Name: Kirchweih Schönberg 2026
Start: 2026-08-13T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-08-17T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Festwiese / Ortsmitte Schönberg (Ortsteil Lauf an der Pegnitz)

Kirwa Schönberg

About Kirwa Schönberg

The Schönberg Kirchweih is one of the most striking Franconian Kirwas in the Nürnberger Land region. Organized by the "Kirwaboum Schönberg", the young men of the Schönberg district of Lauf an der Pegnitz celebrate a Kirchweih every summer on the third weekend of August according to an old Franconian recipe: a 25-meter-high Kirwabaum (Maypole) erected with cannon shots, Vuuglsuppn (traditional Franconian soup), a festival tent, and a band. From August 13th to 17th, 2026.

Dates 13 Aug — 17 Aug 2026

Venue Schönberg (09574)

Prices Free

Status —

Edition 2026

Kirwa Schönberg — edition 2026

The Schönberg Kirchweih 2026 takes place, as every year, on the third weekend of August — presumably from August 13th to 17th, 2026, from Thursday to Monday. Organized by the Kirwaboum Schönberg: 25-meter Kirwabaum with cannon shots, Vuuglsuppn, parade of clubs, festive church service on Sunday, festival tent, and dancing.

The Schönberg Kirchweih has followed a fixed schedule for decades: the third Sunday in August, preceded by a festival weekend. The local press (Nürnberger Nachrichten / N-Land) confirmed August 14th-18th for 2025; for 2026, this corresponds to August 13th-17th, 2026.

Final times for program items (tree erection, parade, festive church service, festival tent program), guest appearances, and bands will be published in the weeks before the Kirwa via the local press and the Kirwaboum Schönberg. The status of the 2026 edition is "scheduled" — before any specific visit, dates should be confirmed through local sources.

Highlights Kirwa Schönberg 2026

25-meter Kirwabaum with cannon shots — taller than in most neighboring communities; erection in team choreography; Vuuglsuppn as traditional festival soup; five days of club life in Schönberg in the Pegnitz Valley.

Programme Kirwa Schönberg 2026

Program Approx. August 13th – 17th, 2026

Thursday, August 13th — Festival opening in the tent: Beer tapping by the Kirwaboum, start of festival operations
Friday, August 14th — Erection of the 25-meter Kirwabaum with cannon shots — the most spectacular moment of the Schönberg Kirwa
Saturday, August 15th — Parade of clubs with guest Kirwaboum from neighboring towns; afternoon festival band, evening dancing in the tent
Sunday, August 16th — Festive church service; followed by Frühschoppen with band; family program
Monday, August 17th — Festival conclusion with "Kirwa-Beerdigung" late in the evening
all days — Festival tent with Franconian festival catering: draft beer, Vuuglsuppn, Bratwurst, Schäuferla, sauerkraut, ham sandwiches

Prices Kirwa Schönberg 2026

Free admission. Beer approx. 5 EUR/liter, Vuuglsuppn 5-7 EUR, Schäuferla 12-15 EUR.

Practical information

Practical information — Kirwa Schönberg

Getting There

Schönberg is located northeast of Nuremberg, within the district of Lauf an der Pegnitz. By car via the A 9 (Lauf exit) or via the B 14. By S-Bahn line S 1 from Nuremberg to Lauf (right bank of the Pegnitz), then by bus or a approx. 20-minute walk / taxi to Schönberg.

Admission

Free admission. Food and drinks available at the festival tent and restaurant (beer approx. 5 EUR/liter, Vuuglsuppn 5-7 EUR, Schäuferla 12-15 EUR).

Period

Approx. August 13th – 17th, 2026 (3rd weekend of August 2026). Core festival: Friday to Sunday with tree erection and parade; extended to 5 days from Thursday to Monday.

Weather

The festival takes place predominantly outdoors; the festival tent offers shelter in case of rain.

A True Franconian Kirwa — With a 25-Meter Tree

The Franconian Kirwa tradition differs from its Bavarian or Upper Palatinate counterparts primarily through the self-confidence of the local "Kirwaboum" (young men who carry the festival) and through spectacular customs surrounding the Kirwabaum. The Schönberg Kirwa sets standards here: a 25-meter-high tree (taller than in most neighboring communities), erected with a well-rehearsed team choreography and accompanied by cannon shots — a demonstration of collective strength that echoes throughout the Pegnitz Valley.

Who is Schönberg?

Schönberg is a district of the town of Lauf an der Pegnitz in the Nürnberger Land district. Lauf an der Pegnitz itself is one of the larger towns in eastern Middle Franconia, located about 20 km east of Nuremberg on the A 9 motorway. Schönberg is situated on a hill above the Pegnitz Valley and retains the character of a Franconian village despite being incorporated into the town. The Kirchweih is THE annual major event of the district.

Vuuglsuppn — The Most Famous Franconian Festival Soup

A Schönberg Kirwa without Vuuglsuppn is unthinkable. The "Vuuglsuppn" (literally: bird soup — a hearty Franconian festival soup whose exact recipe each club keeps secret) has been the festival dish of the occasion for generations. Accompanied by draft beer, Franconian sausages, Schäuferla (pork shoulder), sauerkraut, and of course, ham sandwiches.

Five Days of Festivities — From Thursday to Monday

The Schönberg Kirchweih typically runs for five days, from Thursday to Monday. Highlights include: Erection of the Kirwabaum (Friday), parade of clubs (Saturday), festive church service (Sunday), visiting clubs as guests, and the final day with a Frühschoppen (morning pint) and "Kirwa-Beerdigung" (Kirwa funeral) on Monday. Accompanying program: dancing in the festival tent, games for children, tombola.

Tradition and Future

The Kirwaboum Schönberg are a classic Franconian festival club — supported by the youth of the district, passed down from generation to generation, and closely networked with the shooting club, fire department, and traditional costume club. The 2026 edition is one of the older Schönberg Kirwa traditions and is representative of the vibrant folk festival culture in the Nürnberger Land.