Puchheimer Volksfest AUFTAKT
First Volksfest of the season in the district of Fürstenfeldbruck with Hacker-Pschorr Festbier
About AUFTAKT Puchheim
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Season opener for Volksfeste in western Munich
The Puchheimer Volksfest AUFTAKT is the first major Volksfest of the season in the district of Fürstenfeldbruck and in western Munich, in the state of Bavaria. The organizer is the city of Puchheim, and the festival host is Jochen Mörz. The name AUFTAKT itself says it all: while most other Bavarian Volksfeste only start in May or June, the Puchheim festival begins in early April, making it the "aperitif" of the Bavarian Volksfest season.
Beer tapping and Hacker-Pschorr Festbier
The festival opens on Friday at 6 PM with the traditional beer tapping. At AUFTAKT 2026, First Mayor Norbert Seidl will wield the tapping hammer for the last time before the end of his term. Afterwards, free beer from the Munich brewery Hacker-Pschorr will be served – a popular ritual that officially marks the beginning of the festival.
Festival parade, brewery horses, and brass bands
On the first Saturday, the traditional festival parade always takes place: brewery horses from the Hacker-Pschorr brewery pull the festival floats, accompanied by the Stadtkapelle Germering, the Blasorchester Puchheim, and the drum and bugle corps of the Unterhaching volunteer fire department. The procession makes its way through Puchheim and ends at the festival grounds.
Ten days of program in the festival tent
Festivities host Mörz's festival tent offers live music daily with changing bands from Bavaria, including regular performances by Zruck zu Dir, Volxxbeat, Manyana, and Nachtstark. In addition, there are classic Volksfest program items: Seniors' afternoon with coffee and cake, inclusion offers for people with disabilities, family days with reduced ride prices, and "Box zum Feierabend" (after-work package) deals for companies.
Embedded in Munich's Volksfest culture
With its early start date, the AUFTAKT benefits from Munich's Volksfest tradition, which shapes the region between spring (Frühlingsfest on Theresienwiese, AUFTAKT Puchheim) and autumn (Oktoberfest, Auer Dult). Its location just outside Munich and direct S-Bahn connection (S4) make it a heavily frequented Volksfest.
- Season opener of Bavarian Volksfeste in April
- Festival host Jochen Mörz with festival tent
- Beer tapping with free Hacker-Pschorr beer
- Traditional festival parade with brewery horses
- Live music, family day, seniors' afternoon, inclusion offers
- 10 festival days
AUFTAKT Puchheim — edition 2026
AUFTAKT 2026 – Ten festival days in the Puchheim festival tent
From April 10 to 19, 2026, the Puchheim Volksfest grounds will be the scene of the AUFTAKT. Mayor Norbert Seidl will tap the first keg at 6 PM on the opening Friday – for him, this is the last time before the end of his term. Afterwards, Hacker-Pschorr free beer will be served.
The first Saturday, April 11, is dedicated to the traditional parade with the brewery horses of the Hacker-Pschorr brewery, the Stadtkapelle Germering, the Blasorchester Puchheim, and the drum and bugle corps of the FFW Unterhaching. Over the long weekend, several live bands will play in the festival tent; the festival concludes on Sunday, April 19, with the family program.
Programme AUFTAKT Puchheim 2026
Program Highlights 2026
- Fri, April 10, 6:00 PM: Beer tapping by Mayor Seidl, opening
- Fri, April 10, evening: Zruck zu Dir in the festival tent
- Sat, April 11, 1:30 PM: Grand parade with Hacker-Pschorr horses
- Sat, April 11, evening: Volxxbeat
- Mon-Fri: Seniors' afternoon, inclusion offers, family days
- Fri, April 17, evening: Manyana
- Sat, April 18, evening: Nachtstark
- Sun, April 19: Family finale with reduced ride prices
Highlights AUFTAKT Puchheim 2026
- Last beer tapping of Mayor Norbert Seidl's term
- Parade on Saturday with brewery horses and three bands
- Hacker-Pschorr Festbier as house brand
- Family days and seniors' afternoon
- Live bands Zruck zu Dir, Volxxbeat, Manyana, and Nachtstark
- S-Bahn connection directly from Munich
Prices AUFTAKT Puchheim 2026
Admission
Free admission to the festival grounds and the festival tent. A liter mug of Hacker-Pschorr Festbier at Munich Volksfest prices (approx. €13-14). Amusement rides depend on the operator. Box reservations for company celebrations via auftakt-puchheim.de.
Practical information — AUFTAKT Puchheim
Getting there
S-Bahn S4 to Puchheim, then a 10-minute walk to the Volksfest grounds. By car via A 8 and A 99, numerous parking spaces at the festival grounds.
Opening hours
Festival tent Mon-Thu 11:00 AM-10:30 PM, Fri-Sat 11:00 AM-11:30 PM, Sun 10:00 AM-10:00 PM. Amusement rides Mon-Fri from 1:00 PM, Sat/Sun from 11:00 AM.
Admission
Free admission. A liter mug of Hacker-Pschorr Festbier at Munich Volksfest prices, amusement rides and food/drinks paid separately.
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