Name: Lichtenfelser Korbmarkt – Basket Weaving Culture Festival 2026
Start: 2026-09-18T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-09-20T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Innenstadt Lichtenfels

Korbmarkt Lichtenfels

About Korbmarkt Lichtenfels

The Lichtenfelser Korbmarkt is the largest international market dedicated to basket weaving and basket making art, and the identity-defining festival of the Upper Franconian "City of Basket Makers". For one weekend, the city center of Lichtenfels transforms into a vibrant stage for craftsmanship, culture, and encounters. Basket weavers from all over the world showcase their art, accompanied by music, exhibitions, hands-on activities, and a family program. Over 100,000 visitors attend annually.

Dates 18 Sep — 20 Sep 2026

Venue Lichtenfels (09478)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Korbmarkt Lichtenfels — edition 2026

The 2026 Lichtenfelser Korbmarkt takes place from September 18 to 20. Friday evening features a festive opening with entertainment, while Saturday and Sunday host the market. Sunday, September 20, is also a Sunday with open shops.

From September 18 to 20, 2026, the Korbmarkt will once again transform the city center of Lichtenfels into an international stage for weaving culture. Weavers and basket makers from all over the world will present their craft.

Friday evening will feature a festive opening with an entertainment program, and the market will take place on Saturday and Sunday. Sunday, September 20, is also a Sunday with open shops.

Highlights Korbmarkt Lichtenfels 2026

Largest international market of weaving culture
Basket makers from around the world
Bavarian Intangible Cultural Heritage
Sunday with open shops
Over 100,000 visitors

Programme Korbmarkt Lichtenfels 2026

2026 Program Structure

Friday, September 18: festive opening, entertainment program
Saturday, September 19: international weaving and basket market
Sunday, September 20: market + Sunday with open shops
Music, exhibitions, hands-on activities, family program

Prices Korbmarkt Lichtenfels 2026

Admission to the Korbmarkt is free. Sunday is a Sunday with open shops.

Practical information

Practical information — Korbmarkt Lichtenfels

Getting There

Lichtenfels is located on the Bamberg–Saalfeld railway line and is accessible by regional and long-distance trains. The city center is within walking distance of the train station.

Admission

Admission to the Korbmarkt is free. Sunday is a Sunday with open shops.

Tip

The complete program, including the opening evening, market hours, and family activities, will be published on the official website.

City of Basket Makers

Lichtenfels, in the Lichtenfels district of Upper Franconia, bears the epithet "City of Basket Makers". The Lichtenfelser Korbmarkt is the city's largest and most traditional festival, and at the same time the most significant international market for weaving culture. The event transforms the city center into a "vibrant stage for craftsmanship, culture, and encounters".

Weaving Culture as World Cultural Heritage

Weaving culture has been recognized as intangible cultural heritage in Bavaria since 2016 and is listed in the national directory. In Lichtenfels, the craft is kept alive through the vocational school for weaving design and international knowledge networks.

Market and Program

Basket makers and weavers from all over the world present their work. The program includes music, exhibitions, interactive activities, and a family program. Friday evening is marked by a festive opening and entertainment program, while Saturday and Sunday feature the main market. Sunday is a Sunday with open shops.

A Crowd Puller

The 2025 edition attracted over 100,000 visitors – a milestone for the event. The Korbmarkt draws craft enthusiasts, families, and cultural tourists from all over Bavaria and beyond, serving as a flagship of Upper Franconian craft tradition.