The next confirmed dates are Fürth Michaelis-Kirchweih (October 3 – 14, 2026), Bock beer tapping at Ahörnla Bräu (October 15, 2026), Bock beer tapping at Adler-Bräu (October 16, 2026), Bock beer tapping with Bambägga at the Bootshaus (October 16, 2026), Bock beer tapping at Klosterbräu (October 16, 2026), Bock beer tapping at Mahrs Bräu (October 16, 2026), and Bock beer tapping at Brauerei-Gasthof Kundmüller (October 16 – 17, 2026). The full calendar with every date is below. The first 2027 dates have already been officially announced.

Happening now

DateFestivalPlace and event typeSource
Fürth Michaelis-Kirchweihconfirmed Fürth
Kirchweih
A major city-centre street Kirchweih with a market, hospitality, rides and local tradition.
Stadt Fürth

Next confirmed dates in 2026

DateFestivalPlace and event typeSource
Bock beer tapping at Ahörnla Bräuconfirmed Bamberg
Bockbieranstich
The bock beer tapping at Ahörnla Bräu in Bamberg. Starts at 16:00.
Fränkischer Tag (Mediengruppe Bayern)found online
Bock beer tapping at Adler-Bräuconfirmed Stettfeld
Bockbieranstich
The bock beer tapping at Adler-Bräu in Stettfeld. Starts at 15:00.
Fränkischer Tag (Mediengruppe Bayern)found online
Bock beer tapping with Bambägga at the Bootshausconfirmed Bamberg
Bockbieranstich
The bock beer tapping at the Bootshaus im Hain, with the Bamberg band Bambägga. Starts at 17:00.
Kultur.Bamberg, Stadt Bamberg
Bock beer tapping at Klosterbräuconfirmed Bamberg
Bockbieranstich
The bock beer tapping at Klosterbräu in Bamberg. Starts at 17:00.
Fränkischer Tag (Mediengruppe Bayern)found online
Bock beer tapping at Mahrs Bräuannounced in advance Bamberg
Bockbieranstich
The bock beer tapping at Mahrs Bräu in the Wunderburg. The brewery has not published the date itself; beer calendars name 16 October, the time is not settled. Ask before you travel.
Bier-Universumfound online
Bock beer tapping at Brauerei-Gasthof Kundmüllerconfirmed Weiher
Bockbieranstich
The Weiherer bock beer tapping at Brauerei-Gasthof Kundmüller, Friday and Saturday, from 11:00 each day.
Kultur.Bamberg, Stadt Bamberg
Bock beer tapping at Brauerei-Gasthof Hartmannconfirmed Scheßlitz-Würgau
Bockbieranstich
The bock beer tapping at Brauerei-Gasthof Hartmann in Scheßlitz-Würgau. Starts at 17:00.
Fränkischer Tag (Mediengruppe Bayern)found online
Bock beer tapping at Brauerei Krugconfirmed Geisfeld
Bockbieranstich
A late tapping in the season, at 17:00 rather than mid-afternoon.
Tourist-Information Fränkische Toskana
Bock beer tapping at Brauerei-Gasthof Müllerconfirmed Stegaurach-Debring
Bockbieranstich
The bock beer tapping at Brauerei-Gasthof Müller in Stegaurach-Debring. Starts at 18:00.
Fränkischer Tag (Mediengruppe Bayern)found online
Bock beer tapping at St. GeorgenBräu Buttenheimconfirmed Buttenheim
Bockbieranstich
The bock beer tapping at the St. GeorgenBräu Keller in Buttenheim. Starts at 18:00.
St. GeorgenBräu Buttenheim (direkte Mitteilung)reported by the venue on October 1, 2026
Bock beer tapping at Brauerei Fässlaconfirmed Bamberg
Bockbieranstich
The bock beer tapping at Brauerei Fässla in Bamberg. No start time given.
Fränkischer Tag (Mediengruppe Bayern)found online
Bock beer tapping at Brauerei Hohconfirmed Scheßlitz-Köttensdorf
Bockbieranstich
The bock beer tapping at Brauerei Hoh in Scheßlitz-Köttensdorf. No start time given.
Fränkischer Tag (Mediengruppe Bayern)found online
Bock beer tapping at Kronprinzconfirmed Bamberg
Bockbieranstich
The bock beer tapping at Kronprinz in Bamberg. No start time given.
Fränkischer Tag (Mediengruppe Bayern)found online
Bock beer tapping at Wagner-Bräuconfirmed Kemmern
Bockbieranstich
The bock beer tapping at Wagner-Bräu in Kemmern. No start time given.
Fränkischer Tag (Mediengruppe Bayern)found online
Bock beer tapping at Brauerei Hölzleinconfirmed Lohndorf
Bockbieranstich
The bock beer tapping at Brauerei Hölzlein in Lohndorf. Starts at 15:00.
Tourist-Information Fränkische Toskana
Bock beer tapping at Sonnen-Bräu Mürsbachconfirmed Mürsbach
Bockbieranstich
The bock beer tapping at Sonnen-Bräu Mürsbach. Starts at 17:00.
Fränkischer Tag (Mediengruppe Bayern)found online
Bock beer tapping at Brauerei Drei Kronenconfirmed Memmelsdorf
Bockbieranstich
On 31 October Brauerei Drei Kronen starts its pale bock "Böckla" for the season, with a happy hour, brass music from the Memmelsdorf band and a fire basket in the courtyard. Published start times differ: 15:30 from the Fränkische Toskana, 17:00 from the Fränkischer Tag.
Brauerei Drei Kronen Memmelsdorf
Bock beer tapping at Hopfengartenconfirmed Bamberg
Bockbieranstich
The bock beer tapping at Hopfengarten in Bamberg. Starts at 16:00.
Fränkischer Tag (Mediengruppe Bayern)found online
Otto Hübner bock beer tapping at the Stilbruchconfirmed Bamberg
Bockbieranstich
The tapping of the Hübner bock at the Stilbruch in the Obere Sandstraße, 17:30 to 23:30. The bock is brewed by Brauerei Otto Hübner.
STIL.Bruch Bamberg
Bock beer tapping at Brauerei Spezialconfirmed Bamberg
Bockbieranstich
The bock beer tapping at Brauerei Spezial in Bamberg. Starts at 15:30.
Fränkischer Tag (Mediengruppe Bayern)found online
Bock beer tapping at Brauerei-Gasthof Krausconfirmed Hirschaid
Bockbieranstich
The bock beer tapping at Brauerei-Gasthof Kraus in Hirschaid. Starts at 17:00.
Fränkischer Tag (Mediengruppe Bayern)found online
Herzogenaurach Martinikirchweihconfirmed Herzogenaurach
Kirchweih
A late Kirchweih in November pouring Herzogenaurach beer, one of the few late-autumn dates.
Stadt Herzogenaurach
Bock beer tapping at Brauhof Rattelsdorfconfirmed Rattelsdorf
Bockbieranstich
The bock beer tapping at Brauhof Rattelsdorf. Starts at 17:00.
Fränkischer Tag (Mediengruppe Bayern)found online
Bock beer tapping at Fässla Kellerconfirmed Bamberg
Bockbieranstich
The bock beer tapping at Fässla Keller in Bamberg. No start time given.
Fränkischer Tag (Mediengruppe Bayern)found online
Bock beer tapping at Privatbrauerei Rehconfirmed Lohndorf
Bockbieranstich
The bock beer tapping at Privatbrauerei Reh in Lohndorf, in the hall. Starts at 18:00.
Tourist-Information Fränkische Toskana
Bock beer tapping at Brauerei Kaiserconfirmed Burgebrach-Grasmannsdorf
Bockbieranstich
The bock beer tapping at Brauerei Kaiser in Burgebrach-Grasmannsdorf. No start time given.
Fränkischer Tag (Mediengruppe Bayern)found online
Bock im Park at the Schnepperschützconfirmed Nuremberg
Bockbieranstich
A bock beer party at the Schnepperschütz beer garden on the Hallerwiese, with bock from the Enzensteiner brewery and music, whatever the weather. 16:00 to 22:00.
Schnepperschütz (Flyer des Veranstalters)reported by the venue on October 11, 2026
Bock beer tapping at Brauerei Wagnerconfirmed Merkendorf
Bockbieranstich
The bock beer tapping at Brauerei Wagner in Merkendorf. Starts at 18:00.
Fränkischer Tag (Mediengruppe Bayern)found online
Bock beer tapping at Brandholz Brauereiconfirmed Litzendorf-Meedensdorf
Bockbieranstich
The Brandholz Brauerei bock tapping in the courtyard of the former Gastwirtschaft Hoh in Meedensdorf. Starts at 15:00.
Tourist-Information Fränkische Toskana
Bock beer tapping at Brauerei Grasserconfirmed Königsfeld-Huppendorf
Bockbieranstich
The bock beer tapping at Brauerei Grasser in Königsfeld-Huppendorf. No start time given.
Fränkischer Tag (Mediengruppe Bayern)found online
Bock beer tapping at Brauerei Greifenklauconfirmed Bamberg
Bockbieranstich
The bock beer tapping at Brauerei Greifenklau in Bamberg. Starts at 16:00.
Fränkischer Tag (Mediengruppe Bayern)found online
Bock beer tapping at Brauerei Drei Kronenconfirmed Scheßlitz
Bockbieranstich
The bock beer tapping at Brauerei Drei Kronen in Scheßlitz. No start time given.
Fränkischer Tag (Mediengruppe Bayern)found online
Bock beer tapping at Brauhaus Zum Sternlaconfirmed Bamberg
Bockbieranstich
The bock beer tapping at Brauhaus Zum Sternla in Bamberg. No start time given.
Fränkischer Tag (Mediengruppe Bayern)found online
Smoked bock tapping at Brauerei Kundmüllerconfirmed Weiher
Bockbieranstich
The smoked bock tapping at Brauerei-Gasthof Kundmüller in Weiher. Starts at 11:00.
Fränkischer Tag (Mediengruppe Bayern)found online
Winter bock beer festival in Drosendorfconfirmed Drosendorf
beer festival
The bocks of the breweries of the Memmelsdorf municipality are poured: Göller from Drosendorf, Drei Kronen from Memmelsdorf, Wagner and Hummel from Merkendorf. Starts at 16:00.
Fränkischer Tag (Mediengruppe Bayern)found online

Already officially announced for 2027

DateFestivalPlace and event typeSource
Würzburg Spring Volksfestannounced in advance Würzburg
Volksfest
A large spring funfair with rides and festival hospitality; not a dedicated beer festival.
Stadt Würzburg
Nuremberg Spring Volksfestannounced in advance Nuremberg
Volksfest
The next spring dates are already published by Nuremberg’s official tourism office.
Congress- und Tourismus-Zentrale Nürnberg
Walberlafestannounced in advance Kirchehrenbach
cellar festival
A hill festival on the Ehrenbürg with a beer tapping, held on the first May weekend rather than on 1 May since 1910.
Tourismusverein Rund ums Walberla-Ehrenbürg e.V.
Erlangen Bergkirchweihannounced in advance Erlangen
cellar festival
The City of Erlangen has already published the next twelve-day edition.
Stadt Erlangen
Hof Schlappentagannounced in advance Hof
beer festival
The tapping of the first barrel of Schlappenbier, a strong beer, after a procession through the town. Not a fairground but a beer day with its own history.
Stadt Hof
Franconian Beer Festival Nurembergannounced in advance Nuremberg
beer festival
Forty Franconian breweries in the castle moat. The tourism board announces the date as planned, not confirmed.
Congress- und Tourismus-Zentrale Nürnberg
Aschaffenburg Volksfestannounced in advance Aschaffenburg
Volksfest
Eleven days of Volksfest on the Bavarian Lower Main, the first Lower Franconian date in the calendar outside Würzburg.
Stadt Aschaffenburg
Würzburg Kiliani Volksfestannounced in advance Würzburg
Volksfest
A major Würzburg Volksfest with rides, festival hospitality and Kiliani festival beer; not a dedicated beer festival.
Stadt Würzburg
Forchheim Annafestannounced in advance Forchheim
cellar festival
The City of Forchheim already states the dates in its 2027 vendor application information.
Stadt Forchheim
Bamberg Sandkerwaannounced in advance Bamberg
Kirchweih
The organiser lists this advance date explicitly as subject to change.
Bamberger Sandkerwa Veranstaltungs GmbH
Nuremberg Autumn Volksfestannounced in advance Nuremberg
Volksfest
A large fairground with rides, stalls, a festival tent and beer gardens; not a dedicated beer festival.
Congress- und Tourismus-Zentrale Nürnberg

Already finished in 2026

Past dates remain visible as clearly labelled historical editions; they are not carried into the next year.

DateFestivalPlace and event typeSource
Bock beer tapping at Schuhmannskellerconfirmed Bischberg
Bockbieranstich
The bock beer tapping at Schuhmannskeller in Bischberg. Starts at 16:00.
Fränkischer Tag (Mediengruppe Bayern)found online
Bock beer tapping at Löwenbräu Buttenheimconfirmed Buttenheim
Bockbieranstich
The bock beer tapping at Löwenbräu Buttenheim. Starts at 17:00.
Fränkischer Tag (Mediengruppe Bayern)found online
Bock beer tapping at Brauerei Höhnconfirmed Memmelsdorf
Bockbieranstich
Bock beer tapping at the Höhnskeller, a cellar in the classic sense rather than the brewery yard.
Tourist-Information Fränkische Toskana
Bock beer tapping at Brauerei Herrmannconfirmed Ampferbach
Bockbieranstich
The bock beer tapping at Brauerei Herrmann in Ampferbach. No start time given.
Fränkischer Tag (Mediengruppe Bayern)found online
Bock beer tapping at Brauerei Sauerconfirmed Roßdorf a. Forst
Bockbieranstich
The bock beer tapping at Brauerei Sauer in Roßdorf a. Forst. Starts at 11:00.
Tourist-Information Fränkische Toskana
Bock beer tapping at Brauerei Keesmannconfirmed Bamberg
Bockbieranstich
The bock beer tapping at Brauerei Keesmann in Bamberg. No start time given.
Fränkischer Tag (Mediengruppe Bayern)found online
Bock beer tapping at Brauerei Hummelconfirmed Merkendorf
Bockbieranstich
The bock beer tapping at Brauerei Hummel in Merkendorf, from 11:00 in the inn and from 17:00 in the yard.
Tourist-Information Fränkische Toskana
Bock beer tapping at Freudenecker Fischer-Bräuconfirmed Freudeneck
Bockbieranstich
The bock beer tapping at Freudenecker Fischer-Bräu. Starts at 16:30.
Fränkischer Tag (Mediengruppe Bayern)found online
Bock beer tapping at Wirtshaus Schlenkerlaconfirmed Bamberg
Bockbieranstich
On tap are the Urbock of Aecht Schlenkerla Rauchbier and, from the first Sunday of Advent, the Aecht Schlenkerla Eiche doppelbock. No start time given.
Fränkischer Tag (Mediengruppe Bayern)found online
Bock beer tapping at Brauerei-Gasthof Griessconfirmed Geisfeld
Bockbieranstich
The bock beer tapping at Brauerei-Gasthof Griess in Geisfeld. Starts at 15:00.
Tourist-Information Fränkische Toskana
Bock beer tapping at Brauerei Knoblachconfirmed Schammelsdorf
Bockbieranstich
The bock beer tapping at Brauerei Knoblach in Schammelsdorf. Starts at 15:00.
Tourist-Information Fränkische Toskana
Bock beer tapping at Brauerei Eichhornconfirmed Hallstadt-Dörfleins
Bockbieranstich
The bock beer tapping at Brauerei Eichhorn in Hallstadt-Dörfleins. Starts at 16:00.
Fränkischer Tag (Mediengruppe Bayern)found online
Bock beer tapping of the Bärenbräu Poldibock at the Altenburgconfirmed Bamberg
Bockbieranstich
Brauerei Greifenklau pours its Poldi-Bock at the Altenburg. Doors open at 16:00, over-18s only. Entry 8 euros, tickets in advance only at the Greifenklau.
Brauerei Greifenklau
Feuchtwangen Mooswieseconfirmed Feuchtwangen
Volksfest
A Middle Franconian Volksfest with a beer and wine tent, five days in late September.
Tourismusverband Feuchtwangen
Bock beer tapping at Schloßbrauerei Reckendorfconfirmed Reckendorf
Bockbieranstich
Tapping of the Schloßbrauerei Reckendorf bock, with live music. Starts at 17:00.
Schloßbrauerei Reckendorf (direkte Mitteilung)reported by the venue on September 15, 2026
Bock beer tapping at Diller Kellerconfirmed Hallstadt-Dörfleins
Bockbieranstich
Bock beer tapping at the Diller Keller, starting at 16:00.
Diller Keller (direkte Mitteilung)reported by the venue on August 26, 2026
Bock beer tapping at Brauerei Göllerconfirmed Drosendorf
Bockbieranstich
The bock beer tapping at Brauerei Göller, one of several dates in the Fränkische Toskana bock season.
Tourist-Information Fränkische Toskana
Nuremberg Altstadtfestconfirmed Nuremberg
city festival
An old-town festival with hospitality, regional food and stages; broader than a beer festival.
Altstadtfest Nürnberg e.V.
Nuremberg Autumn Volksfestconfirmed Nuremberg
Volksfest
A large fairground with rides, stalls, a festival tent and beer gardens; not a dedicated beer festival.
Stadt Nürnberg
Bamberg Sandkerwaconfirmed Bamberg
Kirchweih
A large city Kirchweih in the narrow streets of the Sand district; not a quiet cellar festival.
Bamberger Sandkerwa Veranstaltungs GmbH
Kulmbach Beer Weekconfirmed Kulmbach
beer festival
A nine-day beer week in the Bierstadl with Kulmbach beer and daily music.
Kulmbacher Bierwoche
Forchheim Annafestconfirmed Forchheim
cellar festival
Eleven festival days in the Kellerwald with beer cellars, rides and music.
Stadt Forchheim
Franconian Beer Festival Nurembergconfirmed Nuremberg
beer festival
A brewery-focused festival in the castle moat with Franconian breweries, food and music.
Metropolregion Nürnberg
Erlangen Bergkirchweihconfirmed Erlangen
cellar festival
A twelve-day Kirchweih around the historic cellars on Erlangen’s Burgberg.
Erlanger Stadtwerke
Nuremberg Spring Volksfestconfirmed Nuremberg
Volksfest
A large fairground with rides, stalls, a festival tent and beer gardens; not a dedicated beer festival.
Stadt Nürnberg

Four different festival forms

FormExampleVisit
Keller festivalBergkirchweih, Annafesthistoric cellar areas, outdoor seating and rides
City KirchweihSandkerwa, Michaelis-Kirchweihstreets, squares, local tradition and a large audience
VolksfestNuremberg Spring or Autumn Volksfestfestival ground, rides and hospitality businesses
Beer weekKulmbach Beer Weekcity beer festival with a fixed event period

The terms are not interchangeable. A visitor seeking beer cellars will find a different setting at Nuremberg Volksfest than at Annafest. A local Kirchweih should not be judged by the scale of a large festival ground.

Nuremberg Volksfest entrance gate with the words “seit 1826”
The entrance to the Nuremberg Volksfest at Dutzendteich.
Beer at the Nuremberg Volksfest
A one-litre Mass in the festival tent.
Food at the Nuremberg Volksfest
Grilled pork belly with mustard in a bread roll.
Evening atmosphere at the Nuremberg Volksfest
The Ferris wheel at dusk.
Horse-drawn bottled-beer wagon from Mahrs Bräu Bamberg in the harvest parade in Fürth
A beer wagon from Bamberg’s Mahrs Bräu in the harvest parade of Fürth’s Michaelis-Kirchweih.
Horse-drawn wagon with a harvest crown made of grain in the harvest parade in Fürth
A harvest crown in the harvest parade of Fürth’s Michaelis-Kirchweih.
Guests raising stoneware mugs from the Erich-Keller
Stoneware mugs from the Erich-Keller at the Erlanger Bergkirchweih.
Beer tables under tall trees in Forchheim’s Kellerwald
Forchheim’s Kellerwald, where Annafest runs from late July into early August.

Finding small Kärwa festivals

Village and district Kirchweih events are often published by a municipality, association, parish or inn. Search the place and year with Kärwa, Kerwa, Kirwa or Kirchweih. A recurring calendar week on an old event page is not confirmation.

The organiser should name the place, date and at least part of the programme. Without current information, do not make the trip depend on that event.

Bockbier tapping events

Bockbier dates often appear only closer to autumn or Lent and are organised by individual breweries and inns. They do not form one Franconian season with a shared opening day. Use the current business announcement for a tapping event; a previous year’s date is historical orientation only.

Accommodation and return

Sandkerwa, Bergkirchweih, Annafest and Michaelis-Kirchweih can create strong demand for accommodation and transport. Book after the official dates are confirmed and read the access notices shortly before travel. Anyone returning the same evening should find the last suitable connection before attending.

Sources and scope

Every edition in the calendar has an explicitly published date source: the municipality, the organiser, a tourism office, a report from the venue, or a publication found online such as a newspaper's list. A recurring weekend or previous-year date never creates a new calendar entry.

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