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2027 dates not yet announced — typically around May. We're watching and will update this page when they land.
Quick answer
Erlanger Weinfest is a wine festival in Erlangen, Bavaria. It runs from May 13–17, 2026. 10th-anniversary Franconian wine mile on Schlossplatz — ~40 wines, daily live music, Ascension weekend.
10th Erlangen wine fest on Schlossplatz — ~40 Frankenweine, live bands, and Ascension-weekend Schoppen weather.
The 10th Erlanger Weinfest turns Schlossplatz into a Franconian wine mile from 13–17 May 2026. Roughly 40 wines from estates including Biegner, Goger, Ruppert, and Schmitt sit alongside food stands (Flammkuchen, Bratwurst, and other specialties) and a daily live stage. Organizers include the Fränkischer Weinbauverband, City-Management Erlangen, and Zametzer & Krohn GbR. Opening Wednesday brings Fränkische Weinkönigin Angelina Seiler; the span covers Christi Himmelfahrt through Sunday evening close.
The full story
The Erlanger Weinfest turns Erlangen's central Schlossplatz into a Franconian wine mile each May, marking its 10th edition in 2026. Jointly run by the Fränkischer Weinbauverband, City-Management Erlangen, and event operator Zametzer & Krohn GbR, it pours roughly 40 wines from named Franconian estates — Biegner (Prichsenstadt), Goger (Sand am Main), Ruppert (Hammelburg), and Schmitt (Bergtheim) among them — alongside food stands and a daily live-music stage. The opening Wednesday brings the reigning Fränkische Weinkönigin, this year Angelina Seiler, for a festive start to the run.
This is a wine-focused city-square event rather than a beer tent or fairground — there's no ride, no single large tent, and the format favors a walking tasting crawl over a seated session. Hours shift by day, running fuller on Ascension Thursday and Saturday and shorter on Wednesday and Friday, with an earlier Sunday close. Erlangen sits a short rail hop from Nürnberg, making the Weinfest an easy half-day-to-evening add-on for a Franconia wine trip — and a wholly separate event from the city's own, much larger Bergkirchweih beer festival. See Erlanger Weinfest page or explore Middle Franconia.
On Tap
- Local focus
- A 10th-anniversary Franconian wine mile on Erlangen's Schlossplatz, pouring around 40 wines with daily live music over Ascension weekend.
- What to try
- With roughly 40 wines on offer, treat it as a tasting walk down the Schlossplatz mile rather than settling at one stand.
- Best for
- Franconian wine fans who want a milestone anniversary edition timed to Ascension weekend.
- Bavaria On Tap take
- Forty wines and daily live music on a single square make this an easy afternoon-to-evening wine crawl.
Practical tips
The English-language details German fest pages usually skip.
- Nearest station
- Erlangen Hbf — walk or short city transit to Schlossplatz (91054 Erlangen).
- From Munich
- ICE/RE to Erlangen or via Nürnberg (~1–1.5 h+), then to Schlossplatz in the city center.
- Kids / family
- Open plaza wine fest with daytime hours on holiday/weekend; no separate kids’ program detailed on the official pages fetched.
Frequently asked questions
- When is Erlanger Weinfest in 2026?
- 13–17 May 2026 on Schlossplatz Erlangen. Hours (official Programm): Wed & Fri 16:00–22:00; Thu (Ascension) & Sat 11:00–22:00; Sun 11:00–21:30.
- Which wineries are pouring?
- Expect around 40 Franconian wines, including pours from Weingut Biegner (Prichsenstadt), Goger (Sand am Main), Ruppert (Hammelburg), and Schmitt (Bergtheim).
- Is entry free?
- Yes — no ticket is required for the grounds; pay for wine and food at the individual stands.
- What happens at the opening?
- Wednesday 13 May features festive opening with the 68th Fränkische Weinkönigin Angelina Seiler at 18:30 (Programm), with Rossinis on stage from 18:00.
- Is the Erlanger Weinfest the same as Bergkirchweih?
- No — Bergkirchweih is Erlangen's separate, much larger beer festival, held at a different time of year and run by a different organizer. The Erlanger Weinfest is a dedicated wine event on Schlossplatz.
- Family-friendly
- Free entry
- Scenic setting