Name: Plauer Fischerjakobi 2026
Start: 2026-07-26T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-07-28T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Bühne Am Bornufer, OT Plaue an der Havel

Fischerjakobi Plaue

About Fischerjakobi Plaue

The Plauer Fischerjakobi is one of Brandenburg's oldest traditional festivals — documented since the 14th century and dedicated to Saint James, the patron saint of fishermen. In 2026, the festival will run from July 26th to 28th in the Plaue district of Brandenburg an der Havel, on the Bornufer directly on the Havel river. Three days of stage program with concerts, dance shows, sports demonstrations, plus a festive parade, Havel boat parade, fireworks display, and hundreds of food and market stalls. Thousands of visitors from Brandenburg, Berlin, and Saxony-Anhalt flock to the Havel riverbank annually.

Dates 26 Jul — 28 Jul 2026

Venue Brandenburg an der Havel (12051)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Fischerjakobi Plaue — edition 2026

The 2026 Plauer Fischerjakobi runs from Sunday, July 26th, to Tuesday, July 28th, on the Bornufer in the Plaue district of Brandenburg an der Havel. Three days of stage program with live concerts, dance shows, and sports demonstrations. Highlights: Festive parade on Sunday, Havel boat parade with decorated boats, fireworks display on Saturday evening. Long food and market mile with regional fish specialties. Free admission.

Key Facts

Sun 26.07. – Tue 28.07.2026
Location: Stage at Bornufer, OT Plaue, Brandenburg an der Havel
Free admission
Organizer: City of Brandenburg an der Havel / OT Plaue

Highlights Fischerjakobi Plaue 2026

Festive parade through Plaue — Havel boat parade with decorated boats — Fireworks display over the Havel — Fish specialties from the region — Tradition since the 14th century.

Programme Fischerjakobi Plaue 2026

2026 Program (Excerpt)

The detailed daily program will be published by the City of Brandenburg an der Havel on stadt-brandenburg.de and erlebnis-brandon.de shortly before the festival. The structure follows recent editions:

Sunday 26.07. — Opening in the afternoon, stage program with local bands, festive parade through Plaue, evening concert
Monday 27.07. — Stage day with dance shows, sports demonstrations, food and market mile
Tuesday 28.07. — Final festival day with Havel boat parade (decorated boats on the Havel), sports competitions, concluding fireworks display
Stage Program: Schlager, pop, rock, folk music from the region — bands will be announced by the festival committee shortly before the event
Market Mile: Plauer eel, smoked fish, bratwurst, fries, ice cream, regional drinks, classic fairground attractions (shooting gallery, carousel, lottery stall)

Prices Fischerjakobi Plaue 2026

Admission to the festival grounds is free. Concerts are ticket-free. Food and fairground attractions at market prices.

Practical information

Practical information — Fischerjakobi Plaue

Getting There

Train: RE1 from Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Brandenburg-Plaue (approx. 1:05 h) — Plaue station is located directly in the festival area. By car: A2 exit Brandenburg-Plaue, parking spaces are signposted. By boat: Moorings at Bornufer.

Admission

Admission to the festival grounds is free. Concerts on the weekend are ticket-free. Food and fairground attractions at market prices.

Tip

Don't miss the fireworks display on Saturday evening — best views from Bornufer and the Bockwindmühle (post mill). If arriving by your own boat: secure a mooring early.

Tradition since the 14th Century

Anyone traveling along the Havel river in summer should have the Plauer Fischerjakobi on their radar. Documented since the 14th century, the festival is considered one of Brandenburg's oldest continuously maintained traditional festivals. It is dedicated to Saint James, the patron saint of fishermen — reflecting the centuries-old importance of Havel fishing for the region.

Date 2026 and Venue

The 2026 edition runs from Sunday, July 26th, to Tuesday, July 28th, 2026, in the Plaue district of the city of Brandenburg an der Havel. The main venue is the stage at Bornufer directly on the Havel — the waterside setting adds to the festival's special charm. Thousands of visitors from the region come to the Havel riverbank every year, many by their own boat.

Program — Concerts, Festive Parade, Havel Boat Parade

Three days of stage program: Live concerts featuring Schlager, pop, rock, and folk music, dance shows by local clubs, sports demonstrations from fishing clubs to karate clubs. Highlights include the festive parade through Plaue, the Havel boat parade with decorated boats, and the traditional fireworks display over the Havel on Saturday evening. Additionally, a long food and market mile offering fish specialties, bratwurst, fries, drinks, and classic fairground attractions.

Plaue — Historic Port Town

Plaue became a district of Brandenburg an der Havel in 1952 — previously an independent small town with its own castle, church, and a tradition as a Havel port. Today, Plaue is the western gateway to the city of Brandenburg and the venue for the Fischerjakobi. Visitors can combine attending the festival with a stroll through the historic town center, a visit to the Church of Peace, or a boat trip to Plaue Castle.

Brandenburg an der Havel — Independent City on the Havel

The independent city of Brandenburg an der Havel gives its name to the entire federal state. With three historic town centers, its unique location on the Havel river, and a dense sequence of summer festivals (Havelfest, Fête de la Musique, Fischerjakobi, Pottery Market), it is an underestimated travel destination between Berlin and Magdeburg. The RE1 train connects it hourly to Berlin in 50 minutes.