Spremberger Heimatfest 2026 — 725 Years of Spremberg

725 Years of Spremberg — A Jubilee Festival

Spremberg is located in the southernmost tip of Brandenburg on the Spree river, in the district of Spree-Neiße. With around 22,000 inhabitants, it is one of the larger towns in Lower Lusatia and is culturally anchored between German and Sorbian traditions. The town was first documented in 1301 — and in 2026, it celebrates its 725th city anniversary.

This is the occasion for a special Heimatfest: From August 7th to 10th, 2026, the entire city center will become a festival ground. Even in normal years, the Spremberger Heimatfest is one of the largest Volksfeste in southern Brandenburg — in 2026, it will be amplified for its jubilee edition.

Eight Stages Throughout the City

What distinguishes the Spremberger Heimatfest from smaller city festivals is its spatial extent: Eight stages are spread across the city center, so the festival is not too concentrated. You'll wander between the venues:

• Bullwinkel — central plaza with main stage and food mile
• Market Square — historic city center with live music and cultural program
• Castle Area — Renaissance castle as a festive backdrop
• Large Festival Meadow — showmen, amusement rides, main event stage
• Schwanenteich — natural pond, where the laser show takes place
• + three more thematic stages focusing on youth music, folklore, Sorbian culture

Highlights of the Jubilee Program

• Laser show with fireworks at the Schwanenteich — the spectacular visual highlight, traditionally on Saturday evening
• Historical Parade with groups from Spremberg schools, clubs, regional partner communities, and Sorbian costume groups
• Children's Festival with play and activity stations, often with live programs for families
• Concerts by regional acts and larger cover bands on the main stage
• Sporting events: often a city run, mountain bike race, or canoe race on the Spree
• Market stalls: crafts, art, regional products from Lusatia
• Beer tents and food mile: Lusatian specialties, Sorbian and Brandenburg beer

30,000+ Visitors in Lower Lusatia

Over 30,000 visitors are expected over the four days — a scale that places Spremberg at the center of Lusatian festival culture. The allocation of pitches for showmen, food vendors, and market stalls started last year, underscoring the festival's importance for regional businesses.

Sorbian Identity in the Heimatfest

Spremberg is located in the traditional Sorbian settlement area, and this is reflected in the festival program: Sorbian costume groups, bilingual signage, and program items on Sorbian-Wendish culture are an integral part of the Heimatfest. 725 years of Spremberg are 725 years of German-Sorbian city history.