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Celebrate an entire weekend downtown Bayreuth? At the Bayreuth citizens festival, the streets are in an unusual festival state!
Bayreuth Citizens’ Festival 2026 – The Biggest City Festival in Upper Franconia 🎉
Bayreuth celebrates – and how!
From July 3 to 5, 2026, the city center will once again transform into a vibrant festival mile. With (hopefully) perfect summer weather, enthusiastic visitors, and a diverse program, the Bayreuth Citizens’ Festival 2026 promises to be another unforgettable highlight in the city’s event calendar.
🎶 Music, Taste & Joy of Life on around 16 Stages
Whether rock, pop, jazz, electro, or brass – in 2026, more than 60 live acts will perform on around 16 stages.
From regional newcomers to well-known artists – the Citizens’ Festival remains a celebration of diversity, accompanied by culinary delights, family-friendly activities, and countless interactive experiences.
🍷 Culture, Culinary Delights & Family Fun
Over 100 stalls featuring restaurateurs, associations, and artisans ensure variety and enjoyment:
- Street food & regional specialties
- Creative & design markets
- Children’s programs & family activities
- Chill-out areas, wine gardens & gourmet zones
⚽ Football Fever on the Festival Mile
2026 is all about the Football World Cup – and Bayreuth is right in the middle of it!
If Germany makes it into the Top 32 or even the Round of 16, there will be live screenings right in the heart of the festival – creating that shared atmosphere of cheering, excitement, and celebration.
Football, friends, festival – Bayreuth is ready!
🎭 150 Years of the Bayreuth Richard Wagner Festival – A Jubilee of Sound and History
A special year for Bayreuth: 150 years of the Richard Wagner Festival!
This extraordinary anniversary will also be celebrated at the Citizens’ Festival – with musical highlights, creative performances, and special features that bring Wagner’s legacy to life in a modern, entertaining way.
🇫🇷 60 Years of City Partnership – Bayreuth & Annecy
In 2026, we also celebrate 60 years of partnership with Annecy, France – a shining example of friendship and cultural exchange.
Expect a touch of French flair in the heart of Bayreuth: with cuisine, music, and encounters that strengthen the bond between the two sister cities.
🎨 30th Anniversary of the Artists’ Market
A beloved part of the festival is also celebrating an anniversary: the 30th Artists’ Market!
On Sunday, Kanzleistraße will once again transform into a colorful open-air gallery filled with art, crafts, and design – featuring lovingly made products, unique pieces, and creative workshops for all ages.
📅 Save the Date – Bayreuth Citizens’ Festival 2026
The next Citizens’ Festival takes place from Friday to Sunday, July 3–5, 2026!
Look forward to a weekend full of music, encounters, and unforgettable moments – right in the heart of Bayreuth’s city center.
📍 Location: Bayreuth City Center
📆 Date: July 3–5, 2026 (Friday–Sunday)
🎟️ Free Admission
🔎 All information and the full program for the Bayreuth Citizens’ Festival 2026 will be available soon on this official website!
This was the Bayreuther Bürgerfest 2025:
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