Kulturweinfest in Matterns Park (Haardt)
Theatre, music, and Palatinate wine in the former Mattern winery, parallel to the Haardter Weinfest
About Kulturweinfest Matterns Park
The Kulturweinfest in Matterns Park is a Palatinate peculiarity: While the large festival mile of the Haardter Weinfest lines the Mandelring street, the Hambach Theatre and Cultural Promotion Association (THUK) creates a quieter, culturally ambitious alternative a few hundred metres away in the historic Matterns Park — the garden of the former Mattern winery at Mandelring 38.
The 2026 edition runs parallel to the Haardter Weinfest from Friday, May 8th to Thursday, May 14th. The festival concept combines Palatinate wine culture with an art program: Live music acts, theatre performances, and small performances alternate on several days, with time in between for enjoying wine ('Schoppen') and communal dining in the park.
Special attention is paid to the children's and family program: Children's theatre is offered on several festival days, and on Sunday and Thursday (Ascension Day), a creative workshop for children takes place from 1 PM to 4 PM — a welcome addition to the classic wine festival activities.
The culinary offering differs from standard wine festival catering: In addition to Palatinate classics, a deliberately wide range of vegetarian and vegan dishes is served — a hallmark of THUK's committed concept. The wines come from Haardter wineries and are enjoyed in a relaxed park atmosphere.
The Matterns Park location is a small Palatinate sight: The former Mattern winery with its old trees and historic substance offers a unique ambiance that perfectly frames the mix of culture and wine enjoyment. Unlike the bustling street wine festival, guests here can sit, follow the program, and enjoy the Palatinate spring evenings.
Kulturweinfest Matterns Park — edition 2026
The 2026 Kulturweinfest runs parallel to the 71st edition of the Haardter Weinfest from May 8th to 14th. A green festival oasis with a cultural program is created in Matterns Park — a deliberate alternative to a pure street wine festival.
The exact program for 2026 will be published by the organizer in spring. The structure follows the proven key points of previous years: daily opening in the late afternoon until evening, evening live program on several festival days (music and theatre alternating), special family program on Sundays and Thursdays (Ascension Day) with a creative workshop from 1 PM to 4 PM.
Programme Kulturweinfest Matterns Park 2026
Friday, May 8, 2026
Festival opening in Matterns Park in the evening. Live music, first 'Schoppen'.
Saturday, May 9, 2026
Evening program with live concert or theatre performance. Palatinate and vegetarian-vegan cuisine.
Sunday, May 10, 2026
Family day with creative workshop for children from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Children's theatre in the afternoon, concert program in the evening.
Monday to Wednesday, May 11–13, 2026
Shortened evening openings with program highlights (readings, smaller concerts, theatre scenes).
Thursday, May 14, 2026 (Ascension Day)
Family day with creative workshop from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Festival winding down in the evening.
Note
Detailed program with acts and times available on thuk-nw.de shortly before the festival begins.
Highlights Kulturweinfest Matterns Park 2026
- Concerts and theatre in the historic Matterns Park
- Children's theatre and creative workshop for families
- Wide range of vegetarian and vegan food options
- Cultural alternative to the street wine festival
- Haardter wines in a relaxed park atmosphere
Prices Kulturweinfest Matterns Park 2026
Practical information — Kulturweinfest Matterns Park
Date
Friday, May 8th to Thursday, May 14th, 2026, parallel to the Haardter Weinfest on the street.
Location
Matterns Park (former Mattern winery), Mandelring 38, Haardt district, 67433 Neustadt an der Weinstraße.
Organizer
Theater- und Kulturförderverein Hambach e.V. (THUK), Contact: Tel. +49 6321/2147, E-Mail [email protected], Website thuk-nw.de.
Admission
Free admission. Donations or a small entrance fee may apply for individual theatre performances or concerts.
Children's Program
Children's theatre on several days. Creative workshop on Sundays and Thursdays from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
Cuisine
Palatinate dishes as well as a deliberately broad range of vegetarian and vegan options. Wines from Haardter wineries.
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