Name: Günzburg Volksfest 2026
Start: 2026-08-07T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-08-16T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Festplatz am Donaustrand

Volksfest Günzburg

About Volksfest Günzburg

The Günzburg Volksfest is one of the most renowned Volksfests in Southern Germany, transforming the festival grounds on the Danube riverbank into a colorful fairground every August. For ten days, a large festival tent with traditional brass and party music from regional bands, a wide range of rides, and numerous refreshment and snack stands attract visitors from all over the region. The Hahnzelt offers Bavarian delicacies, freshly tapped beer, and chicken classics. Embedded within the festival days is the public holiday Assumption of Mary on August 15th. A highlight of the festival calendar for the Swabian city of Günzburg in the district of Günzburg.

Dates 07 Aug — 16 Aug 2026

Venue Günzburg (09774)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Volksfest Günzburg — edition 2026

The Günzburg Volksfest 2026 will take place from August 7th to 16th on the festival grounds on the Danube riverbank. For ten days, visitors can expect the large festival tent with the Hahnzelt, offering Bavarian delicacies, freshly tapped beer, and chicken classics, accompanied by daily live music from regional bands. Around the tent, rides and numerous stands will provide a Volksfest atmosphere. The public holiday Assumption of Mary on August 15th falls in the middle of the festival days.

From August 7th to 16th, 2026, the festival grounds on the Danube riverbank will once again transform into a colorful fairground. For over ten days, the Günzburg Volksfest will feature the large festival tent with the Hahnzelt, where Bavarian delicacies, freshly tapped beer, and chicken classics are served, along with daily live music from regional bands. Rides and numerous stands around the tent will create a Volksfest atmosphere. The public holiday Assumption of Mary on August 15th falls within the festival days.

Highlights Volksfest Günzburg 2026

Ten festival days on the Danube riverbank festival grounds
Hahnzelt with experiential gastronomy, brass music, and party bands
Large selection of rides
Public holiday Assumption of Mary in the middle of the festival days
Pre-festival prices for beer and chicken

Programme Volksfest Günzburg 2026

Festival Period

August 7 – 16, 2026 — ten festival days on the Danube riverbank festival grounds
August 15, 2026 — public holiday Assumption of Mary during the Volksfest

Festival Tent / Hahnzelt

Daily live music with regional brass bands and party bands
Bavarian delicacies, freshly tapped beer, and chicken classics
Beer & chicken at reduced pre-festival prices several weeks before the festival begins
Table reservations in the Hahnzelt possible

Fairground

Wide range of rides for families and adrenaline fans
Numerous snack, refreshment, and sales stands
Children's program

The detailed stage and band program will be published by the festival organizer via the Hahnzelt and the city of Günzburg.

Prices Volksfest Günzburg 2026

Admission to the festival grounds is free. Rides and food/drinks are paid for on-site; beer and chicken are available at reduced pre-festival prices several weeks before the festival begins.

Practical information

Practical information — Volksfest Günzburg

Getting there

Günzburg is located in Bavarian Swabia directly on the A8 motorway between Ulm and Augsburg and is well-connected by train. The festival grounds on the Danube riverbank are near the Danube, within walking distance of the city center and train station.

Admission

Admission to the festival grounds is free. Rides and food/drinks are paid for on-site; table reservations in the Hahnzelt are possible.

Tip

Take advantage of the pre-festival prices for beer and chicken several weeks before the festival begins.

Volksfest atmosphere on the Danube riverbank

The Günzburg Volksfest is one of the best-known and most popular Volksfests in Southern Germany. Organized by the city of Günzburg, it takes place annually in August on the festival grounds on the Danube riverbank, in the Swabian city of Günzburg in the district of the same name in the state of Bavaria.

Festival Tent and Hahnzelt

The centerpiece is the large festival tent. The Hahnzelt stands for experiential gastronomy, combining traditional festival cuisine with contemporary accents. Bavarian delicacies, freshly tapped beer, and classic chicken dishes are served, accompanied by daily live music from regional brass bands and party bands. Beer and chicken are available at reduced pre-festival prices several weeks before the festival begins.

Rides and Fairground

Around the festival tent, a wide range of rides provides thrills and family fun. Numerous snack, refreshment, and sales stands complete the fairground. A dedicated children's program also makes the Volksfest attractive for families.

Festival Days and Tradition

The Volksfest spans over ten days, with the public holiday Assumption of Mary on August 15th falling right in the middle. The festival combines Bavarian inn culture, customs, and fairground entertainment into a convivial summer highlight for the entire region.