Name: Stadtfest Baunach – Blues and Jazz Festival 2026
Start: 2026-07-03T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-07-05T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Innenstadt, Marktplatz und Schlossgarten Baunach

Stadtfest Baunach

About Stadtfest Baunach

Baunach celebrates one of Upper Franconia's most charming summer festivals on the first weekend of July – alternating annually between a Stadtfest (town festival) and a Blues and Jazz Festival. The historic Old Town and the Schlossgarten (palace garden) transform into a festival mile with street music, artisans, food stalls, and a family program. After the Stadtfest in 2025, the Blues and Jazz Festival is back on the agenda in 2026, likely from July 3rd to 5th, featuring live bands from the regional blues and jazz scene. Admission is free.

Dates 03 Jul — 05 Jul 2026

Venue Baunach (09471)

Prices Free

Status —

Edition 2026

Stadtfest Baunach — edition 2026

In 2026, Baunach will once again celebrate its summer festival on the first weekend of July – following the Stadtfest in 2025, 2026 will feature the Blues and Jazz edition. Likely from July 3rd to 5th, 2026, the town center and the Schlossgarten will transform into a blues and jazz stage with live bands from the regional and national scene. Free admission. The exact band lineup and daily schedule will be published by the Town of Baunach and tourismus-baunach.de.

Blues and Jazz Festival 2026

After the Stadtfest year of 2025, the Baunach Blues and Jazz Festival is due in 2026. The Schlossgarten will be the main venue, supplemented by performances in the Old Town. The program will be curated with a focus on the regional and national blues and jazz scene, following the calmer, music-focused character of this alternating format.

What to Expect

Live concerts with blues and jazz formations, gastronomic offerings by local clubs, a relaxed atmosphere in the Schlossgarten, free admission. The Schlossgarten invites you to linger with a blanket and picnic basket.

Highlights Stadtfest Baunach 2026

Concerts in the Baunach Schlossgarten as the main stage; regional and national blues and jazz bands; relaxed open-air atmosphere; catering by local clubs; free admission; Sunday jazz brunch.

Programme Stadtfest Baunach 2026

Likely Schedule 2026 (Based on Established Tradition)

Friday, July 3, 2026 Evening — Opening concert in the Schlossgarten or at the market square, regional blues or jazz band.
Saturday, July 4, 2026 Afternoon — Festival activities in the Schlossgarten, several live concerts throughout the afternoon and evening.
Saturday Evening — Main concert with one of the headline bands.
Sunday, July 5, 2026 Morning/Afternoon — Jazz brunch (Frühschoppen), family afternoon with children's activities.
Sunday Evening — Closing concert and end of the festival.

Daily program details and band lineup via stadt-baunach.de and tourismus-baunach.de.

Prices Stadtfest Baunach 2026

Free admission. Food and drinks are purchased on-site.

Practical information

Practical information — Stadtfest Baunach

Getting There

By car: A70 (exit Memmelsdorf), then B279 towards Coburg / Baunach. By train: Bamberg station (ICE connection), then take a bus or taxi to Baunach (approx. 20 km).

Admission

Free admission. Food and drinks are purchased from local clubs, food trucks, and restaurateurs.

Tip

For the Blues and Jazz Festival, it's worth bringing a blanket for the Schlossgarten. For the Stadtfest, a stroll through the illuminated Old Town after dark is recommended.

Organizers

Town of Baunach with local clubs, Tourist Information Baunach. Current information at tourismus-baunach.de and stadt-baunach.de.

Baunach – A Small Town with a Musical Tradition

Baunach is a small town of around 4,000 inhabitants in the north of the Landkreis Bamberg (Upper Franconia, Bavaria), situated on the river Baunach, in the valley between Haßbergen and Steigerwald. The town, with its historic Old Town, castle, and palace gardens, boasts a vibrant festival culture: the summer festival on the first weekend of July has been a firm fixture for years – alternating annually between the Stadtfest (town festival) and the Blues and Jazz Festival.

An Alternating Format with a Clear Rhythm

The Town of Baunach consciously opted for the annual alternation several years ago: one year, a Stadtfest with a broad music and entertainment program; the next year, a Blues and Jazz Festival focusing on live bands from the regional and national blues and jazz scene. This keeps the festival fresh each year while maintaining a reliable date. 2025 was the year for the Stadtfest, and 2026 will feature the Blues and Jazz Festival.

Schlossgarten – A Unique Setting

During the Blues and Jazz Festival, the Schlossgarten becomes the main stage. The romantic grounds of Baunach Castle provide an ideal open-air backdrop – with grassy areas for sitting, shade, and an atmosphere that distinctly sets the festival apart from the larger urban stages in Bamberg or Würzburg. While the Sparda-Bank Blues & Jazz Festival in Bamberg (running concurrently at the end of July / beginning of August) features over 60 bands and attracts 150,000 visitors, Baunach remains intimate and community-oriented.

From the Market Square into the Old Town Alleys

In the Stadtfest year, the Old Town, with its historic half-timbered houses, transforms into a festival mile. Street musicians perform in various squares, club courtyards open their doors for refreshments, artisans showcase their work, and in the evening, an illuminated Old Town promenade creates a romantic ambiance. Food trucks and a truck stage at the market square host the first major concerts on Friday evening.

Family Program and Sunday Tradition

Sunday is traditionally family day – supported by Sparkasse for the 2025 Stadtfest. Activities for children, discounted prices at stalls, and extended festival hours until 10 PM make Sunday the cozy highlight of the weekend.