Name: Weinparade Würzburg 2026
Start: 2026-08-27T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-09-06T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Unterer Marktplatz

Weinparade

About Weinparade

The Weinparade Würzburg transforms the Unterer Markt into an open wine bar for eleven days, right in the heart of the old town. Over a hundred Franconian wines and sparkling wines of all quality levels, from simple Schoppen to ice wine, are served by the glass and paired with upscale Franconian cuisine from five participating catering businesses. Since 2002, the Weinparade has marked the festive conclusion of the Würzburg wine festival season, attracting locals and visitors from all over Lower Franconia. Amidst a baroque backdrop, long rows of tables, and themed evenings, a lively, urban wine festival with a special focus on enjoyment is created.

Dates 27 Aug — 06 Sep 2026

Venue Würzburg (09663)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Weinparade — edition 2026

The Weinparade Würzburg 2026 will take place from August 27 to September 6 on the Unterer Marktplatz. For eleven days, over a hundred Franconian wines and sparkling wines of all quality levels will be served by the glass, accompanied by upscale Franconian cuisine and several themed evenings to conclude the Würzburg wine festival season.

From August 27 to September 6, 2026, the Weinparade invites you to the Unterer Markt in Würzburg. It is open Sundays to Thursdays from 11 am to 11 pm, Fridays and Saturdays from 11 am to 11:30 pm; on the final day, September 6, the festival ends at 10 pm. Five Würzburg festival hosts will serve over a hundred Franconian wines and sparkling wines by the glass, complementing them with individual menus from their establishments. Themed evenings such as Pink Monday, Princess Day, Single Party, and Spritz Time add special highlights to the program.

Highlights Weinparade 2026

Over 100 Franconian wines and sparkling wines served by the glass
Sweet specialties up to ice wine
Upscale Franconian cuisine from five festival hosts
Themed evenings: Pink Monday, Princess Day, Single Party, Spritz Time
Baroque old town setting on the Unterer Markt

Programme Weinparade 2026

Daily: Lunch service from 11 am, open serving of over 100 Franconian wines and sparkling wines of all quality levels.

Themed Evenings: Pink Monday (Rosé Evening), Princess Day, Single Party, and Spritz Time with wine cocktails.

Closing: Last festival day on September 6 until 10 pm.

Prices Weinparade 2026

Admission to the Weinparade is free. You pay per glass and dish directly to the festival hosts. Prices vary depending on the wine and quality level; a Schoppen of simple Franconian wines is within the usual festival range, while higher-quality varietals and ice wines are priced accordingly.

Practical information

Practical information — Weinparade

Getting There

The Unterer Markt is located right in the heart of Würzburg's old town, just a few minutes' walk from the main train station and the Residenz. Travel by train and tram (stop Dom or Rathaus) is recommended, as parking in the city center is limited.

Admission

Admission is free; you pay per glass and dish directly to the festival hosts.

Opening Hours

Sunday to Thursday 11 am–11 pm, Friday and Saturday 11 am–11:30 pm, on the last day until 10 pm. Table reservations are made directly with the individual catering businesses.

A Wine Festival with Standards in the Heart of Würzburg

The Weinparade Würzburg is one of the most distinctive wine festivals in Bavaria. On the Unterer Marktplatz, framed by the baroque architecture of the Lower Franconian district capital, the Würzburg festival hosts serve over a hundred Franconian wines and sparkling wines by the glass. Unlike a classic Volksfest (traditional folk festival), the focus here is on quality: wines of all quality classes are served, from uncomplicated Silvaner Schoppen to lusciously sweet ice wine.

History and Concept

The Weinparade was founded in 2002 with the idea of making Franconian wines accessible by the glass in their full spectrum. Originally located on Paradeplatz, the festival moved to the Unterer Markt in 2008, where it has been firmly established ever since. The Weinparade is organized by the Würzburger Festwirte e.V. association, which unites five renowned catering businesses from the city under one roof.

Culinary Delights and Atmosphere

Each of the participating businesses contributes its own menu, so the culinary offerings go far beyond what most wine festivals provide. The selection ranges from Franconian snacks to regional specialties and seasonal menus. The lunch service starts daily from 11 am, making the Weinparade a popular meeting point during the day as well.

Themed Evenings

Pink Monday – Rosé wine evening
Princess Day with a special program
Single Party for meeting people over a glass of wine
Spritz Time with wine cocktails and aperitifs

Regional Context

Würzburg is the unofficial capital of Franconian wine and is located in the state of Bavaria, in a district-free city surrounded by the Würzburg district. The steep vineyards along the Main River, especially the Würzburger Stein, have shaped the city for centuries. The Weinparade traditionally marks the end of the Würzburg wine festival season, making it a final, atmospheric highlight in the Franconian wine year.