Name: Hammelburg Wine Festival 2026
Start: 2026-07-17T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-07-20T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Marktplatz Hammelburg

Hammelburg Wine Festival

About Hammelburg Wine Festival

The Hammelburg Wine Festival transforms the historic marketplace of Hammelburg, Germany's oldest wine town, into a wine mile for four days. With free admission, helpers from 1. FC 1913 Hammelburg serve Franconian wines from Hammelburg vineyards and draft beer, along with kettle meat (Kesselfleisch) with blood and liver sausage, live bands, and a bar in the Rathauskeller (town hall cellar). The festival has been held since 1965 and will celebrate its 60th edition in 2026.

Dates 17 Jul — 20 Jul 2026

Venue Hammelburg (09663)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Hammelburg Wine Festival — edition 2026

The 60th Hammelburg Wine Festival runs from July 17 to 20, 2026, on the marketplace in Hammelburg. With free admission, there will be Hammelburg wines, draft beer, kettle meat (Kesselfleisch) with blood and liver sausage, live bands, and the Rathauskeller bar. The official opening with the wine princess and mayor takes place on Saturday evening.

60th Edition 2026

In 2026, the Hammelburg Wine Festival celebrates its 60th edition. From Friday, July 17, to Monday, July 20, 1. FC 1913 Hammelburg invites you to the marketplace for Franconian wine, draft beer, and kettle meat (Kesselfleisch). The official opening with the wine princess and the mayor will take place on Saturday at 8 PM.

Music and Rathauskeller Bar

The Hammelburg town band will play on Sunday evening, and the duo Con Brio will provide the festival finale on Monday. In the evenings, the Rathauskeller bar will be open with ELOTAIL and a DJ.

Highlights Hammelburg Wine Festival 2026

60th edition of the Hammelburg Wine Festival; official opening with Wine Princess and Mayor; kettle meat (Kesselfleisch) meal with blood and liver sausage; live music by the town band; Rathauskeller bar.

Programme Hammelburg Wine Festival 2026

Friday, July 17, 2026

Festival operations with »Feierabänd!«
From 10 PM, Rathauskeller bar with ELOTAIL

Saturday, July 18, 2026

Festival operations with »Feierabänd!«
8 PM official opening with Wine Princess and 1st Mayor
From 10 PM, Rathauskeller bar with DJ

Sunday, July 19, 2026

From 2 PM, café bar and drinks
4:30 PM–10 PM festival operations
6 PM–9 PM live music by the Hammelburg town band

Monday, July 20, 2026

5:30 PM–10 PM festival finale with the duo Con Brio
Traditional kettle meat (Kesselfleisch) meal with blood and liver sausage

Prices Hammelburg Wine Festival 2026

Free admission on all days. Wine, draft beer, and food à la carte.

Practical information

Practical information — Hammelburg Wine Festival

Getting There

Hammelburg is located in the Lower Franconian Saale Valley in the district of Bad Kissingen, accessible via the A7 motorway and by train (Hammelburg station). The marketplace is centrally located in the old town.

Admission

Admission is free on all days. Consumption of wine, beer, and food is à la carte.

Organizer

1. FC 1913 e.V. Hammelburg.

Wine Festival in Germany's Oldest Wine Town

Hammelburg is considered Germany's oldest wine town, and the Hammelburg Wine Festival is one of the most traditional festivals in this Lower Franconian town in the district of Bad Kissingen. The 1. FC 1913 Hammelburg has been organizing the festival on the historic marketplace since 1965.

Wine, Beer, and Kettle Meat

The focus is on wines from Hammelburg vineyards, complemented by draft beer and Franconian delicacies. A highlight is the traditional kettle meat meal (Kesselfleischessen) with blood and liver sausage and sauerkraut.

Music and Rathauskeller Bar

Live bands, the Hammelburg town band, and mood music accompany the festival. In the evenings, the bar in the Rathauskeller opens with a DJ and live acts, extending the festivities late into the night.

Free Admission for All

The Hammelburg Wine Festival is accessible with free admission and is a meeting point for the entire region. The official opening with the wine princess and the mayor is one of the fixed program points.