Eichstätt Old Town Festival
Three days of city festival in the old town of Eichstätt — »A festival by citizens for citizens«
About Old Town Festival Eichstätt
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City Festival in the Heart of the Episcopal City
The Eichstätt Old Town Festival is one of the defining summer events in the Upper Bavarian episcopal and university city in the Eichstätt district of Bavaria. The festival is organized by the city's Tourist Information; the motto has been »A festival by citizens for citizens« for years.
Several Stages in the Old Town
For three days, the squares of the baroque old town become stages: Domplatz, Marktplatz, Pater-Philipp-Jeningen-Platz, Leonrodplatz, and Posthof offer music of various styles – brass music, rock 'n' roll, country, folk, rock, reggae, and club sounds. Additionally, choir and classical concerts take place in the Spiegelsaal of the Residenz.
International Culinary Delights
At the Old Town Festival, Eichstätt's partner cities from France and Italy also present their specialties: French cheeses and wines as well as Italian cured meats and pasta classics. Local restaurateurs complement the offerings with Eichstätt beer specialties and Franconian-Bavarian home cooking.
Family and Club Program
For children, there is a colorful program with carousels, archery, basketball, and child-friendly musical performances. Eichstätt's clubs – choirs, dance groups, sports clubs – perform on the stages and give the festival its local character.
Location in the Altmühltal Nature Park
Eichstätt is located in the Altmühltal Nature Park, one of Bavaria's most beautiful low mountain range regions. The baroque old town with Willibald Cathedral, the Prince-Bishop's Residence, and the Hofgarten forms the ideal backdrop for the Old Town Festival – Eichstätt is also home to the Catholic University, thus shaping the mix of tradition and student life.
Who is it for?
- Lovers of city festivals with a classic old town backdrop
- Music fans with broad tastes (brass music to club sound)
- Families with children (own children's program)
- Connoisseurs of regional and international specialties
- Visitors to the Altmühltal region
Old Town Festival Eichstätt — edition 2026
From July 3rd to 5th, 2026, the city of Eichstätt invites you to the traditional Old Town Festival. In the baroque old town, several squares will become stages where bands from the region and Eichstätt's partner cities will perform.
On the stages at Marktplatz, Domplatz, Pater-Philipp-Jeningen-Platz, and Posthof, brass, rock, folk, and reggae ensembles will play; classical concerts and choir performances will take place in the Spiegelsaal of the Residenz. The culinary offerings range from French cheeses and wines to Italian specialties and Eichstätt beer. A colorful children's program and contributions from local clubs complement the festival.
Programme Old Town Festival Eichstätt 2026
Stages
- Domplatz — Opening with the Mayor, main stage
- Marktplatz — Bands and club performances
- Pater-Philipp-Jeningen-Platz — Folk and acoustic music
- Leonrodplatz — Family area
- Posthof — Rock, reggae, and club music
- Spiegelsaal of the Residenz — Classical and choirs
Culinary Delights
- Contributions from partner cities (France, Italy)
- Local restaurateurs and Eichstätt beer specialties
Family Program
- Carousel, archery, basketball
- Child-friendly musical performances
Highlights Old Town Festival Eichstätt 2026
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Practical information — Old Town Festival Eichstätt
Getting There
Festival grounds in the old town of Eichstätt (Domplatz, Marktplatz, Leonrodplatz, Pater-Philipp-Jeningen-Platz, Posthof). By train to Eichstätt Stadt with Eichstätt Bayern (requires change), by car via the A9 (Eichstätt exit) and the B13. Traffic restrictions apply in the old town area during the festival around Domplatz, Marktplatz, Leonrodplatz, Luitpoldstraße, and Residenzplatz; use parking on the outskirts of the old town.
Organizer and Contact
City of Eichstätt, Tourist Information, Domplatz 8, 85072 Eichstätt, [email protected].
Tip
Those who combine the Old Town Festival with an excursion into the Altmühltal Nature Park can visit Willibald Cathedral, the Hofgarten, and the Jura Museum during the day and immerse themselves in the festival atmosphere in the evening.
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Where it takes place Old Town Festival Eichstätt
Altstadt Eichstätt (Domplatz, Marktplatz, Pater-Philipp-Jeningen-Platz, Leonrodplatz, Posthof)
Domplatz, 85072 Eichstätt