Jägerwirther Dorffest

Jägerwirth – A district with its own festival character

Jägerwirth is a district of the market town of Fürstenzell in the Passau district in Lower Bavaria. The market town is located between Passau and the Bavarian Forest, with the village of Jägerwirth itself about 8 km southwest of the town center. Despite its small size, Jägerwirth has established one of the most scenically and culturally distinctive village festivals in the region – supported by DJK Jägerwirth e.V., a sports club with several hundred members and departments for football, Bavarian curling, and others.

47th Edition 2026 – A Special Year

In 2026, it's the 47th edition of the Jägerwirther Dorffest. The festival thus falls within the major anniversary year "FZ3LL" – the market town of Fürstenzell is celebrating a triple anniversary in 2026: 950 years of the parish, 750 years of the monastery Fürstenzell, and 50 years of market elevation. The Jägerwirther Dorffest is officially part of the FZ3LL program.

50 Years of Rockdisco Jägerwirth – The Original

A special anniversary deserves attention: in 2026, Rockdisco Jägerwirth celebrates its 50th anniversary. It is one of the oldest disco formats in Southern Germany – organized by DJK Jägerwirth as part of the village festival since 1976. "The Original," as DJK Jägerwirth confidently communicates, was a trendsetter for Lower Bavarian disco culture and remains a magnet for guests from all over the Bavarian Forest, the Passau region, and even Austria to this day.

Festival Core – Accordion Meeting on Sunday

Another pillar of the village festival is the Accordion Meeting on Sunday. In 2025, it was already the 38th edition – and in 2026, it will be the 47th (counting differs; officially the 47th Accordion Meeting). One hundred or more accordion players from Bavaria and Austria gather on Sunday morning (from 9:00 AM) to play and make music together – a unique spectacle of Lower Bavarian folk music culture.

Festival Program – Five Days of Village Festival

The festival program extends over the Pentecost weekend and a few days before and after – traditionally five days:

• Thursday: Evening of Companies and Clubs – a welcome evening for local businesses and clubs.
• Friday: Live Concert / Rock Night (in recent years with bands like Ryan Eden).
• Saturday: Rockdisco Jägerwirth – the disco original, with special setup for the 50th anniversary in 2026.
• Sunday: Accordion Meeting (from 9:00 AM), festival service, morning pint, lunch, and in the afternoon, a large parade of local clubs.
• Monday: Festival finale with live music and children's afternoon.

Sports Facility as Festival Grounds

The venue is the sports facility of DJK Jägerwirth at Weidenberg 6. The festival tent is set up on the sports field, with several other catering tents and stalls lining the grounds. The logistics are designed for large numbers of visitors – on peak days, several thousand guests attend.