Kirchweih Leutenbach
Traditional Franconian Kirchweih on the second October weekend around the Walberla
About Leutenbocher Kerwa
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Leutenbach in Franconian Switzerland
Leutenbach is a municipality in the district of Forchheim with around 1740 inhabitants, picturesquely located between Erlangen and Bayreuth at the foot of the Walberla. The municipality is a member of the administrative community of Kirchehrenbach and belongs to the Franconian Switzerland – Veldensteiner Forst Nature Park. Here, the Kerwasburschen Leutenbach celebrate their Kirchweih on the second October weekend every year – one of the most popular Kerwen around the Walberla.
Tree Raising, Dance, and Traditional Costume
As Franconian tradition dictates, the Kerwabaum (Kirchweih tree) is erected on Saturday afternoon at 4 p.m.: The Kerwasburschen march out of the forest with a brass band, the tree decorated with ribbons is lifted into the tree hole and erected with combined effort. Afterwards, the celebration continues in the festival tent at the old sports field in Ehrenbürgstraße until late into the night. The Leutenbacher Musikanten traditionally play during the Frühschoppen (morning pint) times.
Four Days of Kerwa
The Kirchweih extends from Friday to Monday – with opening ceremony, dance evenings, festival service, and the traditional Kerwastanz (Kirchweih dance). Bands like BayernMafia and Chicolores get the festival tent rocking. On Monday, the festival concludes with the Frühschoppen by the Leutenbacher Musikanten and the Kerwa finale.
Around the Walberla
Leutenbach is one of the classic Kirchweih locations around the Walberla: Schlaifhausen, Wiesenthau, Kirchehrenbach, Mittel- and Oberehrenbach celebrate their Kerwa in the same season. A high festival of Franconian festival culture – the "Kerwa was and is something special, especially in the small villages of Franconian Switzerland".
Leutenbocher Kerwa — edition 2026
Leutenbocher Kerwa 2026
On the second October weekend of 2026 – Friday 9 to Monday 12 October – the Kerwasburschen Leutenbach invite you to the Kirchweih in the festival tent at the old sports field. Highlight: the tree-raising on Saturday at 4 p.m., with brass music by the Leutenbacher Musikanten and a subsequent dance evening.
The detailed program and band lineup will be published on the Facebook page of the Kerwasburschen Leutenbach.
Programme Leutenbocher Kerwa 2026
Friday, October 9, 2026 — Opening
- Evening opening of the Kerwa in the festival tent
- Dance evening with live band
Saturday, October 10, 2026 — Tree Raising
- 4:00 PM — Traditional tree raising with the Kerwasburschen Leutenbach and brass band
- Following — Festival tent and dance evening with live band
Sunday, October 11, 2026 — Festival Day
- Morning — Festival service
- Midday — Frühschoppen with the Leutenbacher Musikanten
- Afternoon — Family program and dance
Monday, October 12, 2026 — Kerwa Finale
- Frühschoppen and Kerwa finale in the festival tent
Final program: facebook.com/KWBLeutenbach.
Highlights Leutenbocher Kerwa 2026
- Tree raising on Saturday at 4 p.m. by the Kerwasburschen
- Festival tent at the old sports field in Ehrenbürgstraße
- Frühschoppen with the Leutenbacher Musikanten
- Festival service on Sunday
- Dance evenings in the festival tent with live bands
Prices Leutenbocher Kerwa 2026
Admission to the festival tent is free. Dance evenings may require a consumption voucher or a small entrance fee. Food, beer, and wine are available on site at usual club prices.
Practical information — Leutenbocher Kerwa
Getting There
Leutenbach is located in the district of Forchheim between Erlangen and Bayreuth. Accessible via the A73 (exit Forchheim Nord or Süd), then follow signs for Walberla. The festival tent is located at the old sports field in Ehrenbürgstraße.
Admission
Admission to the festival tent is free, dance evenings may require a consumption voucher. Food and drinks are paid for on site.
Tip
The tree raising on Saturday at 4 p.m. is the most spectacular moment of the Kerwa – be sure to arrive on time. Those who want to experience pure Franconian tradition should come to the Frühschoppen on Sunday with the Leutenbacher Musikanten. Visitors in traditional costume are welcome.
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Where it takes place Leutenbocher Kerwa
Festzelt am alten Sportplatz Leutenbach
Festzelt am alten Sportplatz, Ehrenbürgstraße, 91359 Leutenbach, 91359 Leutenbach
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