Waldfest Queienfeld 2026

«Kleines Woodstock» since 1952

The Waldfest Queienfeld is one of South Thuringia's oldest and most endearing open-air festivals. Since 1952, the festival has been held every year at Pentecost on the Waldfestplatz near the Lutherlinde — nestled in the forest, far from urban hustle and bustle, with the charm of a small festival under the trees. Hence the affectionate nickname «kleines Woodstock». In 2026, the festival runs from Friday, May 22nd to Whit Monday, May 25th.

Tradition of the Hurra-Club Queienfeld

For decades, the festival has been organized by the Hurra-Club Queienfeld — a community association that maintains the festival grounds, sets up the festival tent, books bands, and organizes the entire weekend with volunteer helpers. The generation that started the festival in 1952 has long since passed on the torch — today, children and grandchildren carry on this tradition. The change of generations is part of its identity: mothers and daughters, fathers and sons work behind the bar together.

Festival Program

The festival program follows the classic Pentecost weekend structure: Friday opening with a live band, Saturday main concert evening with a larger lineup, Pentecost Sunday family day and morning pint (Frühschoppen), Pentecost Monday winding down. The live bands come from South Thuringia and Franconia; the musical spectrum ranges from Schlager and party music to rock covers and acoustic sets. The festival tent, food stalls, and beer garden under the trees define the ambiance.

Queienfeld in the Municipality of Grabfeld

The district of Queienfeld belongs to the municipality of Grabfeld in the Schmalkalden-Meiningen district (state of Thuringia), right on the Bavarian border. The Grabfeld is a fertile high plain between the Rhön, Thuringian Forest, and Main Valley — a region with its own distinct identity and strong community structures. Directions: A71 exit Meiningen-Nord, then L1140/L2624.