Horchheimer Kirmes – St. Maximinus
Traditional district fair in the Mendelssohnpark of Koblenz's Horchheim district
About Horchheimer Kirmes
The Horchheimer Kirmes is a firm fixture in the festival calendar of southern Koblenz. It is organised by the Horchheimer Kirmesgesellschaft St. Maximinus e.V., which has been preserving the Kirchweih (church consecration) tradition for generations and, in cooperation with local clubs, puts together a diverse programme.
The venue is the Mendelssohnpark, in close proximity to the St. Maximinus parish church. Over the weekend, it becomes a fairground with rides for children and young people, sweet and snack stalls, and a large festival tent where local clubs entertain their guests. Blasmusik (brass bands), cover bands, and DJ sets take turns on stage, ensuring the right atmosphere for every generation.
Customs and District Life
The roots of the festival reach back to a time when the Kirchweih (church consecration) festival of the Catholic St. Maximinus parish was the annual highlight of village life. Even after Horchheim was incorporated into Koblenz, the Kirmes remained a symbol of the district's independence and strong sense of community. Today, carnival, shooting, music, and sports clubs are involved in the organisation, making the Kirmes an important source of income for the clubs' coffers.
Highlights
The fixed programme points include the beer tapping on Friday evening, the Kirmes parade on Sunday afternoon with floats and music groups, the Kirmes church service in St. Maximinus, and the family day with reduced prices on rides. The traditional Kehraus (farewell party) on Monday evening with live music and a communal wind-down in the festival tent marks the festive conclusion.
Framework Programme of the Kirmesgesellschaft
Throughout the year, the Horchheimer Kirmesgesellschaft St. Maximinus organises other events such as spring and autumn hikes, carnival parades, and the St. Martin's Day lantern procession in November. However, the Kirmes itself is the unifying element and the social highlight of the district's year.
Horchheimer Kirmes — edition 2026
From June 5th to 8th, 2026, the Mendelssohnpark will once again become the centre of Horchheim's district life. In 2026, the Horchheimer Kirmesgesellschaft St. Maximinus e.V. will focus on the proven mix of tradition, family programme, and evening festival tent atmosphere. The exact programme for 2026 will be published by the organiser in the spring. The structure follows the established cornerstones of previous years: four festival days with opening on Friday evening, festival tent operation with live music, a family afternoon, the Sunday Frühschoppen, the Kirmes parade, and the festive Kehraus on Monday.
Programme Horchheimer Kirmes 2026
Expected Schedule 2026 (based on previous years' structure):
Friday, June 5th
- Afternoon: Opening of rides and stalls in Mendelssohnpark
- Evening: Official beer tapping and opening of the Kirmes by the Horchheimer Kirmesgesellschaft
- Live music and dancing in the festival tent
Saturday, June 6th
- Afternoon: Family programme with face painting and reduced prices on rides
- Evening: Kirmes party with a cover band or DJ in the festival tent
Sunday, June 7th
- Morning: Festive church service in St. Maximinus parish church
- Frühschoppen (morning pint) in the festival tent with brass music
- Afternoon: Grand Kirmes parade through Horchheim with floats, music groups, and clubs
- Evening: Dance evening in the festival tent
Monday, June 8th
- Daytime: Family afternoon with children's prices on rides
- Evening: Kirmes Kehraus (farewell party) with a communal wind-down
The detailed 2026 programme with bands and times will be published in good time on the Kirmesgesellschaft's website.
Highlights Horchheimer Kirmes 2026
Prices Horchheimer Kirmes 2026
Practical information — Horchheimer Kirmes
Venue: Mendelssohnpark, 56076 Koblenz-Horchheim.
Getting there: By public transport from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof (main station) with lines 8, 580, or 670 towards Horchheim, stop Pfarrkirche or Goldgrube. By car via the B49; parking spaces around the Mendelssohnpark are limited during the Kirmes, so travelling by bus or on foot is recommended.
Admission: Entry to the Kirmes grounds is free; rides and refreshments are paid for separately.
Family Offers: Reduced prices apply to many rides on Family Day.
Current information, programme changes, and club membership are available on the official website of the Horchheimer Kirmesgesellschaft.
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