Name: Wackersdorfer Kirwa 2026
Start: 2026-07-03T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-07-05T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Glück Auf-Platz (Vorplatz Sporthalle)

Wackersdorfer Kirwa

About Wackersdorfer Kirwa

The Wackersdorfer Kirwa is the traditional Kirchweih (church consecration festival) of the Upper Palatinate municipality of Wackersdorf in the Schwandorf district. Organized by the 'Glück-Auf' Wackersdorf Youth Club with its girls' group, the Glück Auf-Platz in front of the sports hall transforms into a festival zone with live music, the Kirwabaum (festival tree), and genuine Upper Palatinate customs at the beginning of July. The festival is a meeting point for the entire community with a varied program, especially for families and children.

Dates 03 Jul — 05 Jul 2026

Venue Wackersdorf (09376)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Wackersdorfer Kirwa — edition 2026

The Wackersdorfer Kirwa 2026 will take place from July 3rd to 5th, 2026, at Glück Auf-Platz (forecourt of the sports hall), Hauptstraße 20, in Wackersdorf. Organized by the 'Glück-Auf' Wackersdorf Youth Club with its girls' group, the Kirwa offers a varied live music program and numerous activities, especially for families and children.

The Wackersdorfer Kirwa 2026 will be celebrated from July 3rd to 5th, 2026. At Glück Auf-Platz, in front of the sports hall at Hauptstraße 20, the 'Glück-Auf' Wackersdorf Youth Club and its girls' group will host the traditional Upper Palatinate Kirwa.

For several days, there will be a varied live music program and numerous activities, especially for families and children. The Kirwaburschen and Kirwamadli in traditional costume will erect the Kirwabaum and perform the traditional 'Austanzen'. Food and drink stalls will provide refreshments.

Highlights Wackersdorfer Kirwa 2026

The erection of the Kirwabaum by the young men, the traditional 'Austanzen' by the Kirwaburschen and Kirwamadli in costume, the live music program, and the numerous activities for families and children.

Programme Wackersdorfer Kirwa 2026

Friday, July 3rd, 2026

Opening of the Kirwa at Glück Auf-Platz
Erection of the Kirwabaum by the Kirwaburschen
Live music in the evening

Saturday, July 4th, 2026

Festival activities with live music
Activities for families and children

Sunday, July 5th, 2026

Traditional 'Austanzen' by the Kirwaburschen and Kirwamadli around the Kirwabaum
Family program and convivial conclusion

The detailed program with individual bands will be announced by the Youth Club.

Prices Wackersdorfer Kirwa 2026

Admission to the Kirwa is free. Food and drinks at the stalls are subject to charge.

Practical information

Practical information — Wackersdorfer Kirwa

Getting There

Wackersdorf is located in the Schwandorf district of the Upper Palatinate, easily accessible via the A93 (exit Schwandorf-Mitte / Wackersdorf) and the B85. Glück Auf-Platz is located on the forecourt of the sports hall, Hauptstraße 20, 92442 Wackersdorf.

Admission

Admission to the Kirwa is generally free. Food and drinks are subject to charge.

Organizer

Burschenverein »Glück-Auf« Wackersdorf mit Mädchengruppe (bv-wackersdorf.de).

Upper Palatinate Kirwa Tradition

The 'Kirwa' – the Upper Palatinate form of Kirchweih – is one of the most important traditional festivals in the region. In Wackersdorf, a municipality in the Schwandorf district of the Upper Palatinate, Bavaria, the 'Glück-Auf' Wackersdorf Youth Club and its girls' group host the Kirwa every year at the beginning of July. The name 'Glück Auf' is a nod to the region's mining history.

Festival at Glück Auf-Platz

The celebration takes place at Glück Auf-Platz, the forecourt of the sports hall at Hauptstraße 20. For several days, the Kirwa offers a varied live music program and numerous activities, especially for families and children. Food and drink stalls provide refreshments.

Young Men, Young Women, and Customs

At the heart of the Upper Palatinate Kirwa are the Kirwaburschen (young men) and Kirwamadli (young women), who erect the Kirwabaum in traditional costume and perform the traditional 'Austanzen' (dance around the tree), thereby preserving the customs. This vibrant tradition is passed down from generation to generation by the Youth Club.

Community Festival in Wackersdorf

The Wackersdorfer Kirwa is a meeting point for the entire community. Residents, those returning home, and guests from the surrounding area come together to celebrate. In this way, the Kirwa significantly contributes to the cultural identity of Wackersdorf and the Upper Palatinate.