Göttingen Civic and Marksmen's Festival
Five Days of Joy, Music, and Community – Festival Week of the Civic Marksmen's Society of 1392
About Civic and Marksmen's Festival Göttingen
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Over 630 Years of Tradition
The Bürger-Schützen-Gesellschaft Göttingen is one of the oldest marksmen's societies in Germany. With its first documented mention in 1392, its history dates back to the late Middle Ages and is closely linked to the city's history in Göttingen. For over six centuries, the society has organized the Civic and Marksmen's Festival in various formats – always as a festival for the entire citizenry, not just a club event.
Festival Tent at Jahnstadion
The festival tent in the Jahnstadion parking lot is the spatial center of the festival. With 800 seats, it offers ample space for the evening festivities, the King's dinner, and the numerous stage performances. The central stage in the tent is complemented by a professional sound system and elaborate lighting. Admission to the festival tent is free.
Theater Premiere for the Opening
A special feature of Göttingen is its connection to the German Theatre. On the opening Monday, June 19th, 2026, the premiere of the play "Jetzt schlägt's 13" by the DT actors will take place at the German Theatre – a cultural link between high culture and folk festival, which few marksmen's festivals in Germany can boast.
Official Opening on Friday
On Friday, June 20th, 2026, at 6:30 PM, the Lord Mayor of Göttingen will officially open the festival. This opening marks the beginning of the full program in the festival tent with live music, catering, and a lively atmosphere.
Grand Parade on Sunday
The highlight of the festival is the grand parade on Sunday, June 22nd, 2026, at 2 PM. The procession moves through Göttingen's city center, bringing together the Bürger-Schützen-Gesellschaft, friendly clubs, marching bands, traditional costume groups, floats, and honored guests. Thousands of spectators line the streets and accompany the parade, which lasts several hours.
Marksmen King's Morning Pint on Monday
The traditional Marksmen King's Morning Pint in the festival tent concludes the event on Monday, June 23rd, 2026. The new majesties are celebrated, the festival week is reviewed, and the festival ends with a cozy morning.
Civic and Marksmen's Festival Göttingen — edition 2026
The festival week offers a mix of tradition, stage culture, and urban folk festival. The festival tent at Jahnstadion is the spatial center, but the program also extends to the German Theatre and the city center. This spatial and cultural breadth is a special feature of the Göttingen festival and distinguishes it from most other marksmen's festivals in the region.
The festival week begins on Monday with the theater premiere, gains intensity day by day, and culminates on Sunday with the grand parade. The Monday morning pint is the cozy conclusion, reviewing the festival week and honoring the new majesties.
Programme Civic and Marksmen's Festival Göttingen 2026
Monday, June 19, 2026
- Theater premiere "Jetzt schlägt's 13" by the DT actors at the German Theatre
- Opening of the festival week
Friday, June 20, 2026
- 6:30 PM: Official opening of the festival by the Lord Mayor
- Opening program in the festival tent
- Live music until late evening
Saturday, June 21, 2026
- King's shooting and competitions
- Festival evening with live music
Sunday, June 22, 2026
- 2:00 PM: Grand parade through Göttingen's city center
- Proclamation of the new majesties
- King's dinner in the festival tent
- Festival evening
Monday, June 23, 2026
- Marksmen King's Morning Pint in the festival tent
- Review of the festival week
- Awards and closing
Highlights Civic and Marksmen's Festival Göttingen 2026
- Five-day festival week of Germany's oldest marksmen's society (1392)
- Festival tent with 800 seats – free admission
- Theater premiere at the German Theatre on opening day
- Lord Mayor's opening Friday 6:30 PM
- Grand parade Sunday 2 PM through the city center
- Marksmen King's Morning Pint on Monday
Prices Civic and Marksmen's Festival Göttingen 2026
Practical information — Civic and Marksmen's Festival Göttingen
Venue
Festival tent in the Jahnstadion parking lot, 37073 Göttingen. Parade through Göttingen's city center.
Getting There
By train to Göttingen Central Station, then by city bus to Jahnstadion. By car via the A7; parking nearby.
Date 2026
June 19 – 23, 2026 (Monday to Monday).
Admission
Admission to the festival tent is free. Food, drinks, and theater premiere at a charge.
Organizer
Bürger-Schützen-Gesellschaft Göttingen von 1392. Current information at bsg-goettingen.de.
Tip
Grand parade on Sunday, June 22nd, 2026, at 2 PM through the city center – a must-see for Göttingen residents and guests.
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