Name: Volksfest Marktl am Inn 2026
Start: 2026-05-01T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-05-05T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Volksfestplatz Marktl am Inn

Volksfest Marktl

About Volksfest Marktl

Marktl am Inn – birthplace of Pope Benedict XVI and an idyllic market town in the district of Altötting – traditionally celebrates its folk festival in late spring on the Dultplatz. A festival tent, amusement rides, festival beer from the nearby Graf Arco brewery, and an intergenerational audience from the Inn Valley: the Volksfest is one of the fixed, often discovery-worthy dates in the Altötting-Burghausen region.

Dates 01 May — 05 May 2026

Venue Marktl am Inn (09171)

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Edition 2026

Volksfest Marktl — edition 2026

In 2026, the Volksfest Marktl am Inn will again be firmly anchored in the event landscape of the Inn Valley. The festival tent, festival beer, and amusement rides will traditionally be set up in late spring on the Dultplatz. The exact date will be announced shortly beforehand by the market community and the Graf Arco brewery.

The Volksfest Marktl am Inn 2026 will traditionally be celebrated in May. In previous years, the festival always started at the end of April / beginning of May (2025 edition: April 30 to May 4), coinciding with the folk festivals in Burghausen and the surrounding area. Confirmation of the exact dates will be provided by the market community of Marktl am Inn and the festival hosts.

As in previous years, visitors can expect a cozy Bavarian festival tent, amusement rides, the in-house festival beer from the Graf-Arco-Brauerei, and the traditional keg tapping by the mayor.

Current information about the Verwaltungsgemeinschaft Marktl-Stammham and the Facebook event channel.

Highlights Volksfest Marktl 2026

Festival beer from the Graf Arco brewery
Beer tapping by the mayor
Classic festival tent atmosphere in the Inn Valley

Programme Volksfest Marktl 2026

Classic Program Framework (TBC)

Opening (Friday) — Concert in front of the festival tent, festival opening with beer tapping by the mayor
Saturday — Party and dance music until late at night in the festival tent
Sunday — Family Day with morning pint and program for children, festival running all day
Following Days — Club evenings and quiet festival days, amusement rides with family offers

The detailed program for 2026 will be published by the organizer before the festival begins.

Prices Volksfest Marktl 2026

Free admission. Prices for food, drinks, and amusement rides are displayed at the festival tent and stalls.

Practical information

Practical information — Volksfest Marktl

Getting There

By car via the B 12 (Munich–Passau) or via Burghausen. Marktl am Inn is a train stop on the Mühldorf–Simbach am Inn line (Südostbayernbahn) – the festival grounds are just a few minutes' walk from the station.

Admission

Admission to the festival grounds is free; food, drinks, and amusement rides are paid for on site.

Tip

Those who want to experience the traditional Inn Valley away from the major tourist crowds should combine the folk festival with a visit to the Papsthaus and a hike along the Inn.

Folk Festival in the Inn Valley — A Hidden Gem in the Shadow of the Big Wiesn

While the folk festivals in Burghausen, Mühldorf, and Altötting attract significantly more attention, the Volksfest Marktl am Inn is one of those authentic Bavarian festivals that have retained their manageable character to this day. The market town is picturesquely situated between the Inn and Salzach rivers in the district of Altötting and is known beyond the region as the birthplace of Pope Benedict XVI.

Festival Beer from Graf Arco, Festival Tent on the Dultplatz

The folk festival takes place on the Dult- or Volksfestplatz on the outskirts of the town. The festival host and brewery come from the immediate vicinity: the festival beer is supplied by the Graf-Arco-Brauerei, whose brewhouse traditionally brews festival beer for the Inn Valley and stands for regional identity with slogans like »Mia san Bia«.

What Characterizes the Marktl Folk Festival Days

A classic beer tent with brass band music, party music, and local clubs as regular guests
Amusement rides and showman stalls for children and teenagers
Bourgeois-Bavarian atmosphere instead of large-scale event festival culture
Festival evenings where the local population celebrates the Inn Valley together with visitors from the region
Tapping of the first keg by the mayor to open the festival

Discover Marktl

A visit to the festival can be well combined with a visit to the Papsthaus Marktl, the birthplace of Joseph Ratzinger, and a walk along the Inn promenade. Those who want to get to know the folk festival with the entire festival culture of the region can combine it with the Burghausen Maiwiesn or the later folk festivals in Altötting.