Name: Sabinchenfest Treuenbrietzen 2026
Start: 2026-06-13T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-06-14T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Großstraße und Stadtzentrum

Sabinchenfest

About Sabinchenfest

Treuenbrietzen is the "Sabinchen City" – and celebrates this every year on the second weekend of June. The Sabinchenfest 2026 continues the tradition that has brought the legend of the unfortunate maid and her dishonest shoemaker to life in Treuenbrietzen every year since 1995. Großstraße, Marktplatz, and the city center transform into a festival mile with market stalls, concerts, baroque fireworks, the Sabinchen Run, and the crowning of the new Sabinchen couple. A vibrant piece of folk tradition from the Fläming region.

Dates 13 Jun — 14 Jun 2026

Venue Treuenbrietzen (12069)

Prices Free

Status —

Edition 2026

Sabinchenfest — edition 2026

The 31st edition of the Sabinchenfest Treuenbrietzen will take place on the second weekend of June 2026 (likely June 13th/14th). Festival mile on Großstraße, Löffelbaum-Weihe, election of the new Sabinchen couple, baroque fireworks, Sabinchen Run, and grand festival parade through the city center. Organizer: Sabinchenverein Treuenbrietzen e.V.

The Sabinchenfest 2026 is currently on the calendar without official program confirmation. The usual structure is expected: opening on Friday evening with the Löffelbaum-Weihe, on Saturday the election of the new Sabinchen couple, market activities on Großstraße, and in the evening the traditional baroque fireworks. On Sunday, the Sabinchen Run, festival parade through the city center, and concerts on the stages.

The exact date is usually confirmed by the Sabinchenverein in spring; the precise program follows a few weeks before the festival.

Highlights Sabinchenfest 2026

Baroque fireworks, festival parade, election of the new Sabinchen couple, Sabinchen Run.

Programme Sabinchenfest 2026

Exact program for 2026 not yet published. Usual structure: Löffelbaum-Weihe, Sabinchen couple election, baroque fireworks (Saturday evening), Sabinchen Run, festival parade (Sunday), concerts, market activities on Großstraße, Children's Day.

Current information at sabinchenfest.de and the association's Facebook page.

Prices Sabinchenfest 2026

Free admission. Some events may be ticketed.

Practical information

Practical information — Sabinchenfest

Getting There

Take the RE7 train from Berlin Hbf to Treuenbrietzen. By car, take the B102 or the A9 (exit Niemegk). Parking is available on the outskirts of town, and the festival mile is within walking distance.

Admission

Free admission to the festival grounds. Some events (e.g., stage concerts) may be ticketed.

Tip

The baroque fireworks display on Saturday evening is best viewed from Großstraße – arrive early to secure a good spot.

The Legend of Sabinchen

The ballad of "Sabinchen was a lady" was first published in a songbook in 1849. It tells the story of a maid from Treuenbrietzen who falls in love with the wrong shoemaker – a theme that has since become part of the identity of the small town in the Potsdam-Mittelmark district. Treuenbrietzen proudly bears the epithet "Sabinchen City," and the Sabinchenfest is the central celebration of this identity.

A Tradition Since 1995

The first Sabinchenfest was celebrated in 1995. Today, it is organized by the Sabinchenverein Treuenbrietzen e.V. – now with a younger generation at the helm, but with the same passionate commitment. The 30th Sabinchenfest took place in 2025; the 31st edition will follow in 2026 on the second weekend of June.

Festival Highlights

The event kicks off with the Löffelbaum-Weihe (Spoon Tree consecration), an old traditional ceremony around the Löffelbaum, the festival's emblem. This is followed by the election of the new Sabinchen couple – a young couple from Treuenbrietzen will become ambassadors for the town for one year. The highlight on Saturday evening is the baroque fireworks display that illuminates Großstraße. On Sunday, the Sabinchen Run starts, followed by the grand festival parade through the city center.

Market, Music, Children's Day

Großstraße transforms into a festival mile with market stalls, food vendors, and several stages. Concerts, traditional costume performances, and a dedicated Children's Day with games, face painting, and shows attract families from all over the Fläming region. Sabinchen figures made of ceramic, created 40 years ago by sculptor Lothar Sell, line the festival mile.

Fläming and Brandenburg

Treuenbrietzen is located in the Hoher Fläming, a hilly landscape in the south of the state of Brandenburg. The region is known for its castles, tranquil forests, and a well-developed network of hiking trails. The Sabinchenfest is not just a date on the town's calendar but an expression of regional identity, fueled by oral storytelling, folk songs, and cherished folk culture.