Ehinger Kirbe — Stadtfest
46th Stadtfest on the historic market square with around 40 clubs
About Ehinger Kirbe
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From Construction Site Festival to Stadtfest
What began in 1976/77 as a small construction site festival after the redesign of the market square has developed into the most important summer event in Ehingen in almost five decades. The Kirbe — Swabian for Kirchweihfest (church consecration festival) — has been organized annually by the mayor's office together with Ehingen's clubs. Around 40 clubs from the city center and its districts set up their stalls around the historic burgher houses on the market square, ranging from football clubs and music associations to the volunteer fire brigade and parish communities.
Stage in the Middle of the City
The large stage in the market square is the center of the festival. It serves as a venue for local bands, choirs, dance groups, the music clubs from the districts, and for performances by regional cover bands in the evenings. The selection is deliberately broad — brass music in the afternoon, Schlager and rock in the evening, and Swabian dialect bands between sets. The audience dances, eats, and drinks in the alleys around the market square until well after midnight.
Culinary Delights from the Alb-Donau District
The catering stalls run by the clubs are the true heart of the Kirbe. Swabian classics such as Maultaschen, Linsen mit Spätzle (lentils with egg noodles), Zwiebelrostbraten (roast beef with onions), and Saiten (sausages) are found alongside pizza, crêpes, and Mediterranean cuisine from partner regions. The beer comes from the regional top brewery Berg in Ehingen and other breweries of the "Ehinger Bierkultur" (Ehingen Beer Culture) — Ehingen officially promotes itself as a beer culture city with four traditional breweries.
Peaceful Coexistence
The city emphasizes that the Kirbe is "a peaceful festival of conviviality and diversity." Club life in the "Große Kreisstadt" is made visible on stage and at the stalls — Ehingen has around 27,000 inhabitants and belongs to the Alb-Donau district, with Ulm as its district capital. The Kirbe is one of the most traditional Stadtfeste (city festivals) on the upper Danube.
Ehinger Kirbe — edition 2026
46th Edition at the Market Square
The Ehinger Kirbe 2026 will run on Saturday, September 12, and Sunday, September 13, 2026, on the historic market square in the heart of the "Große Kreisstadt" Ehingen (Donau). Approximately 40 clubs from the city center and its districts will set up their catering stalls around the burgher houses; the market square itself will be both stage and dance floor.
The festival program is traditionally published a few weeks before the Kirbe by the City of Ehingen and the Tourist Information. Performances by regional cover bands, Ehingen's music clubs, and dance and show groups are expected on Sunday afternoon. You can find the official announcements on ehingen.de.
Programme Ehinger Kirbe 2026
Saturday, September 12, 2026
- From the afternoon: Opening with the Mayor, beer tapping
- Early evening: Live music from regional clubs
- Evening: Concerts by regional cover bands on the main stage
- Until 2:00 AM: Catering and dancing in the alleys
Sunday, September 13, 2026
- From morning: Ecumenical service or morning pint with brass music
- Afternoon: Dance groups, children's program, music clubs
- Evening: Wind-down with live music
The final program for 2026 will be published on ehingen.de.
Highlights Ehinger Kirbe 2026
- 46th edition of the traditional Ehingen Stadtfest
- Around 40 clubs catering on the historic market square
- Live stage with cover bands, music clubs, and dance groups
- Swabian specialties and beers from the Ehingen Beer Culture
- Peaceful family festival, free admission
Prices Ehinger Kirbe 2026
Free admission to the festival grounds. Food and drinks at customary festival prices from the club stalls.
Practical information — Ehinger Kirbe
Getting There
By train: Ehingen is on the Donautalbahn (Ulm–Sigmaringen) line; it's about a 600-meter walk from Ehingen station to the market square. By car: Access via the B 311 or B 465; parking in the city center is heavily frequented during the Kirbe — the P+R (park and ride) lots at the train station and the Stadthalle parking lot are recommended.
Opening Hours
Saturday, September 12, 2026: approx. 2:00 PM to 2:00 AM. Sunday, September 13, 2026: approx. 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
Admission
Free admission to the entire festival grounds. Food and drinks at festival prices from the club stalls.
Tourist Information
Tourist-Info Ehingen, Marktplatz 1, 89584 Ehingen, Tel. +49 7391 503-207.
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Marktplatz Ehingen
Marktplatz, 89584 Ehingen (Donau)