Name: Laurenzi-Messe Marktheidenfeld 2026
Start: 2026-08-07T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-08-16T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Martinswiese am Main

Laurenzi-Messe

About Laurenzi-Messe

The Laurenzi-Messe is one of the largest folk festivals in Unterfranken. Every year in August, the Martinswiese in Marktheidenfeld, directly on the Main river, transforms into a festival grounds with a large marquee, beer garden, wine village, amusement park, and the Laurenzi Market. With around 120 market stalls, 24 rides, and a diverse program, the traditional festival attracts approximately 125,000 guests annually to the Main-Spessart district, Bavaria.

Dates 07 Aug — 16 Aug 2026

Venue Marktheidenfeld (09677)

Prices —

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Laurenzi-Messe — edition 2026

The 76th Laurenzi-Messe will take place from August 7 to 16, 2026, on the Martinswiese in Marktheidenfeld. A large marquee with a beer garden directly on the Main river, a wine village, and an amusement park await guests around Assumption Day (Mariä Himmelfahrt).

The 76th edition of the Laurenzi-Messe will take place from August 7 to 16, 2026, on the Martinswiese in Marktheidenfeld. The centerpiece is a large marquee with a beer garden directly on the Main river and a cozy wine village. For over ten days, an amusement park with around 24 rides, the Laurenzi Market with around 120 market stalls, as well as open-air Sundays, guided tours, and exhibitions offer a diverse program. The festival traditionally takes place around the public holiday of Assumption Day (Mariä Himmelfahrt) and attracts around 125,000 guests annually. The Laurenzi-Messe is one of the largest folk festivals in Unterfranken and a social highlight in the Main-Spessart district, Bavaria.

Highlights Laurenzi-Messe 2026

76th edition of one of the largest folk festivals in Unterfranken
Marquee with beer garden directly on the Main river
Cozy wine village
Laurenzi Market with around 120 stalls

Programme Laurenzi-Messe 2026

Schedule

Large marquee with music and festivities
Beer garden on the Main and wine village
Amusement park with around 24 rides
Laurenzi Market with around 120 market stalls
Open-air Sundays, guided tours, and exhibitions

Prices Laurenzi-Messe 2026

Admission to the festival grounds is free. Costs are incurred for rides, food, and drinks.

Practical information

Practical information — Laurenzi-Messe

Getting There

Marktheidenfeld is located in the Main-Spessart district, accessible via the A3 motorway (Marktheidenfeld exit) and federal roads along the Main river. The festival grounds at Martinswiese are situated directly on the riverbank.

Admission

Admission to the festival grounds is free. Costs are incurred for rides, food, and drinks.

Dates

The Laurenzi-Messe takes place annually in August around Assumption Day (Mariä Himmelfahrt). The 76th edition in 2026 is scheduled for August 7 to 16, 2026.

Large Folk Festival on the Main

The Laurenzi-Messe is one of the largest and most traditional folk festivals in Unterfranken. It takes place every year in August around the public holiday of Assumption Day (Mariä Himmelfahrt) in Marktheidenfeld in the Main-Spessart district, Bavaria. The venue is the Martinswiese directly on the Main river. The organizer is the town of Marktheidenfeld, which sees itself as a "town of markets".

Heart of the Festival: Marquee and Wine Village

The heart of the Laurenzi-Messe is a large marquee on the Martinswiese with a beer garden directly on the Main river and a cozy wine village. Here, Franconian beer and wine culture combine with exuberant folk festival atmosphere.

Program and Attractions

For over ten days, the Laurenzi-Messe offers an extensive program:

Large marquee with music and festivities
Beer garden on the Main and wine village
Amusement park with around 24 rides
Laurenzi Market with around 120 market stalls
Open-air Sundays, guided tours, and exhibitions
Participation of local clubs and organizations

Significance for the Region

With around 125,000 guests, the Laurenzi-Messe is a social highlight for Marktheidenfeld and the entire Main-Spessart region. It combines traditional Franconian festival culture, market activities, and folk festival fun, making it one of the most important cultural events in Unterfranken.