Name: Anniversary Festival GMV Concordia & MV Zimmerbach — 125 and 100 Years 2026
Start: 2026-06-19T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-06-21T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Festzelt in der Ortsmitte Durlangen

Anniversary Festival Durlangen 2026

About Anniversary Festival Durlangen 2026

From June 19 to 21, 2026, Durlangen in the Ostalbkreis will celebrate a double anniversary: The Gesang- und Musikverein Concordia Durlangen will turn 125 years old, and the Musikverein Zimmerbach will turn 100 years old. Under the motto “1 Municipality — 2 Associations — 3 Days of Festival,” both associations invite you to a joint festival weekend in the town center. A festival tent, brass music, choirs, guests from friendly associations, and a parade on Sunday will be the highlights.

Dates 19 Jun — 21 Jun 2026

Venue Durlangen (08136)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Anniversary Festival Durlangen 2026 — edition 2026

The joint anniversary festival of GMV Concordia Durlangen (125 years) and MV Zimmerbach (100 years) takes place from June 19 to 21, 2026, in a festival tent in the Durlangen town center. Three days of program with brass music, choirs, friendly associations, festival catering, a family day, and a parade on Sunday. Motto: “1 Municipality — 2 Associations — 3 Days of Festival.” Catering by the associations.

Double Anniversary Under One Festival Tent

On the weekend of June 19 to 21, 2026, GMV Concordia Durlangen e.V. (125 years) and Musikverein Zimmerbach e.V. (100 years) will celebrate their joint anniversary festival in the Durlangen town center. Both associations have shaped the cultural life of the Ostalb municipality for over a century — the joint anniversary is the occasion for a three-day festival weekend with a festival tent, concerts, and a parade.

Friendly music associations and choirs from the Ostalbkreis and beyond are on the guest list. The festival catering, food service, and program are entirely organized by the associations themselves — the festival tent will become a communal meeting point for the entire region.

Highlights Anniversary Festival Durlangen 2026 2026

Double anniversary: 125 years GMV Concordia + 100 years MV Zimmerbach
Three festival days in one festival tent in the Durlangen town center
Grand parade on Sunday through the town
Friendly music associations and choirs from the Ostalbkreis as guests
Family day and morning pint on Sunday

Programme Anniversary Festival Durlangen 2026 2026

Friday, June 19, 2026

Festival kickoff and official opening in the festival tent
Opening concert by the jubilee associations

Saturday, June 20, 2026

Concerts and performances by friendly music associations and choirs
Catering and festival food service in the festival tent
Dancing and live music in the evening

Sunday, June 21, 2026

Festival service and morning pint (Frühschoppen)
Family and children's day
Grand parade through Durlangen with traditional costume and music groups
Festival finale in the festival tent

Detailed program and times will be published on durlangen.de.

Prices Anniversary Festival Durlangen 2026 2026

Admission to the festival tent is generally free. Admission may apply to certain evening events. Food and drinks at usual festival prices at the association stands.

Practical information

Practical information — Anniversary Festival Durlangen 2026

Getting There

Durlangen is located north of Schwäbisch Gmünd. By car via the B 29 (Stuttgart–Aalen, exit Schwäbisch Gmünd, then continue towards Welzheim) or the B 19. By train, the nearest station is Schwäbisch Gmünd, from where there is a bus connection to Durlangen.

Festival Days 2026

Friday, June 19, 2026: Festival kickoff and opening in the festival tent. Saturday, June 20, 2026: Concerts and performances by friendly associations. Sunday, June 21, 2026: Festival parade, family day, and festival finale. Detailed times will be published on durlangen.de before the festival.

Admission

Admission to the festival tent is free (admission may apply to certain evening events). Food and drinks at the associations' catering stands. Durlangen Town Hall for inquiries: 07176 4527-0.

Two Associations, One Joint Anniversary

From June 19 to 21, 2026, the municipality of Durlangen in the district of Schwäbisch Gmünd (Ostalbkreis) and its two music associations will celebrate a historic double anniversary: The Gesang- und Musikverein Concordia Durlangen e.V. celebrates its 125th anniversary, and the Musikverein Zimmerbach (Durlangen's northern district) celebrates its 100th association birthday. Under the joint motto “1 Municipality — 2 Associations — 3 Days of Festival,” both associations invite you to a festival weekend in the Durlangen town center.

Three Days of Festival Tent Program

The festival tent will be located in the Durlangen town center. For three days, there will be concerts, performances by friendly music associations and choirs, dancing, catering by the associations, and an extensive supporting program. Both associations have maintained friendships with other music and singing associations in the region for decades — the guest list is accordingly full. The associations themselves will handle the catering, and the festival catering is planned for the entire weekend.

Festival Parade to Conclude

The highlight on Sunday is traditionally the grand parade through Durlangen: Traditional costume and music groups, floats, and association delegations from all over the Ostalbkreis will march through the town center to the festival grounds, where the festival tent will be buzzing again for the grand finale. A family day with a children's program will round off Sunday.

Durlangen and the Ostalbkreis

Durlangen is a municipality of 1,700 inhabitants in the north of the Ostalbkreis, nestled between the Welzheimer Wald, the Mahdental, and the northern Swabian Jura. The main town and its three districts (Zimmerbach, Tanau, and Frickenhofen) form a village landscape with strong associations, where music and singing associations have shaped the cultural identity for over a century. The 2026 anniversary festival is the biggest event in the Durlangen calendar in years.