City-Fest Espelkamp
Stadtfest and Kirmes in Espelkamp's city center with approx. 30 rides and Sunday shopping
About City-Fest Espelkamp
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Espelkamp — the planned city
Espelkamp is an East Westphalian peculiarity: the city was deliberately laid out in the heath after World War II to accommodate displaced persons and refugees. Today, it has around 25,000 inhabitants and has developed into an economic center in the Mühlenkreis (Minden-Lübbecke district). Unlike historically grown cities, Espelkamp has a modern, spacious city center with clear axes and large squares — ideal conditions for a large Stadtfest that brings together residents from different parts of the city.
Three days of Kirmes, concerts, family program
The City-Fest Espelkamp offers a classic Stadtfest program: Kirmes with around 30 rides (bumper cars, carousels, children's carousels, swing boats, floating balls, and Kiddie Bungee), live concerts on two evenings, family day on Saturday afternoon, children's flea market on Saturday morning, traditional ham breakfast on Friday, and of course, Sunday shopping. Free admission to the Kirmes; only the evening concerts at the Bürgerhaus cost €5 per person.
Friday: Ham breakfast and Party Oldie Company
The City-Fest starts on Friday, September 25th, 2026, traditionally with the ham breakfast in the morning — an East Westphalian specialty where farmer's ham, bread, cheese, and coffee are served in a convivial atmosphere. In the evening, the Party Oldie Company with DJ Michael Vortmann will perform from 7 PM at the Bürgerhaus: 70s hits, Schlager, and rock classics. The evening concludes with fireworks at 9 PM.
Saturday: Family Day and United Four
Saturday, September 26th, 2026 begins at 9 AM with the children's flea market — children sell their own toys, a popular program item. From 2 PM to 6 PM, it's Family Day with reduced prices at rides and food stalls, plus a children's program on stage. In the evening, the party band United Four with DJ Vortmann will play at the Bürgerhaus (from 7 PM, admission €5).
Sunday: Sunday Shopping
On Sunday, September 27th, 2026, Espelkamp's shops will be open from 1 PM to 6 PM for Sunday shopping — the ideal day for a family outing with shopping, a visit to the Kirmes, and a coffee stroll. Parking is available on Gerhard-Wetzel-Straße, Trakehner Straße, and Isenstedter Straße.
City-Fest Espelkamp — edition 2026
The city of Espelkamp is hosting the City-Fest 2026 from Friday, September 25th to Sunday, September 27th, 2026. The city center will transform into a full-fledged Kirmes with about 30 rides, plus stage concerts at the Bürgerhaus, fireworks, a children's flea market, a ham breakfast, and Sunday shopping. Three days of compact East Westphalian city festival with a clear family focus and evening party program.
Programme City-Fest Espelkamp 2026
Source: espelkamp-hier-geht-was.de/event/city-fest.
Friday, September 25th, 2026
- Morning: Ham breakfast (East Westphalian tradition)
- 7:00 PM: Party Oldie Company + DJ Michael Vortmann at the Bürgerhaus (Admission €5)
- 9:00 PM: Fireworks over the city center
- All day: Kirmes open
Saturday, September 26th, 2026
- 9:00 AM: Children's flea market
- 2:00 PM–6:00 PM: Family Sat. with reduced prices at rides and food stalls
- 7:00 PM: Party band United Four + DJ Vortmann at the Bürgerhaus (Admission €5)
Sunday, September 27th, 2026
- 1:00 PM–6:00 PM: Sunday shopping in the city center
- All day: Kirmes with approx. 30 rides
Highlights City-Fest Espelkamp 2026
- Kirmes with around 30 rides in the city center
- Party Oldie Company + DJ Vortmann on Friday
- United Four on Saturday
- Fireworks Friday evening at 9 PM
- Family Sat. with reduced prices
- Children's flea market Sat. from 9 AM
- Sunday shopping 1 PM–6 PM
Prices City-Fest Espelkamp 2026
Kirmes area and daytime program free admission. Rides individually €2–€5 per ride; reduced on Family Saturday afternoon. Evening concerts at the Bürgerhaus: Admission €5 per evening (Fri. Party Oldie Company, Sat. United Four).
Practical information — City-Fest Espelkamp
Getting there
Espelkamp is located in the Minden-Lübbecke district, approx. 25 km northeast of Lübbecke and 40 km west of Minden. By car: A30 exit Bad Oeynhausen/Lübbecke, then B239 to Espelkamp. Parking on Gerhard-Wetzel-Straße, Trakehner Straße, and Isenstedter Straße. Train connection via Bad Oeynhausen + bus.
Admission
Kirmes and daytime program free admission. Evening concerts at the Bürgerhaus €5 per person (Party Oldie Company Fri., United Four Sat.). Rides individually €2–€5 per ride, reduced on Family Saturday.
Good to know
Friday, September 25th to Sunday, September 27th, 2026. Sunday shopping 1 PM–6 PM. Children's flea market Sat. from 9 AM. Family Saturday 2 PM–6 PM. Program at espelkamp-hier-geht-was.de.
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Where it takes place City-Fest Espelkamp
Innenstadt Espelkamp (Marktplatz und Fußgängerzone)
Innenstadt Espelkamp, 32339 Espelkamp