Name: Herbst-Sprödentalkirmes Krefeld 2026
Start: 2026-10-02T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-10-11T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Sprödentalplatz Krefeld

Herbst-Sprödentalkirmes

About Herbst-Sprödentalkirmes

Ten days of Krefeld's autumn funfair on Sprödentalplatz: The Herbst-Sprödentalkirmes 2026 opens on October 2nd, 2026, with 128 showmen, 13 major rides (Break Dancer, Schlage-Express, Ferris wheel), and opening fireworks around 10 PM on October 3rd. Highlights of the week: Fähnchentag (Flag Day) on October 6th, Family Day on October 9th, second fireworks display on October 10th. The Sprödentalkirmes has been Krefeld's Volksfest (public festival) for over 100 years.

Dates 02 Oct — 11 Oct 2026

Venue Krefeld (05114)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Herbst-Sprödentalkirmes — edition 2026

The Herbst-Sprödentalkirmes 2026 runs from October 2nd to 11th on Sprödentalplatz. 128 showmen, 13 major rides, opening fireworks Oct 3rd (10 PM), Flag Day Oct 6th, Family Day Oct 9th, second fireworks Oct 10th.

The 2026 edition of the Herbst-Sprödentalkirmes comprises ten festival days around German Unity Day. Organizers are the Sprödentalplatz showmen's association and the City of Krefeld.

Highlights Herbst-Sprödentalkirmes 2026

Ten festival days around German Unity Day
128 showmen and 13 major rides
Two fireworks displays (Oct 3rd and Oct 10th, each at 10 PM)
Fähnchentag (Flag Day) (Oct 6th) and Family Day (Oct 9th)
Family ticket with 10% discount available

Programme Herbst-Sprödentalkirmes 2026

Program October 2nd–11th, 2026

Friday, October 2nd, 2026 – Opening

1 PM — Funfair opens
1 PM–10 PM — Rides and food stalls

Saturday, October 3rd, 2026 – Official Opening

1 PM — Opening
3 PM — Official Opening
approx. 10 PM — Grand Opening Fireworks
until 11 PM — Festival operations

Sunday–Monday, October 4th–5th, 2026

1 PM–10 PM — Funfair operations

Tuesday, October 6th, 2026 – Fähnchentag (Flag Day)

1 PM–10 PM — Fähnchentag: free extra ride upon flag redemption

Wednesday–Thursday, October 7th–8th, 2026

1 PM–10 PM — Funfair operations

Friday, October 9th, 2026 – Family Day

1 PM–10 PM — Family Day with reduced ride prices

Saturday, October 10th, 2026 – Second Fireworks

1 PM–11 PM — Funfair operations
approx. 10 PM — Second Fireworks

Sunday, October 11th, 2026 – Festival Finale

1 PM–10 PM — Last festival day
10 PM — Funfair ends

Prices Herbst-Sprödentalkirmes 2026

Entry to the festival grounds is free. Rides and food are paid per consumption, mostly cash only. Family ticket with 10% discount at all stalls (excluding Flag Day and Family Day).

Practical information

Practical information — Herbst-Sprödentalkirmes

Getting There

By public transport: Tram line 041 or 042 to Sprödentalplatz. Around 10 minutes from Krefeld Central Station. By car via the A57 (Krefeld-Zentrum exit) – parking at the event grounds is limited; public transport is recommended.

Parking

Few direct parking spaces. Use the parking garages at Ostwall or Theater and walk to Sprödentalplatz – about a 15-minute walk.

Admission

Entry to the festival grounds is free. Rides and food are paid per consumption.

On-Site

Large carousel area, several food streets, distributed restrooms, first-aid station. Payment is mostly cash only – ATMs are available in the vicinity.

Tips

On the opening evening (Saturday, October 3rd), the fireworks are worth seeing – good views either directly at the square or from the surrounding streets. On Family Day (October 9th), it's crowded with children, but cheaper. If you prefer it quieter, come on a weekday afternoon.

Over 100 Years of Volksfest on Sprödentalplatz

The Krefeld Sprödentalkirmes is one of the oldest large funfairs in the Lower Rhine region. The Volksfest has been held on Sprödentalplatz since 1924 – a former parade ground that is now one of Krefeld's largest event spaces. The spring and autumn Sprödentalkirmes together form the largest Volksfest format in the "Velvet and Silk City."

When and Where is the Funfair?

The Herbst-Sprödentalkirmes 2026 runs from Friday, October 2nd, to Sunday, October 11th, 2026, on Sprödentalplatz. This makes for ten days of festivities. Opening hours vary: typically 1 PM–10 PM (weekdays), 1 PM–11 PM (weekends). The official opening with fireworks takes place on Saturday, October 3rd, 2026, starting at 3 PM.

Showmen and Rides

128 showmen from all over Germany
13 major rides, including:
– Break Dancer (high-speed carousel with rotating gondolas)
– Schlage-Express (swinging ride)
– Ferris wheel with panoramic views over Krefeld
– Haunted house, bumper cars, roller coaster
Food stalls with classic funfair treats: almonds, potato pancakes, fries, bratwurst, beer
Game stalls: ring toss, shooting gallery, claw machines

Highlights and Special Days

Opening with Fireworks – October 3rd, 2026, 10 PM

On German Unity Day, the funfair traditionally starts its official opening ceremony at 3 PM. The highlight is the grand opening fireworks display around 10 PM, visible from Sprödentalplatz over Krefeld's northern districts.

Fähnchentag (Flag Day) – October 6th, 2026

Anyone who receives and redeems a flag at the entrance gets a free extra ride on a attraction.

Family Day – October 9th, 2026

Reduced ride prices on all carousels, intended as a special offer for families with children.

Second Fireworks Display – October 10th, 2026, 10 PM

A second fireworks display as a highlight on the weekend, shortly before the end of the funfair.

The Family Ticket

Those coming with children can purchase a family ticket (10% discount at all stalls, excluding Flag Day and Family Day discounts). It's worthwhile for families planning multiple rides and purchases.

Sprödentalplatz – Krefeld's Volksfest Stage

Sprödentalplatz is a large, paved event ground in the Sprödentalviertel district, east of Krefeld's city center. Besides the funfair, it's also used for the Rose Monday parade (as an assembly point) and is accessible by tram and bus from all over Krefeld.