Klever Kirmes
Nine-day summer funfair on the Spoy Canal
About Klever Kirmes
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Nine Days of Kirmes on the Spoy Canal
The Klever Kirmes is one of the major Volksfeste (popular festivals) of the lower Lower Rhine region. The next edition will take place from July 11 to 19, 2026 — nine days of amusement park in Kleve's city center, with its characteristic canal serving as a scenic backdrop.
The Fairgrounds: Hafenstraße and Ludwig-Jahn-Straße
The Kirmes occupies two central fairgrounds:
- Hafenstraße Parking Lot — the main area with the large rides
- Ludwig-Jahn-Straße — an additional area with bistros, children's rides, and snack stands
Both areas are connected by a festival mile along the Spoy Canal — a unique backdrop in the Lower Rhine region, with water, trees, and the city skyline in view.
What the Kirmes Offers
The Klever Kirmes follows the classic Rhenish Volksfest tradition:
- Rides: Dodgems, carousels, Ferris wheel, roller coasters, log flumes
- Children's Rides: Carousels, children's roller coaster, chain carousel for the little ones
- Culinary Delights: Churros, candied almonds, potato pancakes, bratwurst, baked potatoes
- Sweets: Cotton candy, gingerbread hearts, almond roasters
- Shooting galleries, lottery stalls, classics of the showman tradition
Grand Marksmen's Parade — The Highlight
Traditionally, the Kirmes is officially opened with the barrel tapping ceremony by the mayor on the first festival weekend. The second weekend features the Grand Marksmen's Parade as the traditional highlight: Kleve's marksmen's clubs parade through the city center on Saturday — a combination of Volksfest and marksmen's tradition that has been celebrated in Kleve for decades.
Kleve — The Gateway to the Lower Rhine
The city of Kleve, with its approximately 50,000 inhabitants, is located in the far west of North Rhine-Westphalia, near the Dutch border. With the Spoy Canal, the Schwanenburg castle on the Stiftshügel hill, and an extensive pedestrian zone, Kleve is one of the most scenically and historically attractive cities in the Lower Rhine region. The Klever Kirmes is one of the city's flagship events.
Klever Kirmes — edition 2026
Nine days of amusement park on the Hafenstraße and Ludwig-Jahn-Straße fairgrounds. The Kirmes traditionally opens with the mayor's barrel tapping ceremony; the second Saturday is marked by the Grand Marksmen's Parade.
Programme Klever Kirmes 2026
Saturday, July 11, 2026 — Festival Kick-off
- Barrel Tapping by the mayor at the fairgrounds
- Opening of all rides
- Evening program with atmosphere on the Spoy Canal
Sunday–Friday, July 12–17, 2026 — Festival Week
- Daily Kirmes operation with rides and snack stands
- Family afternoons with reduced prices (according to showman announcements)
Saturday, July 18, 2026 — Grand Marksmen's Parade
- Grand Kleve Marksmen's Parade through the city center with all local marksmen's clubs
- Highlight weekend with full Kirmes atmosphere
Sunday, July 19, 2026 — Festival Finale
- Last day of the Kirmes with family afternoon
- Evening fireworks to conclude (according to organizer's program)
Exact dates and schedules at kleve.de.
Highlights Klever Kirmes 2026
- Nine festival days
- Grand Marksmen's Parade on the second Saturday
- Fairgrounds directly on the Spoy Canal
- Carousels, dodgems, Ferris wheel, and classics
- Completely free admission
Prices Klever Kirmes 2026
Free admission. Pay for rides and food at the stalls.
Practical information — Klever Kirmes
Getting There
Kleve train station — approx. 10 minutes walk to the fairgrounds. By car: A 57 (exit Goch or Kleve) or via the Dutch A 12. Parking on the outskirts is recommended due to crowds in the city center.
Admission
Admission to the fairgrounds is completely free. Pay for rides and food at the stalls.
Tip
If you prefer a quieter experience, come on a weekday afternoon — the Kirmes is accessible then, and children's rides are available without long waits. On weekends, especially after the Grand Marksmen's Parade, the Kirmes is in full swing — and most crowded.
Accompanying Summer Events in Kleve 2026
After Work Wine Festival (August 21), Festival of Lights (September 12), Klever Christmas Market (November 27 – December 6).
Contact
WTM Stadt Kleve GmbH — [email protected] — +49 2821 84806
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Where it takes place Klever Kirmes
Festplatz Hafenstraße & Ludwig-Jahn-Straße
Hafenstraße / Ludwig-Jahn-Straße, 47533 Kleve