Play Festival for Families at the Old Town Pool: Great Summer Fun in Bayreuth

A summer afternoon full of play, movement, and family joy at the Old Town Pool

On Saturday, June 27, 2026, the Old Town Pool in Bayreuth will transform from 2:00 PM to about 6:00 PM into a joyful family experience with games, movement, and many small discoveries. The traditional play festival is aimed at families, children, and teenagers; admission is free. It is organized by the city of Bayreuth, Department of Children, Youth and Family, together with the Family Alliance Bayreuth. ([region-bayreuth.de](https://region-bayreuth.de/en/event/spielfest-familien-im-altstadtbad-bayreuth-95445-7wrf7e))

Fun, games, and learning in one place

For children, a child-friendly mix of activity and learning fun will be created: a play street, skill games, goal shooting, nail hammering, can shooting with water guns, table tennis, and basketball tournaments as well as a bouncy castle provide variety. The newly built playground and the adjacent area of the Old Town Pool give families plenty of space to romp and experiment. ([bayreuth.de](https://www.bayreuth.de/spielfest-fuer-familien-im-altstadtbad-3/?utm_source=openai))

Special highlight for little water lovers

A swimming competition for children aged seven to twelve adds an exciting highlight. The winners will be honored with trophies, prizes, and certificates. Additionally, starting at 1 PM, there will be a trial badminton training by the Elephant Club Bayreuth. This makes the play festival an encouraging learning experience with a real sense of community for active children. ([bayreuth.de](https://www.bayreuth.de/spielfest-fuer-familien-im-altstadtbad-3/?utm_source=openai))

Family-friendly, accessible, and practically designed

The Old Town Pool is considered a particularly family-friendly place: there is a large playground, sun sails in the toddler area, a changing table, a wheelchair-accessible changing room, and seating and lying options. Toilets and accessible entrances are also documented at the playground. This is an important plus for families as safety, comfort, and good orientation make the outing more relaxed. ([bayreuth-tourismus.de](https://www.bayreuth-tourismus.de/entdecken/noch-mehr-bayreuth/bayreuth-fuer-aktive/schwimmbaeder-und-thermen/altstadtbad/?utm_source=openai))

Good to know for the family trip

In case of bad weather, the event will be canceled; a later Saturday was intended as a replacement date in the preliminary reporting. On-site food and drinks will be provided. The event is free of charge and, according to the event details, has no age restrictions, although individual program items such as the swimming competition are clearly aimed at specific age groups. ([bayreuth.de](https://www.bayreuth.de/spielfest-fuer-familien-im-altstadtbad-3/?utm_source=openai))

The play festival at the Old Town Pool promises a lively family day filled with movement, joy, and many small successes. Those looking for quality time, children's laughter, and a free summer program will experience Bayreuth at its happiest. ([region-bayreuth.de](https://region-bayreuth.de/en/event/spielfest-familien-im-altstadtbad-bayreuth-95445-7wrf7e))

Official channels of the City of Bayreuth:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/StadtBayreuth/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Stadt.Bayreuth
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StadtBayreuth2024
• Website: https://www.bayreuth.de/

Sources:

• City Land Life - Play Festival for Families at the Old Town Pool
• City of Bayreuth - Play Festival for Families at the Old Town Pool
• City of Bayreuth - City Pool Bayreuth
• Bayreuth Tourism - Old Town Pool