Kiliani-Volksfest (Kiliani Folk Festival) takes over Würzburg, Germany from early to mid-July around July 8, celebrating the feast of Saint Kilian, the city’s patron and “Apostle of Franconia.” The action centers on the Talavera fairgrounds with lively beer tents, brass bands, and classic carnival rides, opening and closing with crowd-pleasing fireworks. A colorful traditional-costume parade and the parallel Kilianimesse market in the old town add local flavor—perfect for tasting Franconian treats and toasting summer on the Main River.
DATES & TIMES
• Festival dates (2026): Friday, July 3–Sunday, July 19, 2026. City of Würzburg event listing.
• Daily opening hours and program details are published on the official Kiliani information pages when available. Official Kiliani info.
LOCATION
• Main festival grounds: Talavera (festival grounds), 97082 Würzburg, Germany. Open in Google Maps.
• Parallel event: the Kiliani sales fair (Verkaufsmesse) takes place on Würzburg’s Marktplatz. Open in Google Maps · City of Würzburg listing.
TICKETS & ENTRY
• Ticketing and entry conditions (including any fees for specific areas or events) are published on the official Kiliani pages; confirm the current policy before you go. Official Kiliani info.
• The City of Würzburg event listing provides the official overview and updates for the current edition. City of Würzburg event listing.
GOOD TO KNOW
• The City of Würzburg notes that the Kiliani sales fair (Verkaufsmesse) runs in parallel on the Market Square (Marktplatz). Official overview.
• Travel, parking, and public-transit guidance for the festival site is provided on the city’s Kiliani pages. Transport & visitor info.