Gäubodenvolksfest Straubing, Germany 2027: Dates, Beer Tents & Festival Guide

Welcome to the Gäubodenvolksfest 2027 in Straubing

The Gäubodenvolksfest 2027 in Straubing takes place from 13 to 23 August at Festplatz Am Hagen. Bavaria’s second-largest folk festival after Munich’s Oktoberfest attracts around 1.2 to 1.3 million visitors and is known locally as the “fifth season”. Running alongside it from 14 to 22 August 2027 is the Ostbayernschau consumer exhibition, directly next to the festival grounds.

Highlights & Attractions at Gäubodenvolksfest in Straubing

• Seven beer tents with around 27,500 seats, brass bands, party bands and Bavarian festival food
• Traditional opening parade to the festival grounds on Friday, 13 August 2027, through Straubing’s old town
• Funfair with around 130 rides, games and stalls on more than 90,000 square metres
• Historic area with folk dancing, live shows and a full supporting programme
• Ostbayernschau (14–22 August 2027), a large trade and consumer show with free admission
• Family days plus dozens of cultural and sporting events around the festival
• Authentic Bavarian festival character with a strongly local crowd and more than 210 years of tradition

Program & Schedule: What to Expect in 2027

The Gäubodenvolksfest 2027 runs for 11 days: Friday 13 August to Monday 23 August. The grounds are typically open daily from 11:30 to 00:30; on the first Friday operations traditionally start later, and the parade to the festival meadow usually begins around 17:30. In the tents, drinks service and music generally stop at 23:30, and often at 23:45 on Fridays, Saturdays and the eve of the Assumption holiday. The 2027 tent music line-up will be published closer to the event on the official website.

Expect the Ostbayernschau (usually 09:00–18:00, free entry), the historic area with folk dance and shows, and family-oriented days. The seven tent hosts are Greindl, Krönner, Lechner, Nothaft, Reisinger, Weckmann and Wenisch. Table reservations are made directly with the tents; a share of seats stays unreserved. Dogs are not allowed on site.

Tickets & Admission for Gäubodenvolksfest Straubing

Admission to the Gäubodenvolksfest 2027 and the Ostbayernschau is free; no entry tickets are required. You pay for food, drinks, rides and optional tent reservations. Official 2027 beer prices had not been published at the time of research; in 2026 a litre of festival beer cost about 13.30 to 13.35 euros — that is orientation only, not a confirmed 2027 price. Grandstand seats for the parade can be booked via Straubing tourist information (Fraunhoferstraße 27) and online at theater-am-hagen.de. Check ausstellungs-gmbh.de and gäubodenvolksfest.de for updates.

Visitor Tips: Travel & Accommodation in Straubing

• Set navigation to “Am Hagen 75, Straubing”; use parking around the festival and Ostbayernschau and check occupancy in advance
• August can be hot: light traditional dress or summer clothing, sun protection and sturdy shoes are recommended
• Hotels, guesthouses and the campsite fill up early — book accommodation months ahead
• Use city buses and special festival lines to the bus station at the grounds to avoid traffic and parking stress
• Families should plan around family days and youth protection rules (including children under 6 only until 20:00)