DGB Rally May Day Delmenhorst
Demonstration, rally, and family festival for Labour Day – Motto 2026: 'Our Jobs First, Then Your Profits'
About DGB 1st May Delmenhorst
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Tradition for over 130 years
May 1st as 'Labour Day' has been celebrated in Germany by the labour movement since 1890 as a common day of action and celebration. The DGB, as the umbrella organisation of German trade unions, organises rallies, demonstrations, and family festivals in numerous cities. In Delmenhorst, the event has a long tradition and is an important local date in political culture.
May Eve April 30th – Kick-off in the Markthalle
Already on the evening of April 30th, the DGB invites you to the Markthalle Delmenhorst from 6 PM. With speeches, live music, and snacks, the May Day holiday will be welcomed together. The event serves as a social prelude to the demonstration the following morning.
May 1st – Demonstration and Rally
The demonstration starts on May 1st, 2026, at 11 AM in Delmenhorst's market square. With banners, flags, and trade union demands, participants march through the city centre. From 12 PM, the central rally with speeches by local and regional trade union representatives will take place, followed by a family festival with music, catering, and activities for children.
Motto 2026: 'Our Jobs First, Then Your Profits'
This year's nationwide DGB motto focuses on the perspective of employees. Topics such as collective agreements, job security, fair pay, good work, and social cohesion shape the speeches and posters.
Family Festival and Catering
After the rally, the May festival continues in a relaxed atmosphere. With bratwurst, drinks, live music, and children's activities, the day becomes a convivial meeting point for families from Delmenhorst and the wider region.
Getting There
Delmenhorst Market Square is centrally located and easily accessible by public transport, bicycle, or on foot. Those arriving from further afield can use Delmenhorst main station.
DGB 1st May Delmenhorst — edition 2026
The 2026 DGB rally is an example of the connection between political tradition and lived urban culture. Trade unions, works councils, and civil society actors from Delmenhorst and the region come together to discuss current labour market issues and shape the traditional May festival.
With speeches, live music, catering, and a children's program, the event combines political messages with social interaction.
Programme DGB 1st May Delmenhorst 2026
Thursday, April 30th, 2026 – May Eve
- From 6:00 PM: Kick-off in the Markthalle Delmenhorst
- Speeches, live music, snacks
- Joint preparation for May 1st
Friday, May 1st, 2026 – Labour Day
- 11:00 AM: Assembly for the demonstration at the Market Square
- Demonstration march through Delmenhorst city centre
- From 12:00 PM: Rally with speeches by local and regional trade union representatives
- Family festival with live music, catering, and children's activities
Thematic Focus 2026
- Collective agreements and wages
- Job security
- Good work and social cohesion
- Motto: 'Our Jobs First, Then Your Profits'
Highlights DGB 1st May Delmenhorst 2026
- May Eve with DGB kick-off in the Markthalle (Apr 30th)
- Demonstration from Market Square at 11 AM (May 1st)
- Central rally and family festival from 12 PM
- Motto 'Our Jobs First, Then Your Profits'
- Live music, catering, children's activities
- Free admission
Prices DGB 1st May Delmenhorst 2026
Practical information — DGB 1st May Delmenhorst
Venue
Delmenhorst Market Square (Demonstration and Rally) and Markthalle Delmenhorst, Rathausplatz 2 (May Eve).
Dates
May Eve: Thursday, April 30th, 2026, from 6:00 PM in the Markthalle.
Labour Day: Friday, May 1st, 2026. Demonstration from 11:00 AM from the Market Square, rally and family festival from 12:00 PM.
Motto 2026
'Our Jobs First, Then Your Profits.'
Getting There
By car via the A28, central parking available. By train to Delmenhorst Hbf, then a five-minute walk.
Admission
Free admission. Food and drinks for purchase.
Families
Children's activities at the family festival, suitable for all ages.
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