Leiwener Weinfest
One of the largest marquee festivals on the Mosel with the crowning of the Wine Queen, a parade, and a young vintner wine tasting
About Leiwener Weinfest
Leiwen — A Wine Village with Identity
Leiwen is located on the Middle Mosel between Trittenheim and Klüsserath. In the past two decades, the village has developed into one of the most innovative wine villages on the Mosel — the Loosen family, Carl Loewen, and Sankt Urbans-Hof have achieved global recognition. The younger generation is consistently working on a modern interpretation of Mosel Riesling, which is also reflected in the Weinfest's program.
Four Festival Days in Mid-August
The 2026 Weinfest runs from Friday, August 14th to Monday, August 17th. It opens on Friday with the tapping of the first keg, Saturday is the crowning evening, Sunday features the parade, and Monday is the undisputed highlight with the young vintner wine tasting. This four-day structure allows for a wide variety of programming and distinguishes the Leiwen format from shorter Mosel wine festivals.
Young Vintner Wine Tasting on Monday Evening
The Leiwen Young Vintner Wine Tasting on Monday evening is considered one of the most famous tasting formats in Germany. The young generation of Leiwen vintners presents their personal wines, comments on them themselves, and enters into direct dialogue with the audience. The format is equally appreciated by wine professionals and connoisseurs — it is seen as a benchmark for the future of Leiwen wine and attracts trade visitors from all over Germany.
Modern and Connected to Tradition
The Leiwen festival committee consciously combines tradition (parade, crowning, keg tapping) with modern program elements (DJ sets, live cover bands, pop-up wine formats). In doing so, the festival positions itself as a bridge between the older Volksfest generation and a younger wine-loving audience.
Leiwener Weinfest — edition 2026
The 2026 program structure continues the proven four-day format. The Leiwen vintners work closely with the festival committee, especially in preparing the young vintner wine tasting — the undisputed highlight of the weekend.
Band lineups, parade route, and ticket details for the young vintner wine tasting will be announced by the municipal administration of Leiwen.
Programme Leiwener Weinfest 2026
The exact 2026 program will be published by the organizer in spring/summer. The structure follows the proven key points of previous years:
Friday, August 14, 2026
- Evening opening with keg tapping at the Tränkgasse festival grounds.
- Live music in the marquee.
Saturday, August 15, 2026
- Daytime program with wine and food.
- Highlight: Crowning of the Leiwener Wine Queen.
- Evening stage program.
Sunday, August 16, 2026
- Morning pint with brass music.
- Parade through the village center of Leiwen.
- Family afternoon, live music in the evening.
Monday, August 17, 2026
- Morning pint.
- Highlight: Young vintner wine tasting by the Leiwen young vintners.
- Winding down in the late evening.
Registration for the young vintner wine tasting and band lineups via the municipal administration of Leiwen.
Highlights Leiwener Weinfest 2026
- One of the largest marquee festivals on the Mosel
- Crowning of the Leiwener Wine Queen on Saturday
- Parade through the village center on Sunday
- Young vintner wine tasting on Monday evening — one of Germany's most renowned
- Four festival days in mid-August
Prices Leiwener Weinfest 2026
Festival grounds free. Young vintner wine tasting on Monday evening may require a ticket; details from the organizer.
Practical information — Leiwener Weinfest
Date
Friday, August 14th to Monday, August 17th, 2026.
Location
Festival grounds Tränkgasse, 54340 Leiwen on the Mosel.
Admission
Festival grounds are freely accessible. Young vintner wine tasting on Monday evening may require a ticket (details and registration via organizer).
Getting There
A1 exit Mehring, then B53 towards Bernkastel-Kues, continue via Trittenheim to Leiwen. Salmtal train station with bus connection. Parking on the outskirts of the village.
On Site
Large festival marquee, wine stands of the Leiwen vintners, food stalls, stage with live music, parade route through the village center, young vintner wine tasting.
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