Mainburg Old Town Festival
Three-day town festival in the heart of Hallertau – Beer Street, stages, and breweries
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Town Festival in the Middle of Hallertau
The Mainburg Old Town Festival is a three-day summer event in the center of the Lower Bavarian district town of Mainburg, right in the middle of the Hallertau growing region – the largest contiguous hop-growing area in the world. The festival is organized by the town of Mainburg in cooperation with local clubs and restaurateurs. The central axis of the festival is the famous Bierstraße (Beer Street), where regional breweries from Hallertau and the hop-growing region have their own stands.
Stages, Beer Street, and Gastronomy
For three days, live bands, cover bands, and DJs perform on several stages around the market square and in the old town alleys. The Bierstraße features regional breweries, including several Hallertau family breweries, serving beer made with the characteristic Hallertau aroma hops. Food stalls run by Mainburg clubs, as well as restaurants and snack bars from the town center, offer a wide culinary selection. A children's program during the day complements the festival offerings with hands-on activities and games.
Timing and Opening Hours
In 2026, the Old Town Festival runs from Friday, July 24th, starting in the evening, until Sunday, July 26th, late in the evening. In previous years, the Bierstraße has kept the following opening hours: Friday 6–11 PM, Saturday 4 PM–12 AM, Sunday 3–9 PM. The full stage program will be published shortly before the festival on the town's event page.
Mainburg and the Kelheim District
Mainburg is a town in the Landkreis Kelheim (Kelheim district) in Lower Bavaria, southwest of Regensburg and northeast of Munich. Accessible by car via the A93 (Mainburg exit) or the A9 (Pfaffenhofen / Hohenwart exit). The Old Town Festival, along with the Hopfenfest (4th Sunday in July), is one of the defining summer events in Mainburg.
Altstadtfest Mainburg — edition 2026
July 24–26, 2026: Three Days of Old Town Festival
The 2026 edition follows the established three-day format, two weeks after the Mainburg Hop Festival. The festival is organized by the town of Mainburg in cooperation with local clubs and restaurateurs.
The Bierstraße connects the market square and the old town alleys, and live bands perform on several stages around the market square. The full stage and band program will be published in the weeks leading up to the festival at mainburg.de/altstadtfest.
Programme Altstadtfest Mainburg 2026
Program Structure and Bierstraße Times 2026
- Friday, July 24, 2026 — Opening in the early evening, Bierstraße 6 PM – 11 PM, live bands on stages around the market square
- Saturday, July 25, 2026 — Full operation: Bierstraße 4 PM – 12 AM, main evening with several live bands; food from local clubs
- Sunday, July 26, 2026 — Family Day: Bierstraße 3 PM – 9 PM, children's program during the day, live music in the afternoon and evening
Bierstraße
- Stands of regional breweries from Hallertau
- Hops beer from the world's largest contiguous hop-growing region
- Food stalls from Mainburg clubs along the market square axis
Bands, brewery list, and final schedules will be published shortly before the festival at mainburg.de/altstadtfest.
Highlights Altstadtfest Mainburg 2026
- Three days of town festival in the heart of Hallertau
- Beer Street with regional breweries from the hop-growing region
- Live bands on several stages around the market square
- Children's program during the day
- Takes place two weeks after the Mainburg Hop Festival
- Free admission
Prices Altstadtfest Mainburg 2026
Admission to the Old Town Festival is free. Beer, food, and other consumables are paid for individually on-site; prices vary by brewery and food stall.
Practical information — Altstadtfest Mainburg
Getting There
By car: A93 exit Mainburg, then B301 to the town center; A9 exit Pfaffenhofen or Hohenwart, continue via B301. By bus: VLM regional bus from Pfaffenhofen, Freising, or Landshut to Mainburg ZOB. No direct train connection in the town center.
Admission
Admission to the Old Town Festival is free. Beer and food are paid for individually at the stalls on-site; prices vary by brewery and food stall.
Bierstraße Opening Hours (Based on previous years)
- Friday — 6 PM to 11 PM
- Saturday — 4 PM to 12 AM
- Sunday — 3 PM to 9 PM
Organizer
Stadt Mainburg, Marktplatz 1, 84048 Mainburg. Latest information at mainburg.de/altstadtfest.
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