Kinderzeche (Children’s Feast) in Dinkelsbühl, Germany unfolds on the weekends around the third Monday in July, commemorating the Thirty Years’ War legend of brave children—led by “Lore”—who helped spare the town from Swedish troops. Watch the staged historical play, then hit the streets for a grand costume parade of school classes, guild dancers, drums, and flags winding through the medieval walls. Family traditions include the sweet-filled Kinderzech-Gucke and a lively fairground that keeps the celebration buzzing.
DATES & TIMES
• Festival dates (2026): Friday, July 17–Sunday, July 26, 2026. Official dates.
• Core events include the historical play (“Festspiel”) and parades (“Festzug”); performance dates and start times are listed on the official online ticket page. Dates & start times.
• Full schedule (downloadable): Program downloads (Touristik Service Dinkelsbühl).
LOCATION
• Dinkelsbühl, Bavaria, Germany (multiple venues in/around the historic old town). Open in Google Maps.
• “Stadtübergabe” (city handover): Altrathausplatz, 91550 Dinkelsbühl, Germany. Open in Google Maps.
• “Festspiel” is performed in the Schrannenfestsaal (per official ticket/price notes). Open in Google Maps · Venue note (official).
TICKETS & ENTRY
• Festabzeichen (festival badge) is required for all events and for the parade (per the organizer). Official entry rules.
• Ticket prices (2026, as published by the organizer): Festspiel (Schrannenfestsaal) €15 / €9 / €6 + Festabzeichen; parade grandstand €7; “Stadtübergabe” on Altrathausplatz €3; closing event grandstand €15 (other seats €7, no advance sale). Official price list.
• Online booking links are provided on the organizer’s “Online Karten” page (ticketing via Vibus). Official online tickets.
GOOD TO KNOW
• Reserved tickets must be collected at Touristik Service Dinkelsbühl no later than 30 minutes before the event start (per the organizer). Pickup policy (official).
• Weather-related cancellations: the organizer notes that ticket prices are not refunded if individual events are canceled due to weather. Weather policy (official).
• Tourist office / ticket contact (as listed by the organizer): Altrathausplatz 14, 91550 Dinkelsbühl. Open in Google Maps.
ACCOMODATIONS
• Event-affiliated accommodation package (“Kinderzeche - Event”) is offered via the City of Dinkelsbühl / Touristik Service (includes 2 nights’ accommodation and Kinderzeche tickets/program). Package details (official).