Name: Spectaculum Panduri – Historical Pandur Festival Waldmünchen 2026
Start: 2026-07-01T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-08-31T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Stadtpark Waldmünchen

Spectaculum Panduri

About Spectaculum Panduri

The Spectaculum Panduri is the grand historical Pandur festival held in the Stadtpark (town park) of Waldmünchen, a border town in the Cham district of the Upper Palatinate, near the Czech border. During the performance season of the Trenck-Festspiele (Trenck Festival), the Stadtpark transforms into a historical military camp: authentic camp life from the era of Pandur captain Franz von der Trenck (1742), a atmospheric medieval market, show combats, equestrian games, jugglers, travelling musicians, and a dedicated children's programme. Closely linked to the famous open-air play 'Trenck the Pandur before Waldmünchen', the Spectaculum offers a vivid immersion into the history of the Bavarian-Bohemian border region.

Dates 01 Jul — 31 Aug 2026

Venue Waldmünchen (09372)

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Edition 2026

Spectaculum Panduri — edition 2026

The Spectaculum Panduri will take place in 2026 as part of the Trenck-Festspiele, running from July to August. In Waldmünchen's Stadtpark, visitors can expect historical camp life, a medieval market, show combats, equestrian games, and a children's programme. The exact performance dates will be announced by the organiser.

The Spectaculum Panduri 2026 will be held from July to August 2026, accompanying the Trenck-Festspiele. In Waldmünchen's Stadtpark, an authentic historical military camp from the era of Pandur captain Trenck (1742) will once again be recreated. The event will feature an atmospheric medieval market, show combats and fencing demonstrations, spectacular equestrian games, jugglers and travelling musicians, as well as a dedicated children's programme. The performances of the open-air play 'Trenck the Pandur before Waldmünchen' begin at 7:30 PM on performance days. The exact dates will be announced by the organiser, Trenckfestspiele Waldmünchen e.V.

Highlights Spectaculum Panduri 2026

Authentic historical military camp in the Stadtpark
Medieval market with crafts and artisanal goods
Show combats and equestrian games
Connection to the famous Trenck open-air play
Children's programme

Programme Spectaculum Panduri 2026

Programme (Selection)

Historical camp life from the era of Pandur captain Trenck (1742)
Atmospheric medieval market with crafts
Show combats and fencing demonstrations
Spectacular equestrian games
Jugglers, acrobats, and travelling musicians
Dedicated children's programme with games
Accompanying event: Open-air play 'Trenck the Pandur before Waldmünchen' (7:30 PM on performance days)

Prices Spectaculum Panduri 2026

Separate admission prices apply for the Spectaculum and the Trenck-Festspiele. Tickets are available from the Waldmünchen Tourist Information office and online (okticket.de). Check spectaculum-panduri.de in advance for exact prices.

Practical information

Practical information — Spectaculum Panduri

Getting There

Waldmünchen is located in the Cham district of the Upper Palatinate, near the Czech border, accessible via the B22 / B85 from Cham. The Stadtpark is located close to the town centre.

Admission

Separate ticket prices apply for the Spectaculum and the festival. Tickets are available from the Waldmünchen Tourist Information office and online (okticket.de).

Tip

The performances of the Trenck-Festspiele begin at 7:30 PM on performance days. Check spectaculum-panduri.de or contact the Tourist Information (Tel. 09972 30725) in advance for exact dates for 2026.

History You Can Touch in the Stadtpark

The Spectaculum Panduri is the historical Pandur festival of the border town Waldmünchen in the Cham district of the Upper Palatinate in Bavaria, directly on the border with the Czech Republic. Accompanying the traditional Trenck-Festspiele, the Waldmünchen Stadtpark is transformed into an authentic historical military camp.

In the Time of Pandur Captain Trenck

The focus is on camp life during the era of the notorious Pandur captain Franz von der Trenck (1742), whose story has been brought to the stage for decades by the open-air play 'Trenck the Pandur before Waldmünchen'. Historical groups showcase camp life, crafts, weapons, and firing demonstrations, reviving the era of the War of the Austrian Succession on the Bavarian-Bohemian border.

Market, Show Combats, and Equestrian Games

The Spectaculum offers a packed programme:

Atmospheric medieval market with crafts and artisanal goods
Show combats and fencing demonstrations
Spectacular equestrian games
Jugglers, acrobats, and travelling musicians
Dedicated children's programme with games

Living Border History

As part of the major cultural event surrounding the Trenck-Festspiele, the Spectaculum Panduri brings the eventful history of the border town Waldmünchen and the Upper Palatinate to life. The event is organised by the association Trenckfestspiele Waldmünchen e.V.