78. Hans-Thoma-Fest 2026: Three days of festival and home magic in Bernau
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78. Hans-Thoma-Fest 2026: A Black Forest home festival with music, art, and real festival atmosphere
From August 8 to August 10, 2026, Bernau in the Black Forest will transform into a stage for customs, brass music, dance, and encounters. The 78th Hans-Thoma-Fest combines the character of a folk festival with art, tradition, and a strong sense of community, as can only be achieved by a true multi-day experience in the Black Forest.
Home festival with history and attitude
The Hans-Thoma-Fest has been deeply rooted in Bernau for decades and commemorates the painter Hans Thoma, who was born in the village and is still considered a formative figure of regional culture. The festival is organized by the municipality of Bernau in the Black Forest in collaboration with local clubs and committed individuals from the region. This mix of volunteer work, tradition, and lived village community gives the festival its distinctive character.
Music, dance, and Black Forest feeling at the festival tent area
In the festival tent at the Spitzenberg sports center, open-air vibes meet hearty festival tent atmosphere. The program focuses on party nights, home evenings, brass music, traditional dances, and a strong presence of regional clubs. Highlights include an award ceremony in the context of art and tradition, an ecumenical church service, and the colorful traditional parade on Sunday.
What visitors can expect in 2026
On Saturday evening, the Dorfrocker will be the highlight of the big party night that aims to bring the festival tent to life. Sunday combines festival culture with awards and tradition, before Monday concludes with a children's program and crafts gathering for a family-friendly wrap-up. Those who visit the Hans-Thoma-Fest will experience not an anonymous large event, but an atmospheric home festival that encompasses closeness, personality, and much regional pride.
Practical festival information for planning
The festival takes place from August 8 to August 10, 2026, in Bernau in the Black Forest. The central venue is the festival tent at the Spitzenberg sports center, Sportplatzstraße 5, 79872 Bernau im Schwarzwald. For the Dorfrocker event as part of the Hans-Thoma-Fest, the presale price is 20 euros per ticket, and the entry at the box office costs 23 euros. Children under 14 years of age have free entry when accompanied by their parents.
The location in the Black Forest, the proximity to the sports center, and the strong integration into local life make the festival particularly attractive to visitors seeking customs, music, and real festival culture. Those looking forward to traditional attire, brass music, art, family programs, and celebratory moods can enjoy a weekend filled with character here.
Conclusion: This festival thrives on atmosphere, pride, and community
The 78th Hans-Thoma-Fest is a vibrant piece of Bernauer identity and at the same time an exciting summer festival for all who love home culture and festival tent vibes. Between Dorfrocker party, traditional parade, art moments, and family programs, a festival is created that is not just visited but experienced. Plan now and celebrate the Black Forest home festival 2026 live!
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