Landauer Maimarkt with Weindorf
132nd edition of the largest Volksfest (popular festival) in the Südpfalz region with a wine village, amusement park, and market.
About Landauer Maimarkt
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Over 130 Years of Palatinate Festival Tradition
The first Landauer Maimarkt took place in 1894 – since then, the Volksfest has become a firm fixture in the spring calendar. With its 132nd edition in 2026, Landau in der Pfalz will once again celebrate spring, wine, family, and the Palatinate way of life for nine days. The very setup on the Alter Meßplatz at Nordring/Fortstraße is a city event: a Ferris wheel, carousels, rides, a festival tent, and market stalls are erected within a few days, forming the largest temporary festival area in the region.
The Weindorf (Wine Village)
The heart of the Maimarkt is the Weindorf. Here, Palatinate vintners and wineries present their latest vintages – Weißburgunder, Riesling, Rosé, Spätburgunder, and Sekt. The open atmosphere, long benches, and daily live music program make the Weindorf the living room of the Südpfalz. Tastings, glass pours, and conversations with the vintners are the focus. The Fressgasse (food street) complements the offerings with Palatinate Saumagen (pig's stomach), bratwurst, tarte flambée, vegetarian specialties, and international street food stalls.
Amusement Park and Market
The amusement park delights families and young people: a Ferris wheel with views of the Palatinate Forest, a classic chain carousel, modern thrill rides, a haunted house, bumper cars, and numerous children's rides. The market, with over 200 stalls, offers everything from household items to curiosities. A dedicated archery range completes the offerings.
Program Highlights
The opening parade on April 25th starts at the town hall and leads through the city center to the festival grounds – led by Mayor Dominik Geißler. Family Day on April 29th offers reduced ride prices and Punch and Judy shows. On May 1st, the traditional Frühschoppen concert musically kicks off the day; in the evening, the Paw Patrol mascot visits the younger guests. The finale on May 3rd features a concert by the brass band from the partner city Landau an der Isar. Throughout the festival week, Palatinate bands, dance groups, and school orchestras perform.
Significance for the Region
The Maimarkt is not only Landau's largest Volksfest but also an identity-shaping event for the entire Südpfalz. Palatinate clubs, schools, wine cooperatives, and artists use the stage to present themselves. Economically, the Maimarkt provides a significant boost to gastronomy, hospitality, and retail.
Landauer Maimarkt — edition 2026
The 2026 edition marks the 132nd Maimarkt and focuses on compact tradition: proven Palatinate festival culture, wine, Volksfest atmosphere, and family program. The organizers, the City of Landau and the Showmen's Association, have further optimized the festival area; the Weindorf remains the musical center with daily changing bands.
The event opens on Saturday, April 25th, 2026, with the traditional parade from the town hall to the festival grounds. The official keg tapping takes place in the tent, and the first glasses of wine are poured. The following nine days offer a packed program of live music, children's activities, and culinary experiences.
Programme Landauer Maimarkt 2026
The exact 2026 program will be published by the organizer in spring 2026. The structure follows the proven key points of previous years:
- Saturday, 25.04.2026 — Opening parade from the town hall to the festival grounds with Mayor Dominik Geißler, official keg tapping, opening evening in the Weindorf
- Sunday, 26.04.2026 — First festival Sunday, Weindorf program
- Monday to Wednesday — Daily stage program with Palatinate bands
- Wednesday, 29.04.2026 — Family Day: reduced ride prices, Punch and Judy shows, children's program
- Friday, 01.05.2026 — Traditional Frühschoppen concert in the Weindorf, Paw Patrol mascot visit in the evening
- Weekend 02./03.05.2026 — Closing concerts, special program
- Sunday, 03.05.2026 — Finale with a concert by the brass band from the partner city Landau an der Isar
- Throughout the festival week: Amusement park with Ferris wheel, market, Fressgasse, archery
Highlights Landauer Maimarkt 2026
- Opening parade on April 25th
- Family Day on April 29th with reduced ride prices
- May 1st Frühschoppen with live music
- Brass band from Landau an der Isar for the finale on May 3rd
Prices Landauer Maimarkt 2026
Admission to the festival grounds is free. Food, drinks, and rides are charged as consumed. Family Day with reduced ride prices on 29.04.2026.
Practical information — Landauer Maimarkt
Date
Saturday, April 25th to Sunday, May 3rd, 2026 (132nd edition, nine days).
Location
Alter Meßplatz, Nordring/Fortstraße, 76829 Landau in der Pfalz.
Admission
Admission to the festival grounds is free. Rides, food, and drinks are charged as consumed. On Family Day (April 29th), there are reduced ride prices.
Opening Hours
Festival grounds daily from midday, Weindorf and festival tent until late in the evening. Detailed opening hours will be published on visitlandau.de/maimarkt before the festival begins.
Getting There
From Landau main station, the Alter Meßplatz is about a 15-minute walk. Shuttle buses and special DB trains will be arranged. Parking near the festival grounds is severely restricted during the Maimarkt – travel by public transport is recommended.
Family Friendly
Family Day on Wednesday, April 29th, with discounted ride prices and Punch and Judy shows. On May 1st, the Paw Patrol mascot visits in the evening.
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