Würzburger Stadtfest

A City Festival with History

The Würzburger Stadtfest will take place for the 36th time in 2026, making it one of the longest-running city festivals in Lower Franconia. It is traditionally celebrated on the Friday and Saturday after the Bavarian summer holidays and attracts tens of thousands of visitors to the city center.

From the Station to the Alte Mainbrücke

The festival grounds extend across the entire historic city center: from the station forecourt via Augustinerstraße, Semmelstraße, the Marktplatz, to the Alte Mainbrücke. Around ten stages with different musical styles are spread along this axis.

Stages and Programme Lines

The main stages include:

• Würzburger Hofbräu Stage at Marktplatz – big rock, pop, and cover bands
• Frizz/WVV Stage at Marktplatz – urban, young sound
• TV-Mainfranken Stage in Eichhornstraße – regional artists
• Further stages at the station forecourt, Domstraße, Schönbornstraße, and at the Alte Mainbrücke

The programme combines local clubs, emerging artists with regional and national acts. Over 200 hours of live music will be played over the two days.

Opening with a Beer Tapping

The official opening takes place on Friday with a beer tapping – traditionally staggered on several stages so that the festival begins simultaneously in different parts of the city.

Würzburg as a Lower Franconian Metropolis

Würzburg, an independent city in the Bavarian administrative region of Lower Franconia, is one of Southern Germany's most famous historic cities with its Residence (UNESCO World Heritage Site), the Prince-Bishop's Palace, and its wine production. The city festival plays with this backdrop: the stages are set against baroque facades, on the banks of the Main river, and in the central Marktplatz.