Bamberg enchants with one of Germany's best-preserved old towns and a rich brewing tradition: traditional city celebrations, beer festivals and cultural events. The Franconian UNESCO World Heritage city offers a wide range of history-rich events throughout 2026/2027.
27 events found
Illustrative photo The Schlenkerla Urbock tapping takes place on October 8, 2026 at 16:00 at the historic Brauereiausschank Schlenkerla in Bamberg and traditionally opens the city's bock beer season.
Illustrative photo Bockbieranstich Bamberg 2026 takes place on October 8 at Schlenkerla and kicks off the city's strong beer season. The Urbock is ceremonially tapped in the Dominikanerhof, accompanied by Franconian food and a rustic atmosphere.
Illustrative photo On October 8, 2026, Bamberg's Schlenkerla brewery taps its traditional Urbock. Entry to the tapping in the Dominikanerhof is free, with visitors only paying for beer and food on site.
Illustrative photo On October 9, 2026, the Keesmann brewery in Bamberg holds its traditional Bockbieranstich in its historic courtyard. Entry is free, with the ceremonial tapping of the new bock beer as the main event.
Illustrative photo Ahörnla in Bamberg hosts its traditional Bock beer tapping on 15 October 2026 from 16:00. In the historic building from 1366 on Sandstraße, guests enjoy freshly brewed beer, Franconian cuisine and a lively atmosphere. Admission is free.
Illustrative photo The Klosterbräu Bamberg Bock Beer Tapping takes place on 16 October 2026 in the historic wooden and vaulted halls of Bamberg’s oldest brewery. Free admission, freshly tapped Bock beer and Franconian hospitality in the heart of the old town.
Illustrative photo The Bockbieranstich at Mahrs Bräu in Bamberg's Wunderburg takes place on Friday, October 16, 2026. Admission is free; guests only pay for the bock beer on site.
Illustrative photo The Bambergator Tapping 2026 takes place on 22 October from 16:00 at Brauerei Fässla in Bamberg. Bamberg’s strongest beer (8.5 % ABV) is traditionally tapped. Free admission, authentic Franconian atmosphere and a lively crowd guaranteed.
Illustrative photo The Bockbieranstich at Brauerei Kronprinz in Bamberg's Gaustadt district takes place on Friday, October 23, 2026, featuring traditional Franconian dishes such as Bohnakern with dumplings, Krustenbraten, and schnitzel.
Illustrative photo The Bockbieranstich at Hopfengarten Bamberg, the city's smallest brewery, takes place on Saturday, October 31, 2026, from 4 pm to 11:59 pm. Admission is free; guests only pay for the bock beer on site.
Illustrative photo The Brauerei Spezial Bock Beer Tapping 2026 takes place on 5 November from 15:30 in Bamberg. In the wood-panelled halls of the historic brewery the mild smoked Rauchbier Bock is tapped. Free admission – a classic of the Franconian Bock beer season.
Illustrative photo The traditional Bock beer tapping at Brauerei Greifenklau takes place on 19 November 2026 on Bamberg’s Kaulberg. With panoramic views over the city, freshly tapped Bock beer and Franconian cuisine, the event is a true insider tip for locals and beer lovers. Admission is free.