Saalfeld Beer Festival
Four-day beer festival with Bavarian flair and international boxing — September 10–13, 2026
About Saalfeld Beer Festival
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Saalfeld — City of Fairies on the Saale
Saalfeld/Saale is the district town of Saalfeld-Rudolstadt in southern Thuringia, located at the transition from the Thuringian Slate Mountains to the Thuringian Forest. With around 26,000 inhabitants, the town is manageable but culturally rich: Saalfeld Fairy Grottos (Guinness World Record for the most colorful show grottos in the world), historic old town with market square and town hall, city museum, St. John's Church. The market square with its historic burgher houses forms the backdrop for the annual beer festival — a tradition that the Bürgerliches Brauhaus Saalfeld has cultivated for years.
Bavarian Flair in Southern Thuringia
What makes the Saalfelder Bierfest special is its distinct Bavarian and Franconian flair: The Saalfelder Bierfest GmbH and the Bürgerliches Brauhaus Saalfeld bring in party bands from Bavaria and Franconia every year to transform the market square into a mini-Wiesn for four days. The Saalfelder Pils is served in Maßkrüge, and the benches and tables create a beer tent atmosphere under the open sky. The bands play Schlager, folk-rock, and party hits — a proven format that delights not only the locals of Saalfeld but also guests from Vogtland, Upper Franconia, and Saxony.
Four Days of Program
Thursday, September 10: Opening with a traditional festival parade and beer tapping, followed by a concert by the Stoapfälzer Spitzbuam — one of the best-known Bavarian party bands of recent years.
Friday, September 11: 5:00 PM start of the 4th Saalfeld Company Run — a city run with company teams; followed by the award ceremony and in the evening, a performance by the Würzbuam from Würzburg.
Saturday, September 12: Afternoon with the traditional auction of lost and found items from Saalfeld (a special local tradition); in the evening, a concert by the Grumis from Franconia, one of Franconia's most successful party bands.
Sunday, September 13: 10:00 AM an international boxing event on stage — an unusual highlight; lunch service, afternoon family program with traditional brass music, followed by a happy hour to round off the festival.
Saalfeld-Rudolstadt, Slate Mountains, Thuringian Forest
Saalfeld is the ideal starting point for exploring two nature parks: the Thuringian Slate Mountains/Upper Saale and the Thuringian Forest. A weekend trip allows for a good combination of the beer festival, the fairy grottos, hikes in the slate mountains, and a visit to the nearby Rudolstadt Heidecksburg (palace). In the state of Thuringia, the Saalfelder Bierfest has become an integral part of the late summer season — a festival that is more than just a Volksfest (public festival) and deliberately imports Bavarian beer and music culture into Thuringia.
Saalfeld Beer Festival — edition 2026
Saalfeld Beer Festival 2026 — Program Highlights
The detailed 2026 program has been confirmed by Saalfelder Bierfest GmbH. With the three well-known party bands Stoapfälzer Spitzbuam, Würzbuam, and Grumis, the 2026 festival offers a top-class folk-rock and Schlager program. The international boxing match on Sunday morning is an unusual program item that sets the beer festival apart from the usual public festival format.
Programme Saalfeld Beer Festival 2026
Saalfeld Beer Festival 2026 — Program Overview
Thursday, September 10, 2026 — Opening
- Parade of showmen and brewers through the city center
- Beer tapping on the main stage
- Opening of the festival catering
- Maßkrüge (liter steins) with Saalfelder Pils
- Evening: Concert by Stoapfälzer Spitzbuam (Bavarian party band)
Friday, September 11, 2026 — Company Run Day
- 5:00 PM: 4th Saalfeld Company Run — city run with company teams
- Followed by award ceremony at the beer festival
- Evening: Concert by Würzbuam from Würzburg
- Festival continues late
Saturday, September 12, 2026 — Auction and Concert Day
- Afternoon: Auction of lost and found items from Saalfeld (a local tradition)
- Evening: Concert by Grumis from Franconia — Franconia's most successful party band
- Festival continues until midnight
Sunday, September 13, 2026 — Boxing, Family Program, Wind-down
- 10:00 AM: International Boxing Event on the beer festival stage
- Lunch service
- Afternoon: Family program with traditional brass music
- Happy Hour to round off the festival
- Closing in the late afternoon
Saalfelder Pils
- Beer from Bürgerliches Brauhaus Saalfeld (award-winning brewery)
- Served in traditional Maßkrüge (1 liter)
- Drink vouchers available online in advance
Detailed program, table reservations, and drink vouchers: saalfelder-bierfest.de.
Highlights Saalfeld Beer Festival 2026
- September 10–13, 2026, on Saalfeld's Market Square
- Stoapfälzer Spitzbuam (Thursday)
- Würzbuam (Friday, after Company Run)
- Grumis (Saturday) — Franconia's most successful party band
- International Boxing Event on Sunday at 10:00 AM
- 4th Saalfeld Company Run on Friday at 5:00 PM
- Saalfelder Pils in Maßkrüge
- Auction of lost and found items from Saalfeld
- Free admission
Prices Saalfeld Beer Festival 2026
Free admission. Beer (Saalfelder Pils, 1-liter Maßkrug): typically €9–€12. Food and other drinks at beer festival prices. Table reservation recommended — online via saalfelder-bierfest.de. Drink vouchers can be booked online in advance.
Practical information — Saalfeld Beer Festival
Date 2026
Thursday, September 10 to Sunday, September 13, 2026.
Location
Marktplatz, 07318 Saalfeld/Saale, Saalfeld-Rudolstadt district, Thuringia.
Admission
Free. Beer, food, and concerts at beer festival prices. Tables and drink vouchers can be booked online in advance — recommended.
Getting There
By train: ICE stop Saalfeld on the Berlin–Munich line. By car: A9 exit Triptis, then B281 towards Saalfeld.
Boxing Match
Sunday, September 13, 2026, 10:00 AM — international boxing on the beer festival stage.
Company Run
Friday, September 11, 2026, 5:00 PM — 4th Saalfeld Company Run.
Organizer
Saalfelder Bierfest GmbH in cooperation with Bürgerliches Brauhaus Saalfeld. Tickets, table reservations, and drink vouchers: saalfelder-bierfest.de.
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Where it takes place Saalfeld Beer Festival
Marktplatz Saalfeld
Marktplatz, 07318 Saalfeld/Saale, 07318 Saalfeld/Saale