Eisenberger Mohrenfest
The biggest Volksfest in Eisenberg — May 29th to 31st, 2026 in the entire city center
2026
About Mohrenfest
Mohrenfest — edition 2026
Mohrenfest 2026 — The Entire City Center Celebrates
The 2026 program has been officially confirmed by the city of Eisenberg. Several stages, three days of programming, live music in various styles, and a decentralized festival concept that includes every corner of Eisenberg's city center. The market square becomes a large concert stage in the evenings, the Schlossgarten invites you to linger in the wine village, and guests dance in the Scheithof until late at night.
With the AC/DC tribute band AC/CZ, the festival brings a prominent cover band act in 2026, complemented by Stamping Feet (Rock/Pop) and The Castle of Customs. The traditional Bambinilauf is a must-attend event for Eisenberg families — a fun run course specifically for the youngest athletes.
Highlights Mohrenfest 2026
- Eisenberger Mohrenfest 2026 — last weekend of May
- Entire city center becomes festival ground
- AC/CZ (AC/DC Tribute) Saturday evening
- Stamping Feet, The Castle of Customs
- Wine village in the Schlossgarten with entertainer Mölli
- Bambinilauf for children
- Dance floor in the Scheithof until late at night
- Mohrenfest admission free
Programme Mohrenfest 2026
Eisenberger Mohrenfest 2026 — Program
Friday, May 29th, 2026
- from 5:00 PM — Opening of the Mohrenfest
- Market Square: Live music in the evening
- Schlossgarten: Wine village with entertainer Mölli
- Scheithof: Dance floor, electronic music until late at night
Saturday, May 30th, 2026
- from 10:00 AM — Market operations, fairground attractions, street food
- Family program and children's activities
- Bambinilauf for the youngest participants
- Concerts on several stages during the day
- Schlossgarten: Wine village with Mölli
- Market Square in the evening: AC/CZ (AC/DC Tribute), Stamping Feet
- Scheithof: Dance evening with DJs and live music
Sunday, May 31st, 2026
- from 10:00 AM — Continuation of the program
- Concerts, street food, family program
- The Castle of Customs Live
- Finale in the evening
Detailed program and performance times: mohrenfest.de/programm. Confirmed by the City of Eisenberg.
Prices Mohrenfest 2026
Mohrenfest admission: free. Individual dance evenings, concerts, and the wine village depend on the program and consumption. Details at mohrenfest.de.
Practical information — Mohrenfest
Date 2026
Eisenberger Mohrenfest: May 29th to 31st, 2026 (last weekend of May). Friday opening from 5 PM, Saturday and Sunday from 10 AM each day.
Location
Eisenberg City Center: Marktplatz, Steinweg, Schlossgarten, Schlosshof, Scheithof. 07607 Eisenberg, Saale-Holzland district, Thuringia.
Getting There
By car: A9 exit Eisenberg, short drive to the center. By train: Eisenberg station on the Jena–Gera line. Extensive road closures in the city center during the festival — please follow the parking guidance system.
Admission
Mohrenfest admission: free. Individual events, dance evenings, and concerts depend on the program — details at mohrenfest.de.
Organizer
City of Eisenberg in cooperation with local associations, businesses, and sponsors. Program, tickets, and updates at mohrenfest.de and stadt-eisenberg.de.
Eisenberg — Festival Week on the Whitsun Weekend
Eisenberg is located in the Saale-Holzland district in eastern Thuringia, about 25 kilometers east of Jena. This historic, bourgeois small town with around 10,000 inhabitants boasts a remarkable castle with a baroque palace church — and the castle ensemble becomes part of a city-wide Volksfest every year for the Mohrenfest. The name "Mohrenfest" refers to Eisenberg's city coat of arms, which depicts a Moor's head — an element from the town's medieval heraldry.
The Entire City Center Becomes a Festival Ground
The special feature of the Mohrenfest is its decentralization: instead of a single festival site, the event takes over the entire city center. The market square with the Town Hall, Steinweg as the main axis, Schlossgarten and Schlosshof around the baroque ensemble, and the Scheithof as an open-air dance floor — each area has its own stages, its own atmosphere, and its own audience. In 2026, the city will set up the popular wine village in the Schlossgarten, where entertainer "Mölli" will entertain guests on both evenings. The market square will become a concert stage in the evenings.
2026 — Three Days with a Program for All Generations
From Friday 5 PM until late Sunday evening, the Mohrenfest 2026 offers a diverse program: live concerts, fun runs, family activities, city history, a wine village, street food, and fairground attractions. The city of Eisenberg has already officially confirmed the 2026 program — including performances by AC/CZ (AC/DC Tribute), Stamping Feet, The Castle of Customs, as well as the traditional Bambinilauf for the youngest participants.
Saale-Holzland — A Volksfest Hotspot in Eastern Thuringia
In the state of Thuringia, Saale-Holzland district, the Mohrenfest is an important date in the Volksfest calendar. Bad Klosterlausnitz, Stadtroda, Bürgel — the entire region contributes visitors. The mix of historical scenery (Eisenberg Castle), live music, and Thuringian Volksfest culture makes the festival a fixed event on the last weekend of May.
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