When do the Home Days Baden-Württemberg 2026 take place?

The Home Days take place throughout the year 2026 in Oberkirch. Key highlights are Baden-Württemberg Day on May 16 and 17, as well as the State Festival Days from September 11 to 13, 2026.

What program highlights are there at the Home Days 2026?

The program includes, among other things, SWR1 Pop & Poetry in Concert, SWR1 Pfännle, a trade fair, an artisan market, the distillers' mile, a children's and customs day, an evening of customs, and a grand state parade.

Where will the events take place?

The events will be distributed across Oberkirch. Key locations are the city center, the marketplace, the festival tent, and the Renchtal Stadium.

Is there a concert by Glasperlenspiel?

Yes. Glasperlenspiel is scheduled for the kickoff of the State Festival Days on Friday, September 11, 2026.

Are the Home Days free of charge?

For the Home Days 2026, a uniform ticket price for the entire event year could not be confirmed. Individual program points may have different admission regulations.

Are there campsites directly on the festival grounds?

An official camping area directly on the festival grounds is not specified in the available event information.

Home Days 2026: Oberkirch transforms into a stage full of home

Name: Home Days Baden-Württemberg 2026
Start: 2026-01-01
End: 2026-12-31T23:59:00+01:00
Location: Oberkirch Innenstadt und Veranstaltungsplätze

Home Days Baden-Württemberg 2026 in Oberkirch: A whole year full of history, enjoyment, and community

Oberkirch will become the stage for the Home Days Baden-Württemberg in 2026. Under the motto “Home is where good things arise,” the event year connects regional identity, vibrant traditions, literature, music, customs, and culinary discoveries in the heart of the Renchtal.

Festival atmosphere between history and present

The Home Days have been an annually changing event series since 1978, focusing on a different region of Baden-Württemberg each time. In Oberkirch, this results in a diverse multi-day experience with cultural programs, encounters, festivities, and events for young and old.

The celebration year is marked by three special anniversaries: 700 years of city rights, the 350th anniversary of the death of the Baroque poet Hans Jakob Christoffel von Grimmelshausen, and 300 years of distilling rights. History will not be presented in a museum-like manner, but will come alive through concerts, markets, customs events, and shared festive moments.

Baden-Württemberg Day with music, market, and regional enjoyment

On May 16 and 17, 2026, Oberkirch will transform for Baden-Württemberg Day into a showcase for a modern and vibrant Baden-Württemberg. A two-day trade fair, an artisan market, regional specialties, the distillers' mile, and a Sunday with store openings create a dense program between city festival, cultural festival, and culinary journey.

Highlights include SWR1 Pop & Poetry in Concert. The program is complemented by SWR1 Pfännle and numerous offerings from local businesses, craftspeople, and service providers.

State Festival Days: Customs, traditional costumes, and grand parade

From September 11 to 13, 2026, the State Festival Days will form the traditional highlight. The city center, the festival tent, and the Renchtal Stadium will become meeting places for traditional costume groups, bands, citizen militias, associations, and families from across the land.

The kickoff on Friday includes the awarding of the Home Medal and a concert by Glasperlenspiel. Saturday features the children's and customs day, an evening of customs with the band Die Stadelhofner, and a grand evening parade. Sunday will focus on the festive service, a square concert, and the grand state parade with groups from all over Baden-Württemberg.

Community feeling and festival culture in the Renchtal

At the Home Days, Oberkirch combines open-air acoustics, regional festival culture, and shared experiences. Between the marketplace, city center, and stadium, visitors come together for concerts, discussions, culinary breaks, and traditional performances. The festival area will become an open meeting zone where local clubs become visible alongside regional artists and institutions.

Those who visit the Home Days will not experience a single concert, but a diverse cultural year with changing locations, thematic event days, and a strong connection between home preservation, contemporary culture, and regional engagement.

Conclusion: Oberkirch celebrates what connects a region

The Home Days Baden-Württemberg 2026 invite everyone to discover Oberkirch with all senses: through music and literature, amidst traditional costumes and crafts, at markets, in the festival tent, and during the grand state parade. Those seeking a festival atmosphere, regional culture, and genuine encounters will find a varied event year with a special sense of community.