Nieder-Ingelheim Kerb
Edition 2026 Music Variety Wine

Nieder-Ingelheim Kerb

Traditional Kirchweih on the 2nd weekend of September in the historic center of Nieder-Ingelheim

Ingelheim am Rhein — Landkreis Mainz-Bingen (07339)
Dates 11 Sep — 13 Sep 2026
Venue Ingelheim am Rhein (07339)
Prices Free
Status

About Nieder-Ingelheim Kerb

The Nieder-Ingelheim Kerb is a fixture in the Rheinhessen festival calendar. Every year on the second weekend of September, the streets and squares of the historic Nieder-Ingelheim district fill with festivities, Rheinhessen wine, and live music. The Kirchweih commemorates the consecration of the local church and has been a highlight of the district's club life for generations. Hosts, wineries, and clubs serve guests regional specialties, while amusement rides and stalls maintain the charm of a traditional Kerb.

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The Nieder-Ingelheim Kerb is one of the most traditional folk festivals in the red wine city of Ingelheim am Rhein. It takes place every year on the second weekend of September and attracts guests from all districts and the wider Rheinhessen region.

The venue is the historic center of Nieder-Ingelheim around the Saalkirche, the former center of Charlemagne's imperial palace. Festival tents are set up here, stages are erected, and stalls for food, drinks, and sweets are opened. The hosts and clubs of the district significantly shape the character of the festival.

The culinary offerings are classically Rheinhessen: Bratwurst and steaks from the grill, Spundekäs and Handkäs mit Musik, Flammkuchen, fries, and sweet specialties such as almonds and roasted chestnuts. However, the focus is on the wine of the Ingelheim vintners, especially the namesake red wine, which has been grown here for centuries.

On the three festival days, a varied stage program with live bands, DJ performances, and club presentations ensures a lively atmosphere. Traditional program points include the festive tapping of the first beer keg at the opening on Friday evening, Family Day on Sunday, and the Club Evening on Monday. Amusement rides, shooting galleries, and sweet stalls complete the festival grounds in the style of a classic Rheinhessen Kerb.

The Nieder-Ingelheim Kerb is an important meeting point for the district's population and a social event that combines the tradition of Kirchweih with modern festival activities. Visitors from outside experience an authentic piece of Rheinhessen festival culture here in a historically significant setting.

Nieder-Ingelheim Kerb — edition 2026

The Nieder-Ingelheim Kerb 2026 is expected to take place from September 11 to 13 in the historic center of Nieder-Ingelheim. For three days, the smell of Bratwurst, Ingelheim wine, live music, and club life will characterize the district. The stage program, festival hosts, and a classic Kerb offering with amusement rides and sweet stalls form the framework of the traditional Kirchweih on the second weekend of September.

The 2026 edition continues the long-standing tradition of the Nieder-Ingelheim Kerb. The focus is on the wine of the Ingelheim vintners, especially the namesake red wines. Clubs from the district host guests, a varied stage program provides entertainment, and amusement rides make the Kerb attractive for families too.

The exact program for 2026 will be published by the organizer in the spring and summer. The structure follows the proven key points of previous years: tapping of the first beer keg and opening on Friday evening, festival activities on Saturday with live music, and Family Day on Sunday.

Programme Nieder-Ingelheim Kerb 2026

2nd weekend of September 2026 (presumably September 11–13)

Friday, September 11, 2026

  • Evening: Festive opening of the Kerb with tapping of the first beer keg
  • Evening: Live music on the main stage
  • Festival activities in the stall and tent areas around the Saalkirche

Saturday, September 12, 2026

  • Afternoon and Evening: continuous festival activities
  • Evening: Live bands and DJ program
  • Stalls of the vintners with Ingelheim wine

Sunday, September 13, 2026

  • Noon: Family Day with children's carousels
  • Afternoon: Club presentations and stage program
  • Evening: Festival finale

The exact program for 2026 will be published by the organizer in the spring and summer. The structure follows the proven key points of previous years.

Highlights Nieder-Ingelheim Kerb 2026

Traditional Kirchweih in the historic center of Nieder-Ingelheim. Festival activities around the Saalkirche from the Carolingian era. Wine from Ingelheim vintners, especially red wine. Hospitality from local clubs. Stage program with live bands. Amusement rides and sweet stalls.

Prices Nieder-Ingelheim Kerb 2026

Free admission.

Practical information — Nieder-Ingelheim Kerb

Date

Second weekend of September 2026, presumably Friday, September 11 to Sunday, September 13, 2026. The exact start and daily program will be published by the city of Ingelheim and the organizing clubs in the summer of 2026.

Getting there

Ingelheim station on the Mainz–Bingen line, with city buses to Nieder-Ingelheim. By car via the A60 or A63, exit Ingelheim-West or Ingelheim-Ost. Parking available on the outskirts of the city. The historic town center is partially closed during the Kerb.

Admission

Free admission. Food, drinks, and amusement rides are paid for on-site.

Families

Sunday is traditional Family Day with amusement rides and children's carousels.

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Music Variety Wine Folk traditions Folklore Family Free Landkreis Mainz-Bingen