Rothenburg Summer Fair
Volksfest (public festival) with a market fair outside the gates of the medieval old town
2026
About Summer Fair Rothenburg
Summer Fair Rothenburg — edition 2026
From June 26 to July 1, 2026, the P1 festival grounds at Spitaltor in Rothenburg ob der Tauber will transform into a vibrant festival site. For six days, amusement rides, a traditional market fair, a cozy beer garden with Franconian specialties, and live music will draw crowds to the grounds. An open-air church service on Sunday, a family afternoon with face painting, and a grand finale fireworks display are among the fixed program points.
Highlights Summer Fair Rothenburg 2026
- Volksfest (public festival) in a medieval town setting
- Grand Finale Fireworks
- Popular beer garden with Franconian specialties
- Family Afternoon with face painting
Programme Summer Fair Rothenburg 2026
Program 2026
- Amusement rides and showman attractions over six days
- Traditional market fair on the festival grounds
- Cozy beer garden with food and drinks
- Live music on several days
- Sunday: Open-air church service
- Family Afternoon with face painting
- Grand Finale Fireworks
Prices Summer Fair Rothenburg 2026
Admission to the festival grounds is free. Costs are incurred only for rides and refreshments.
Practical information — Summer Fair Rothenburg
Getting There
Rothenburg ob der Tauber is located on the Romantic Road and is accessible via the A7 motorway (Rothenburg exit) and by train (Rothenburg ob der Tauber station). The P1 festival grounds are located at Spitaltor, Friedrich-Hörner-Weg.
Admission
Admission to the festival grounds is free. Costs are incurred only for rides and refreshments.
Tip
Don't miss Family Afternoon on Tuesday and the grand finale fireworks.
A Volksfest (Public Festival) with Tradition in a Medieval Setting
Rothenburg ob der Tauber is one of Germany's most beautiful and best-preserved medieval towns, attracting international tourists. Once a year, the town in the Middle Franconian district of Ansbach celebrates its Summer Fair – a classic Franconian Volksfest held just outside the gates of the historic old town.
Festival Grounds at Spitaltor
The venue is the P1 festival grounds at Spitaltor, easily accessible via Friedrich-Hörner-Weg. Here, amusement rides, stalls, and booths line up. A cozy beer garden invites visitors to linger – as the official program emphasizes, the popular beer garden, where guests can fortify themselves with drinks and fine specialties, is back again "as in the previous year".
Program and Highlights
- Diverse amusement rides and showman attractions for young and old
- Live music on several days
- Cozy beer garden with Franconian specialties
- Traditional market fair on the festival grounds
- Open-air church service on Sunday
- Seniors' Day on Monday with special offers
- Family Afternoon on Tuesday with face painting for children
- Grand Finale Fireworks
Family-Friendly Volksfest (Public Festival)
With Seniors' Day, Family Afternoon, and a children's program, the Summer Fair is deliberately aimed at all generations. The market fair, offering everyday goods and curiosities, lends the festival its typical Franconian character. The grand finale is the spectacular fireworks display over the historic town silhouette of Rothenburg.
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