About Kirmes Neunkirchen

For generations, the Kirmes Neunkirchen has been a fixed point in the event calendar of the Altenkirchen administrative district. From Friday to Monday, the festival grounds of the Westerwald municipality of Neunkirchen transform into a lively meeting place for locals and guests from the entire region. In the large festival tent, dance evenings alternate with live music, morning pint gatherings (Frühschoppen), and family programs, while outside, carousels, food stalls, and shooting galleries create the Kirmes atmosphere. The organizing Vereinsring (association ring) pools the strengths of the local clubs, making the festival a true community event.

The Kirmes Neunkirchen is the most traditional folk festival (Volksfest) in the Westerwald municipality of Neunkirchen in the Altenkirchen district. For four days, from Friday to Monday, the community's festival grounds are dedicated to conviviality, brass band music, dancing, and culinary diversity. The large festival tent forms the heart of the event and can accommodate several hundred guests.

The Kirmes is supported by the Vereinsring Neunkirchen, an association of all local clubs. This pooling of volunteer efforts guarantees a varied program and secures the continuation of a tradition deeply rooted in the Westerwald region. Marksmen's clubs, music associations, athletes, and the volunteer fire department all contribute equally, shaping the family-friendly atmosphere.

Four Days of Westerwald Festival Spirit

Kirmes Friday traditionally marks the opening with the ceremonial tapping of the first keg (Fassanstich) and a dance party that kicks off the festival with verve. Saturday is dedicated to great party nights with live bands or DJs, while Sunday takes a calmer tone with a morning pint gathering (Frühschoppen), a festive church service at midday, and a family afternoon. Kirmes Monday concludes the event with the traditional flea market (Krammarkt) and a final communal dance evening.

Festival Tent and Grounds

The heated festival tent with a stage, dance floor, and bar is set up on-site and offers a cozy ambiance in any weather. Around the tent, a small amusement park emerges with a children's carousel, candy stalls, shooting galleries, and food stands. The regional bratwurst, freshly tapped beer, and traditional Westerwald apple wine are staples of the culinary offerings.

Significance for the Region

For many families, the Kirmes Neunkirchen is the prime occasion to see relatives and acquaintances from all over the Westerwald. The Kirmes thus has an impact far beyond the municipal borders and remains an important part of village life in the Altenkirchen-Flammersfeld administrative district.

Kirmes Neunkirchen — edition 2026

From August 28th to 31st, 2026, the Vereinsring Neunkirchen once again invites you to the traditional Kirmes on the festival grounds of the Westerwald municipality. For four days, the focus will be on the festival tent operations, dance evenings, morning pint gatherings (Frühschoppen), children's carousels, and food stalls. The opening on Friday evening with the ceremonial keg tapping marks the beginning of a weekend full of encounters, culminating on Kirmes Monday with the traditional flea market (Krammarkt). Families, club members, and guests from the entire Altenkirchen district gather around the large festival tent for one of the most important summer festivals in the southern Westerwald.

The Kirmes Neunkirchen 2026 will take place from Friday, August 28th, to Monday, August 31st. As usual, it falls on the last weekend of August and marks the summer highlight in the municipality's event calendar.

The centerpiece is the large festival tent on the grounds, which offers a different musical program each evening. During the day, the adjacent amusement area with rides, candy, and food stalls attracts families and children.

Programme Kirmes Neunkirchen 2026

The detailed 2026 program will be published by the Vereinsring Neunkirchen in advance of the Kirmes via the event page of the municipality of Neunkirchen (Westerwald). The structure follows the proven key points of previous years:

Friday, August 28, 2026: Kirmes opening with keg tapping (Fassanstich) and a big dance party in the festival tent
Saturday, August 29, 2026: Party night with live band or DJ, festival tent open from the afternoon
Sunday, August 30, 2026: Morning pint gathering (Frühschoppen) with brass music, festive church service, family afternoon with children's program
Monday, August 31, 2026: Kirmes Monday with flea market (Krammarkt), morning pint gathering (Frühschoppen), and a cozy conclusion

Carousels, shooting galleries, and food stalls will be open on all days. Bands, opening times, and admission prices will be announced in August 2026.

Highlights Kirmes Neunkirchen 2026

Four days of Westerwald festival tent atmosphere from August 28th to 31st
Opening with traditional keg tapping (Fassanstich) on Friday evening
Morning pint gathering (Frühschoppen) with brass music and family afternoon on Sunday
Kirmes Monday with flea market (Krammarkt) and carousels for the whole family

Prices Kirmes Neunkirchen 2026

Admission to the festival grounds and the festival tent is generally free. A small entrance fee may be charged at the door for individual dance evenings or special events.

Practical information — Kirmes Neunkirchen

Organizer: Vereinsring Neunkirchen

Location: Festplatz Neunkirchen (Westerwald), 57648 Neunkirchen

Admission: Generally free, individual dance evenings may be ticketed.

Getting there: Neunkirchen is located about 12 km north of Altenkirchen and is accessible via the L 267 / L 280. Parking is signposted within walking distance of the festival grounds.

Information: Current details about the festival program are published by the municipality of Neunkirchen on its event page.

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