Marktplatzfest Leinfelden
Tradition festival of the Leinfelden volunteer fire brigade on the first weekend of July — since 1964
About Marktplatzfest
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Since 1964 — a tradition on the first weekend of July
The Marktplatzfest Leinfelden is the annual in-house event of the Leinfelden-Echterdingen Volunteer Fire Brigade, Leinfelden Department — and with its history dating back to 1964, it is one of the oldest regular events in the city. What began as an open house day for the brigade has developed over the decades into one of the most popular summer events in the Filder region — a firm fixture in the calendar of the city of Leinfelden-Echterdingen and its district of Leinfelden.
Marketplace around the Town Hall
The venue is the marketplace of Leinfelden, directly around the town hall. The festival area includes the central market square, the connecting streets, and the forecourt of the town hall — ample space for catering tents, a stage, a sales area for aid organizations, and play areas for children. The city center is largely traffic-calmed during the festival.
Catering and Program
The fire brigade itself handles the catering — with classic favorites such as:
- Fire brigade steak (which is famous here) from the grill
- Bratwurst, Maultaschen, fries
- Draught beer, non-alcoholic drinks, wine
- Cake stand with homemade cake on Sundays
Programmatically, the Marktplatzfest combines two clear components: festival atmosphere (stage music, catering, dancing) and information platform (stands of the brigade, the Red Cross, the THW, and other aid organizations with demonstrations of their vehicles and equipment).
Drills and Demonstrations by the Brigade
A highlight for families and especially for children are the live fire brigade drills: fire simulation with a high-pressure water jet, demonstration of the turntable ladder, demonstration of the rescue shears, and occasionally a simulated rescue of a person from a vehicle. The times of the demonstrations will be announced in the festival program — usually Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning.
Leinfelden — District with S-Bahn connection to the state capital
Leinfelden, along with Echterdingen, is one of the two central districts of the city of Leinfelden-Echterdingen, which merged in 1975 (Esslingen district, AGS 08116). The S-Bahn connection to Stuttgart-Mitte (12 minutes) and Stuttgart Airport in close proximity make the city a densely populated Filder town — almost 41,000 inhabitants, around 16,000 of whom live in Leinfelden itself.
Free admission and good atmosphere
The Marktplatzfest explicitly has no admission fee — the festival area is freely accessible from the opening on both days. The proceeds from catering benefit the brigade and its youth work. The festival had to be canceled in the pandemic years 2020 and 2021, but resumed regularly from 2022.
Marktplatzfest — edition 2026
Proven Festival Schedule 2026
The exact program will be published on the fire brigade website in early June 2026. The daily structure has followed a fixed pattern for years:
Saturday, July 4th, 2026
- 5:00 PM: Festival opening — catering tents and stands open
- 6:00 PM: Welcome by the fire chief
- 7:00 PM: Live music on stage — usually a cover band or Schlager duo
- 8:30 PM: Fire brigade drill demonstration (fire simulation, turntable ladder demo)
- 10:00 PM: Disco program or dance music until late
Sunday, July 5th, 2026
- 11:00 AM: Morning pint — opening of day 2 with catering and brass music
- 12:00 PM: Lunch catering with fire brigade steak from the grill
- 2:00 PM: Family afternoon with bouncy castle, children's activities, face painting
- 3:00 PM: Fire brigade demonstration — live drill with turntable ladder and high-pressure water jet
- 4:00 PM: Cake stand with homemade specialties
- 5:00 PM: Stage program Sunday band
- 7:00 PM: Official end of the festival
Available on both days
- Catering tents and bar
- Fire brigade stand with vehicle exhibition
- Stands of DRK, THW, and other aid organizations
- Children's area with bouncy castle
Programme Marktplatzfest 2026
Marktplatzfest Leinfelden 2026 — Program Schedule
Saturday, July 4th, 2026
- 5:00 PM — Festival opening, catering tents open
- 6:00 PM — Official welcome by the fire chief
- 7:00 PM — Live music on stage (cover/Schlager duo, band confirmation from June 2026)
- 8:30 PM — Fire brigade drill demonstration (fire simulation, turntable ladder demo)
- 10:00 PM — Disco / dance music
- approx. 1:00 AM — End of day
Sunday, July 5th, 2026
- 11:00 AM — Morning pint with brass music
- 12:00 PM — Lunch catering — fire brigade steak from the grill, Maultaschen, fries
- 2:00 PM — Family afternoon: bouncy castle, face painting, children's program
- 3:00 PM — Live drill by the brigade with turntable ladder and high-pressure jet
- 4:00 PM — Cake stand with homemade specialties
- 5:00 PM — Sunday band on stage
- 7:00 PM — End of festival
Stands throughout (Sat+Sun)
- Catering tents of the fire brigade
- Fire brigade vehicle exhibition
- Information stands from DRK, THW, Police
- Raffle stand
Detailed program and band confirmation from June 2026 at feuerwehr-le.de.
Highlights Marktplatzfest 2026
- 62nd edition since 1964
- Famous fire brigade steak from the grill
- Live drill by the brigade with turntable ladder
- Information stands from all aid organizations
- Children's program with bouncy castle on Sunday
- Live music on Saturday evening and Sunday
- Free admission
Prices Marktplatzfest 2026
Free admission. Fire brigade steak approx. €8, Bratwurst €3.50, Maultaschen €6, fries €3.50. Draught beer €4 (0.3 l), non-alcoholic drinks €2.50, wine spritzer €4.50. Homemade cake on Sunday afternoon from €2.50.
Practical information — Marktplatzfest
Getting there
By S-Bahn: S2 or S3 from Stuttgart Hbf to Leinfelden Bahnhof (12 minutes), then an 8-minute walk to the Marktplatz. By car: B27 or A8 exit Stuttgart-Degerloch / Leinfelden-Echterdingen. Parking available in the parking garages at Leinfelden Bahnhof and at the Rathaus (limited on festival weekends).
Opening hours
Saturday, July 4th, 2026, and Sunday, July 5th, 2026. Exact times will be announced on the fire brigade website in June 2026 — typically Sat from 5 PM, Sun from 11 AM.
Admission
Free admission. Fire brigade steak approx. €8, Bratwurst €3.50, draught beer €4 (0.3 l), Maultaschen €6.
Contact
Freiwillige Feuerwehr Leinfelden-Echterdingen, Abteilung Leinfelden, Tel. +49 711 1600-313.
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Where it takes place Marktplatzfest
Marktplatz rund ums Rathaus Leinfelden
Marktplatz — Rathaus, 70771 Leinfelden-Echterdingen