Name: Kiliani-Volksfest Würzburg 2026
Start: 2026-07-03T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-07-19T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Talavera-Festplatz

Kiliani Würzburg

About Kiliani Würzburg

The Kiliani-Volksfest Würzburg is the largest Volksfest in Lower Franconia and shapes the Main metropolis for 17 days every summer. On the Talavera festival grounds, the large festival tent of the Hahn family of hosts, with specially brewed Kiliani festival beer from Würzburger Hofbräu, around 80 showmen and amusement rides, and numerous food stalls await visitors. The program ranges from brass music matinees to boy bands, Schlager music, and party nights; on the market square, the Kiliani fair complements the festival with sales booths.

Dates 03 Jul — 19 Jul 2026

Venue Würzburg (09663)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Kiliani Würzburg — edition 2026

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The Kiliani-Volksfest Würzburg will take place from July 3rd to 19th, 2026, on the Talavera festival grounds. For 17 days, the large festival tent of the Hahn family, featuring Würzburger Hofbräu Kiliani festival beer (liter €13.20), around 80 showmen and amusement rides, and the Kiliani fair on the market square will be ready. New features for 2026: more regional brass music, new ensembles like AGB, and live public viewing of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the festival tent.

From July 3rd to 19th, 2026, the Talavera festival grounds in Würzburg will transform into the largest Volksfest in Lower Franconia. The Hahn family of hosts will serve the specially brewed Kiliani festival beer from Würzburger Hofbräu in the festival tent at a price of €13.20 per liter, while around 80 showmen and amusement rides will provide the atmosphere on the festival grounds.

During the day, brass music matinees dominate the festival tent, followed by Schlager and party bands in the evenings. In 2026, the musical offerings will be expanded with new ensembles like AGB: Atemberaubend Gefühlvoll Böhmisch; additionally, matches from the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be broadcast live. The traditional Kiliani fair on the market square complements the Volksfest.

Highlights Kiliani Würzburg 2026

17 days of the Hahn family festival tent with Würzburger Hofbräu Kiliani festival beer; around 80 showmen; Kiliani fair on the market square; 38th Kiliani Boxing; public viewing of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Programme Kiliani Würzburg 2026

Talavera Festival Grounds

Large festival tent of the Hahn family (Würzburger Hofbräu Kiliani festival beer, liter €13.20)
~80 showmen and amusement rides, food stalls
Daily live music with regional brass bands and new ensembles (incl. AGB)

Special Program Highlights

Kiliani parade to kick off with ceremonial keg tapping by the mayor
38th Kiliani Boxing in the festival tent
Public viewing of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on match days

Kiliani Fair

Sales fair on the market square (parallel to the Volksfest)

Prices Kiliani Würzburg 2026

Free admission. Liter of Kiliani festival beer €13.20 in the festival tent in 2026. Table reservations for the festival tent via the Hahn family of hosts (hahnzelt.de). Tourist Info: +49 931 372398, [email protected].

Practical information

Practical information — Kiliani Würzburg

Getting There

Talavera festival grounds, 97082 Würzburg. By train to Würzburg Hbf, then take tram line 3 to the festival grounds or walk across the Friedensbrücke (approx. 15 min). By car via the A3/A7 (Würzburg exit). Use recommended Park & Ride facilities on site, as the festival area is close to the city center.

Tickets and Reservations

Admission to the festival grounds is free. Table reservations in the festival tent can be made through the Hahn family of hosts (hahnzelt.de). A liter of Kiliani festival beer costs €13.20.

Tip

A visit can be well combined with the Würzburg Residence, Marienberg Fortress, and enjoying wine at the Stein vineyard – Kiliani is also an occasion to experience Franconian wine and beer side by side.

Kiliani — Würzburg's Big Summer Volksfest

The Kiliani-Volksfest is the largest Volksfest in Lower Franconia and one of the defining festivals of the Lower Franconian district capital Würzburg. For 17 days, the Talavera festival grounds on the banks of the Main are transformed into a festival meadow with a large beer tent, around 80 showmen, and amusement rides.

Hahn Family's Festival Tent

The centerpiece is the large Kiliani festival tent of the Hahn family of hosts. Specially brewed for Kiliani by Würzburger Hofbräu, the amber-colored Kiliani festival beer is served; a liter (Maß) costs €13.20 in 2026. During the day, regional bands play traditional folk music matinees, while cover bands, Schlager, and party bands take over in the evenings.

New Features 2026

In 2026, the festival tent program expands: more regional brass bands will perform live, and new ensembles will celebrate their premiere – including the young Würzburg group AGB: Atemberaubend Gefühlvoll Böhmisch. During the 2026 FIFA World Cup, matches will be broadcast live in the festival tent – creating a special atmosphere on World Cup match days.

Kiliani Fair, Kiliani Boxing, and Traditions

Parallel to the festival tent, the traditional Kiliani fair takes place on the Würzburg market square as a sales fair. Another highlight is the 38th edition of Kiliani Boxing in the festival tent – a boxing event with a long tradition. The Volksfest kicks off with the Kiliani parade of the hosts and showmen, followed by the ceremonial keg tapping by the mayor.

Location and Region

Würzburg is the largest city in Lower Franconia (Bavaria) and, with its Residence, Marienberg Fortress, and Old Main Bridge, is a UNESCO World Heritage ensemble. The Kiliani-Volksfest traces its origins back to the city patron St. Kilian, whose feast day on July 8th marks the temporal scope of the Volksfest.