Name: Hahnbach Market Festival 2026
Start: 2026-07-25T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-07-25T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Marktkern Hahnbach (Hauptstraße/B14)

Marktfest Hahnbach

About Marktfest Hahnbach

When the market town of Hahnbach celebrates its patron saint's day, the town center along the main street transforms into a lively festival mile. The Hahnbach Market Festival combines Kirchweih (church consecration) customs with sociable market life: the highlight is the traditional Baumaustanzen, where the Kirwa couples dance in Dirndl and Lederhosen, "until the Lederhosen tear". An authentic piece of Upper Palatinate tradition.

Dates 25 Jul — 25 Jul 2026

Venue Hahnbach (09371)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Marktfest Hahnbach — edition 2026

The Hahnbach Market Festival 2026 will take place on Saturday, July 25, in the market center of Hahnbach. The focus is on the traditional Baumaustanzen of the Kirwa couples, along with a festival mile featuring stalls, music, and catering.

For 2026, the Hahnbach Market Festival is confirmed for Saturday, July 25. The celebration will take place in the market center along the main street/B14 in Hahnbach.

The market celebrates its patron saint's day, and the town center becomes a festival mile. The highlight is the traditional Baumaustanzen, where the Kirwa couples dance in Dirndl and Lederhosen. The festival is organized by the Hahnbach Cultural Committee.

Highlights Marktfest Hahnbach 2026

Baumaustanzen of the Kirwa couples — the big highlight
Authentic Upper Palatinate Kirwa customs
Lively festival mile in the town center
Free admission

Programme Marktfest Hahnbach 2026

Patron saint's day of the Hahnbach parish
Festival mile in the market center with stalls and catering
Traditional Baumaustanzen of the Kirwa couples in traditional costume
Music and social gathering

Prices Marktfest Hahnbach 2026

Free admission to the market festival. Food and drinks on site are subject to charge.

Practical information

Practical information — Marktfest Hahnbach

Getting There

By car via the B14 to Hahnbach (Lkr. Amberg-Sulzbach). By train to Amberg, then by bus.

Admission

Free admission to the market festival; food and drinks on site are subject to charge.

Tip

The Baumaustanzen is the highlight—secure a spot near the Kirwabaum early.

Patron Saint's Day and Market Festival

The Hahnbach Market Festival takes place in the market center of Hahnbach, a market town in the Amberg-Sulzbach district in the Oberpfalz region of eastern Bavaria. The festival is celebrated along the main street (B14) and is dedicated to the patron saint's day of the parish, traditionally dedicated to St. James.

Baumaustanzen — The Highlight

The centerpiece of the market festival is the Baumaustanzen. The Kirwa couples in traditional costume—Dirndl and Lederhosen—dance around the decorated Kirwabaum (festival tree) until the last couple has "danced it out". The custom attracts numerous spectators and is considered one of the most vibrant Kirchweih customs in the region.

Festival Mile in the Town Center

Around the Baumaustanzen, Hahnbach transforms into a festival mile: stalls, catering, music, and social gatherings characterize the day. The market festival is organized by the Hahnbach Cultural Committee.

Upper Palatinate Customs

The Kirwa custom with the Kirwabaum, the head Kirwa couple, and the Baumaustanzen is deeply rooted in the Oberpfalz. The Hahnbach Market Festival combines this tradition with the sociable character of a village and market festival and is firmly anchored in the event calendar of the market town of Hahnbach.