Name: Zuckerbrot & Peitsche Open Air Festival 2026
Start: 2026-06-19T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-06-20T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Schloss Pürkelgut

Zuckerbrot & Peitsche

About Zuckerbrot & Peitsche

The Zuckerbrot & Peitsche Open Air Festival is one of the most established electronic music festivals in the Upper Palatinate. In front of the baroque backdrop of Pürkelgut Water Castle on the outskirts of Regensburg, the extensive grounds are transformed into an open-air area for a weekend in summer with several stages featuring national and international DJs and live acts from the techno, house, and electronic dance music genres. Several thousand visitors enjoy the special atmosphere between the historic castle park and modern club sounds. The festival, supported by a dedicated team, has become a firm fixture in the event calendar of the Bavarian Danube city over more than a decade.

Dates 19 Jun — 20 Jun 2026

Venue Regensburg (09362)

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Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

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The 13th edition of the Zuckerbrot & Peitsche Open Air Festival will take place on June 19 and 20, 2026, at Pürkelgut Castle in Regensburg. Over two dozen national and international acts will perform on multiple stages with house and techno. The line-up includes Aka Aka, Felix Kröcher, and Moonbootica, among others. The festival celebrates thirteen years of electronic music in a baroque setting.

On June 19 and 20, 2026, the Zuckerbrot & Peitsche Open Air Festival invites you to its 13th edition in the park of Pürkelgut Water Castle in Regensburg. Over 25 national and international DJs and live acts from the electronic music scene will perform on several stages, including confirmed names like Aka Aka, Felix Kröcher, and Moonbootica. Around 3,000 guests can expect a weekend between the baroque castle backdrop and driving house and techno sounds. The complete line-up will be successively released via the festival's channels.

Highlights Zuckerbrot & Peitsche 2026

13th edition of the festival
Open air in the park of the baroque Pürkelgut Water Castle
Over 25 national and international acts on multiple stages
Confirmed: Aka Aka, Felix Kröcher, Moonbootica
Intimate festival atmosphere with around 3,000 guests

Programme Zuckerbrot & Peitsche 2026

Festival Weekend

Friday, June 19, 2026 — Festival Day 1 with multiple stages
Saturday, June 20, 2026 — Festival Day 2 with multiple stages

Confirmed Acts (Selection)

Aka Aka
Felix Kröcher
Moonbootica

Over 25 national and international DJs and live acts will perform on the grounds of Pürkelgut Castle. The complete line-up and set times will be announced via the official festival website.

Prices Zuckerbrot & Peitsche 2026

Tickets are available via the official festival website and ticket.io. Due to the limited capacity of around 3,000 places, early purchase is recommended; specific price tiers will be announced via the festival's channels.

Practical information

Practical information — Zuckerbrot & Peitsche

Getting There

Pürkelgut Castle is located in the east of Regensburg (Dieselstraße/Einhauser Straße). Travel by public transport from Regensburg main station is recommended; the festival grounds are signposted.

Tickets

Tickets are available via the official festival website and the advance booking partner ticket.io. Due to limited capacity, early purchase is advised.

Tip

Sturdy footwear is recommended on the castle park grounds. The current line-up and schedule will be announced via the festival's channels.

Electronic Music in a Baroque Setting

The Zuckerbrot & Peitsche Open Air Festival is one of the most prominent events for electronic dance music in the state of Bavaria and the district-free city of Regensburg. The venue is Pürkelgut Water Castle, a baroque castle ensemble on the eastern outskirts of Regensburg. The historic castle park provides an extraordinary setting for a modern festival that combines house, techno, and related genres of electronic music.

Multiple Stages, Many Acts

Over two dozen national and international DJs and live acts perform on several stages. The festival's artist circle includes names like Aka Aka, Felix Kröcher, Moonbootica, and Sam Paganini. The musical spectrum ranges from melodic house to driving techno, creating a diverse program for a discerning audience.

Atmosphere

Characteristic of Zuckerbrot & Peitsche is the combination of its idyllic location in the castle park and the exuberant festival atmosphere. Around 3,000 guests ensure a familiar yet energetic ambiance, distinguishing the festival from larger, more anonymous events.

Tradition for Over a Decade

Since its inception, the festival has continuously developed and become an integral part of Regensburg's summer culture. For the electronic music scene in Eastern Bavaria, the annual date at Pürkelgut is one of the highlights of the season.

Regensburg as a Festival City

Regensburg, a UNESCO World Heritage site on the Danube, is a young, festival-friendly city with a vibrant university and cultural scene. Zuckerbrot & Peitsche complements the city's diverse range of events with a high-quality open-air electronic music experience.