Würzburger Stadtfest
36th City Festival in the Lower Franconian Bishop's City
About Würzburger Stadtfest
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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.
Würzburger Stadtfest — edition 2026
The 2026 edition is the 36th iteration of the festival. On the main stages Würzburger Hofbräu (Marktplatz), Frizz/WVV (Marktplatz), and TV-Mainfranken (Eichhornstraße), as well as other smaller stages, local, regional, and national artists will perform in rotation.
The opening traditionally takes place on Friday with a beer tapping at staggered times on various stages – thus, the festival begins simultaneously in several parts of the city center.
Programme Würzburger Stadtfest 2026
Day 1 — Friday, September 18, 2026 (3:00 PM – 11:00 PM)
- 3:00 PM – Festival grounds open
- Staggered beer tapping on various stages as the official opening
- Live music on around 10 stages from the station to the Alte Mainbrücke
- Main stages at Marktplatz: Würzburger Hofbräu Stage and Frizz/WVV Stage
- Regional acts on the TV-Mainfranken Stage (Eichhornstraße)
Day 2 — Saturday, September 19, 2026 (10:00 AM – 11:00 PM)
- Throughout the day: performances by local clubs, emerging artists, children's programme
- Afternoon and evening: regional and national headliners on the main stages
- Parallel Sunday shopping with participating shops and restaurants
- Live music throughout the city center until 11:00 PM
The full lineup with all bands per stage will be published in summer 2026 at wuems.de/stadtfest.
Highlights Würzburger Stadtfest 2026
- 36th Würzburger Stadtfest – longest-running city festival in Lower Franconia
- 10 stages from the station to the Alte Mainbrücke
- 200+ hours of live music over two days
- Staggered beer tapping for the opening
- Mix of local clubs, emerging talent, and national acts
Prices Würzburger Stadtfest 2026
Free admission. Food and drinks are paid for directly at the stalls and in the city center's restaurants.
Practical information — Würzburger Stadtfest
Getting There
Würzburg Hauptbahnhof is located directly at the festival grounds. ICE connections towards Frankfurt, Munich, and Nuremberg. By car via the A 3 or A 7 motorways. Car parks on the outskirts are recommended.
Opening Hours 2026
Friday, 18.09.2026: 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM; Saturday, 19.09.2026: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM.
Admission
Free admission to all stages.
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Where it takes place Würzburger Stadtfest
Innenstadt Würzburg – Marktplatz, Augustinerstraße, Eichhornstraße, Alte Mainbrücke
Marktplatz, 97070 Würzburg