Kirwa Schwarzach b. Nabburg
Traditional Upper Palatinate Kirchweih in the community hall with Kirwabaum and live music
About Kirwa Schwarzach
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Upper Palatinate Kirchweih Tradition
The Kirwa – the dialect term for Kirchweih – is far more than a folk festival in the Upper Palatinate: it is living village community. In Schwarzach near Nabburg in the Schwandorf district, the entire village celebrates its Kirwa on the first weekend in July in the community hall, the "Kirwastodl".
Three Days of Festival Program
Friday opens the Kirwa with a live band with free admission and an open bar. On Saturday, the Kirwabaum is erected: meeting point at the village square, from where the community walks together to the Kirwastodl, before a well-known party band creates a great atmosphere in the evening. Sunday begins with a church service and a procession of all participating clubs and visitors to the Kirwastodl, followed by the traditional morning pint with a brass band, lunch, and afternoon music.
Custom and Sociability
The erection of the Kirwabaum, the church procession, and the morning pint are integral parts of the Upper Palatinate Kirwa culture. Throughout the weekend, a raffle stand, bouncy castle, and children's program ensure that even the youngest guests get their money's worth – and of course, there is festival beer and grilled delicacies.
A Festival of Village Community
The Kirwa is supported by local clubs and the Kirwa community. It is a showcase of Upper Palatinate lifestyle in the Schwandorf district and demonstrates how vibrantly customs are maintained in the villages of Bavaria.
Kirwa Schwarzach — edition 2026
Friday, July 3, 2026
Opening of the Kirwa with the band »Bagasch'«, the local favorites of the past two years. Free admission, bar open.
Saturday, July 4, 2026
6:00 PM Meeting point at the village square, joint procession to the Kirwastodl, 6:30 PM Erection of the Kirwabaum. From 8:00 PM, the well-known band »Rundumadum« from Fensterbach/Högling will provide a party atmosphere.
Sunday, July 5, 2026
Church service and procession of all participating clubs and visitors to the Kirwastodl, traditional morning pint with the Edelweißkapelle Pertolzhofen, lunch from 11:30 AM, afternoon performance by »Guat Afglegt«.
Programme Kirwa Schwarzach 2026
- Fri July 3: Band »Bagasch'«, free admission
- Sat July 4 6:00 PM: Meeting point village square · 6:30 PM: Kirwabaum erection · 8:00 PM: Band »Rundumadum«
- Sun July 5: Church service & procession · Morning pint Edelweißkapelle Pertolzhofen · 11:30 AM Lunch · afternoon »Guat Afglegt«
Highlights Kirwa Schwarzach 2026
- Ceremonial erection of the Kirwabaum on Saturday
- Church procession of all clubs on Sunday
- Morning pint with the Edelweißkapelle Pertolzhofen
- Party band »Rundumadum«
- Raffle, bouncy castle, and children's program
Prices Kirwa Schwarzach 2026
Practical information — Kirwa Schwarzach
Getting There
Schwarzach near Nabburg is located in the Schwandorf district in the Upper Palatinate. By car via the A93 (Nabburg exit) and then towards Schwarzach. The venue is the community hall (Kirwastodl) near the municipal works.
Admission
Free admission on Fridays. Food and drink with festival beer and grilled delicacies on all days. Bouncy castle and children's program are free.
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Where it takes place Kirwa Schwarzach
Kirwastodl / Gemeindestodl Schwarzach
Gemeindestodl, 92548 Schwarzach b.Nabburg