Name: Hammer Rosenmontagsumzug 2026
Start: 2026-02-16T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-02-16T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Innenstadt Hamm — Start Märkisches Gymnasium, Ziel Marktplatz

Rosenmontagsumzug Hamm

About Rosenmontagsumzug Hamm

On Rose Monday, February 16, 2026, the Hammer Rosenmontagsumzug starts at 2:11 PM at the Märkisches Gymnasium. Approximately 56 floats, carnival societies, dance groups, and brass bands will parade through Hamm's city center for four hours. Due to construction work at Westentor in 2026, the route will be altered, going via Südring, Westhofenstraße, Sternstraße, Martin-Luther-Straße to the Marktplatz. Motto 2026: 'BUNT wie die Stadt'.

Dates 16 Feb — 16 Feb 2026

Venue Hamm (05915)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Rosenmontagsumzug Hamm — edition 2026

The Hammer Rosenmontagsumzug 2026 takes place under the season's motto 'BUNT wie die Stadt' (Colorful like the City). It starts at 2:11 PM at the Märkisches Gymnasium, with approximately 56 floats, carnival societies, dance groups, and brass bands parading through Hamm's city center for four hours. Due to construction work at Westentor, the route is altered. From 2:00 PM, an open-air party at Pauluskirche.

Rose Monday 2026 in Hamm

The Festausschuss Hammer Karneval (FHK) has scheduled the 2026 Rosenmontagsumzug for February 16. Starting at 2:11 PM at Märkisches Gymnasium, arriving around 4:30 PM at Marktplatz. Approximately 56 decorated floats, carnival societies in costumes, dance groups, brass bands, and street musicians form the procession.

Season motto 2025/26: 'BUNT wie die Stadt' (Colorful like the City). Due to construction work at Westentor, the route deviates from the usual path in 2026 — see route details for specifics.

Highlights Rosenmontagsumzug Hamm 2026

Largest carnival parade in the eastern Ruhr area
Season motto 'BUNT wie die Stadt' (Colorful like the City)
Around 56 decorated floats plus carnival societies, dance groups, and bands
Altered route in 2026 due to Westentor construction
Open-air party at Pauluskirche from 2:00 PM

Programme Rosenmontagsumzug Hamm 2026

Route 2026 (Westentor Construction)

2:00 PM: Opening of the Open-Air Party at Pauluskirche
2:11 PM: Start of the parade at Märkisches Gymnasium
2:11 PM–4:30 PM: Lohauserholzstraße → Wilhelmstraße → Neue Bahnhofstraße → Südring → Westhofenstraße → Sternstraße → Martin-Luther-Straße → Marktplatz
Throughout the day: Distribution of sweets and 'Kamelle' from floats to spectators
Over 180 volunteers secure the route (float attendants, marshals)
After the parade: Carnival party at Pauluskirche with DJ sets

Prices Rosenmontagsumzug Hamm 2026

Parade is public, admission is free. Open-air party at Pauluskirche is also free. Food and drinks available at stands at usual carnival prices.

Practical information

Practical information — Rosenmontagsumzug Hamm

Getting There

Hamm Main Station is just a few minutes' walk from the Marktplatz — arriving by train is strongly recommended, as the city center will be cordoned off for the parade. ICE, IC, and regional connections from the entire Ruhr area, OWL, and Sauerland.

Schedule

Rose Monday, February 16, 2026. Start: 2:11 PM at Märkisches Gymnasium. Estimated end: around 4:30 PM at Marktplatz. Open-air party at Pauluskirche from 2:00 PM.

Admission

Parade is public, admission is free. Open-air party at Pauluskirche also free. Bratwurst, mulled wine, and drink stands along the route.

Carnival Highlight in the Eastern Ruhr Area

The Hammer Rosenmontagsumzug is one of the largest carnival parades in the eastern Ruhr area. Organized by the Festausschuss Hammer Karneval (FHK), it takes place annually on Rose Monday through the city center of this city of around 180,000 inhabitants. In 2026, Rose Monday falls on February 16, and the parade is scheduled to start at the symbolic carnival time of 2:11 PM at the Märkisches Gymnasium.

Motto 2026 — 'BUNT wie die Stadt'

The motto for the 2025/26 season is 'BUNT wie die Stadt' (Colorful like the City). It alludes to Hamm's multi-ethnic population and influences the decoration of floats, group costumes, and speeches. As every year, the approximately 56 decorated floats will distribute sweets and 'Kamelle' (sweets) to the spectators along the route. In addition, there will be carnival societies in colorful costumes, dance groups, brass bands, and street musicians.

Altered Route in 2026

Due to construction work at Westentor, the parade route will deviate from its usual path in 2026. The start is at Märkisches Gymnasium, and the parade will proceed via Lohauserholzstraße, Wilhelmstraße, Neue Bahnhofstraße, then via Südring, Westhofenstraße, Sternstraße, Martin-Luther-Straße, ending around 4:30 PM at the Marktplatz. The route will be open for over four hours, allowing spectators to position themselves along the axis.

Open-Air Party at Pauluskirche

Parallel to the parade, an open-air party will take place from 2:00 PM at the Pauluskirche in the city center. DJs will play carnival classics, and Hamm's carnival societies will have their own stands. The party serves as the natural meeting point after the parade — those who don't head straight home will linger here.

Festausschuss Hammer Karneval (FHK)

The Festausschuss Hammer Karneval (FHK) coordinates all of Hamm's carnival parades — in addition to the Rosenmontagszug, also the Veilchendienstagszug (Whit Monday Parade), the children's parade, and the Hamm-Pelkum district parade. Over 180 volunteers ensure safety annually, with 'Wagenengel' (float attendants) and route marshals accompanying the parade. Interested helpers and participating groups can register at fhk-hamm.com.