Görlitz – Görlitzer Altstadtfest 2027

Görlitzer Altstadtfest 2027 takes place from 27 to 29 August 2027. The organiser has already confirmed the weekend. The full stage and programme schedules for 2027 are still pending.

Görlitzer Altstadtfest 2027: date confirmed

Görlitzer Altstadtfest is one of the traditional summer highlights of the European City. The organiser has explicitly announced the dates from Friday, 27 August, to Sunday, 29 August 2027. This means you can plan your next visit well in advance. However, the artists, stage schedules and individual highlights have not yet been announced for the new year. The programmes shown on the organiser's pages from 2026 are for reference only and are not being used as the current programme.

Historic old town as the festival venue

For three days, Obermarkt, Untermarkt and the neighbouring lanes become a festival area. Historic buildings, several event areas and the proximity to the Neisse shape its character. In previous years, traders and food and drink businesses took part in many of the old town's squares. This makes it easy to get between the music and market stalls. The location listed here, Untermarkt, is a central map marker. However, the festival is spread across many squares and streets.

Görlitzer Altstadtfest 2027: music and programme

The Altstadtfest brings together regional culture and a varied stage programme. In previous years, there have been concerts, dancing, street art and activities for children. The historic setting has also played an important role in market areas with a medieval theme. The new event schedule will determine which stages are in use 2027. That is why we are not yet listing any confirmed artists or times. You can combine a typical visit with a walk around the old town and short breaks in its lanes.

A festival shared with Zgorzelec

Görlitz and its Polish neighbouring town of Zgorzelec celebrate during the same period. The Jakuby Festival traditionally takes place on the Polish side. You can cross between the two sides via the old town bridge. This cross-border festival atmosphere is what sets the event apart from many other town festivals. However, the two events have their own programme and event information. When planning your visit, you should therefore also check the information for the Polish side.

Admission and opening hours

General admission to Görlitzer Altstadtfest was free 2026. Food and drink, shopping and some additional activities may cost money. Provisional opening times, as of 2026: At the time, the festival was open on Fridays from 16 until midnight. On Saturdays, it was open from 11 until midnight, and on Sundays from 11 to 22:15. These times are listed in the calendar as a guide. For 2027, individual stalls or event areas may publish different opening times.

Rides, traders and food and drink

The old town market mainly features traders' stalls, crafts and food and drink. In previous years, the festival has also included family activities and some amusements. It has not yet been confirmed whether the same rides or children's attractions will take part again in 2027. Specific showman assignments are therefore not yet available. The number of stalls also needs to be confirmed. For now, the official date is what matters for planning; detailed lists will follow once they are made public.

Getting there and traffic restrictions

Görlitz's old town is easy to explore on foot. During the Altstadtfest, road traffic may be restricted in parts of the festival area. There were already extensive access restrictions around Obermarkt and Untermarkt in 2026. The closure times for 2027 will be announced separately. You should therefore use public transport if possible and check the central stops in advance. The gallery shows genuine archive photos from 2025, not photos of the new edition.

Find more information on the official information page. You can also discover more funfair dates and fairs in Saxony.