Name: Volksfest Freising 2026
Start: 2026-09-04T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-09-13T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Luitpoldanlage Freising

Freising Volksfest

About Freising Volksfest

Every September, the Freisinger Volksfest transforms the Luitpoldanlage into a bustling and cheerful festival ground. For over ten days, beer tents serving Weihenstephaner and Hofbrauhaus beer, modern amusement rides and traditional carousels, a spectacular fireworks display, and a comprehensive music program attract visitors. The festival opens with a parade from Marienplatz. The Volksfest is one of the largest festivals in the Freising district, Bavaria, and a major social highlight of the region.

Dates 04 Sep — 13 Sep 2026

Venue Freising (09178)

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Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Freising Volksfest — edition 2026

The Freisinger Volksfest 2026 takes place from September 4th to 13th in the Luitpoldanlage. It opens on September 4th with a parade from Marienplatz. For ten days, the beer tent, amusement rides, a grand music program, and fireworks await visitors.

The 2026 edition of the Freisinger Volksfest runs from September 4th to 13th, 2026, in the Luitpoldanlage. The festival opens on September 4th with the traditional parade from Marienplatz to the festival grounds. For over ten days, visitors can expect a large beer tent with beer from Weihenstephan and Hofbrauhaus Freising, modern high-tech rides and traditional carousels, an extensive music program with live bands and open-air concerts, as well as spectacular fireworks. Accompanying sporting events and cycling races in the city center will also take place. The City of Freising is the organizer.

Highlights Freising Volksfest 2026

Parade from Marienplatz to open the festival
Beer tent with Weihenstephaner and Hofbrauhaus beer
High-tech amusement rides and traditional carousels
Spectacular fireworks and extensive music program

Programme Freising Volksfest 2026

Schedule

September 4th: Parade from Marienplatz, opening of the Volksfest
September 4th to 13th: Beer tent, amusement rides, open-air concerts, and live music
Spectacular fireworks display
Accompanying sporting events and cycling races in the city center

Prices Freising Volksfest 2026

Admission to the festival grounds is free. Costs apply for rides, food, and drinks.

Practical information

Practical information — Freising Volksfest

Getting There

The festival grounds are located at Luitpoldanlage 1, 85356 Freising. You can reach it by train (Freising station, S-Bahn S1 from Munich) and via the A92 motorway. As traffic volume is high during the Volksfest, using public transport is recommended.

Admission

Admission to the festival grounds is free. Costs apply for rides, food, and drinks.

Dates

The Volksfest takes place annually in September. 2026: September 4th to 13th, with the parade on the opening day from Marienplatz.

Bavarian Festival Culture in Freising

The Freisinger Volksfest is one of the largest and most popular folk festivals in the Freising district, Bavaria. It takes place every September in the Luitpoldanlage and attracts numerous visitors from the city and the region for over ten days. The City of Freising is the organizer.

Parade and Opening

Traditionally, the Volksfest begins with a festive parade from Marienplatz to the festival grounds in the Luitpoldanlage. The parade, featuring traditional costume groups, music bands, and festival floats, marks the start of the ten-day festivities.

Program and Attractions

The Volksfest offers a diverse program:

Large beer tent with beer from Weihenstephan and Hofbrauhaus Freising
Modern high-tech rides and traditional carousels
Spectacular fireworks display
Extensive music program with live bands and open-air concerts
Sporting events and cycling races in the city center
Culinary specialties and festival catering

Significance for the Region

For many Freising residents, the Volksfest is the social highlight of the year. The close connection to the local breweries Weihenstephan – the oldest brewery in the world – and Hofbrauhaus Freising underscores the festival's regional identity. The Volksfest combines Bavarian tavern culture, tradition, and a festive atmosphere.