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What is the Colditz Autumn Festival?
The 1st Colditz Autumn Festival is the debut edition of a new three day autumn festival in the castle town of Colditz in Saxony. At Festwiese Colditz, visitors can look forward to a varied programme of music, entertainment, an autumn market and family friendly action, from the official opening with a keg tapping to Guggenmusik and a fire show, plus a bull riding contest and party evenings in the festival tent.
When is the Colditz Autumn Festival 2026?
The festival runs from Friday, 9 October, to Sunday, 11 October 2026. It kicks off on Friday at 4:00 PM with the opening of the festival grounds; the official keg tapping follows at 5:00 PM, then the Guggenmusik band "Überdosis Borna e.V." plays from 6:00 PM, and Herbstrausch with Muz@l & Tonsen keeps the evening going from 7:00 PM until it wraps up around midnight. On Saturday, attractions and the autumn market open at 10:00 AM; the afternoon brings the bull riding contest (1:00 to 5:00 PM), bagpipe music from the Leipzig Highland Piper (3:30 PM) and a fire show by Body and Flames (6:30 PM), followed by the bull riding award ceremony at 7:00 PM and a big autumn dance party with DJ Engel B. from Ballermann Radio running until 1:00 AM. Sunday opens more quietly at 10:00 AM with a Frühschoppen (late morning get together) and the autumn market to close out the weekend.
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Where does the Colditz Autumn Festival take place?
The festival takes place at Festwiese Colditz on Lastauer Straße in 04680 Colditz, in the historic castle town in the Mulde valley between Rochlitz and Grimma.
What can visitors expect at the 2026 festival?
Alongside the musical programme of Guggenmusik, bagpipes and DJ sets, all three days feature an autumn market with seasonal stalls as well as rides and attractions for children and families. Highlights include the Saturday afternoon bull riding contest with its award ceremony, and the Body and Flames fire show on Saturday evening, which leads into a big party in the festival tent.
How much does entry cost?
Entry to the Colditz Autumn Festival is free on all three days.
Visitor Tips for Festwiese Colditz
- Families with children will find Saturday afternoon especially appealing, with bull riding, bagpipe music and the autumn market.
- Arrive early for the fire show and the evening dance party on Saturday, since the area around the festival tent tends to get busy.
- Sunday's quieter Frühschoppen is a good choice for a relaxed end to the weekend.
- As this is the first edition of the festival, it is worth checking the City of Colditz's announcements for any short notice programme changes.
- Pack weather appropriate clothing, since the festival takes place outdoors on the Festwiese and October evenings in Saxony can already be cool.
Note: The information on this page was researched at the time of writing and may have changed since then (e.g. date, venue, or program). Visit the organizer's official website →
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