Kirchweih Neunkirchen am Brand

As every year, the Kirchweih in Neunkirchen am Brand is celebrated on the first Sunday in October — in 2026, the festival will accordingly run from Thursday, October 1st, to Monday, October 5th. The festival opens with the erection of the Kirchweih tree by the Burschenschaft vom Torplatz. During the festival days, carousels, stalls, and rides are spread across the squares Klosterhof, Erlanger Straße, Bei der Scheune, and at the bus station. The highlight of the customs is the traditional Betzen austanzen, complemented by a festive church service, Sunday shopping, and catering in local restaurants.

Festival Schedule (Classic Structure)

• Thursday — Erection of the Kirchweih tree by the Burschenschaft vom Torplatz, beer tapping.
• Friday — Festival operations with rides, stalls, catering.
• Saturday — Carousels and stalls on several festival grounds, evening entertainment music in the beer tents.
• Sunday — Festive church service, Sunday shopping, all-day festival operations, Betzen austanzen.
• Monday — Closing with Frühschoppen, last carousel rides.

Getting There

By car via the A73 (exit Forchheim-Süd), then take the B470 towards Ebermannstadt — Neunkirchen am Brand is directly on the route. Parking on the outskirts of town, within walking distance to the festival grounds. Accessible by bus from Erlangen or Forchheim.

Admission

Free admission to the entire festival grounds. Rides and stalls at usual Volksfest prices. Food and drinks in the beer tents, festival restaurants, and at the snack stands.

On Site

Program overview available in the market municipality and the Forchheim Tourist Information. Festive church service in the parish church, followed by festivities on the market square. Sunday shopping at the stores on the festival day.