29th Plauen Spring
City festival for the whole family in Plauen's city centre — 29th edition from May 8th to 10th, 2026 with flea market, fashion show, and the historic Beer Electric
About Plauen Spring
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Spring in Plauen — a city festival for 29 years
When the Vogtland spring takes its first warm breath and the shops in Plauen's city centre present their spring collections, the Plauen Spring begins. Since 1998, Initiative Plauen has combined the city festival with the Sunday shopping and a three-day open-air programme throughout the city centre. In 2026, it will be the 29th edition — again with the mix of flea market, concerts, fashion show, and family programme that defines the event.
May 8–10, 2026 — three days of spring festival
For three days, the events will be spread across several squares. The flea market will be set up on Herrenstraße and Klostermarkt, bands and DJs will play at Klostermarkt and Tunnelplatz, the main stage on Altmarkt will host the fashion show and concerts, and Nonnenturm will be the scene for open-air party atmosphere. Admission is free everywhere.
Highlight: the Beer Electric
A special feature of Plauen is the Beer Electric — a historic tram from the 1920s, converted into a mobile pub. It runs special trips through the city during every Plauen Spring — the highlight is the Mother's Day ride on Sunday, May 10th, 2026, at 3 PM. On board, you can enjoy Vogtland beer and hear little stories about the city's history. Seats are in high demand and sell out quickly.
Family programme and fashion show
Saturday is dedicated to families: the fashion show on the Altmarkt stage presents spring and summer collections from Plauen retailers, the children's programme features Clown Hajo with an interactive show, the live band "Plausibel" plays Vogtland pop and country tunes, and city tours with thematic focus run in parallel. The flower and ceramics market adds spring plants and regional pottery to the offerings.
Saxony, Vogtland, and Plauen
With around 64,000 inhabitants, Plauen is the largest city in the Vogtland district and the economic and cultural centre of the Saxon Vogtland. Known for Plauen lace (textile heritage) and its picturesque old town, the city is a major regional attraction. The Plauen Spring, alongside the Plauen Lace Festival in June, is the second major city festival of the year and is particularly popular with families from the Vogtland and Northern Bavaria.
Plauen Spring — edition 2026
May 8–10, 2026 — 29th Plauen Spring
Three days of Plauen's city centre full of spring atmosphere: flea market, live music, fashion show, open-air parties, Beer Electric, and children's programme. Initiative Plauen combines traditional elements with pop and party programming — the perfect opening event for the spring season in the Vogtland.
From the Friday warm-up on Altmarkt, through the family Saturday with fashion show and children's programme, to Sunday with the Mother's Day ride of the Beer Electric at 3 PM — three days of programme, free admission.
Programme Plauen Spring 2026
Programme May 8–10, 2026
Friday, May 8th (Warm-up)
- 8 AM–6 PM: Flea market on Herrenstraße and Klostermarkt
- 7 PM: Warm-up party on Altmarkt with DJ Kay
- 8 PM–1 AM: ROCKPIRAT (party band) on the main stage
- Klostermarkt: Steve Schubert live
- Nonnenturm: Open-air party with DJ Black Pete and "All About Tekkno"
Saturday, May 9th (Family Day)
- Flea market on Herrenstraße and Klostermarkt continues
- Fashion show on the Altmarkt stage with spring collections from Plauen retailers
- Children's programme with Clown Hajo — interactive show
- Live music Plausibel (Vogtland pop and country band)
- City tours and thematic tours through the city centre
- Flower and ceramics market
Sunday, May 10th (Mother's and Family Day)
- Sunday shopping in the city centre
- 3 PM: Mother's Day ride of the historic "Beer Electric" — special trip of the 1920s tram with beer and city stories
- Family programme on the Altmarkt stage
- Festival wind-down in the late afternoon
Full programme at plauen.de/fruehling and initiative-plauen.de.
Highlights Plauen Spring 2026
- 29th edition of the Plauen Spring
- Flea market on Herrenstraße and Klostermarkt (Fri/Sat)
- Fashion show by Plauen retailers
- Historic Beer Electric for Mother's Day ride (Sun 3 PM)
- Children's programme with Clown Hajo
- ROCKPIRAT, DJ Kay, Steve Schubert, DJ Black Pete
- Flower and ceramics market
- Sunday shopping
- Free admission
Prices Plauen Spring 2026
Festival grounds free. Special rides of the Beer Electric are subject to a charge (advance tickets from Plauener Straßenbahn, approx. €15/person incl. beer). Flea market stall fees to be enquired with Initiative Plauen.
Practical information — Plauen Spring
Date
Friday, May 8th (Warm-up from 7 PM), Saturday, May 9th, and Sunday, May 10th, 2026.
Location
Plauen city centre — Altmarkt, Klostermarkt, Herrenstraße, Tunnelplatz, Nonnenturm.
Admission
Free admission. Special rides of the Beer Electric are subject to a charge (tickets from Plauener Straßenbahn).
Getting there
By car via A 72, exit Plauen-Ost, multi-storey car parks in the city centre. By train IC/RE to Plauen oberer Bahnhof, 10-minute walk to the city centre.
Organiser
Initiative Plauen e.V. in cooperation with the City of Plauen.
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Where it takes place Plauen Spring
Innenstadt Plauen / Altmarkt / Klostermarkt
Altmarkt, 08523 Plauen