Moosburg Spring Festival

57 Years of Tradition

Moosburg an der Isar in the Freising district — at the transition between the Munich gravel plain and the Hallertau region — has been celebrating its Spring Festival since 1969. The 57th edition in 2026 runs from Thursday, April 30th, to Tuesday, May 5th. The traditional venue: the Viehmarktplatz near the old town and not far from the Isar River.

Festzelt Schneider — The Heart of the Festival

For decades, Festzelt Schneider has been the centerpiece of the Moosburg Spring Festival. Under the motto "Kim geh weida, nei zum Schneider!" — in High German: "Come on, go on, into Schneider's!" — the tent offers live bands, brass combos, Bavarian specialties (roast chicken, pork roast, dumplings), and freshly tapped festival beer. Regular and weekend visitors appreciate the family atmosphere and traditional character — not a mega-Wiesn format, but a down-to-earth traditional festival from Central Bavaria.

Opening Parade

The traditional opening is marked by a parade through Moosburg's old town. Brass bands, traditional costume groups, marksmen, and sports clubs, along with the festival host family, march from the town center to the festival grounds. This is followed by the ceremonial beer tapping, an opening ceremony, and the start of the festival.

Django Asül — Political Cabaret in the Festival Tent

A highlight of the 2026 edition: Django Asül, one of Germany's sharpest-tongued Lower Bavarian political satirists, known for his appearances at the Nockherberg "Starkbierprobe" (strong beer tasting), will perform at Festzelt Schneider. Asül combines Lower Bavarian humor with political bite and has been a hallmark of Bavarian political cabaret for years. The exact performance date within the festival period will be announced by the festival organizer.

Amusement Park and Family Offer

Surrounding the tent are the classic amusement park attractions: bumper cars, swing rides, a Ferris wheel, a carousel, shooting galleries, lottery stalls, candied almonds, gingerbread hearts. On weekdays, there are often reduced prices for families — the festival's program is explicitly geared towards younger audiences and families.

Moosburg an der Isar

Moosburg is located about 20 minutes from Landshut — either by car or by bike along the Isar cycle path — and about 40 minutes from Munich via the A92 motorway. The Kastulusmünster, an important Romanesque church from the 12th century, characterizes the old town's appearance. The Spring Festival complements this historical-romantic identity with a hearty Bavarian folk festival tradition.