Ingolstadt Autumn Volksfest
Bavaria's classic autumn Volksfest on the Dreizehnerstraße fairground
About Autumn Volksfest Ingolstadt
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Over 100 Years of Volksfest Tradition
The Ingolstadt Autumn Volksfest looks back on over 100 years of history. Together with the Spring Volksfest, it forms the second pillar of a biannual folk festival tradition that has shaped the city of Ingolstadt for generations. Both events attract hundreds of thousands of visitors from Ingolstadt, the Eichstätt district, Region 10, and all of Upper Bavaria.
Ten Days of Beer Tent Festivities
From September 25 to October 4, 2026, the Dreizehnerstraße fairground will transform into an open festival mile with large beer tents, showmen's stalls, rides for families and thrill-seekers, and traditional delicacy stands. Over the ten days, family days, classic festival evenings, and special events will alternate.
What Makes a Bavarian Volksfest
As with any classic Bavarian Volksfest, there are central elements that have been established over decades:
- Beer tents from regional breweries (Herrnbräu, Nordbräu, Müllerbräu, etc.) with Maß (liter) beer service and festival beer
- Live bands on the festival tent stages — folk music, Schlager, and cover bands
- Rides from Ferris wheels to roller coasters, haunted houses, bumper cars
- Delicacy stands with pretzels, bratwurst, grilled fish (Steckerlfisch), roast chicken (Hendl), gingerbread hearts
- Shooting galleries, prize stalls, carousels for children
- traditional festival parade often on the opening or closing day
Ingolstadt — A City with a Great Volksfest Culture
Ingolstadt, with around 140,000 inhabitants, is the fifth-largest city in Bavaria, home to the Audi plant, and an important economic center in Region 10. The Volksfest is one of the city's central cultural constants — a meeting place for families, work colleagues, and clubs. The tradition is maintained by the City of Ingolstadt's Cultural Office and is adapted annually to changing focuses (family days, Bavarian evening, traditional costume evening).
The Dreizehnerstraße Fairground
The Dreizehnerstraße fairground in northern Ingolstadt has been the permanent location for the city's folk festivals for decades. Easily accessible by public transport and car, it offers ample space for the large beer tents and the ride mile.
Autumn Volksfest Ingolstadt — edition 2026
The 2026 edition continues the centuries-old tradition of the Autumn Volksfest. As every year, the beer tent operators, together with the City of Ingolstadt's Cultural Office, are putting together a diverse program of live music, beer tent entertainment, family days, and special themed evenings.
Detailed information on festival beers, band confirmations, family days, and dates for special program points (opening parade, Bavarian Evening, traditional costume evening, grand finale fireworks) will be published in the weeks leading up to the festival on volksfest.in and kulturamt-ingolstadt.de.
Programme Autumn Volksfest Ingolstadt 2026
Friday, September 25, 2026 — Festival Opening
- afternoon — Tapping of the first keg in the main tent (official festival start by the Mayor)
- evening — Live band in the beer tent, catering by the tent operators
- concurrently — Opening of the showmen's mile with all rides and delicacy stands
Saturday/Sunday, September 26 – 27, 2026 — First Festival Weekend
- Beer tent festivities with live bands
- Family Day with reduced ride prices (date according to program flyer)
Weekdays, September 28 – October 2, 2026
- Beer tent open, daily specials, and themed evenings
- Showmen's mile in full operation
Saturday, October 3, 2026 — German Unity Day
- Beer tent festivities with a major live band
- particularly high visitor numbers due to the public holiday
Sunday, October 4, 2026 — Festival Closing
- Last day of showmen's attractions and beer tent
- evening — traditional festival closing fireworks (date according to official program)
Updated band confirmations, family days, and special promotions at volksfest.in.
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Getting There
Ingolstadt is located on the A9 motorway (exit Ingolstadt Nord). Dreizehnerstraße fairground is in the northeast of the city. By public transport: City bus lines towards the fairground, especially on festival weekends with additional special services. Ingolstadt Central Station (Hbf), then take a bus.
Admission
Admission to the fairground is free. Food and drink in the beer tents are at typical Volksfest prices (liter of beer approx. €12–€14, roast chicken approx. €15–€18).
Family Days
On family days, there are often reduced prices for rides at the showmen's attractions — exact dates available at volksfest.in.
Contact
City of Ingolstadt Cultural Office, Donaustraße 11, 85049 Ingolstadt. Phone +49 841 305 46601, Email [email protected].
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Where it takes place Autumn Volksfest Ingolstadt
Festplatz Dreizehnerstraße
Dreizehnerstraße, 85049 Ingolstadt