Cannstatter Volksfest (Cannstatt Folk Festival) is one of Germany’s largest and most festive beer and folk festivals, held every autumn in Stuttgart’s Cannstatter Wasen since 1818. Originally founded as a harvest celebration by King Wilhelm I of Württemberg, the event has grown into a vibrant three-week extravaganza featuring massive beer tents, traditional music, Bavarian and Swabian cuisine, and thrilling fairground rides. Visitors from around the world join locals in donning dirndls and lederhosen to toast with steins of beer and enjoy the joyful atmosphere. Combining history, hospitality, and harvest tradition, the Cannstatter Volksfest is a proud southern German counterpart to Munich’s Oktoberfest.
DATES & TIMES
• Dates: 26 September–12 October 2025 (Friday–Sunday).
• Opening hours: Mon–Thu 12:00–23:00; Fri 12:00–00:00; Sat 11:00–00:00; Sun 11:00–23:00; special hours: Fri 26 Sep 15:00–00:00; Thu 2 Oct 12:00–00:00; Fri 3 Oct 11:00–00:00 — see Opening times.
• Programme: Exact timetable publishes annually — highlights and special days appear on the Programme page.
LOCATION
• Venue: Cannstatter Wasen fairground, Bad Cannstatt, Stuttgart. Open in Google Maps.
• City page: Event overview from the City of Stuttgart: City tourism.
TICKETS & ENTRY
• Free entry: Grounds are free; pay for rides/food/drink. Official info: Official site.
• Beer tents: Reserve directly with the official marquees via the site: Marquees.
GOOD TO KNOW
• Getting there: Lightrail U11 (special line daily) & U19 (Mon–Fri ~until 20:00) to “Cannstatter Wasen”; S‑Bahn S1/S2/S3 & regional trains to “Bad Cannstatt” (≈10‑min signed walk). Routes and service notes: Public transport.
• Crowds & safety: Peak evenings/weekends can reach capacity; follow on‑site guidance. Lost property and Wasenbuoy details via Opening times.
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