26th Mainz Beer Festival
Open-air beer festival on Mainz's Rhine promenade with over 500 types of beer from around the world
About Mainz Beer Festival
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The Mainz Beer Festival is part of a supra-regional series of beer festivals that have been delighting beer fans in German cities since the 1990s with the concept of an open-air beer tasting with an international selection. Mainz has been a firm fixture in this series for over two decades; the 26th edition in 2026 marks considerable continuity in Mainz's summer event landscape.
The venue is the Mainz Rhine promenade between the Theodor-Heuss-Brücke and Kaisertor – arguably the most spectacular open-air location in the city. Directly in front of the baroque Electoral Palace, with a view of the Rhine and Wiesbaden-Mainz-Kostheim on the opposite bank, a festival mile is created over three days, which fills with visitors on pleasant Mainz summer evenings well past midnight.
Around 60 beer stands will present over 500 types of beer. The selection ranges from German classics – Pils, Helles, Hefeweizen, Rauchbier, Bockbier – through the highly developed German craft beer scene with IPAs, Stouts, Sours, and experimental wild ferments, to international specialties: Belgian Trappist and abbey beers, English ales, Bohemian Pilsners from the Czech Republic, Scottish whisky cask-aged beers, US craft innovations, Japanese and Mexican breweries. There is something for every taste – from the beer enthusiast to the occasional drinker.
The tasting is accompanied by two live music stages featuring regional bands from the Mainz and Rheinhessen area. The repertoire ranges from Rock, Pop, and Funk to acoustic singer-songwriter sets, Blues, and classics of German pop music. Food trucks and snack stalls offering beer accompaniments – Bratwurst, burgers, Flammkuchen, Currywurst, vegetarian options – complete the offering. Admission is free.
Mainz Beer Festival — edition 2026
The 2026 program will be published by the organizer in early summer. The structure follows the proven cornerstones of previous years: Friday evening opening with the first stage concert, Saturday main visitor day with all-day festival operation and live music until late at night, Sunday family day with a quieter stage program and the day's conclusion. The participating breweries and beer stands will be announced via bierboerse.com.
Programme Mainz Beer Festival 2026
Program Structure 2026
Friday, July 3rd
- Evening – Opening on the Rhine promenade
- First live music on both stages
- Beer stands open
Saturday, July 4th
- All-day festival operation
- Full stage program with regional bands
- Highlight in the late evening
Sunday, July 5th
- More family-friendly day
- Quieter music program
- Day's conclusion in the early evening
Beer Selection
- Classic German beer styles – Pils, Helles, Weizen, Bock, Rauchbier
- Craft beer scene from Germany – IPA, Stout, Sour, Wild Ferment
- International beer specialties from Belgium, England, Czech Republic, USA, Japan, and Mexico
Highlights Mainz Beer Festival 2026
- 500+ types of beer at 60 stands
- Rhine promenade backdrop in front of the Electoral Palace
- 2 live music stages with regional bands
- International beer specialties and German craft beer scene
- Free admission
Prices Mainz Beer Festival 2026
Practical information — Mainz Beer Festival
Location and Travel
Rhine promenade between Theodor-Heuss-Brücke and Kaisertor, opposite the Electoral Palace, 55116 Mainz. Approximately 15 minutes on foot from the main train station through the city center. Public transport via bus and tram to Schillerplatz or Schloss. Parking available in the underground garages in the city center, but they are heavily frequented – public transport is recommended.
Date and Opening Hours 2026
- Friday, July 3rd, Saturday, July 4th, Sunday, July 5th, 2026
- Opening hours vary by day – program and times available at bierboerse.com
Admission
Admission is free. Payment at the stands on-site, beer glass deposit required.
Notes
Bring sun protection in warm weather – the Rhine promenade offers little shade in the afternoon. The event will take place even in case of heavy rain.
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