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Aerial view of the Cannstatter Volksfest fairground at dusk with rides and beer tents
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Cannstatter Volksfest

Stuttgart’s folk festival on the Cannstatter Wasen, 24 September to 10 October 2027: eight beer tents, Göckele and Swabian dishes, free entry.

At a glance

  • 17 days on the Cannstatter Wasen, from Friday 24 September to Sunday 10 October 2027
  • The 180th Cannstatter Volksfest, with free entry
  • Eight large beer tents, beer by the one-litre Maß
  • The Albdorf: at least 75 percent of its food and drink comes from Baden-Württemberg
  • About 4 million visitors on average, according to the organiser
  • Bad Cannstatt station is under 10 minutes’ walk from the grounds

The 2027 edition, day by day

  1. Fri24Sep
  2. Sat25Sep
  3. Sun26Sep
  4. Mon27Sep
  5. Tue28Sep
  6. Wed29Sep
  7. Thu30Sep
  8. Fri1Oct
  9. Sat2Oct
  10. Sun3Oct
  11. Mon4Oct
  12. Tue5Oct
  13. Wed6Oct
  14. Thu7Oct
  15. Fri8Oct
  16. Sat9Oct
  17. Sun10Oct

Weekend · 17 days · Dates announced

How the festival runs

  1. Opening day Fri 24 Sep

    The 180th festival opens on the Cannstatter Wasen.

  2. The folk festival parade first Sunday

    The traditional parade on the festival’s first Sunday, presented by the organiser as a spectacle for the whole family.

  3. Family Day every Wednesday

    Wednesdays bring special offers and reduced prices.

  4. Closing day Sun 10 Oct

    The last of the 17 days.

What to taste

  • Göckele (grilled chicken)

    The classic dish of the Volksfest, in the organiser’s words, served in the tents.

  • Käsespätzle (cheese spaetzle)

    Soft Swabian egg noodles with cheese, on the lunch menus of the tents.

  • Kartoffelnudeln (potato noodles)

    Another Swabian lunch dish listed by the organiser, often served with sauerkraut.

  • Beer by the Maß

    Served in the tents in the traditional one-litre mug.

  • Regional food at the Albdorf

    A village of stalls where at least 75 percent of food and drink comes from Baden-Württemberg.

The Cannstatter Volksfest is Stuttgart’s autumn folk festival, held on the Cannstatter Wasen, the festival ground on the Neckar in the Bad Cannstatt district. In 2027 it runs for the 180th time, from Friday 24 September to Sunday 10 October, and entry is free. It is organised by in.Stuttgart, the city’s events company.

Harvest festival roots, beer tent present

Beside the rides, the organiser lists “a wide range of food and drink options, including eight beer tents, the Albdorf, countless beer gardens, snack bars, and candy stands”. The roots are agricultural: the Fruchtsäule, the fruit column on the ground, commemorates the festival’s origins as a harvest festival.

FigureAccording to the organiser
Duration17 days
Businessesabout 300
Visitorsabout 4 million on average
Large beer tents8

Swabian food in the tents

The tents serve beer by the Maß, the one-litre mug, and the lunch menus are Swabian.

  • Göckele: grilled chicken, “a classic dish at the folk festival”.
  • Käsespätzle and Kartoffelnudeln: cheese spaetzle and potato noodles, with sauerkraut and other Swabian specialities.
  • Albdorf: a village of stalls where at least 75 percent of the food and drinks come from Baden-Württemberg.

Eight Cannstatter Volksfest tents to choose from

The large tents are Sonja Merz, Weller’s Klauss & Klauss, Fürstenberg, Göckelesmaier, Beim Benz, SchwabenWelt, Wasenwirt and Almhütte Royal.

Stuttgart in autumn

The festival overlaps the end of Munich’s Oktoberfest, which closes on 3 October in 2027, so a trip can take in both Bavaria and Swabia.

Before you go

  • Opening hours: in 2026, Monday to Thursday noon to 11 pm, Friday noon to midnight, Saturday 11 am to midnight, Sunday 11 am to 11 pm.
  • Tables: book directly with each tent. A reservation guarantees entry, and full tents close their doors.
  • Getting there: the organiser recommends public transport. Stadtbahn lines U11 and U19 run to Cannstatter Wasen.
  • Families: Wednesday is Family Day, with special offers and reduced prices.
  • Luggage: there is luggage storage at the festival, in a blue container in front of the in.Stuttgart administration.
  • Budget: entry is free. You pay for beer, food and rides.

How to get there

  1. Bad Cannstatt stationunder 10 minCannstatter Volksfest

    The organiser recommends public transport. Stadtbahn lines U11 and U19 also stop at Cannstatter Wasen.

Opening hours on the Wasen (2026)

DaysOpeningClosing
Monday to Thursdaynoon11 pm
Fridaynoonmidnight
Saturday11 ammidnight
Sunday11 am11 pm

Source: Cannstatter Volksfest, opening hours (2026 edition). Check the 2027 hours before you go.

Other food festivals nearby

Lit wine stalls and crowd on the square at the Stuttgarter Weindorf at nightArnaud 25, CC BY-SAWineUsually Aug, Sep

Stuttgarter Weindorf

Stuttgart’s wine festival on the Marktplatz and Schillerplatz, with Württemberg wine and Swabian food: 20 August to 5 September in 2026. 2027 dates not yet published.StuttgartView
Aerial view of the Dürkheimer Wurstmarkt fairground with the giant wine barrel among stalls and ridesZonk43, CC BY-SAWineSep 10 to 20

Dürkheimer Wurstmarkt

Bad Dürkheim’s wine festival, 10 to 14 and 17 to 20 September 2027: Palatinate wines, sausages, fireworks, free entry and access tips.Bad DürkheimView
Baroque Osteiner Hof facade in Mainz under a blue skyBerthold Werner, CC BY-SAWineAug 26 to Sep 5

Mainzer Weinmarkt

Mainz’s wine festival in the Stadtpark, over two long weekends: 26 to 29 August and 2 to 5 September 2027, with winemakers from Rheinhessen and beyond.MainzView

Frequently asked questions

When is the Cannstatter Volksfest 2027?

From 24 September to 10 October 2027, for the 180th festival. The 2026 edition ran from 25 September to 11 October.

Is the Cannstatter Volksfest free?

Yes. Admission is free, according to the organiser’s FAQ. You pay for food, drink and rides.

How many beer tents are at the Cannstatter Volksfest?

Eight large ones: Sonja Merz, Weller’s Klauss & Klauss, Fürstenberg, Göckelesmaier, Beim Benz, SchwabenWelt, Wasenwirt and Almhütte Royal.

What is Göckele?

Grilled chicken, which the organiser calls a classic dish of the folk festival.

How do you get to the Cannstatter Wasen?

By public transport: lines U11 and U19 run to Cannstatter Wasen, and Bad Cannstatt station is less than 10 minutes’ walk away.

Is the Cannstatter Volksfest the same as Oktoberfest?

No. It is Stuttgart’s own folk festival, held on the Wasen in Bad Cannstatt, with its own eight tents. Its dates overlap with the end of Munich’s Oktoberfest.

Sources

  • Cannstatter Volksfest: home page (2027 dates, 180th festival, 2026 dates) consulted on October 14, 2026
  • Cannstatter Volksfest: facts and figures consulted on October 14, 2026
  • Cannstatter Volksfest: beer tents and reservations consulted on October 14, 2026
  • Cannstatter Volksfest: Wasen ABC (Maß, Göckele, Albdorf, fruit column) consulted on October 14, 2026
  • Cannstatter Volksfest: lunch specials consulted on October 14, 2026
  • Cannstatter Volksfest: opening hours consulted on October 14, 2026
  • Cannstatter Volksfest: FAQ (free entry, Family Day, luggage storage) consulted on October 14, 2026
  • Cannstatter Volksfest: by public transport consulted on October 14, 2026
  • Cannstatter Volksfest: tradition (parade) consulted on October 14, 2026
  • Cannstatter Volksfest: imprint (in.Stuttgart) consulted on October 14, 2026

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