Name: Dornstetten City Festival 2026
Start: 2026-07-11T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-07-12T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Historische Altstadt / Marktplatz

Dornstetter Stadtfest

About Dornstetter Stadtfest

If you're traveling through the Northern Black Forest in July, a detour to the medieval old town of Dornstetten is worthwhile. Over a summer weekend, the city festival transforms the picturesque half-timbered alleys and the market square into an open stage: the mayor taps the first keg on Saturday evening, brass music from the town band, regional bands like "d'SchwobeBrasser" or "Projekt 0-600" on two stages, an ecumenical service on Sunday morning, kindergarten performances, and a colorful play street for the little ones. Clubs, caterers, and craftspeople from Dornstetten provide regional delicacies and a family-friendly atmosphere. Admission is free, and a shuttle bus runs between parking lots and the old town – ideal for exploring the medieval imperial city in a relaxed way.

Dates 11 Jul — 12 Jul 2026

Venue Dornstetten (08237)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Dornstetter Stadtfest — edition 2026

The Dornstetten City Festival 2026 runs on the weekend of July 11 to 12. Opening by the mayor on Saturday around 7 PM with fanfare procession and keg tapping, from 8 PM live music with "d'SchwobeBrasser" on the market square and "Projekt 0-600" on the church square. Sunday from 10 AM ecumenical service, kindergarten program, play street from 11:30 AM, festival ends around 4 PM after the award ceremony.

The Dornstetten City Festival 2026 takes place on the weekend of July 11 and 12, 2026, in the historic old town. Free admission.

On Saturday, the festival opens at 6:45 PM with the fanfare procession. Around 7 PM, the mayor officially opens the event and performs the traditional keg tapping. From 8 PM, two bands play simultaneously: "d'SchwobeBrasser" on the market square stage and "Projekt 0-600" on the church square stage.

Sunday begins at 10 AM with an ecumenical service. This is followed by kindergarten performances, and from 11:30 AM, the clubs' play street opens. In the afternoon, brass music will play for the morning pint, and around 3:30 PM, the award ceremony for the play street stations will take place. The festival ends at 4 PM.

Highlights Dornstetter Stadtfest 2026

Keg tapping by the mayor on Saturday evening
Two live stages: "d'SchwobeBrasser" and "Projekt 0-600"
Clubs' play street on Sunday
Kindergarten performances in the morning
Catering by local clubs
Free admission
Shuttle bus between parking lot and old town

Programme Dornstetter Stadtfest 2026

Saturday, July 11, 2026

6:45 PM – Fanfare Procession
7:00 PM – Opening by the Mayor, Keg Tapping
8:00 PM – "d'SchwobeBrasser" (Market Square)
8:00 PM – "Projekt 0-600" (Church Square)

Sunday, July 12, 2026

10:00 AM – Ecumenical Service
11:30 AM – Kindergarten Performances, Clubs' Play Street
12:00 PM – Lunch with Musical Accompaniment
3:30 PM – Play Street Award Ceremony
4:00 PM – Festival End

Prices Dornstetter Stadtfest 2026

Free admission. Food and drinks are offered by local clubs – prices are moderate, and proceeds go to the clubs' funds.

Practical information

Practical information — Dornstetter Stadtfest

Getting There

Dornstetten is located on the B28 between Freudenstadt and Horb am Neckar. Dornstetten train station (Stuttgart–Freudenstadt line) is in the Aach district; from there, it's about a 15-minute walk or a shuttle bus ride to the old town.

Admission

Free admission.

Shuttle and Parking

As in previous years, a shuttle bus will run between the designated parking lots and the old town during the festival weekend. Car parking around the old town is limited – traveling by train or bus is recommended.

Tip

Arrive in the old town before 6:45 PM on Saturday to witness the fanfare procession and the mayor's keg tapping.

A City Festival with Medieval Charm

The Dornstetten City Festival takes place every summer in the historic old town of Dornstetten – a former free imperial city in the District of Freudenstadt on the edge of the Northern Black Forest. The half-timbered backdrop around the market square, the former town hall, and St. Martin's Church provide the perfect setting for a traditional civic festival that unites the entire community.

The Program Concept – One Weekend, Two Moods

Saturday Evening: Festive fanfare procession, opening by the mayor with the traditional keg tapping around 7 PM, followed by live music until late at night on two stages.
Sunday: Ecumenical service at 10 AM, kindergarten performances, large play street from 11:30 AM, communal lunch with musical accompaniment, play street award ceremony at 3:30 PM, festival ends around 4 PM.

Live Music on Two Stages

In 2026, "d'SchwobeBrasser" will perform on the market square stage and the cover project "Projekt 0-600" on the church square stage (both starting at 8 PM) – a mix of Swabian brass power and rock classics. The Dornstetten town band accompanies the festival procession and provides atmospheric morning pint music on Sunday.

Family-Friendly Sunday Program

The play street on Marktstraße is the heart of the Sunday program: Dornstetten clubs set up stations for skill games, crafts, physical activities, and small competitions. In the afternoon, all participating children receive their awards. In the background, there will be performances by local kindergartens and small musical interludes.

Gastronomy from the Club Scene

As with any good Swabian city festival, the local clubs take care of the catering. You can enjoy Maultaschen, Saitenwürste, Bratwurst, fries, Swabian specialties, and sample regional wines, beers, and non-alcoholic drinks. The proceeds go back into the clubs' activities – a classic win-win in the imperial city.

Discover the Old Town

The Dornstetten City Festival is the perfect opportunity to get to know the medieval old town with its half-timbered houses, the market fountain, and the narrow alleys. Those with more time can combine their visit with a hike at Karpfensee lake, an excursion to the nearby Freudenstadt Mountain Bike Park, or a drive along the Schwarzwaldhochstraße scenic route.