Name: Schwarzenbach Old Town Festival 2026
Start: 2026-08-22T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-08-23T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Altstadt Schwarzenbach an der Saale

Altstadtfest Schwarzenbach

About Altstadtfest Schwarzenbach

The Schwarzenbach Old Town Festival is the big two-day city festival in Schwarzenbach an der Saale in the Upper Franconian district of Hof. Highlights include the spectacular Bathtub and Pulp Boat World Championship on the Saale river, open-air concerts, an artists' and creative market in the old town, and the atmospheric light spectacle »Saale in Flames«.

Dates 22 Aug — 23 Aug 2026

Venue Schwarzenbach a.d.Saale (09475)

Prices Free

Status —

Edition 2026

Altstadtfest Schwarzenbach — edition 2026

The Schwarzenbach Old Town Festival 2026 is expected to take place on August 22 and 23 in the old town. Planned are the Bathtub and Pulp Boat World Championship on the Saale, open-air concerts, an artists' and creative market, and the light spectacle »Saale in Flames«.

For 2026, the Old Town Festival is again planned as a two-day city festival on the last weekend of August. On Saturday afternoon, the traditional Bathtub and Pulp Boat World Championship on the Saale takes place, followed by open-air concerts in the evening. The artists' and creative market enlivens the old town throughout the weekend. The light spectacle »Saale in Flames« with the water rescue service provides the grand finale.

Highlights Altstadtfest Schwarzenbach 2026

Bathtub and Pulp Boat World Championship on the Saale
Light spectacle »Saale in Flames«
Open-air concerts in the old town
Artists' and creative market

Programme Altstadtfest Schwarzenbach 2026

Saturday afternoon: Bathtub and Pulp Boat World Championship on the Saale
Saturday evening: Open-air concerts at the Town Hall courtyard
Artists' and creative market in the old town
Light spectacle »Saale in Flames« with the water rescue service

Prices Altstadtfest Schwarzenbach 2026

Free admission to the city festival. Food, drinks, and market goods for purchase on site.

Practical information

Practical information — Altstadtfest Schwarzenbach

Getting There

Schwarzenbach an der Saale is located in the Hof district in Upper Franconia, easily accessible via the A9 (Münchberg/Berg exit) and the A93. The festival area extends over the old town and the Saale riverbank; road closures apply in the town center during the festival.

Admission

The Old Town Festival is an open city festival with free admission. Food, drinks, and market goods are available for purchase.

Organizers

Town of Schwarzenbach a.d.Saale in cooperation with local clubs. Current information at www.schwarzenbach-saale.de.

The Festival for the Whole Town

At the Schwarzenbach Old Town Festival, the Upper Franconian town celebrates for two days in its historic old town. The festival is considered one of the region's biggest crowd-pullers and attracts thousands of visitors every year from the northern Fichtelgebirge and the Hof district.

Bathtub and Pulp Boat World Championship

The undisputed trademark of the festival is the Bathtub and Pulp Boat World Championship on the Saale river. Participants compete against each other in imaginatively decorated vessels, creating a jubilant atmosphere on the riverbank. The competition starts on Saturday afternoon and is one of the major highlights.

Music, Market, and Light Spectacle

Open-air concerts on several stages provide live music, while an artists' and creative market enlivens the old town with arts and crafts and regional offerings. The grand finale in the evening is the light spectacle »Saale in Flames«, where the water rescue service stages a romantic light display along the river.

Tradition and Sociability

Organized by the town of Schwarzenbach a.d.Saale together with local clubs, the Old Town Festival combines sporting competition, music, art, and culinary diversity into a convivial summer weekend.