Windbergfest Freital
Three days of Freital city festival with marquee, castle courtyard, KUTA-AREA and closing fireworks — 11 to 13 September 2026
About Windbergfest
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Freital's City Festival Between the Valley Floor and the Castle Courtyard
From 11 to 13 September 2026, Freital will celebrate its traditional city festival, the Windbergfest. The town in the state of Saxony, in the district of Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge, lies southwest of Dresden in the Weißeritz valley and, with around 40,000 inhabitants, is the largest town in the district. The Windbergfest is named after the Windberg, a prominent hill in the town, and has combined a Volksfest (public festival) atmosphere with Freital's town history for decades. The festival grounds extend across Burgker Straße between the town centre and the medieval Schloss Burgk.
Several Stages, Several Atmospheres
The programme is spread across two stylistically very different areas: the large marquee in the valley, which hosts disco dancing, cover bands, and Schlager acts — and the courtyard of Schloss Burgk, where Irish folk, medieval, and steampunk music can be heard against a historic backdrop. Both areas are connected by a path, allowing you to switch between disco dancing and medieval lute music over the course of a festival evening. The KUTA-AREA of the Freital Socio-Cultural Centre additionally offers an alternative programme with indie bands, readings, and family workshops.
Opening with Beer Tapping and Fireworks Display
The festival traditionally starts on Friday evening with the Lord Mayor's beer tapping ceremony in the marquee — the traditional first tap of the beer keg officially marks the beginning. Immediately afterwards, there is an initial fireworks display over the valley as a prelude. The following two days unfold from 11 a.m. until well after midnight (disco in the marquee until 2 a.m.). Admission to the entire festival grounds is free.
Schloss Burgk and Classic Cars
Schloss Burgk, a Renaissance castle from the 16th century perched on a rocky outcrop above the Weißeritz, is Freital's older landmark and a preferred venue during the Windbergfest. On Saturday, the traditional classic car meet takes place on the castle forecourt — around 200 historic vehicles (pre-war and post-war classics, DDR Trabants and Wartburgs) gather for public viewing. In the castle courtyard, Irish folk bands and steampunk acts play on the stage; nearby, Freital's local pubs offer their own serving points.
Children and Family
The Friedensstadion on the edge of the festival grounds becomes an adventure mile during the Windbergfest: here, SC Freital and Freital clubs present their sports activities, children can try trampolining, climbing walls, get their faces painted, or participate in small competitions. The show children's park with clown shows, children's disco, craft activities, and games is a dedicated area for the youngest visitors. On Sunday evening, the grand closing fireworks display over the valley crowns the weekend — a spectacle visible from afar from the Windberg slope.
Windbergfest — edition 2026
Three Days of Windbergfest 2026
From 11 to 13 September 2026, Freital will celebrate its 2026 Windbergfest. The festival grounds on both sides of Burgker Straße and at Schloss Burgk will become a three-day festival mile with a marquee, castle courtyard concerts, amusement rides, an adventure mile in the Friedensstadion, and the alternative KUTA-AREA.
The traditional beer tapping ceremony by the Lord Mayor on Friday evening and the grand closing fireworks display on Sunday evening form the emotional anchors of the weekend. The classic car meet at Schloss Burgk on Saturday attracts historically interested visitors from the entire region.
Programme Windbergfest 2026
Windbergfest Freital 2026 — Schedule
Friday, 11 September
- 5:00 PM: Festival grounds open, first stalls open
- 6:00 PM: Official opening with Lord Mayor's beer tapping in the marquee
- Evening: Live concert in the marquee (cover rock), Irish folk in the Schloss Burgk courtyard
- 10:00 PM: Opening fireworks display over the valley
- Marquee disco until 2:00 AM
Saturday, 12 September
- 11:00 AM: Start of the day's programme
- 11 AM–5 PM: Classic car meet on the Schloss Burgk forecourt — approx. 200 historic vehicles
- Marquee: Schlager acts, cover bands
- Schloss Burgk courtyard: Medieval and steampunk music with lute players and hurdy-gurdy acts
- KUTA-AREA: Indie bands, readings, workshops
- Friedensstadion: Sports demonstrations by SC Freital, climbing wall, trampolines
- Show children's park: Clown show, children's disco, craft activities
- Marquee disco until 2:00 AM
Sunday, 13 September
- 11:00 AM: Frühschoppen (morning pint) with brass band music in the marquee
- Morning: Family programme in the show children's park
- Afternoon: Stage programme with Schlager and folk music
- Evening: Grand closing fireworks display over the valley — visible from afar from the Windberg slope
- Festival ends around 11:00 PM
Throughout all days: Bratwurst, Flammkuchen, crêpes, Freital beer, mulled wine (weather permitting), amusement rides (Ferris wheel, carousel, roller coaster).
Highlights Windbergfest 2026
- Lord Mayor's beer tapping on Friday evening
- Opening fireworks display Friday, grand closing fireworks Sunday
- Classic car meet with approx. 200 historic vehicles at Schloss Burgk (Saturday)
- Marquee disco with cover bands and Schlager acts
- Schloss Burgk stage with Irish folk, medieval, steampunk
- KUTA-AREA of the Freital Socio-Cultural Centre
- Show children's park and adventure mile in the Friedensstadion
- Free admission
Prices Windbergfest 2026
Free admission to the festival grounds. Freital beer on tap approx. €4, Bratwurst €4, Flammkuchen €8. Amusement rides €3–€6 per ride. Parking on festival meadows is charged (day ticket approx. €5).
Practical information — Windbergfest
Date
Friday, 11 September — Sunday, 13 September 2026.
Location
Festival grounds Burgker Straße and Schloss Burgk, 01705 Freital. Friedensstadion and show children's park in the Friedensstadion area.
Admission
Free admission to the entire festival grounds.
Getting There
S-Bahn S3 from Dresden Hbf to Freital-Deuben (15 min.), then a 5-min. walk to the festival grounds. By car via A 17 (Dresden–Prague), exit Freital, follow signs for festival parking. Parking is charged on festival meadows.
Highlights
Friday evening beer tapping + fireworks display. Saturday classic car meet at Schloss Burgk. Sunday grand closing fireworks.
Organiser
City of Freital in cooperation with SC Freital, the Freital Socio-Cultural Centre (KUTA-AREA), and local clubs.
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Where it takes place Windbergfest
Festgelände Burgker Straße und Schloss Burgk
Burgker Straße, 01705 Freital