Name: Freyunger Volksfest 2026
Start: 2026-06-26T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-06-30T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Festgelände Zuppinger Straße

Volksfest Freyung

About Volksfest Freyung

The Freyunger Volksfest is one of the most popular Volksfests in the Bavarian Forest. For five days, the festival grounds on Zuppinger Straße in Freyung transform into a meeting point for young and old: beer tent with hearty brass music, renowned music groups and bands, attractive amusement rides, and a varied program. The festival opens with a concert in the town square, a parade with assembly in front of Wolfstein Castle, and the traditional beer tapping. With an afternoon for seniors, a day for people with disabilities, and a day for authorities, businesses, and farmers, the Volksfest is firmly anchored in the social life of the region.

Dates 26 Jun — 30 Jun 2026

Venue Freyung (09272)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Volksfest Freyung — edition 2026

The Freyunger Volksfest 2026 will take place from June 26 to 30 at the festival grounds on Zuppinger Straße. Opening on Friday with a concert in the town square (from 4 PM), parade with assembly in front of Wolfstein Castle, and beer tapping. Beer tent with brass music, amusement rides, and a program for everyone.

The Freyunger Volksfest 2026 runs from Friday, June 26, to Tuesday, June 30, at the festival grounds on Zuppinger Straße. The festival opens on Friday with a concert in the town square starting at 4:00 PM, followed by a parade with assembly in front of Wolfstein Castle and the traditional beer tapping.

On the following days, renowned music groups and bands ensure the atmosphere in the beer tent, along with a lunch menu. Attractive amusement rides complement the offering. Special program highlights: seniors' afternoon on Saturday, "Day for People with Disabilities" and "Day for Authorities, Businesses, and Farmers" on Monday.

Highlights Volksfest Freyung 2026

Parade with assembly in front of Wolfstein Castle
Traditional beer tapping to kick off the festival
Beer tent with renowned music groups and bands
Attractive amusement rides for the whole family

Programme Volksfest Freyung 2026

Program 2026

Friday, June 26: Concert in the town square from 4 PM, followed by parade (assembly in front of Wolfstein Castle), beer tapping, and festival kick-off
Saturday: Festival operations, lunch menu in the beer tent, seniors' afternoon
Sunday: Festival operations with brass music and bands
Monday: Day for People with Disabilities, Day for Authorities, Businesses, and Farmers
Tuesday, June 30: Festival conclusion

Prices Volksfest Freyung 2026

Admission to the festival grounds is free. Costs apply for food, drinks, and amusement rides.

Practical information

Practical information — Volksfest Freyung

Getting There

By car via the B12 or B533 to Freyung; the festival grounds are located on Zuppinger Straße. By train to Freyung (Ilztalbahn / connecting services).

Program

Friday from 4:00 PM: Concert in the town square, followed by a parade (assembly in front of Wolfstein Castle) and beer tapping. Sat–Mon: Festival operations with lunch menu in the beer tent.

Admission

Admission to the festival grounds is free. Costs apply for food, drinks, and amusement rides.

Tip

The parade from the town square and the beer tapping on the opening Friday are the most atmospheric moments.

Volksfest Tradition in the Bavarian Forest

The Freyunger Volksfest is one of the most traditional and popular Volksfests in the Bavarian Forest. For five days, the festival grounds on Zuppinger Straße in Freyung offer a diverse program – supported by hearty brass music, convivial beer tent atmosphere, and a colorful amusement park.

Festival Kick-off with Parade and Beer Tapping

The festival opens on Friday with a concert in the town square starting at 4:00 PM. This is followed by a parade with assembly in front of Wolfstein Castle and the traditional beer tapping, which marks the official start of the festival.

Program and Amusement Rides

On the following days, various renowned music groups and bands ensure the right atmosphere in the beer tent, along with a lunch menu. Attractive and spectacular amusement rides guarantee entertaining hours for the whole family. Special program highlights include the seniors' afternoon on Saturday and, on Monday, the "Day for People with Disabilities" and the "Day for Authorities, Businesses, and Farmers.".

Freyung – Freyung-Grafenau District

Freyung is the district town of the Freyung-Grafenau district in the Bavarian administrative region of Lower Bavaria, located in the heart of the Bavarian Forest near the borders of the Czech Republic and Austria. The Volksfest is deeply rooted in the region's identity, combining tradition, brass music, and conviviality.