78th Hans-Thoma Festival 2026: Three days of festival magic in Bernau
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78th Hans-Thoma Festival: Bernau celebrates a traditional multi-day experience
From August 8 to 10, 2026, Bernau in the Black Forest will transform into a stage for local pride, music, and vibrant festival culture. The 78th Hans-Thoma Festival combines tradition, costumes, brass band music, dance, and festival tent atmosphere into a weekend deeply rooted in regional identity. Officially, the program includes, among other things, the local evening, the party night with the village rockers, the ecumenical service, the bulldog and tractor parade, the breakfast concert, and the craft fair. ([schwarzwald-tourismus.info](https://www.schwarzwald-tourismus.info/veranstaltungen/78.-hans-thoma-fest-18e432ff9d?utm_source=openai))
Tradition with heart, history with character
The Hans-Thoma Festival honors the painter Hans Thoma, who was born and raised in Bernau, and is regarded as a traditional local festival in the Black Forest. The festival is organized in Bernau, accompanied by local clubs, costumes, music, and a program that closely connects culture and community. The municipality and the tourism profile emphasize the special character as a festival for families, children, and seniors. ([bernau-schwarzwald.de](https://www.bernau-schwarzwald.de/erleben-geniessen/veranstaltungen/hans-thoma-fest?utm_source=openai))
Music, parade, and festival tent atmosphere
Saturday starts with the festival kickoff and the traditional local evening, before the village rockers get the party going in the evening. On Sunday, there will be a church service, breakfast, award ceremony, museum opening, and the popular parade with bulldog and tractors. On Monday, the children's afternoon, crafts fair, and festival conclusion with brass band fever complete the multi-day experience. The festival thrives on a mix of open-air moments, park surroundings, and a packed festival tent program. ([schwarzwald-tourismus.info](https://www.schwarzwald-tourismus.info/veranstaltungen/78.-hans-thoma-fest-18e432ff9d?utm_source=openai))
Tickets, price, and visitor service
For the party night with the village rockers, tickets are available in advance; the ticket page lists a single price of 20 euros per ticket. Additionally, there are 10-ticket packages with table reservations for 180 euros. The advance sale runs online via the festival page and through the Bernau tourist information office. ([schwarzwald-tourismus.info](https://www.schwarzwald-tourismus.info/veranstaltungen/78.-hans-thoma-fest-18e432ff9d?utm_source=openai))
Location, arrival, and festival environment
The festival is anchored in Bernau in the Black Forest, with a central reference to the park, the spa house, and the surrounding village locations. The municipality describes the spa house in the district of Innerlehen, Am Kurpark 5, as an accessible venue; they also point out access by car via the B 317, as well as regional mobility options. The combination of Black Forest scenery, festive parades, and village structure creates the special charm of this local festival. ([bernau-schwarzwald.de](https://www.bernau-schwarzwald.de/de/gastronomie/show.php?id=19&utm_source=openai))
Conclusion: The 78th Hans-Thoma Festival promises living tradition, musical highlights, and a true community feeling in the Black Forest. Those seeking a local festival, costume culture, and festival atmosphere will experience a weekend with character here. ([schwarzwald-tourismus.info](https://www.schwarzwald-tourismus.info/veranstaltungen/78.-hans-thoma-fest-18e432ff9d?utm_source=openai))
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