Wallenstein Festival Memmingen 2026
26 July – 2 August 2026 · every four years · 10 km from Tannheim
The Wallenstein Festival is held every four years in Memmingen’s old town — in 2026 from 26 July to 2 August. Over 4,500 townspeople in historical costume re-enact the occupation of Memmingen by Wallenstein’s troops during the Thirty Years’ War (1630): parades, theatre scenes, a historical market, camp life and concerts across the city. Ferienwohnung Andrea sits 10 kilometres from the old town — a practical base for the festival week.
26 July – 2 August 2026
Only every four years
Memmingen 10 km
Sleeps up to 5
Eight days of the Thirty Years' War in the old town
The Wallenstein Festival is one of Europe’s largest historical events. Around 4,500 townspeople stage Wallenstein’s entry into Memmingen in 1630 — eight days with a military camp, craftspeople, sutlers and theatre troops throughout the old town.
The festival received the Bavarian Heimatpreis in 2018. After 2026, the next edition is not until 2030. Arrive by car, on foot from the old-town car park, or by bus from Memmingen main station.
Saturday, 25 July 2026
The festival prologue: Memminger Fischertag
Fischertag from 8 am
Around 1,200 men fish the town stream with dip nets. Whoever catches the heaviest trout becomes ‘Fischerkönig’. A medieval tradition of cleaning out the town stream.
Festival weekend
Fischertag and the Wallenstein opening fall together — a good reason to arrive Friday. Supporting programme across the whole inner city.
A rare double bill
The Fischertag + Wallenstein opening combination only happens in 2026. Early booking recommended — the festival week is in heavy demand.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Wallenstein Festival 2026?
Official festival dates: 26 July to 2 August 2026. Opens with the Memminger Fischertag on Saturday, 25 July. Current dates and programme details at tourismus-memmingen.de.
How far is the apartment from the old town?
10 kilometres. By car about 15 minutes (park at the old-town perimeter — city-centre parking is very limited during festival days), by bus from Memmingen main station straight into the old town.
How many people does the apartment sleep?
Up to 5: two double bedrooms and one single room with a desk. Suitable for families or groups of friends travelling together for the festival.
Are tickets required?
Specific programme items (theatre performances, concerts) are ticketed; most street scenes, parades and the military camp are open to the public. Official ticket sales typically open at the start of the festival year via wallenstein-memmingen.de.
When does the festival return after 2026?
Not until 2030. The four-year cycle is fixed — 2026 is the only chance for the next decade.
Enquire about accommodation for Wallenstein 2026
Open dates for festival week are limited. Enquire directly with the Walter family — no booking fees, no middleman.
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