78. Hans-Thoma-Fest 2026: Three days of festival magic in Bernau
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78. Hans-Thoma-Fest: Bernau celebrates home, music and traditional costumes magic
When Bernau in the Black Forest calls for the Hans-Thoma-Fest in August, a multi-day local festival with a distinctive festival atmosphere is created: music, dance, traditions, and art intertwine, while the town has honored its famous painter since 1949. The 78th Hans-Thoma-Fest is scheduled for August 8 to 10, 2026, featuring keg tapping, a local evening, village rockers, a festive parade, and children's programming. ([hans-thoma-fest.de](https://www.hans-thoma-fest.de/))
A festival with history and true Black Forest soul
The Hans-Thoma-Fest is not an interchangeable major event, but a deeply rooted local festival with a developed tradition. Bernau thus remembers the painter Hans Thoma, born and raised in Oberlehen, and connects art, traditions, and community into a harmonious whole. The official municipality describes the festival as a fixed date on the second weekend of August, characterized by costumed participants, concerts, exhibitions, and the district music festival. ([schwarzwald-tourismus.info](https://www.schwarzwald-tourismus.info/veranstaltungen/78.-hans-thoma-fest-18e432ff9d))
The program 2026: From keg tapping to the end of the festival
The kickoff already sets a clear signal: On Saturday, the festival starts with the keg tapping, followed by the traditional local evening with a costume band, costume group, and youth jazz dance group. In the evening, the village rockers take the stage. On Sunday, the festive day is marked by a church service, breakfast drinks, awards ceremony, exhibition opening, bulldog and tractor parade, as well as Bernau making music. On Monday, there will be a children's afternoon, crafts fair, and the festive conclusion with brass band fever. ([www1.bwegt.de](https://www1.bwegt.de/land-und-leute/das-land-erleben/veranstaltungen/detail/traditionelles-fest-bernau-im-schwarzwald/78-hans-thoma-fest/5c619b0f-8d05-4964-82e9-4a2e463e7e62))
Festival grounds, arrival and atmosphere
The celebration takes place in the festival tent at the Spitzenberg sports field between the districts of Dorf and Innerlehen. The official event page highlights convenient access by bus and train; at the same time, the festival is marked as weather-independent. This location is perfect for families, seniors, and guests who love authentic Black Forest culture: compact, vibrant, and close to the action. ([www1.bwegt.de](https://www1.bwegt.de/land-und-leute/das-land-erleben/veranstaltungen/detail/traditionelles-fest-bernau-im-schwarzwald/78-hans-thoma-fest/5c619b0f-8d05-4964-82e9-4a2e463e7e62))
Tickets and price structure
For the party evening with the village rockers, the individual ticket costs 20.00 euros, and the 10-ticket with table reservation costs 180.00 euros. Children under 14 have free entry. Tickets are available in advance online as well as in the Bernau tourist information. ([bernau.cortex-tickets.de](https://bernau.cortex-tickets.de/))
Conclusion: A local festival with pull
The 78th Hans-Thoma-Fest promises to once again deliver this special mix of Black Forest tradition, live music, festive parade, and real community feeling in 2026. Anyone who wants to not only see but feel traditions will experience a festival here that brings heart and origins together. Mark the date and experience Bernau live. ([www1.bwegt.de](https://www1.bwegt.de/land-und-leute/das-land-erleben/veranstaltungen/detail/traditionelles-fest-bernau-im-schwarzwald/78-hans-thoma-fest/5c619b0f-8d05-4964-82e9-4a2e463e7e62))
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