Erlangen district church consecrations 2026

The district church consecrations are traditional festivals in various districts of Erlangen.

The people of Erlangen and their guests celebrate in typical Franconian style around the Kirchweih tree. Family-friendly fairground rides and amusement rides, confectionery and snack bars as well as local restaurants make the visit a successful day for the whole family.

The following district church consecrations will take place in 2026

Church fair in Kriegenbrunn from 19.06.2026 to 22.06.2026

Kirchweih in Erlangen-Bruck from 03.07.2026 to 06.07.2026

Kirchweih in the Stadtrandsiedlung from 24.07.2026 to 27.07.2026

Church fair in Alterlangen from 31.07.2026 to 03.08.2026

Kirchweih in Büchenbach from 07.08.2026 to 10.08.2026

Church fair in Tennenlohe from 14.08.2026 to 17.08.2026

** Kirchweih in Kosbach from 21.08.2026 to 24.08.2026

Kirchweih in Eltersdorf from 04.09.2026 to 07.09.2026

Kirchweih in Dechsendorf from 04.09.2026 to 07.09.2026

Kirchweih in Hüttendorf from 11.09.2026 to 14.09.2026

Kirchweih in Frauenaurach from 25.09.2026 to 28.09.2026

** Kirchweih is organized privately!

Applications for the 2025 district church consecrations must be sent to the City of Erlangen, Liegenschaftsamt, Abt. Märkte und Kirchweihen, 91052 Erlangen, using the application form by January 31, 2026 at the latest.

The form can be downloaded here. The various dates of the district church consecrations can also be found on the city's homepage.

The receipt of applications will not be confirmed. Applications received by the City of Erlangen after the deadline cannot be considered in the selection process. An application does not constitute a claim to admission or to a specific place.