Eberner Altstadtfest
Grand Old Town Festival in the medieval half-timbered old town of Ebern — Live music, artists' market, and cabaret, "Franconia's biggest class reunion"
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Eberner Altstadtfest — Festival in the Half-Timbered Old Town
Ebern is a small town in the district of Haßberge in the Bavarian administrative region of Lower Franconia, idyllically situated in the Baunachtal valley. Its well-preserved medieval old town with town walls, towers, and half-timbered houses forms the backdrop for the Eberner Altstadtfest, one of the largest and most popular town festivals in the region.
Franconia's Biggest Class Reunion
Over the years, the Altstadtfest has earned the affectionate nickname "Franconia's biggest class reunion": Many former residents of Ebern, who have moved all over the world, return to their hometown this weekend. Thus, the festival combines the atmosphere of a town festival with a grand reunion — generations meet in the market square.
Program for All Age Groups
The market square features party music, while the alleys and courtyards offer entertainment on changing stages. Highlights include the artists' market in the hall of the Raiffeisen-Volksbank (Sunday), live bands on Sunday and Monday mornings, a performance by the music school, and a children's flea market by the town wall. There is also cabaret and "a little something different" at special venues in the historic old town.
Culinary Delights and Atmosphere
Ebern's clubs and restaurateurs provide the food: Franconian bratwurst, regional specialties, beer, and wine. The historic half-timbered facades, towers, and town walls create a unique atmosphere — a festival celebrating the identity of the Haßberge town. Dogs are welcome, and admission is free.
Ebern in the Haßberge Region
Ebern is located on the edge of the Haßberge Nature Park, a wooded hilly landscape in northern Lower Franconia. The Altstadtfest is an expression of the town's vibrant club and civic culture and a tourist attraction for the entire region between Bamberg and Coburg.
Eberner Altstadtfest — edition 2026
The Altstadtfest 2026 is scheduled by the town of Ebern for the weekend of July 25 to 27, 2026; festivities begin on Friday evening from 6:00 PM, with the festival running late into the night (Sundays until approx. 11:45 PM). On the market square and in the alleys of the medieval old town, there will be live music, an artists' market, cabaret, a children's flea market, and stands from Ebern's clubs. Free admission, dogs welcome.
Programme Eberner Altstadtfest 2026
Friday, July 24, 2026 — Opening
- From 6:00 PM — Opening, party music on the market square
Saturday, July 25, 2026
- Festival activities throughout the old town, live music on several stages
- From 2:00 PM — Children's flea market by the town wall
Sunday, July 26, 2026 — Main Day
- 11:00 AM–6:00 PM — Artists' market in the Raiffeisen-Volksbank hall
- From 11:00 AM — Children's flea market by the town wall
- 2:00 PM — Music school performance
- Live bands in the morning and throughout the day, festival until approx. 11:45 PM
Monday, July 27, 2026 — Closing
- Morning pint with live bands in the morning
- Festival concludes on the market square
Updates available from Tourist-Info Ebern (ebern.de).
Highlights Eberner Altstadtfest 2026
- Festival in the medieval half-timbered old town with town walls and towers
- "Franconia's biggest class reunion"
- Artists' market in the Raiffeisen-Volksbank hall
- Live music on several stages
- Children's flea market by the town wall
- Cabaret and music school performance
- Free admission, dogs welcome
Prices Eberner Altstadtfest 2026
Free admission. Food and drinks available from the stands of Ebern's clubs and local restaurateurs.
Practical information — Eberner Altstadtfest
Getting There
Ebern is located in the district of Haßberge, about 30 km north of Bamberg. Train connection via the Bamberg–Ebern line (RB), a few minutes' walk from the station to the old town. By car via the B279, parking available on the outskirts of town.
Admission
Free admission. Dogs welcome. Open-air event in the old town.
Accommodation
Guesthouses and hotels in Ebern and the surrounding area, as well as in Bamberg (30 km).
Contact
Tourist-Info Ebern, Tel. 09531 6290, [email protected]. Program available at ebern.de.
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Where it takes place Eberner Altstadtfest
Marktplatz und historische Altstadt Ebern
Marktplatz, 96106 Ebern