March 2026
21 – 29 March
Spring Folk Festival (Frühjahrsvolksfest 14.03. – 29.03.2026)
Würzburg’s traditional spring fairground with rides, food, beer tents and live entertainment at the Talavera.
April 2026
16 – 18 April
40 Years of the Wiesenegg Family at Bürgerspital Wine Tavern (40 Jahre Familie Wiesenegg in den Bürgerspital-Weinstuben)
A special anniversary celebration at one of Würzburg’s most beloved historic wine taverns.
17 – 18 April
35 Years of b-hof! (35 Jahre b-hof!)
Anniversary festivities at the Bechtolsheimer Hof cultural venue.
18 April
Würzburg Equestrian Club: Open Stable Day (Reitverein Würzburg: Tag der offenen Stalltür)
An open day at the Würzburg Riding and Driving Sports Club — meet the horses and explore the grounds.
25 April
Europe Day Würzburg 2026 (Europa-Tag Würzburg 2026)
Celebrations and activities marking Europe Day at the Unterer Markt square in the city centre.
26 April
Würzburg Residence Run (Würzburger Residenzlauf)
A popular city run starting at the Frankonia Fountain, passing Würzburg’s iconic landmarks.
26 April
International Spring Festival (Frühling International)
A multicultural spring festival on the former horticultural show grounds beneath the Marienberg Fortress.
May 2026
3 May
International Children’s Festival (Internationales Kinderfest)
A colourful family festival celebrating children from around the world with activities and entertainment.
13 – 17 May
104th German Catholic Congress Würzburg (104. Deutscher Katholikentag Würzburg)
One of Germany’s largest church gatherings, bringing thousands of visitors to Würzburg for five days of events, talks and celebrations.
22 – 25 May
37th International Africa Festival (37. Internationales Africa Festival)
One of Europe’s largest Africa festivals, with music, food, culture and art on the Mainwiesen meadows along the river.
29 – 30 May
exit:Boutique – Exclusive Sundowner Event (exit:Boutique – exklusives Sundowner-Event der Region)
An upscale outdoor evening event at the Schlosshotel Steinburg with views over the vineyards.
June 2026
29 May – 28 June
Mozart Festival 2026 (Mozartfest 2026)
Würzburg’s world-renowned classical music festival, held in the stunning setting of the UNESCO-listed Residence Palace.
18 – 21 June
Umsonst & Draußen Open-Air Music Festival (Umsonst & Draußen Musikfestival 18.06.–21.06.2026)
A beloved free outdoor music festival on the Mainwiesen, featuring diverse acts across multiple stages.
July 2026
3 – 19 July
Kiliani Folk Festival (Kiliani Volksfest 03.07–19.07.2026) The Wuerzburg Octoberfest
Würzburg’s biggest annual folk festival — a Bavarian-style fairground with beer tents, rides, parades and fireworks at the Talavera. If you want to go to Octoberfest but miss the huge crowds this large festival is for you.
17 – 19 July
Kiliani Equestrian and Show Jumping Tournament (Kiliani Reit- und Springturnier)
A prestigious equestrian competition held alongside the Kiliani folk festival at the Würzburg Riding Club.
July / August 2026
24 July – 9 August
Würzburg Harbour Summer (Würzburger Hafensommer)
An open-air summer festival at the old harbour on the Main river, with concerts, food and an easy-going waterside atmosphere.
August 2026
31 July – 2 August
Ringpark Festival 2026 (Ringparkfest 2026)
A neighbourhood summer festival in the green Ringpark, with live music, local food stalls and a relaxed community atmosphere.
September 2026
6 September
Museum Festival 2026 (Museumsfest 2026)
A festive open day at the Museum für Franken (Museum of Franconia) with special exhibitions, guided tours and family activities.
11 – 13 September
STRAMU – Street Art Festival (STRAMU – Festival für Straßenkunst 11.09.–13.09.2026)
Würzburg’s street performing arts festival, filling the city centre with acrobats, musicians, theatre and more.
18 – 19 September
Würzburg City Festival 2026 (Würzburger Stadtfest 2026)
The annual city street festival with live music, food, drink and entertainment across the Würzburg city area.
October 2026
23 – 25 October
41st Jazz Festival – Jazz Initiative Würzburg (41. Jazzfestival der Jazzinitiative Würzburg e.V.)
Three days of jazz at the Mozartareal, bringing together local and international artists in an intimate festival setting.
November 2026
27 November – 23 December
Würzburg Christmas Market 2026 (Würzburger Weihnachtsmarkt 2026)
One of Germany’s most beautiful Christmas markets, held on the historic Marktplatz square in the heart of the old town.
29 May – 7 June 2026 (Marktplatz)
Würzburger Weindorf (Wine Village) weindorf-wuerzburg.de
26 June – 05 July: Court Garden Wine Festival (Hofgartenweinfest) Link
A picturesque wine festival held in the Baroque court gardens of the UNESCO World Heritage Residenz.
9 July – 26 July 2026 (Wed–Sun pattern)
Wein am Stein wein-am-stein.de
7 August 2026 and 6 September 2026 (multi-date city tasting events)
Würzburger Weinparade fraenkisches-weinland.de
21 November: Night of the Open Wine Cellars (Nacht der offenen Weinkeller) Link
An evening where the city’s “Big Three” wineries (Bürgerspital, Juliusspital, and Staatlicher Hofkeller) open their historic cellars for tastings.
29 May – 28 June 2026
Mozartfest Würzburg 28 June 2026 (month-long classical festival) mozartfest.de
Mozartfest is Germany’s long-running festival dedicated to Mozart and related classical programming; in 2026 the festival is scheduled 29 May – 28 June 2026. The festival fills venues across the city — including the Würzburg Residence and the Residence gardens — with chamber music, orchestral concerts, and special projects. The Mozartfest is ideal for travelers who want high-quality classical programming in historic settings. Importantly, Würzburg’s musical history and the festival’s identity connect the city to Mozart’s wider legacy (see historical note below). mozartfest.de+1
18 – 21 June
Umsonst & Draußen Open-Air Music Festival (Umsonst & Draußen Musikfestival 18.06.–21.06.2026)
A beloved free outdoor music festival on the Mainwiesen, featuring diverse acts across multiple stages.
31 July – 2 August
Ringpark Festival 2026 (Ringparkfest 2026)
A neighbourhood summer festival in the green Ringpark, with live music, local food stalls and a relaxed community atmosphere.
24 July – 9 August
Würzburg Harbour Summer (Würzburger Hafensommer)
An open-air summer festival at the old harbour on the Main river, with concerts, food and an easy-going waterside atmosphere.
11 September – 13 September 2026 (end of Bavarian summer holidays)
STRAMU Straßenkunstfestival
STRAMU is Würzburg’s street-art festival (StraMu = Straßenmusik/Strassenmusik & Theater elements), held each year toward the end of the Bavarian school holidays. In 2026 the dates are 11–13 September 2026. Expect street theatre, buskers, pop-up stages, family programming, and installations that spread through the pedestrian zones and plazas. STRAMU is one of the best chances to see contemporary street culture in Würzburg. STRAMU+1
23 – 25 October
41st Jazz Festival – Jazz Initiative Würzburg (41. Jazzfestival der Jazzinitiative Würzburg e.V.)
Three days of jazz at the Mozartareal, bringing together local and international artists in an intimate festival setting.
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