When will the Heimattage Oberkirch 2026 take place?

The Heimattage are designed as an event year 2026. Central highlights will take place on May 16 and 17 as well as from September 11 to 13, 2026.

What highlights are there at the Heimattage?

Highlights include Baden-Württemberg Day with state trade exhibition and distillation mile, the medieval spectacle at the Schauenburg, and the state festival days with children's and tradition day, zapfenstreich and grand state festival parade.

Is there a medieval spectacle?

Yes. On July 11 and 12, 2026, a medieval spectacle at the Schauenburg castle ruins with jesters, knights, markets, performances, and culinary offerings is planned.

Is there a camping offer for the Heimattage?

No confirmed information is available in the provided sources regarding an official camping offer for the Heimattage.

How much do the tickets cost?

No uniform ticket price has been confirmed for the entire event year. Individual events may have their own entry regulations.

Where will the Heimattage take place?

The Heimattage will take place at various event locations in Oberkirch and its districts, including the city center and the Schauenburg castle ruins.

Oberkirch celebrates home: A whole year full of culture, enjoyment and encounters

Name: Heimattage Oberkirch 2026
Start: 2026-01-01
End: 2026-12-31T23:59:00+01:00
Location: Oberkirch

Heimattage Oberkirch 2026: A whole year full of history, culture and enjoyment

Oberkirch will become the stage for the Heimattage Baden-Württemberg in 2026. Under the motto "Home is where good things arise," the event year connects regional identity, vibrant traditions, literature, music, enjoyment, and community engagement into a diverse multi-day experience with numerous events in the city and the Renchtal valley.

A festival year with a special occasion

Three anniversaries shape the Heimattage in Oberkirch: 700 years of city rights, the 350th death anniversary of the baroque poet Hans Jakob Christoffel von Grimmelshausen, and 300 years of distillation rights. These historical milestones give the festival year a clear cultural signature and make Oberkirch a showcase for history, literature, and regional culinary culture.

Baden-Württemberg Day with stage program and distillation mile

On May 16 and 17, 2026, Baden-Württemberg Day will mark an initial highlight. A state trade exhibition, businesses, craft enterprises, and service providers will transform the city into a lively event area. The program will also feature a stage program with SWR1 Pop & Poetry in Concert, SWR1 Pfännle, a crafts market, culinary offerings, and the Oberkirch distillation mile.

The distillation mile focuses on the 300-year distillation tradition of the city. Regional distilleries, Baden specialties, and traditional crafts create a festival atmosphere where enjoyment, encounters, and a sense of home go hand in hand.

Experience history at the Schauenburg

On July 11 and 12, 2026, the medieval spectacle at the Schauenburg castle ruins high above Oberkirch will transport visitors to another time. Jugglers, knights, markets, performances, and historical cuisine will bring the city’s landmark to life. The authentic backdrop over the vineyards will create impressive scenes and a family-friendly cultural experience in the open air.

State Festival Days as a grand finale

From September 11 to 13, 2026, the traditions of Baden-Württemberg will take center stage at the state festival days. The awarding of the Heimatmedaille, a home game by Glasperlenspiel, the children's day and tradition day, an evening of customs, the Grand Zapfenstreich, and the large state festival parade will form the main program points.

During the state festival parade, costume and tradition groups, music bands, historical citizen militias, clubs, and delegations from the Oberkirch districts will parade through the city. The main events link music, club life, and lived festival culture to create a strong sense of community.

Between literature, music, and regional enjoyment

Beyond the main festival days, a comprehensive annual program will fill Oberkirch with concerts, exhibitions, readings, historical city tours, theater, club festivities, wine tastings, bike tours, and other cultural offerings. The event series is directed at families, culture enthusiasts, guests from Baden-Württemberg, and anyone who wants to experience regional traditions up close.

The festival organization does not rely on a single concert weekend but on a long-term event format. Many clubs, institutions, cultural creators, businesses, and volunteers contribute to making the Heimattage a diverse community experience.

Conclusion: Oberkirch celebrates what makes home come alive

The Heimattage Oberkirch 2026 promises a diverse festival year between open-air atmosphere, historical sites, regional cuisine, music, literature, and Baden traditions. Those who want to experience history not just in museums but in the midst of city life will find numerous occasions for discovering, celebrating together, and coming back.