Kirmes Elxleben (Ilm-Kreis) 2026
Annual Kirmes on the last weekend of September — Ständchen, Main Festival, and Nachkirmes by the Kirmesverein Elxleben
About Kirmes Elxleben
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25 Years of Kirmesverein Elxleben
The Kirmes Elxleben in the Ilm-Kreis district has been organized by the Kirmesverein Elxleben e. V. for over 25 years. The association keeps the classic Thuringian Kirmes tradition alive and shapes the most important village festival of the year. Elxleben is picturesquely situated on the Gera river in the fertile region north of Erfurt — a typical central Thuringian village with active club life.
Three-Phase Kirmes 2026
The Elxleben Kirmes follows the traditional three-phase model: Ständchen on September 20, 2026 — the Kirmesburschen (festival lads) parade through the village, serenading residents, collecting money, and goods. Main Festival from September 25-27, 2026, at Klein-Winternheimer-Platz and in the Festhalle with a festival tent, live music, dance evenings, and a gastronomic program. Nachkirmes on October 2, 2026, as a cozy conclusion to the Kirmes season. Three weekends, three different moods, three times pure club and village life.
Elxleben — Typical Village on the Gera Valley
Elxleben is located in the Ilm-Kreis district (state of Thuringia) on the Gera river, about 10 kilometers north of Arnstadt. The small community has a lively club scene — Kirmesverein, Heimatverein (local history society), sports club, fire department — and the Kirmes is the highlight of the annual calendar. The region is predominantly agricultural with intensive fruit and vegetable cultivation in the Thuringian Basin.
Kirmes Elxleben — edition 2026
Season 2026 — Three Phases, Three Dates
The three-phase model of the Elxleben Kirmes has been alive for decades: Ständchen as the kickoff, Main Festival as the core, and Nachkirmes as the cozy conclusion. Each phase has its own character, supported by the Kirmesverein Elxleben e. V.
Programme Kirmes Elxleben 2026
Sunday, September 20, 2026 — Ständchen
- Kirmesburschen parade through the village with music
- Collection of money and goods
- Traditional kickoff of the Kirmes season
Friday to Sunday, September 25-27, 2026 — Main Festival
- Festival tent at Klein-Winternheimer-Platz
- Festhalle Elxleben as a second venue
- Live bands, DJ sets, dance evenings
- Food stalls, festival tent catering
- Family program on Sunday
Friday, October 2, 2026 — Nachkirmes
- Cozy closing dance
- Smaller festival tent format
Highlights Kirmes Elxleben 2026
- Three-phase Kirmes spread over two weeks
- Ständchen on Sept 20 — traditional parade through the village
- Main Festival Sept 25-27 at Klein-Winternheimer-Platz and Festhalle
- Nachkirmes Oct 2 as a cozy conclusion
- Kirmesverein Elxleben e. V. for over 25 years
- Festival tent, live music, dance evenings
Prices Kirmes Elxleben 2026
Admission to the Kirmes is free. Dance evenings in the festival tent may have a small entrance fee. Catering at the stands. Payment at the stand.
Practical information — Kirmes Elxleben
Dates 2026
Ständchen: September 20, 2026. Main Festival: September 25 to 27, 2026. Nachkirmes: October 2, 2026.
Location
Klein-Winternheimer-Platz and Festhalle Elxleben, 99334 Elxleben.
Getting There
Car: A71 exit Erfurt-Bindersleben, then B4 to Elxleben. Train: Erfurt Hauptbahnhof (main station), then regional train or bus.
Organizer
Kirmesverein Elxleben e. V., Zum Gerasteg 2a, 99189 Elxleben, [email protected], kirmesverein-elxleben.de.
Admission
Free. Dance evenings in the festival tent may have a small entrance fee.
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Where it takes place Kirmes Elxleben
Klein-Winternheimer-Platz und Festhalle Elxleben
Klein-Winternheimer-Platz, 99334 Elxleben