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Trier – main market with Sankt Gangolf and Steipe on the festival day. Soap bubbles in the city.

Soap bubbles in the city of Trier. (Igor-Adobe Stock )

Altstadtfest, Trier | June 26-28, 2026

At Trier’s Old Town Fest, visitors gather between Porta Nigra and Viehmarkt to listen to live music, enjoy cold drinks and eat delicious food.

The festival begins with a Bitburger keg tapping at the main market square. Then, throughout the weekend, music fills the air as performances take place on five different stages.

There will also be a cattle market, a foam party for all ages and a band contest. On the last day, fan favorite Guildo Horn will close out the festival with a lively performance.

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Katie Wells is a writer and mixed media artist with an MFA in Creative Writing. Passionate about nature, travel, and yoga, her work often reflects a sense of curiosity and connection. When she’s not writing or wandering through the forest, she enjoys cozy moments at home with a homemade latte, her two dogs Zuko and Baymax, and her spouse.

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