Pfingstmusikfest Köngen
Four days of marquee entertainment with Whitsun market on Whit Monday — organized by the Musikverein Köngen, new marquee in 2026
About Pfingstmusikfest
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Pfingstmusikfest with Tradition
The Pfingstmusikfest Köngen is one of the largest Whitsun markets in the greater Stuttgart area. The organizer is the Musikverein Köngen e.V., which organizes a four-day festival from the Friday before Whitsun to Whit Monday. With around 10,000 inhabitants, Köngen is a municipality in the Esslingen district (AGS 08116), located at the transition from the Filderhang to the Swabian Jura — and the Whitsun market traditionally attracts up to 30,000 visitors on Whit Monday.
New Marquee in 2026
The 2026 edition is a special one: The music association has acquired a new marquee, which will be erected for the first time at the Pfingstmusikfest. The larger and more modern tent improves seating capacity and acoustics. The old tent had been in use for over two decades and has been replaced by a contemporary model.
Four Days, Four Program Pillars
Friday, May 22, 2026 — Opening Evening
- 3:00 PM: Festival grounds open
- 7:00 PM: Marquee Opening by the Musikverein Köngen with the traditional keg tapping by Mayor Scholz
- Main band program until late into the night
Saturday, May 23, 2026 — Music Evening
- 3:00 PM: Festival grounds and marquee open
- 6:30 PM: Stäudach Musikanten — Swabian brass music with Schlager interludes
- 9:00 PM: Beat 07 — Cover band, Pop and Rock classics
- Dancing until after midnight
Sunday, May 24, 2026 — Family Sunday
- 10:30 AM: Ecumenical Service in the marquee
- 11:30 AM: Morning pint (Frühschoppen) with the Musikverein Kohlberg
- 3:00 PM: Family afternoon with the MV Youth Band Köngen
- 7:00 PM: Köngener Muppets Partynacht with the Muppets Big Band — a local tradition
Whit Monday, May 25, 2026 — Market Day
- 7:30 AM: Whitsun Market (Pfingstmarkt) opens — the actual highlight of the festival
- Up to 250 vendors set up their stalls throughout the town center
- 10:00 AM: DRK rescue dog unit demonstrations in the castle courtyard — hourly
- 1:30 PM: MV Oberboihingen in the marquee
- 11:00 AM–4:00 PM: Sunday Shopping on Whit Monday in Köngen's shops
- 6:00 PM: Market closes
The Whitsun Market — Up to 250 Stalls
The Whitsun Market on Whit Monday is the main attraction. Up to 250 vendors set up their stalls throughout Köngen's town center — toys, household goods, crafts, spices, and international specialties. With approx. 30,000 visitors, this is one of the largest Whitsun markets in Baden-Württemberg. Sunday shopping from 11 AM to 4 PM in Köngen's shops complements the market offerings.
Beer Garden, Carousels, and Marquee
In addition to the marquee and the market, the Pfingstmusikfest also offers:
- Beer garden of the music association with draft beer, wine, and snacks
- Amusement park with children's carousels, dodgems, and game stalls
- Catering stalls with sausages, Maultaschen, steaks, and international dishes
- First aid service and childcare facilities on site
Köngen — Municipality in the Esslingen Filder Region
Köngen is located at the transition from the Filder plain to the Swabian Jura, directly on the Neckar river. The municipality, with around 10,000 inhabitants, has a long tradition of club life — the music association, the shooting club, the sports club, and several choirs shape the social landscape. The Pfingstmusikfest has been the highlight of club life for decades.
Pfingstmusikfest — edition 2026
2026 Daily Schedule in Detail
Friday, May 22, 2026 — Opening Day
- 3:00 PM: Festival grounds open — catering stalls and amusement park in operation
- 5:00 PM: Amusement park in full operation
- 7:00 PM: Marquee Opening with the Musikverein Köngen
- 7:30 PM: Keg Tapping by Mayor Scholz
- 8:00 PM–1:00 AM: Opening program with live music
Saturday, May 23, 2026 — Music Evening
- 3:00 PM: Festival grounds and marquee open
- 6:30 PM: Stäudach Musikanten — brass music with Schlager interludes in the marquee
- 9:00 PM: Beat 07 — Cover band, Pop and Rock classics
- 12:00 AM–1:00 AM: Dancing and disco
Sunday, May 24, 2026 — Family Sunday
- 10:30 AM: Ecumenical Service in the marquee — joint Protestant and Catholic service
- 11:30 AM: Morning pint (Frühschoppen) with the Musikverein Kohlberg
- 3:00 PM: Family afternoon with the MV Youth Band Köngen
- 7:00 PM: Köngener Muppets Partynacht with the Muppets Big Band
- 11:00 PM–1:00 AM: Dancing and Schlager disco
Whit Monday, May 25, 2026 — Market Day
- 7:30 AM: Whitsun Market (Pfingstmarkt) opens — up to 250 stalls in the town center
- 10:00 AM: First DRK rescue dog unit demonstration in the castle courtyard (hourly)
- 11:00 AM: Sunday Shopping on Whit Monday begins (until 4 PM)
- 1:30 PM: MV Oberboihingen in the marquee
- 3:00 PM: Last DRK dog demonstration in the castle courtyard
- 4:00 PM: Sunday shopping ends
- 6:00 PM: Market closes
Market Offerings on Whit Monday
- Toys, household goods, crafts, spices, international specialties
- Amusement park with carousels, dodgems, shooting gallery
- Beer garden, catering stalls
- First aid service and childcare
Programme Pfingstmusikfest 2026
Pfingstmusikfest Köngen 2026 — Four-Day Program
Friday, May 22, 2026 — Opening Day
- 3:00 PM — Festival grounds and amusement park open
- 7:00 PM — Marquee Opening by the Musikverein Köngen
- 7:30 PM — Keg Tapping by Mayor Scholz
- 8:00 PM–1:00 AM — Live music in the marquee (band selection by the music association)
Saturday, May 23, 2026 — Music Evening
- 3:00 PM — Festival grounds and marquee open
- 6:30 PM — Stäudach Musikanten (brass music)
- 9:00 PM — Beat 07 (Cover Pop / Rock Band)
- 12:00 AM–1:00 AM — Dancing and disco
Sunday, May 24, 2026 — Family Sunday
- 10:30 AM — Ecumenical Service in the marquee
- 11:30 AM — Morning pint (Frühschoppen) with the Musikverein Kohlberg
- 3:00 PM — Family afternoon with the MV Youth Band Köngen
- 7:00 PM — Köngener Muppets Partynacht with the Muppets Big Band
Whit Monday, May 25, 2026 — Whitsun Market
- 7:30 AM — Whitsun Market (Pfingstmarkt) opens (up to 250 vendors)
- 10:00 AM — DRK rescue dog unit demonstration in the castle courtyard (hourly until 3 PM)
- 11:00 AM–4:00 PM — Sunday Shopping on Whit Monday (Köngen shops)
- 1:30 PM — MV Oberboihingen in the marquee
- 6:00 PM — Market closes
Detailed schedule at koengen.de/pfingstmarkt and mv-koengen.de.
Highlights Pfingstmusikfest 2026
- New Marquee in 2026 — Premiere
- Keg Tapping by Mayor Scholz on Friday
- Stäudach Musikanten + Beat 07 on Saturday
- Köngener Muppets Partynacht on Sunday
- Up to 250 vendors on Whit Monday
- Up to 30,000 visitors on Market Day
- DRK rescue dog unit demonstrations in the castle courtyard
- Sunday Shopping on Whit Monday
- Free entry to the marquee
Prices Pfingstmusikfest 2026
Free entry to the marquee on all four days. Free access to the Whitsun Market. Food and drinks at the festival stalls: Draft beer €4 (0.3 l), liter €9, Bratwurst €3.50, Steak €6, Maultaschen €6, wood-fired pizza €5–7. Amusement park with separate prices (dodgems approx. €4, carousel approx. €2).
Practical information — Pfingstmusikfest
Getting There
By S-Bahn: S1 from Stuttgart Hbf to Plochingen, then bus 153 to Köngen. By car: A8 exit Esslingen-Mettingen, then L1208 to Köngen. During the Whitsun market, many parking spaces are designated on the outskirts; the town center is closed off.
Opening Hours 2026
Friday, May 22, 2026: Festival grounds from 3 PM, marquee from 7 PM (opening with keg tapping). Saturday, May 23, 2026: from 3 PM, main concerts at 6:30 PM (Stäudach Musikanten) and 9 PM (Beat 07). Sunday, May 24, 2026: 10:30 AM Ecumenical service, 11:30 AM Frühschoppen, 3 PM Youth band, 7 PM Muppets Partynacht. Whit Monday, May 25, 2026: Market from 7:30 AM–6 PM, DRK demonstrations from 10 AM, MV Oberboihingen at 1:30 PM, Sunday shopping 11 AM–4 PM.
Admission
Entry to the marquee is free. Access to the Whitsun market is free. Food and drinks at the festival stalls at set prices — draft beer €4, liter €9, Bratwurst €3.50, Steak €6, Maultaschen €6.
Tip
It's best to visit the Whit Monday market in the morning — it gets very crowded from late morning onwards. The DRK rescue dog demonstrations in Köngen Castle courtyard are a highlight for families.
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Where it takes place Pfingstmusikfest
Festzelt und Festplatz Ortsmitte Köngen
Festplatz / Ortsmitte, 73257 Köngen