Name: Müritzfest Waren 2026
Start: 2026-07-10T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-07-12T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Altstadt und Festplatz Waren (Müritz)

Müritzfest

About Müritzfest

The Müritzfest is the traditional folk festival of Waren (Müritz) and is one of the largest events on Germany's largest inland lake. On the second weekend in July, the old town between the Müritzeum and the festival grounds transforms into a colorful festival mile. A parade, fireworks, market stalls, stage music, and amusement rides attract locals and visitors alike. The festival is a celebration by Waren residents for Waren residents and their visitors – with free admission.

Dates 10 Jul — 12 Jul 2026

Venue Waren (Müritz) (13071)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Müritzfest — edition 2026

The 71st Müritzfest will take place from July 10th to 12th, 2026, in the old town of Waren (Müritz). For three days, guests can expect a traditional folk festival with a parade, fireworks, market activities, stage music, and amusement rides – with free admission.

From July 10th to 12th, 2026, Waren (Müritz) will celebrate the 71st Müritzfest. The traditional folk festival will take over the entire old town between the Müritzeum and the festival grounds.

Highlights include the fireworks on Friday evening and the grand parade on Saturday afternoon. In addition, there will be market activities, stage music, and amusement rides for the whole family. The festival is organized by the Waren City Center Association. Admission is free.

Highlights Müritzfest 2026

The Friday fireworks and the traditional Saturday afternoon parade are the most attended program items of the Müritzfest.

Programme Müritzfest 2026

Fireworks on Friday evening
Grand parade on Saturday afternoon
Market activities in the old town
Stage music and live program
Amusement rides on the festival grounds

Prices Müritzfest 2026

Admission to the Müritzfest is free. Individual amusement rides and food/drink stands are subject to charges.

Practical information

Practical information — Müritzfest

Getting There

Waren (Müritz) is located in the Mecklenburg Lake District and is easily accessible by train (Waren station on the Berlin–Rostock line). By car, you can reach it via the A19 and B192. The festival activities are concentrated in the old town and on the festival grounds.

Admission

Admission to the Müritzfest is free.

Tip

The fireworks on Friday evening and the grand parade on Saturday afternoon are the most popular program items. If you want a good spot, you should arrive in good time.

The Folk Festival of the Müritz Town

The Müritzfest is the traditional town festival of Waren (Müritz) in the Mecklenburg Lake District. It takes place every year on the second weekend in July and is one of the largest folk festivals in the region. The venue is the old town between the Müritzeum nature experience center, the historic alleys, and the festival grounds.

A Long Tradition Since 1954

The festival's history dates back to 1954, when the first real folk festival was celebrated in Waren. Over the decades, this beginning developed into today's Müritzfest, which is firmly anchored in the town's calendar. In 2025, the festival was celebrated for the 70th time.

Parade, Fireworks, and Market Activities

Highlights of the Müritzfest every year are the fireworks on Friday evening and the grand parade on Saturday afternoon, which enlivens the old town with historical and thematic contributions. In addition, there is stage music, market activities with numerous stalls, and amusement rides for the whole family. The festival extends throughout the entire city center and creates a lively atmosphere for three days.

Festival by Waren Residents for Waren Residents

The Müritzfest explicitly sees itself as a festival of the town community – a festival by Waren residents for Waren residents and their guests. It is organized by the Waren City Center Association. Free admission makes the festival an open meeting place for locals and holidaymakers on the Müritz.