Name: Wallburgfest Eltmann 2026
Start: 2026-06-04T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-06-04T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Wallburg Eltmann

Wallburgfest

About Wallburgfest

Every year on Corpus Christi, the Stadtkapelle Eltmann (Musikverein Eltmann) invites you high up to the Wallburg – a Celtic rampart above the Maintal valley, which today serves as a viewpoint in the Steigerwald Nature Park. From the late afternoon onwards, the wooden benches around the castle tower belong to the people of Eltmann, their guests from the lower Maintal valley, and all who wish to round off the holiday with Franconian brass music, a cool half-pint, and hearty specialties.

Dates 04 Jun — 04 Jun 2026

Venue Eltmann (09674)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Wallburgfest — edition 2026

The Wallburgfest 2026 falls on Thursday, June 4, the Catholic high holiday of Corpus Christi. The Stadtkapelle Eltmann opens the festival grounds around the Wallburg Tower in the late afternoon and serves food and drinks until the early evening with Franconian snacks, beer, and brass music in a relaxed hilltop atmosphere.

On Corpus Christi 2026, June 4, the Stadtkapelle Eltmann once again invites you to the Wallburgfest on the Celtic rampart above Eltmann. The festival operations start in the afternoon and focus on the plateau around the Wallburg Tower. The Stadtkapelle Eltmann provides the musical entertainment, traditionally complemented by a friendly guest band: in previous years, several times Die Fidelen Weißbrunner, a well-known brass band from the region.

Culinary delights are dominated by Franconian classics – Bratwurst, hearty snacks, coffee and cake in the afternoon, along with beer from regional breweries. Admission is free.

Highlights Wallburgfest 2026

Live brass music with the Stadtkapelle Eltmann and at least one guest band, view from the Wallburg into the Maintal valley, Franconian snacks on historic ground.

Programme Wallburgfest 2026

Thursday, June 4, 2026 (Corpus Christi)

from approx. 4:30 PM — Opening of the festival grounds on the Wallburg, catering begins
Afternoon — Coffee and cake, start of the musical program with the Stadtkapelle Eltmann
Early evening — Performances by guest bands, in the past including Die Fidelen Weißbrunner
Until the evening — Franconian snacks, beer, socializing

A detailed hourly program will be published shortly before the festival on the club's website musikverein-eltmann.de.

Prices Wallburgfest 2026

Free admission. Food and drink purchased on site, prices within the usual Franconian club festival range.

Practical information

Practical information — Wallburgfest

Getting There

By car: Take the A70 Bamberg–Schweinfurt, exit Eltmann, then follow signs to the Wallburg. Hiking parking lot Wallburg at the north end of town.

By train: Eltmann station on the Bamberg–Schweinfurt line, then a walk of approx. 35 minutes to the Wallburg.

Admission

Free. Food and drink available on site.

Weather

Takes place in all weather conditions; a large part of the area is covered or protected by tents.

A Fortified Hill, a Holiday, a Club

The Wallburgfest in Eltmann is one of those festivals that needs no advertising: Corpus Christi, Wallburg, Musikverein – these three keywords are enough to see a small stream of hikers heading up the hill on Thursday afternoon. The organizer is the Stadtkapelle Eltmann (also known as Musikverein Eltmann), which has been running the festival on the historic site for decades.

Location: The Wallburg above the Main River

The Wallburg is a Celtic-prehistoric fortification on a wooded ridge north of Eltmann, crowned by the Wallburg Tower. It is a popular hiking destination in the Haßberge district (Lower Franconia, Bavaria), part of the Steigerwald Nature Park, and on clear days offers a balcony view of the Maintal valley towards the Steigerwald. The festival grounds extend around the tower and the adjacent meadow, with festival seating, a covered bar, and short, cozy paths between beer, snacks, and the stage.

What to Expect

Franconian Snacks directly from the region – from Bratwurst and Schäufele sandwiches to sweet classics in the afternoon.
Beer from the Maintal: the typical Lower Franconian brew is served, along with spritzers, soft drinks, and coffee for hikers.
Live Brass Music – the Stadtkapelle Eltmann itself provides the musical backdrop, traditionally complemented by guest bands from the surrounding area.
Family Atmosphere: the festival is intergenerational, with plenty of space for children and no admission fee.

Tradition Between Church and Socializing

Corpus Christi (Latin: Corpus Christi) is a high holiday in Catholic-influenced Lower Franconia, with processions and festive services in the morning. The Wallburgfest continues this tradition in the afternoon, transforming the holiday into a convivial club festival – a living example of how Franconian music clubs integrate church holidays into club culture. The town of Eltmann and the Haßberge district count the Wallburgfest among their regular summer events.

Getting There and Tips

The ascent to the Wallburg from Eltmann takes 25 to 40 minutes on foot, depending on your pace – highly recommended, as parking directly at the festival site is scarce. For those who prefer more comfort, drive to the upper hiking parking lot and walk the last stretch. Sturdy shoes are advisable, as is a sweater for the evening: it can be noticeably cooler up on the hill than down in the Maintal valley.