Name: Leisnig Castle and Old Town Festival 2026
Start: 2026-08-28T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-08-30T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Burg Mildenstein und Altstadt Leisnig

Leisnig Castle and Old Town Festival

About Leisnig Castle and Old Town Festival

Once a year, the Leisnig Castle and Old Town Festival transforms the historic town center of the Mulde Valley town and the area around Mildenstein Castle into a historical experience festival. Jesters, singers, dancers, fools, and craftspeople populate the alleys, a main stage with a musical program plays on the market square, and rides spin at Lindenplatz. In 2026, the festival runs from August 28th to 30th in the Mittelsachsen district.

Dates 28 Aug — 30 Aug 2026

Venue Leisnig (14522)

Prices Free

Status —

Edition 2026

Leisnig Castle and Old Town Festival — edition 2026

The Leisnig Castle and Old Town Festival 2026 runs from August 28th to 30th. Three days of crafts, music, and juggling in the old town and at the foot of Mildenstein Castle in the Mittelsachsen district — featuring the «Nacht der Schlösser» with a special program at the castle.

The city of Leisnig will publish the detailed program a few weeks before the festival on leisnig.de. The division into two areas — medieval settlement from Kirchplatz to Burglehn, main stage at the market — will be maintained as in previous years.

The highlight on Saturday evening is the «Nacht der Schlösser» with special tours of Mildenstein Castle, an illuminated courtyard, and an evening concert program. The castle belongs to Schlösserland Sachsen and opens its gates late into the night.

Highlights Leisnig Castle and Old Town Festival 2026

«Nacht der Schlösser» at Mildenstein Castle, craftspeople's alley from Kirchplatz to Burglehn, monks from Kloster Buch, Leisnig giant boot.

Programme Leisnig Castle and Old Town Festival 2026

Expected Program Structure 2026

Friday, August 28th

Festival opening at the market square, first stage program
Medieval settlement opens between Kirchplatz and Burglehn
Evening program in the taverns with historical music

Saturday, August 29th

Craftspeople's alley with blacksmiths, potters, spinners, weavers
Monks and nuns from Kloster Buch — demonstrations
Stiefelwache with the Leisnig giant boot
Show fights by knight tournament groups
Stage program at the market, rides at Lindenplatz
Evening: «Nacht der Schlösser» at Mildenstein Castle with special tours, illuminated courtyard, and concert

Sunday, August 30th

Craftspeople's alley and medieval settlement open all day
Family program with children's activities, market stroll
Stage program at the market square with regional artists
Festival finale in the late afternoon

Detailed program at leisnig.de.

Prices Leisnig Castle and Old Town Festival 2026

Free admission. Special tours of Mildenstein Castle during «Nacht der Schlösser» — as of 2025, free admission on the festival weekend.

Practical information

Practical information — Leisnig Castle and Old Town Festival

Getting There

Leisnig is located in the Mulde Valley, accessible via the A14 (Leisnig exit) and the B107. Train connection on the Döbeln–Leipzig line.

Admission

Admission to the town festival is free. Mildenstein Castle during the «Nacht der Schlösser» with a special admission fee or free admission (as of 2025: free).

Organizer

City of Leisnig in cooperation with Mildenstein Castle (Schlösserland Sachsen). Contact: [email protected], +49 34321 62560.

Leisnig and Mildenstein Castle

Leisnig, a small town in the Mulde Valley in the Mittelsachsen district, is overlooked by the mighty Mildenstein Castle — one of the oldest castles in Saxony, whose history dates back to the 10th century. This backdrop makes the Castle and Old Town Festival one of the most atmospheric citizens' festivals in Mittelsachsen.

Medieval Settlement Concept

The festival is divided into two areas: From the church square to the Burglehn (castle grounds), a medieval settlement is created with a craftspeople's alley, historical demonstrations, and culinary specialties from olden times. The main stage is set up on the market square, featuring a varied music program on both festival days. At Lindenplatz, showmen set up rides and amusement stalls.

Hands-on Crafts and History

The craftspeople's alley between the tavern and the Burglehn is the heart of the festival: blacksmiths, potters, spinners, weavers, and cooks demonstrate old techniques at work. Monks and nuns from the nearby Kloster Buch are present, as is the famous «Stiefelwache» (Boot Guard), which displays the legendary giant boot of the town of Leisnig (a historical landmark). Show fights by knight tournament groups and medieval music create the atmosphere.

«Night of the Castles»

Embedded within the Castle and Old Town Festival is the «Nacht der Schlösser» (Night of the Castles) — a statewide event where castles and palaces in the Free State of Saxony open their gates late into the night. In Leisnig, this means: Mildenstein Castle offers special tours, illuminated courtyards, and an evening concert program. Those who combine the citizens' festival and the nocturnal castle experience one of the most beautiful festival evenings a Saxon citizens' festival can offer.