Viechtach Civic Festival

The 2026 edition of the Viechtach Civic Festival is officially scheduled for the first full weekend of July — July 3 to 5, 2026 (Source: Viechtach town's event calendar). For three days, the town square with its historic houses, the town parish church, and the surrounding alleys will be transformed into a continuous festival mile.

Regional and national bands will perform on stages along the town square, dance groups will perform, and clubs will present their show programs. Showmen will set up carousels and stalls, and restaurateurs will serve Bavarian and international delicacies. A dedicated children's program with games, craft activities, and face painting will ensure a family-friendly atmosphere.

Program Structure (Typical Edition)

• Friday, July 3, 2026 — Evening opening with beer tapping ceremony, live music on the main stage, stands open late into the night
• Saturday, July 4, 2026 — Continuous festival operations from late morning, show programs by local clubs in the afternoon, concerts with regional bands in the evening, children's program running concurrently
• Sunday, July 5, 2026 — Morning pint with brass music, coffee and cake in the afternoon, club show block, family focus with children's program, musical closing in the evening

What is Usually Offered

• Several stages along the town square
• Live music from rock, pop, folk music, and cover bands
• Showmen with carousels, shooting galleries, and small amusement rides
• Children's program with games, craft activities, and face painting
• Bavarian and international specialties

The complete stage program and artist list will be published shortly before the festival on viechtach.de.

• Three days of festival activities on the historic town square
• Several stages with regional and national live music
• Dedicated children's program
• Showmen attractions and carousels
• Town of Viechtach as co-organizer — Civic Festival character
• Free admission, family-friendly

Getting There

By car: B85 (Cham–Deggendorf) through Viechtach. By train: nearest stations Gotteszell or Cham, then continue with the Waldbahn train or bus. Direct train connection to Viechtach is discontinued — it's best to travel by car or regional bus from Regen or Cham.

Admission

Free admission. Food and drinks directly from the stands.

Parking

The town square is closed to traffic during the festival. Parking is available in the surrounding park-and-ride areas and at the Viechtach festival grounds.