Name: Gondelsheim Rathausplatzfest 2026
Start: 2026-07-25T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-07-27T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Rathausplatz Gondelsheim

Rathausplatzfest Gondelsheim

About Rathausplatzfest Gondelsheim

On the last weekend of July, Gondelsheim's Rathausplatz transforms into a large festival mile: Cris Cosmo & Band open Friday with the ceremonial tapping of the keg, Five against Billy get Saturday evening going, and Sunday is dedicated to families with a children's play street. Plus food trucks, a stage, club stalls, and the typical Kraichgau summer charm. The 10th edition of the festival from July 25–27, 2026, is a highlight in the district of Karlsruhe's festival calendar.

Dates 25 Jul — 27 Jul 2026

Venue Gondelsheim (08215)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Rathausplatzfest Gondelsheim — edition 2026

The 10th edition of the Gondelsheim Rathausplatzfest runs from Friday, July 25, to Sunday, July 27, 2026. Highlights: Ceremonial tapping of the keg on Friday at 7:15 PM, Cris Cosmo & Band on the main stage, Five against Billy on Saturday evening, children's play street on Sunday. Food trucks, club stalls, stage program. Free admission.

10th Edition 2026

The anniversary year 2026 marks the 10th edition of the Rathausplatzfest. Three days of programming around Gondelsheim's Rathausplatz, organized by the community together with local clubs.

It opens on Friday at 7:15 PM with the ceremonial tapping of the keg, followed by a performance by Cris Cosmo & Band from Mannheim. Saturday features Rock 'n' Roll covers by Five against Billy, and Sunday is dedicated to family programming.

Highlights Rathausplatzfest Gondelsheim 2026

Cris Cosmo & Band — Friday evening
Five against Billy — Saturday evening
Children's Play Street on Sunday
10th Anniversary Edition
Free admission

Programme Rathausplatzfest Gondelsheim 2026

Program 2026

Friday, July 25 — 7:15 PM Ceremonial tapping of the keg, followed by Cris Cosmo & Band (Reggae-Pop) on the main stage
Saturday, July 26 — Club stalls from the afternoon, in the evening Five against Billy (Rock 'n' Roll Covers) on the main stage
Sunday, July 27 — Morning pint, Children's Play Street, bouncy castles, face painting, winding down in the late afternoon

Gastronomy

Food trucks: Burgers, crêpes, vegetarian options
Club stalls: Wine, beer, cocktails, cakes, salads
Ice cream and coffee specialties

Prices Rathausplatzfest Gondelsheim 2026

Free admission. Beer 0.5 l approx. €4–5, wine 0.2 l approx. €5, meals €5–12.

Practical information

Practical information — Rathausplatzfest Gondelsheim

Getting There

Take the KVV tram line S 9 from Karlsruhe or Bretten directly to Gondelsheim, then a 5-minute walk to Rathausplatz. By car, take the A 8 (Karlsbad exit) or the B 35. Parking spaces are designated in the community; Park-and-Ride is recommended during peak times.

Admission

Admission to the festival grounds is free. Food and drinks at the stalls are subject to charge.

With Family

Sunday is explicitly Family Day with a children's play street, bouncy castles, and an entertainment program. Changing facilities available at the Rathaus.

Village Festival with Anniversary Character

The Rathausplatzfest in Gondelsheim celebrates its 10th edition in 2026. What began as a small summer festival in 2007 is now one of the liveliest village festivals in Kraichgau — a weekend where the community of around 3,600 inhabitants in the Karlsruhe district gathers all its clubs, bands, and food trucks around the Rathausplatz.

Cris Cosmo, Five against Billy, and More

Friday evening belongs to Cris Cosmo & Band, the Mannheim-based reggae-pop singer-songwriter, who became known nationwide with his hits "Bisschen Mehr" and "Komm zurück." On Saturday, Five against Billy take over with classic rock 'n' roll cover versions — a guarantee for a danceable atmosphere. Both performances are free. Sunday focuses on family programming: a children's play street, bouncy castles, face painting, and a morning pint format with brass music.

Food Trucks and Club Stalls

Food trucks and club stalls line the area around the stage: from burgers to pulled pork and vegetarian Maultaschen to crêpes and ice cream. The local clubs — the music association, sports clubs, fire department, and rural women's associations — serve wine from nearby Kraichgau, cocktails, and beer, and offer cakes and salads. The festival weekend is also the most important source of income for the clubs for the year.

Gondelsheim in Kraichgau

Gondelsheim is located in the heart of Kraichgau, the hilly wine-growing and fruit-growing region between Karlsruhe and Heilbronn. Characteristic features include the rolling hills, the scattered fruit orchards, the 18th-century Gondelsheim Castle, and the close connection to the Stromberg region. Gondelsheim is directly connected to Karlsruhe and Bretten via the S 9 tram line (KVV) — so you can easily reach the festival without a car.