Wolfenbüttel May Festival
Four-day city festival for Ascension Day with wine festival, brass party, and Sunday shopping
About May Festival Wolfenbüttel
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Four Days of Wine, Music, and City History
The Wolfenbüttel May Festival is more than a classic city festival. Over four days, a meticulously curated sequence of wine tasting, concerts, arts and crafts, and Sunday shopping unfolds against the backdrop of the historic half-timbered houses of the Lessingstadt. The city sends a clear message: Wolfenbüttel is a city of enjoyment, culture, and shopping all at once.
Wine Festival on the Stadtmarkt
The heart of the festival is the wine festival on the Stadtmarkt. Winemakers from German wine regions – particularly from Franken, Rheinhessen, and Mosel – present their wines in classic tasting booths. This is complemented by culinary stands offering cheese, sausage specialties, tarte flambée, and sweet temptations. The atmosphere on the Stadtmarkt – framed by historic burgher houses – makes the wine festival one of the most charming events in the Lower Saxony festival calendar.
Brass Party Berlin and Musical Program
On Saturday evening, Brass Party Berlin will get the city center moving – a groovy brass ensemble that combines pop, jazz, and Eastern European brass music into a danceable mix. Throughout the weekend, singer-songwriters, acoustic acts, and smaller ensembles will perform on various stages.
Sunday Shopping
The festival concludes with Sunday shopping, with stores open from 1 PM to 6 PM. Wolfenbüttel's retailers showcase their best side on this day: boutiques, bookstores, small manufactories, and established shops invite visitors with special offers, tastings, and promotions. The May Festival thus ends in a typical Wolfenbüttel blend of enjoyment, shopping, and social interaction.
May Festival Wolfenbüttel — edition 2026
2026 Edition
In 2026, the city of Wolfenbüttel is once again relying on the proven format: four days of festival programming in the city center, with the wine festival as the anchor and the brass party as the musical highlight. The exact stage distribution and the daily program will be communicated by the City of Wolfenbüttel.
Lessingstadt in Festival Mode
As the Lessingstadt, Wolfenbüttel has a special cultural and culinary identity. The May Festival bundles this identity into a format that appeals to families, food lovers, and cultural travelers alike.
Programme May Festival Wolfenbüttel 2026
Program Structure 2026
Thursday, May 14, 2026 (Ascension Day)
- Opening of the wine festival on the Stadtmarkt
- First musical performances on the city center stages
Friday, May 15, 2026
- Wine festival and arts and crafts in the city center
- Singer-songwriter program in the evening
Saturday, May 16, 2026
- Wine festival and family activities during the day
- Evening program with Brass Party Berlin – danceable brass mix of pop, jazz, and Eastern European brass music
Sunday, May 17, 2026
- Last day of the wine festival
- Acoustic program at the Stadtmarkt
- Sunday shopping from 1 PM to 6 PM with retailer promotions
The exact 2026 program with all artists will be published by the City of Wolfenbüttel in the spring.
Highlights May Festival Wolfenbüttel 2026
Prices May Festival Wolfenbüttel 2026
Practical information — May Festival Wolfenbüttel
Date 2026
Thursday, May 14, 2026 (Ascension Day) to Sunday, May 17, 2026
Location
Stadtmarkt and City Center Wolfenbüttel, 38300 Wolfenbüttel
Program Highlights
- Wine festival on the Stadtmarkt
- Saturday evening: Brass Party Berlin
- Singer-songwriters and acoustic program
- Arts and crafts in the city center
- Sunday: Sunday shopping 1 PM–6 PM
Admission
Free – food and purchases at usual prices
Getting There
Wolfenbüttel is easily reachable by train from Braunschweig in just a few minutes. Parking is available in the city center; the city recommends using public transport or cycling.
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