Löwenstein Music and Wine Festival
Summer Wine Festival of the Löwenstein Music Association at the Wine House of the Winemakers from the Weinsberg Valley — Heuchelberg Wine Region
About Music and Wine Festival Löwenstein
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Wine Town in the Heuchelberg Wine Region
Löwenstein, with just under 3,000 inhabitants, is a small wine-growing town in the Heilbronn district — nestled between the slopes of the Heuchelberg and the upper Weinsberg Valley. The town is part of the historic Heuchelberg wine-growing region, known primarily for Trollinger, Lemberger, and Schwarzriesling. The Winzer vom Weinsberger Tal eG, a wine cooperative with members from Löwenstein and neighboring communities, operates the Löwenstein Wine House as a central sales and event venue.
Music and Wine Festival Since 1983
The Löwenstein Music and Wine Festival is the annual main event of the Löwenstein Music Association e.V. — and one of the association's largest annual festivals. The festival combines two local traditions: musical culture (the music association has been active in the region for decades, with its own youth and senior bands) and viticulture (the Heuchelberg wine region). The festival is held at the Löwenstein Wine House at Reisacher Straße 5 — right on the edge of the vineyards.
Atmosphere — Beer Garden Among Vineyards
In summer temperatures, guests sit in the beer garden and under the awnings of the wine house — many outdoors with a view of the surrounding vineyards. The atmosphere is relaxed Swabian: no large stages, but a festival with the character of an extended winery weekend. The catering stands serve wines directly from the wine house's tanks — Trollinger Schorle, Riesling, Lemberger, Schwarzriesling, along with wine tasting opportunities.
Music Program — The Guest Band on Saturday
The musical program is the second strength of the festival:
- Saturday evening (August 8, 2026): a guest band from the brass music / folk music / Schlager genre performs as the main act. In previous years, bands such as the Binswangen Music Association (Bavaria) and other nationally known ensembles have performed. The exact lineup for 2026 will be published on the MV-Löwenstein website in July.
- Sunday evening (August 9, 2026): guest bands from the surrounding area (Heilbronn, Weinsberg, Eberstadt, other Heuchelberg towns) perform in a festival format — usually 3–4 different acts in succession, with breaks for refreshments and conversation.
Culinary Offerings
The active members of the music association handle the catering:
- Wines from Heuchelberg: Trollinger, Trollinger-Schorle, Riesling, Lemberger, Schwarzriesling, Rosé, Sekt (sparkling wine)
- Draft beer and non-alcoholic drinks
- Bratwurst, steaks, sausages from the grill
- Maultaschen (Swabian ravioli), Saitenwürstle (thin pork sausages) with potato salad
- Cheese cubes, pretzels, bread as wine accompaniments
- Homemade cake on Sunday afternoon
Proceeds for the Music Association
As is customary for association festivals: All proceeds go directly to the Löwenstein Music Association — for instruments, sheet music, youth work, and training courses. This volunteer-funded operation is an essential pillar of the association's existence and makes the festival a true community event.
Music and Wine Festival Löwenstein — edition 2026
2026 Program Framework
The festival follows the established two-day pattern with a clear structure:
Saturday, August 8, 2026 — 6 PM to 1 AM
- 6:00 PM — Festival opens, wine service begins
- 6:30 PM — Opening welcome by the chairman of the Löwenstein Music Association
- 7:00 PM — First main catering round, Bratwurst and steak grill in full operation
- 8:00 PM–10:30 PM — Guest Band Concert on the outdoor stage (exact band selection from July 2026 on mv-loewenstein.de)
- 10:30 PM–1:00 AM — Dance and Schlager program
Sunday, August 9, 2026 — 6 PM to 1 AM
- 6:00 PM — Day 2 opening
- 6:30 PM — First guest band from the region (Heilbronn-Eberstadt-Weinsberg)
- 8:00 PM — Second band
- 9:30 PM — Third band / guest performance
- 11:00 PM–1:00 AM — Dancing and closing together with wine sales
Heuchelberg Wine Selection
- Trollinger — Heuchelberg classic, red, fine and smooth
- Lemberger — robust red wine, often aged in oak barrels
- Schwarzriesling — mild red wine, locally popular
- Riesling — white wine, classically dry
- Rosé — summer variant
- Cooperative Sekt — House Sekt Cuvée
Wine tasting available for a small extra charge; advice provided by members of Winzer vom Weinsberger Tal eG.
Programme Music and Wine Festival Löwenstein 2026
Löwenstein Music and Wine Festival 2026 — Program Schedule
Saturday, August 8, 2026 — 6 PM to 1 AM
- 6:00 PM — Festival opens; wine service, catering stands open
- 6:30 PM — Welcome by the Löwenstein Music Association
- 8:00 PM–10:30 PM — Guest Band Concert on the outdoor stage (main act of the festival — exact band selection from July 2026)
- 10:30 PM–1:00 AM — Dance, Schlager, and disco program
Sunday, August 9, 2026 — 6 PM to 1 AM
- 6:00 PM — Day 2 opening
- 6:30 PM–8:00 PM — First guest band from the region
- 8:00 PM–9:30 PM — Second band (Heilbronn / Weinsberg / Eberstadt area)
- 9:30 PM–11:00 PM — Third band / guest performance
- 11:00 PM–1:00 AM — Dancing and closing together, wine sales possible
Wine House Offerings Throughout
- Trollinger, Lemberger, Schwarzriesling, Riesling, Rosé, Sekt
- Wine tasting (small extra charge)
- Draft beer
- Bratwurst, steaks, Maultaschen, Saitenwürstle
- Homemade cake on Sunday afternoon
Current band confirmations and detailed program from July 2026 on mv-loewenstein.de and on weinsbergertal-winzer.de.
Highlights Music and Wine Festival Löwenstein 2026
- Summer wine festival in the Heuchelberg wine region
- Trollinger, Lemberger, and Schwarzriesling served directly
- Guest band on Saturday evening as the main act
- Three guest bands on Sunday
- Catering by MV members with Bratwurst, steaks, Maultaschen
- Proceeds for the association's youth work
- Free admission, cozy wine atmosphere
- Full operation until 1 AM
Prices Music and Wine Festival Löwenstein 2026
Free admission. Wine by the glass (0.25 l): €4.50 (Trollinger, Lemberger, Riesling) to €6 (premium selection / single vineyard). Trollinger-Schorle (0.5 l): €4. Wine tasting with advice: €3–€5 (several glasses). Draft beer: €4 (0.3 l). Bratwurst €3.50, Steak €6, Maultaschen €6, Saitenwürstle €5, Potato salad €4, Pretzel €1.50, Crêpes €3.50. Direct wine purchase at the Wine House counter possible (prices according to Wine House prices of Winzer vom Weinsberger Tal).
Practical information — Music and Wine Festival Löwenstein
Getting There
By train: Heilbronn Hbf (main station), then bus 631 to Löwenstein (approx. 30 minutes). By car: A6 motorway, exit Heilbronn-Süd, then L1100 towards Löwenstein, follow signs for Weinhaus. Parking available at the Wine House and in the surrounding town center.
Opening Hours
Saturday, August 8, 2026: 6 PM to 1 AM. Sunday, August 9, 2026: 6 PM to 1 AM.
Admission
Free admission. Wine: €4.50–€6 (0.25 l), Trollinger-Schorle: €4 (0.5 l), Wine tasting: €3–€5, Beer: €4 (0.3 l), Bratwurst: €3.50, Steaks: €6, Maultaschen: €6.
Contact
Löwenstein Music Association e.V. — Information via the Tourist Information Office of the Town of Löwenstein, Tel. +49 7130 22-23 (Tues–Fri 8 AM–12 PM).
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Where it takes place Music and Wine Festival Löwenstein
Weinhaus Löwenstein der Winzer vom Weinsberger Tal
Reisacher Straße 5, 74245 Löwenstein