Biberach Schützenfest
One of Germany's oldest children's and heritage festivals since the 17th century
2026
About Biberach Schützenfest
Biberach Schützenfest — edition 2026
The Biberach Schützenfest 2026 takes place from July 17 to 26 throughout the historic city center of Biberach an der Riß. Key program highlights include the parade of schoolchildren on July 21 and 26, the Schützentheater "Aladin and the Magic Lamp" in the Komödienhaus with over 30 performances between June 27 and July 29, the "Dance Through the Centuries" on July 22, 24, and 25 in the market square, as well as the Gigelberg amusement park and the new Wasenhimmel. Additionally, there will be the Schwarz-Vere & Gaukler-Fest, numerous concerts, and market square dances. Advance sales for all grandstand and event tickets begin on Friday, May 8, 2026, at 8:30 AM – a maximum of 10 tickets per person per event.
Highlights Biberach Schützenfest 2026
- One of Germany's oldest children's and heritage festivals
- Schützentheater 2026: "Aladin and the Magic Lamp"
- Grand parade with over 4,000 participants
- Dance Through the Centuries in the market square
- Gigelberg amusement park and Wasenhimmel
- Over 350 years of tradition
Programme Biberach Schützenfest 2026
Main Events
- Schützentheater "Aladin and the Magic Lamp" — June 27 to July 29 in the Komödienhaus (30+ performances)
- Parade — Tuesday, July 21 and Sunday, July 26 (schoolchildren in historical costumes)
- Dance Through the Centuries — Wednesday 22, Friday 24, Saturday 25 July in the market square
- Gigelberg Amusement Park — daily
- Wasenhimmel – new festival tent location
- Schwarz-Vere & Gaukler-Fest – medieval spectacle
- Schützensamstag – traditional festival opening
- Heimatstunde – festive historical speeches
Advance Sales
Online (from 8:30 AM), by phone, or at the town hall ticket service on Friday, May 8, 2026.
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Practical information — Biberach Schützenfest
Getting There
Biberach an der Riß is conveniently located on the B30 (Ulm–Friedrichshafen) and the Ulm–Friedrichshafen railway line. Biberach (Riß) station is in the city center, a few minutes' walk from the festival grounds.
Tickets
Advance sales for the Schützentheater, Heimatstunde, Tanz durch die Jahrhunderte, and grandstand seats for the parade usually start in early May (2026: May 8, 8:30 AM). Online, by phone, or at the town hall ticket service. Maximum 10 tickets per person per event.
Festival Badge
Advance sales: Student price €8, regular sale from May 23 €9. From Schützensamstag €12. Online shop until Schützensamstag €9.
Tip
Early hotel booking in Biberach and the surrounding area is recommended – the town is fully booked during the festival.
A Tradition Over 350 Years Old
The Biberach Schützenfest has been celebrated since the 17th century in the former Free Imperial City of Biberach an der Riß (Biberach district, Baden-Württemberg state, Tübingen administrative region). The first documented mentions date back to 1668. Today, the festival is one of the largest and oldest children's and heritage festivals in Germany and is classified as particularly historically significant by the Association of Historical Children's and Heritage Festivals of Southern Germany.
Key Program Highlights
- Parade with over 4,000 participating schoolchildren in historical costumes (Sunday and Sunday)
- Schützentheater in the Komödienhaus – 2026: "Aladin and the Magic Lamp", over 30 performances from June 27 to July 29
- Dance Through the Centuries in the market square – elaborate historical choreographies
- Gigelberg Amusement Park – carousels, roller coasters, and rides
- Wasenhimmel – new festival tent location of the Schützendirektion (Festival Directorate)
- Schützensamstag (Marksmen's Saturday) – traditional festival opening with concerts
- Heimatstunde (Heritage Hour) – festive historical speeches
- Schwarz-Vere & Gaukler-Fest – medieval spectacle
- Marktplatztanz (Market Square Dance) – outdoor dance events
The Schützentheater in the Komödienhaus
The Schützentheater is the artistic heart of the festival. In the historic Komödienhaus, Biberach schoolchildren perform a play specially developed for the Schützenfest. In 2026, the program features "Aladin and the Magic Lamp" – a fairy-tale spectacle to be performed more than 30 times from June 27 to July 29. Performances regularly sell out; tickets are available in advance, traditionally starting in early May.
Schütza Wine and Festival Badges
Two small but identity-defining details: the Schütza Wine 2026 with a revised blue-yellow label and new vintners from Lake Constance, Palatinate, and Remstal. And the Festival Badge, which every festival visitor should purchase and wear visibly – student price €8, regular sale from May 23 €9, from Schützensamstag €12. The proceeds help finance the festival and the student foundation.
Deeply Rooted in Upper Swabia
The Schützenfest is more than just a folk festival – it is lived Upper Swabian identity. Generations of Biberach families participate in the parade, theatre, and dance, and many clubs align their annual planning entirely with the festival. The Schützendirektion, elected from respected citizens of the town, has organized the festival on a voluntary basis for centuries. During the ten festival days, hotels and guesthouses throughout the region fill up – the festival is a tourist and economic engine for Biberach and its surroundings.
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