Name: Volksfest Dinkelsbühl 2026
Start: 2026-07-17T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-07-22T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Schießwasen Dinkelsbühl

Volksfest Dinkelsbühl

About Volksfest Dinkelsbühl

The Volksfest Dinkelsbühl takes place on the Schießwasen and is an integral part of the Kinderzeche, the historical festival play of the city of Dinkelsbühl in the Middle Franconian district of Ansbach. While the Kinderzeche, as an intangible UNESCO cultural heritage, commemorates the rescue of the city during the Thirty Years' War, the parallel Volksfest with its amusement park, large festival tent, and showmen ensures a jubilant atmosphere. It traditionally opens on Friday evening with a beer tapping and festival beer tasting, and concludes with a fireworks display.

Dates 17 Jul — 22 Jul 2026

Venue Dinkelsbühl (09571)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Volksfest Dinkelsbühl — edition 2026

The Volksfest Dinkelsbühl on the Schießwasen will take place in 2026 from Friday, July 17, parallel to the Kinderzeche (July 17–26). The opening will be on Friday evening with beer tapping and festival beer tasting, followed by an amusement park, a large festival tent, and fireworks to conclude.

The Volksfest Dinkelsbühl 2026 on the Schießwasen is part of the Kinderzeche festival week, which takes place from July 17 to 26, 2026. The Volksfest opens on Friday evening: The Dinkelsbühl city band plays on the Weinmarkt and marches to the festival tent; around 6:30 PM, the beer tapping and festival beer tasting follow. The amusement park, the large festival tent, and showmen ensure a festive atmosphere over the festival days, and fireworks provide the grand finale. The exact Volksfest dates depend on the Kinderzeche program.

Highlights Volksfest Dinkelsbühl 2026

Volksfest parallel to the UNESCO cultural heritage Kinderzeche
Opening with beer tapping and festival beer tasting
Amusement park and large festival tent
Closing fireworks

Programme Volksfest Dinkelsbühl 2026

Opening (Friday, July 17, 2026)

Approx. 5:30 PM: Concert by the Dinkelsbühl city band on the Weinmarkt, followed by a procession to the festival tent
Approx. 6:30 PM: Beer tapping and festival beer tasting

Festival Days on the Schießwasen

Amusement park with rides
Large festival tent with music
Showmen and market stalls
Fireworks to conclude

Parallel

Historical festival play "Die Kinderzeche" in the old town (July 17–26, 2026)

Prices Volksfest Dinkelsbühl 2026

Admission to the fairground is free. Costs for rides, food, and drinks. Separate tickets apply for the Kinderzeche festival plays.

Practical information

Practical information — Volksfest Dinkelsbühl

Getting There

Dinkelsbühl is located in the district of Ansbach in Middle Franconia, on the Romantic Road. Arrive by car via the B 25; the Schießwasen is located near the historic old town. By train to Ansbach or Crailsheim, then continue by bus.

Admission

Admission to the fairground is free. Costs are incurred for rides, food, and drinks. Separate tickets apply for the historical festival play of the Kinderzeche.

Date

2026: Volksfest on the Schießwasen starting Friday, July 17, parallel to the Kinderzeche (July 17–26, 2026). Opening with beer tapping on Friday evening.

Volksfest during the Kinderzeche

The Volksfest Dinkelsbühl on the Schießwasen is closely linked to the Kinderzeche – the historical festival play that is celebrated annually on the weekends around the third Monday in July in the medieval city of Dinkelsbühl in the district of Ansbach. The Kinderzeche is recognized as intangible UNESCO cultural heritage and commemorates the legend according to which children saved the city from destruction during the Thirty Years' War.

Schießwasen Fairground

While the historical festival play with its procession and camp life takes place in the old town, the Schießwasen is the venue for the Volksfest. Here, an amusement park with rides, a large festival tent, and numerous showmen provide for exuberant festival days. Both events complement each other to form one of the most important city festivals in Franconia.

Opening and Fireworks

The Volksfest is traditionally opened on Friday evening: The Dinkelsbühl city band plays on the Weinmarkt, marches to the festival tent, and around 6:30 PM, the ceremonial beer tapping and festival beer tasting follow. A grand fireworks display marks the grand finale.

Tradition and Region

The Volksfest combines Bavarian festival culture with the unique history of Dinkelsbühl. It attracts visitors from the entire district of Ansbach and far beyond and is an expression of the vibrant identity of one of Germany's best-preserved medieval towns.