Dingolfinger Kirta — Bavaria's Last Wiesn
Six days of Lower Bavarian Volksfest with two festival tents, Maß, and rides in mid-October
About Dingolfinger Kirta
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Bavaria's Last Wiesn — The Myth
The Dingolfinger Kirta is considered the last event on the Bavarian festival calendar — when other Wiesn have long since ended, Dingolfing is still celebrating its festival week. The nickname "Bavaria's Last Wiesn" is a marketing slogan, but also a fact: the Kirta regularly runs from the Friday of the third week of October until the following Wednesday — thus late into the month, when late autumn has long set in.
Over 200 Years of Tradition
The Dingolfinger Kirta boasts a tradition dating back to the early 19th century. In 2026, it will be the 212th edition. The event is organized by the city of Dingolfing. The festival is deeply embedded in the identity of this Lower Bavarian town in the Dingolfing-Landau district — and has long been of regional importance: visitors flock from the entire area between Landshut, Straubing, and Passau.
Festival Tent, Wine Tavern, and Café Tent
The festival takes place in three large tents. The Festival Tent, run by the Ismair family (hosts Andreas and Jakob Ismair), can accommodate around 3,750 guests; the Graf Arco brewery from Adldorf supplies the beer. Next to it is the Wine Tavern from the Landgasthof Apfelbeck with 1,400 seats and 200 standing places, supplied by the Wittmann brewery from Landshut. There is also a Café Tent that caters to families in the afternoon.
More Than 50 Amusement Rides
Around the tents, there are over 50 amusement rides: carousels, game stalls, candy stands, shooting galleries, food stalls. The city's tender for 2026 requires applicants to have an attractive stand design, lighting, environmental awareness, and a clear business plan — Dingolfing values quality and a balanced mix.
Horse Races, Seniors, and Fireworks
Proven program points attract a special clientele each year: the horse races on Tuesday afternoon in the neighboring stadium, the Seniors' Afternoon on Wednesday with discounted prices, the Family Day program on Wednesday afternoon with reduced rates for rides, and the grand fireworks display late Tuesday evening.
Dingolfing in Industrial and Festival-Loving Lower Bavaria
Dingolfing is located in the Dingolfing-Landau district on the Isar River, about 70 kilometers northeast of Munich. The town is known for its BMW plants but is also traditionally part of Bavaria's core festival region. Those visiting the Kirta should book hotels in advance — the town fills up considerably on the third weekend of October.
Dingolfinger Kirta — edition 2026
The 212th edition of the Dingolfinger Kirta sticks to the proven structure. The beer is supplied by the Graf Arco brewery from Adldorf (for the Ismair family's festival tent, approx. 3,750 seats) and Wittmann from Landshut (for the Apfelbeck wine tavern, 1,400 seats plus around 200 standing places).
The established program points remain the same — the festival parade to the grounds on Saturday, the beer tapping ceremony on stage, Family and Seniors' Day on Wednesday, the grand fireworks display on Tuesday evening, and the horse races in the stadium. The tender for amusement rides, food, and candy stalls concluded in autumn 2025.
Programme Dingolfinger Kirta 2026
Friday, October 16th, 2026 — Opening
- 3:00 PM — Opening of the amusement ride area
- 5:00 PM — Beer tapping ceremony in the festival tent, with city representatives and the district administrator present
Saturday, October 17th, 2026 — Festival Parade
- 8:00 AM–12:00 PM — Grand Flea Market at Marienplatz
- 1:45 PM — Festival parade from the town center to the festival grounds
- 2:15 PM — Official opening of the 212th Dingolfinger Kirta
- Evening — Festival evening in the festival tent and wine tavern
Sunday, October 18th, 2026 — Family Day
- 10:00 AM — Festival service at St. Johannes
- 12:00 PM — Festival tent operations
- 1:00 PM–5:00 PM — Sunday shopping in the city center
Monday, October 19th, 2026 — Business Day
- 12:00 PM — Festival tent operations
- 6:00 PM — Business and Entrepreneur Day
Tuesday, October 20th, 2026 — Horse Races and Fireworks
- 2:00 PM — Horse Races in the stadium next to the festival grounds
- 9:30 PM — Grand Fireworks Display over the festival area
Wednesday, October 21st, 2026 — Family and Seniors' Day, Festival Finale
- 12:00 PM — Family Day with reduced prices on rides
- 2:00 PM–5:00 PM — Seniors' afternoon in the festival tent
- 6:00 PM — Festival finale, final beer tapping ceremony, and last festival evening
Detailed program and band lineups will be published in summer/autumn 2026 at dingolfinger-kirta.de.
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Practical information — Dingolfinger Kirta
Getting There
By Car: A92 exit Dingolfing, follow signs for Volksfest. By Train: Dingolfing station, shuttle bus or approx. 15 min walk to the festival grounds. Park-and-Ride facilities on the outskirts of town.
Admission
Free — Entry to the festival tent, wine tavern, café tent, and amusement ride area is free of charge. Each guest pays individually for Maß (beer) and rides.
Reservations
Festival tent reservations directly with the Ismair family, wine tavern reservations with the Landgasthof Apfelbeck. Those wishing to visit on the weekend should book well in advance.
Organizer
City of Dingolfing, Festival Office, Tel. +49 8731 501-140. Current program information at dingolfinger-kirta.de.
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Volksfestplatz Dingolfing
Volksfestplatz Dingolfing, 84130 Dingolfing