillingen bands and a grand parade of clubs from the town hall to the festival grounds.

Around 30 showmen offer an attractive amusement park with Breakdance, XXL bumper cars, wave swinger, and Hip Hop Flyer. On Sunday, there's a sheep's head card game (Preisschafkopf) and performances by the Dillingen town band, on Monday a senior afternoon, and on Tuesday a children's and family afternoon with reduced ride prices. The finale on Tuesday evening features a concert by FRONTAL PartyPur and fireworks around 10:30 PM.

Highlights Dillinger Frühling 2026

Amusement park with around 30 showmen
Festival tent with show bands with free admission
Grand parade of clubs for the opening
Closing fireworks on Tuesday evening

Programme Dillinger Frühling 2026

Program 2026

Fri 24/04: Opening 5:30 PM, concerts by local bands, grand parade
Sun 26/04: Preisschafkopf from 9 AM, Dillingen town band, Musikverein Donautaler
Mon 27/04: Senior afternoon with live music (Duo Günter & Josef)
Tue 28/04: Children's, youth, and family afternoon 2 PM-7 PM, evening concert by FRONTAL PartyPur and fireworks
Continuous: Amusement park with around 30 showmen

Prices Dillinger Frühling 2026

Admission to the festival grounds and tent is free. Rides and refreshments are subject to charge; reduced ride prices apply on the family afternoon.

Practical information

Practical information — Dillinger Frühling

Getting There

Dillingen an der Donau is located on the Ulm–Donauwörth railway line and is accessible by car via the B16. The festival grounds are in the Donaupark; observe local parking regulations.

Admission

Admission to the festival tent and the festival grounds is free. Rides and refreshments are subject to charge.

Tip

Reduced ride prices apply on the Children's, Youth, and Family Afternoon (Tuesday) – ideal for families.

Spring Kick-off on the Danube

With the Dillinger Frühling, the town of Dillingen an der Donau in the Swabian district of Dillingen kicks off the Volksfest season. The venue is the festival grounds in the Donaupark, which becomes the center of public life for a few days, attracting visitors from the entire region.

Amusement Park with Around 30 Showmen

The centerpiece is an attractive amusement park with around 30 showman businesses. Among the rides are a fast-paced Breakdance with many effects, an XXL bumper car ride, a nostalgic wave swinger, and a "Hip Hop Flyer". Thrills and family fun are equally guaranteed.

Festival Tent with Free Admission

Several top show bands and regional music groups provide the atmosphere in the festival tent – with free admission. The opening on Friday features concerts by local bands and a grand parade of clubs from the town hall to the festival grounds. Throughout the festival days, there are program items such as a sheep's head card game (Preisschafkopf), performances by the Dillingen town band, and special promotional offers.

Program for All Generations

The festival caters to everyone: On Monday, a senior afternoon with live music invites seniors and people with disabilities; on Tuesday, there is a children's, youth, and family afternoon with reduced ride prices. The finale on Tuesday evening includes a concert and fireworks.

Tradition in Dillingen

The Dillinger Frühling is firmly anchored in the town's event calendar and is one of the traditional Volksfests in Bavarian Swabia. It combines customs, entertainment, and conviviality into a spring highlight on the Danube.