Name: Summer Evening at Donaustauf Castle 2026
Start: 2026-07-18T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-07-18T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Burgruine Donaustauf

Summer Evening at the Castle

About Summer Evening at the Castle

Once a year, the picturesque Donaustauf castle ruins high above the Danube valley transform into an atmospheric open-air stage. At the "Summer Evening at the Castle," guests can expect a varied programme of music, readings, theatre, and acrobatics in a historic setting. Brass ensembles, vocal groups, and gymnasts provide diverse stage performances, which conclude in the cosy Kolbeckkeller with regional specialities. The Donaustauf Local and Tourism Association invites you to an unforgettable summer evening in one of the most beautiful castle ruins in the Upper Palatinate.

Dates 18 Jul — 18 Jul 2026

Venue Donaustauf (09375)

Prices 12.00€ — 15.00€

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Edition 2026

Summer Evening at the Castle — edition 2026

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The Summer Evening at Donaustauf Castle traditionally takes place on the second to last Saturday in July – likely July 18 in 2026. At the castle ruins, guests can expect a programme of music, theatre, and acrobatics, concluding in the Kolbeckkeller with regional specialities.

In 2026, the Donaustauf Local and Tourism Association once again invites you to the "Summer Evening at the Castle." The event will take place as usual on the second to last Saturday in July; the exact date will be announced by the association (likely Saturday, July 18, 2026).

A varied stage programme featuring brass music, a vocal ensemble, readings, and acrobatic performances will be offered against the backdrop of the historic castle ruins. The evening will conclude in the Kolbeckkeller with regional food and drinks. Children up to fifteen years old have free admission.

Highlights Summer Evening at the Castle 2026

Open-air culture in historic castle ruins above the Danube valley
Diverse programme of music, theatre, and acrobatics
Free admission for children up to 15 years old
Convivial conclusion in the Kolbeckkeller

Programme Summer Evening at the Castle 2026

Typical Programme Flow

Brass ensemble with repertoire from the Renaissance to the modern era in the castle moat
Vocal ensemble with pop and classical music in contemporary interpretation
Acrobatic performances
Convivial conclusion in the Kolbeckkeller with regional specialities

Prices Summer Evening at the Castle 2026

Admission 15 Euros at the box office, 12 Euros for association members, free for children up to 15 years old.

Practical information

Practical information — Summer Evening at the Castle

Getting There

Donaustauf is located about ten kilometres east of Regensburg and is accessible via the B8 federal road as well as by bus lines from Regensburg. The ascent to the castle ruins is on foot via Burgstraße.

Admission

Admission is 15 Euros at the box office, 12 Euros for association members, and free for children up to 15 years old.

Start

The event begins in the early evening (usually from 6:30 PM). Clothing appropriate for the weather is recommended.

Culture at the Castle Ruins

The "Summer Evening at the Castle" is one of the most traditional events in Donaustauf, a market town in the district of Regensburg in the state of Bavaria. The Donaustauf castle ruins tower above the Danube valley, in close proximity to the world-famous Walhalla, offering an impressive backdrop for an evening full of music, theatre, and conviviality. The Donaustauf Local and Tourism Association organises the festival every year on the second to last Saturday in July.

Programme

The programme changes from year to year but remains true to its character: Brass ensembles play a repertoire from the Renaissance to the modern era, vocal groups interpret pop and classical music in a contemporary style, and acrobatic performances provide spectacular moments against the historic masonry. The convivial conclusion is spent in the Kolbeckkeller with regional food and drinks.

Atmosphere

The combination of live music, acrobatics, and the special ambiance of the castle ruins makes the summer evening a firm fixture of the cultural summer in the Danube valley. Families are expressly welcome – children up to fifteen years old have free admission.

Donaustauf and the Upper Palatinate

Donaustauf is located just a few kilometres east of Regensburg and is primarily known for the Walhalla, King Ludwig I's temple of glory. The summer evening combines this rich history with vibrant contemporary culture, inviting locals and guests from the Regensburg region alike.