Wine and Culinary 2026: Three Days of Enjoyment and Friendship in Cottbus


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Wine, Culinary Delights, and Lived Friendship at the Cloister Square
The 2nd German-Polish Citizens' Festival "Wine and Culinary" turns the Cloister Square in Cottbus/Chóśebuz into a delightful meeting point for encounters, culture, and cross-border joy of life from June 19 to June 21, 2026. An open festival area with regional specialties, wines from Lusatia and the Lubusz region, and a supporting program that brings the partnership to life is created between the Wendish Church and the old city wall. Entry is free.
A Festival with Regional Flair
The event combines culinary, tourism, and cultural exchange into a multi-day experience with a strong sense of community. Central to the festival are winemakers, producers, and tourism actors from the Euroregion Spree-Neiße-Bober. The festival shows how vibrant the partnership between Cottbus/Chóśebuz and Zielona Góra has become.
Atmosphere Between City History and Enjoyment
The Cloister Square provides the perfect backdrop for a relaxed open-air experience in the heart of the city. Historic surroundings, culinary variety, and atmospheric music shape a festival atmosphere that connects enjoyment and encounters. Visitors experience a place where conversations, tasting moments, and regional identity come together.
Opening Hours and Schedule
The citizens' festival starts on Friday, June 19, 2026, at 3:00 PM. On Saturday, it opens from 2:00 PM to 1:00 AM, and on Sunday from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Over three days, a compact multi-day experience with long summer evenings, culinary discoveries, and ample room for exchange is created.
What Visitors Can Expect
Look forward to wines, sparkling wine, regional specialties, and a program with partners from culture, tourism, and regional economy. The event focuses on encounters instead of haste, enjoyment instead of routine, and fosters an open festival culture that makes the German-Polish friendship visible. Anyone wanting to experience Cottbus at its most enjoyable should attend this citizens' festival live.
Conclusion: "Wine and Culinary" is a free, vibrant city festival with a special profile: cross-border, enjoyment-oriented, and close to the region. Three days, a historic location, and a strong sense of community make the Cloister Square a must-visit for all who love culture and culinary delights outdoors.
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