Name: Glashütten Zeltkerwa 2026
Start: 2026-08-14T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-08-16T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Festzelt Glashütten

Zeltkerwa Glashütten

About Zeltkerwa Glashütten

The Glashütten Zeltkerwa is a traditional Franconian Kirchweih (church fair) in the municipality of Glashütten, located in the Bayreuth district, on the edge of the Franconian Switzerland. It is organized by the "Gesellschaft Zufriedenheit" (Society of Contentment) youth club, which has been preserving the Kerwa customs since 1877. The celebration traditionally takes place on the weekend around the Sunday after Assumption Day (August 15th) in the festival tent. The Zeltkerwa embodies living Upper Franconian traditions with music, dancing, and a convivial festival tent atmosphere. Its secular character predominates – the Kerwa is primarily a lively village festival that brings together young and old from the entire region.

Dates 14 Aug — 16 Aug 2026

Venue Glashütten (09472)

Prices Free

Status —

Edition 2026

Zeltkerwa Glashütten — edition 2026

The Glashütten Zeltkerwa 2026 will be celebrated from August 14th to 16th – on the weekend around the Sunday after Assumption Day. The traditional Franconian Zeltkerwa hosted by the "Gesellschaft Zufriedenheit" features brass and dance music, Franconian delicacies, and a festive tent atmosphere. Free admission.

The 2026 edition of the Glashütten Zeltkerwa is scheduled for August 14th to 16th, 2026 – on the traditional weekend around the Sunday after August 15th. The organizer is the "Gesellschaft Zufriedenheit" youth club.

As every year since 1877, the festival is characterized by the festival tent operation, brass and dance music, Franconian delicacies, and social gatherings. The detailed program will be announced by the club before the Kerwa.

Highlights Zeltkerwa Glashütten 2026

Traditional Zeltkerwa by the "Gesellschaft Zufriedenheit" since 1877, festival tent with brass and dance music, Franconian delicacies, and a social Kerwa Sunday. Free admission.

Programme Zeltkerwa Glashütten 2026

Friday, August 14th

Opening of the Zeltkerwa with festival tent operation and live music

Saturday, August 15th

Festival tent operation with brass and dance music
Social Kerwa evening with the young men and women of the "Gesellschaft Zufriedenheit"

Sunday, August 16th

Morning pint and festival tent operation
Traditional Franconian Kerwa Sunday with music and dancing

The exact 2026 program will be published by the "Gesellschaft Zufriedenheit" youth club before the Kerwa.

Prices Zeltkerwa Glashütten 2026

Free admission. Food and drinks in the festival tent are subject to a charge.

Practical information

Practical information — Zeltkerwa Glashütten

Getting There

Glashütten is located in the Bayreuth district on the edge of the Franconian Switzerland, accessible via the state roads around Mistelgau and Bayreuth. Arrival by car is recommended.

Admission

Admission is free. Food and drinks in the festival tent are subject to a charge.

Date

Traditionally on the weekend around the Sunday after Assumption Day (August 15th).

Kerwa Customs Since 1877

The Glashütten Zeltkerwa has an unusual origin story: in 1877, a mayor mistakenly granted a dance permit for an unclear date. The Royal District Office of Bayreuth subsequently clarified that "two days of Kirchweih" were permissible – thus establishing August as the festival period. Since then, the Kerwa has been celebrated as a secular dance festival.

Religious Background

Although the name sounds ecclesiastical, the Kerwa has little to do with an actual church consecration. The date derives from the fact that the parish church of Mistelgau – to which Glashütten belonged – is dedicated to Saint Bartholomew. The secular Kerwa developed independently of this religious connection.

The Zeltkerwa Today

Today, the "Gesellschaft Zufriedenheit" youth club keeps the traditional August dance festival alive. In the festival tent, typical Franconian elements – brass and dance music, Franconian delicacies, and social gatherings – create the atmosphere.

Village Festival for the Region

The Zeltkerwa is primarily a communal entertainment and village festival that honors the region's cultural heritage and attracts visitors from the entire Bayreuth district and the Franconian Switzerland.