Name: Hanauer Herbstmesse 2026
Start: 2026-09-24T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-09-28T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Freiheitsplatz Hanau

Herbstmesse Hanau

About Herbstmesse Hanau

The Hanauer Herbstmesse is as much a part of the Brüder-Grimm-Stadt's autumn calendar as the spring market is to spring. From September 24 to 28, 2026, Hanau's showmen will transform the central Freiheitsplatz into a classic amusement park with rides, shooting galleries, candy stalls, and snack stands. Daily from 10 am to 10 pm, admission free.

Dates 24 Sep — 28 Sep 2026

Venue Hanau (06435)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Herbstmesse Hanau — edition 2026

Hanauer Herbstmesse 2026 from Thursday, September 24 to Monday, September 28 on Freiheitsplatz. Classic showman funfair with carousels, rides, shooting galleries, and food stalls. Daily 10 am–10 pm. Noteworthy: other city center events such as the Stoffmarkt or Brückenfest are expected to run concurrently.

The 2026 edition follows the proven 5-day format. Organizers are the Hanau showmen in cooperation with Hanau Marketing GmbH. The program and accompanying events will be communicated in the weeks before the fair on hanau.de.

Highlights Herbstmesse Hanau 2026

Classic showman funfair on Freiheitsplatz
Five days of program (Thu–Mon)
Carousels and rides for all age groups
Embedded in Hanau city center weekend
Sunday shopping in the city center
Daily 10 am–10 pm, admission free

Programme Herbstmesse Hanau 2026

Thursday, September 24, 2026 — Opening

10:00 am — Fair opens on Freiheitsplatz
Morning rush mainly from families and school classes from the surrounding area
Evening first special performances of individual rides
10:00 pm — End of day

Friday, September 25, 2026

10:00 am–10:00 pm — Full fair operation
Likely Stoffmarkt or Brückenfest concurrently in the city center
Evening showman program with light shows

Saturday, September 26, 2026 — Main Day

10:00 am–10:00 pm — Full program with all rides in operation
Busiest day of the entire fair
Food stalls also busy at night

Sunday, September 27, 2026 — Family Day

10:00 am–10:00 pm — Family program
Possible family discount day with reduced ride prices
Sunday shopping in the city center

Monday, September 28, 2026 — Wind-down

10:00 am–10:00 pm — Last day of the fair
Traditionally, dismantling and removal begin in the evening

Program Highlights

Carousels and rides for all ages
Shooting and throwing stalls
Food: Bratwurst, potato pancakes, fries, mushrooms, crêpes
Sweets: Cotton candy, candied almonds, gingerbread hearts

Prices Herbstmesse Hanau 2026

Admission free. Rides €2–€5 per ride, family offers possible. Food and drinks at stalls at typical funfair prices.

Practical information

Practical information — Herbstmesse Hanau

Getting There

By S-Bahn: S8 and S9 from Frankfurt to Hanau Hauptbahnhof, from there a 10-minute walk or tram to the city center. By car: A66 or A45 to Hanau, parking garages in the city center. Due to limited parking, public transport is recommended.

Opening Hours

Daily 10 am–10 pm. From September 24 to 28, 2026 (Thu–Mon).

Admission

Admission free. Rides and food at typical funfair prices.

Tip

Family-friendly time: Sunday afternoon. For those who want to try rides without queues: Thursday or Friday morning.

Funfair with City Feel

The Hanauer Herbstmesse is one of the two annual showman fairs in the Hessian Brüder-Grimm-Stadt – the little sister of the spring fair, but in sunnier late summer weather. On the central Freiheitsplatz, the heart of Hanau's city center, the showman collective sets up classic rides, snack stands, and stalls. Over five days, a compact funfair emerges, easily accessible on foot and by city bus – an advantage over large funfairs on the outskirts of town.

Classic Showman Program

The offering follows the proven funfair mix: carousels for the little ones, roller coasters and thrill rides for the brave, classic shooting galleries and throwing stalls for the whole family. Added to this are the culinary classics – cotton candy, candied almonds, crêpes, bratwurst, mushrooms in mustard-cream sauce, fries, potato pancakes. There is no large-scale mulled wine fair with Christmas spirit at the Herbstmesse – that remains reserved for the Hanau Christmas Market.

Embedded in Hanau Weekend

The Herbstmesse traditionally takes place parallel to other city center events: the Stoffmarkt (German-Dutch market), the Rochustage (citizens' festival around the Rochuskirche), or the Hafentorfest, depending on the year. This combination – funfair, market, and citizens' festival within walking distance – makes the weekend a typical Hanau city center experience.

Hanau — City of the Brothers Grimm on the Main

Hanau, located at the confluence of the Main and Kinzig rivers, is the birthplace of the Brothers Grimm. This cultural-historical identity shapes the city marketing and numerous events such as the renowned Brothers Grimm Festival in the summer. The Herbstmesse, as a popular funfair, stands in conscious contrast to the more high-culture oriented festival program – both have their firm place in Hanau.

City Festival Character

The Freiheitsplatz is located on the edge of the pedestrian zone and is surrounded by the city center's gastronomy. Those who want to combine the day with a stroll through Hanau's city center will find cafés, restaurants, and shops in the immediate vicinity. This makes the Herbstmesse a family-friendly destination even for day-trippers from the Frankfurt area (20-minute S-Bahn ride).