Stadtfest with historic Peter & Paul Market Delitzsch

A Tradition for Centuries

The Stadtfest with historic Peter & Paul Market Delitzsch dates back centuries: Since St. Peter and St. Paul's Day on June 29th, the people of Delitzsch in this North Saxon town have celebrated a city festival on the following weekend. This makes it one of the most traditional city festivals in Saxony. The 43rd modern edition will take place in 2026 – built upon this centuries-old root.

Five Stages, All Music Genres

The modern festival concept is spread across five stages in the old town – «something for every musical taste», according to the festival website. Headliners in 2026 are:

• Disco Dice — well-known Schlager star
• Isi Glück — Ballermann icon
• Ois Easy — Bavarian party band

In addition, local bands, cover acts, DJs, and regional artists will rock the stages.

Saxony's Largest Festival Parade

The highlight on Saturday is the festival parade, which is billed as «Saxony's largest festival parade». Numerous clubs, floats, dance groups, and music bands march through the old town, honoring centuries of tradition.

Historic Market in the Shadow of the Towers

While the main market thunders with pop, Schlager, and rock, a medieval atmosphere prevails in the historic market area: Craftsmen, jugglers, musicians in historical costumes, stalls with mead, roast beef, and wood crafts. The Delitzsch old town with its distinctive towers (Breiter Turm, Hallescher Turm, Delitzsch Castle) provides the perfect backdrop.

Delitzsch in Northern Saxony

Delitzsch in the Nordsachsen district is one of Saxony's oldest towns with a completely preserved medieval city wall. The city festival is one of the few major Volksfeste (popular festivals) in the north of the state of Saxony. Visitors can combine their stay with a trip to Delitzsch Castle or the Leipzig New Lake District.