Trier Old Town Festival 2027: The Region's Biggest City Celebration

Welcome to the Trier Old Town Festival 2027

From June 25 to 27, 2027, the historic old town of Trier once again becomes the biggest festival mile in the region. Between the Porta Nigra and the Viehmarkt, across the Hauptmarkt and the Domfreihof to the Kornmarkt, the squares and lanes turn into one continuous open air celebration with free admission for every generation.

Highlights and Attractions at the Old Town Festival in Trier

• Five large stages and several smaller ones set right inside the UNESCO World Heritage old town
• Live music ranging from rock and pop to Schlager, jazz, Latin sounds and brass
• The Kiez Street on Fleischstrasse bringing electronic beats and urban energy to the festival
• More than 100 food and wine stands offering regional specialties and wines from the Mosel valley
• Performances by local Trier bands who win their stage slot through a public vote
• A long running tradition dating back to 1980, always held on the last weekend of June
• A family friendly program with accessible routes to the main squares

Program and Schedule: What to Expect in Trier

The festival traditionally opens on Friday evening with a ceremonial keg tapping on the Hauptmarkt and runs through Sunday night. Stages at the Porta Nigra, Hauptmarkt, Domfreihof, Kornmarkt and Viehmarkt take turns hosting local newcomers, well known Trier musicians and acts from further afield. The detailed 2027 schedule is usually published in spring and can vary slightly from year to year.

Admission and Supporting the Old Town Festival 2027

Admission to the Trier Old Town Festival is traditionally completely free, and every stage and square in the old town can be visited without a ticket. Visitors who want to support the festival can buy an Altstadtfest wristband, available at the tourist information office by the Porta Nigra and online. Proceeds go directly toward organizing and maintaining the event.

Visitor Tips: Travel and Accommodation in Trier

• Since large parts of the city center are closed to traffic during the festival, arriving by train or bus to Trier main station is recommended
• Because of the large crowds, rooms in Trier and the surrounding area should be booked well ahead of time
• Late June usually brings warm weather, so light clothing and comfortable shoes for walking between the squares are a good idea
• It is worth wandering between the different stages, since each location has its own musical focus
• Visitors looking for a quieter moment can find calmer corners in the smaller lanes away from the main squares