Name: Flosser Kirwa 2026
Start: 2026-08-21T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-08-24T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Marktplatz Floß / Festgelände Oberndorf

Flosser Kirwa

About Flosser Kirwa

The Flosser Kirwa in the market town of Floß, Neustadt an der Waldnaab district, is considered one of the "most iconic events in the Northern Upper Palatinate." For several days, two worlds merge here: the traditional Kirchweih, over 600 years old, on the historic market square, and a modern party weekend on the festival grounds in the Oberndorf district. While Sunday of the Kirchweih, with its church services, the market band's concert, a traditional beer tapping, and the appearance of the historic Flosser Landwehr, provides a contemplative experience of local customs, the festival tent transforms into a lively party center with live music over the weekend. Several thousand visitors from all over the Upper Palatinate flock to Floß annually, making the Kirwa one of the region's largest folk festivals (Volksfeste).

Dates 21 Aug — 24 Aug 2026

Venue Floß (09374)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Flosser Kirwa — edition 2026

The Flosser Kirwa 2026 will take place from Friday, August 21, to Monday, August 24. The party weekend starts on Friday on the festival grounds in Oberndorf, and the traditional Kirchweih Sunday with church services, a concert, beer tapping, and the performance of the Flosser Landwehr on the market square follows on Sunday. The event concludes with the Frühschoppen on Monday.

From Friday, August 21, to Monday, August 24, 2026, the market town of Floß invites you to the traditional Flosser Kirwa. The party weekend begins on Friday on the festival grounds in Oberndorf with live music in the large festival tent. The contemplative highlight is Kirchweih Sunday on August 24 on the market square: after the church services (Protestant 9 a.m., Catholic 10 a.m.), the market band gives a concert, the mayor taps a 100-liter keg, and the historic Flosser Landwehr performs with salute shots. A children's carousel and numerous market stalls create a folk festival atmosphere. The event traditionally concludes with the Frühschoppen on Monday.

Highlights Flosser Kirwa 2026

Over 600 years of Kirchweih tradition (documented since 1421)
Traditional Kirchweih Sunday on the historic market square
Concert by the market band and beer tapping by the mayor
Performance by the historic Flosser Landwehr with salute shots
Party weekend with live music in the festival tent on the Oberndorf festival grounds

Programme Flosser Kirwa 2026

Festival Weekend

Friday, August 21, 2026 — Kick-off of the party weekend on the Oberndorf festival grounds, live music in the festival tent
Saturday, August 22, 2026 — Festival tent events with live music and DJs
Sunday, August 24, 2026 — Traditional Kirchweih Sunday on the market square: Church services (9 and 10 a.m.), concert by the market band, beer tapping, performance by the Flosser Landwehr with salute shots, children's carousel, and market stalls
Monday, August 24, 2026 — Closing Frühschoppen

The full program will be published on the festival website and social media channels.

Prices Flosser Kirwa 2026

The festival grounds and the market square are freely accessible. Food and drinks in the festival tent and at the market stalls are paid for on-site.

Practical information

Practical information — Flosser Kirwa

Getting There

The market town of Floß is located in the Neustadt an der Waldnaab district in the Northern Upper Palatinate. Travel is via Weiden in der Oberpfalz or Neustadt an der Waldnaab. The festival grounds are in the Oberndorf district, and the traditional part is on the market square in the town center.

Admission

The festival grounds and the market square are freely accessible. Early arrival is recommended for the party evenings in the festival tent.

Tip

Those who want to experience the local customs should visit Kirchweih Sunday on the market square with the concert, beer tapping, and the performance of the Flosser Landwehr. The exact program will be published on the festival website and social media channels.

Over 600 Years of Kirchweih Tradition

The Flosser Kirwa in the state of Bavaria, in the market town of Floß, Neustadt an der Waldnaab district, boasts an exceptionally long history: the tradition of Kirchweih has been documented here since 1421. This makes the Flosser Kirwa one of the most traditional festivals in the Northern Upper Palatinate.

Two Festivals in One Weekend

A characteristic feature of the Flosser Kirwa is the combination of tradition and party in two different locations. On the historic market square – laid out as a parade ground after the great fire of 1813 – the contemplative, custom-oriented Kirchweih takes place. Simultaneously, on the festival grounds in the Oberndorf district, the party-oriented festival tent becomes the center for a young, celebratory audience.

Kirchweih Sunday

The traditional highlight is Kirchweih Sunday: it begins with church services in the morning (Protestant at 9 a.m., Catholic at 10 a.m.). Afterwards, the market band gives a concert on the market square, the mayor taps a beer keg donated by the Cylinder Club, and the historic Flosser Landwehr performs with salute shots. A children's carousel and numerous market stalls complete the picture – conviviality and entertainment are the focus.

Party Weekend in the Festival Tent

The party weekend kicks off on Friday on the festival grounds in Oberndorf. Live bands and DJs create the atmosphere in the large festival tent, making the Flosser Kirwa known far beyond Floß as the "Party Center of the Northern Upper Palatinate." Traditionally, it concludes with a Frühschoppen (morning pint) on Monday.

Identity of the Northern Upper Palatinate

The Flosser Kirwa is a vibrant expression of Upper Palatinate festival culture. The combination of centuries-old customs, village community, and exuberant celebration makes the festival a source of identity for the entire region around Floß and Neustadt an der Waldnaab.