Bouncy Castle Festival at Maximilianpark Hamm 2026

Bouncy Castle Spectacle by the Glass Elephant

Maximilianpark Hamm, as a former Federal Garden Show park and home to the famous Glass Elephant (symbol of the park and the city of Hamm), has been the region's family leisure hotspot for decades. One of the most popular park events is the Bouncy Castle Festival — a weekend with a large bouncy castle landscape and family concerts. The next edition will take place from Saturday, May 24th, and Sunday, May 25th, 2026.

When and Where?

• Dates: Saturday, May 24th, and Sunday, May 25th, 2026
• Time: 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM
• Location: Maximilianpark, Meadow by the Glass Elephant, 59071 Hamm
• Admission: regular park admission (season ticket holders free)

The Bouncy Castle Landscape

On the large meadow by the Glass Elephant, the park sets up a colorful ensemble of bouncy castles:

• Safari Bouncy Castle with animal motifs (lion, giraffe, elephant) — for the youngest children
• Dinosaur Park as a large walk-through themed bouncy castle
• Superhero Zone for active children aged 5 and up
• Clown Castle with an obstacle course
• Giant Slide as a visual highlight
• Trampoline Rotunda for sporty children
• Baby Bouncy Castles for the very little ones (1–3 years)

Overall, a meadow full of laughter, squeals, and leaps — as Maxipark aptly describes it.

Stage Program in the Action Hollow

Saturday, May 24th, 2026, 3:00 PM — Martin Pfeiffer

Martin Pfeiffer is one of the best-known children's musicians in the Rhineland — his program combines interactive children's music, stories, and participatory activities with modern beats. Children aged 3 to 10 are the main audience. An energetic, never boring live children's performance.

Sunday, May 25th, 2026, 3:00 PM — Okay Tilda

On Sunday, Okay Tilda takes the stage — a Family Rock project with modern, unusually sophisticated children's rock songs. It delights parents and children simultaneously, with pop hooks that work for both generations.

In Case of Rain — Relocation to the Werkstatthalle

In bad weather, the stage shows will be moved to the Werkstatthalle of Maxipark — the bouncy castles will be dismantled in heavy rain, and the event will run in a reduced capacity. Current weather information via the park's website and social media.

Maximilianpark — Park History and the Glass Elephant

Maximilianpark Hamm was created for the 1984 State Garden Show on the former site of the Maximilian colliery. Its trademark is the Glass Elephant — a huge sculpture from the former laundry drying tower of the colliery, redesigned by artist Horst Rellecke. Today, it is the world's tallest walk-in elephant — from the elephant's belly, you have a view over the Ruhr area to Münsterland. The park itself is a green oasis with themed gardens, the famous butterfly house, a beach volleyball area, and numerous playgrounds.

Hamm and Maxipark

Hamm is a district-free city in North Rhine-Westphalia — at the transition from Münsterland to the northern Ruhr area. Maxipark is one of the city's most visited attractions — ideal for families with small children with a season ticket.