Name: Leipzig Spring Fair 2026 2026
Start: 2026-04-04T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-05-17T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Festplatz am Cottaweg / Kleinmesse Leipzig (Stadtteil Möckern/Gohlis-Süd)

Leipzig Spring Fair

About Leipzig Spring Fair

The Leipzig Spring Fair runs from April 4 to May 17, 2026, on the festival grounds at Cottaweg in the Möckern/Gohlis-Süd district. Six weeks of Volksfest (traditional funfair) with rides and attractions for young and old: dodgems, Ferris wheel, haunted house, carousel, swing ride, roller coaster, game stalls, shooting ranges, and numerous food and drink stands. Open Wed–Sun from 2 PM (Mon/Tue closed), Fri–Sat until 11 PM, Sun–Thu until 10 PM. Family Day on Wednesdays with 20% discount on all rides, Ladies Night on Fridays from 7 PM (2 € rides). Several fireworks displays and themed days round off the program. Free admission.

Dates 04 Apr — 17 May 2026

Venue Leipzig (14713)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Leipzig Spring Fair — edition 2026

Six weeks of Volksfest at Cottaweg from April 4 to May 17, 2026. Dodgems, Ferris wheel, haunted house, carousel, swing ride, roller coaster, game stalls, shooting ranges. Open Wed–Sun, Mon/Tue closed. Family Day on Wednesdays with 20% discount, Ladies Night on Fridays from 7 PM (2 € rides). Several fireworks displays on weekends. Free admission.

Spring Fair 2026

The 2026 spring edition of the Leipzig Fair runs from April 4 to May 17, 2026, on the festival grounds at Cottaweg in the north of Leipzig. Six weeks of classic spring funfair with rides for all generations, stalls, food, and showman's program. Organizer: Leipzig Showmen's Association in cooperation with the City of Leipzig.

Highlights Leipzig Spring Fair 2026

Six weeks of spring Volksfest at Cottaweg
Dodgems, Ferris wheel, haunted house, roller coaster
Family Day on Wednesdays with 20% discount
Ladies Night on Fridays from 7 PM (2 € rides)
Fireworks displays on several weekends
Free admission to the fair
Tradition of the Leipzig Showmen's Association

Programme Leipzig Spring Fair 2026

Spring Fair 2026 — Program

Opening Hours

Wednesday–Thursday 2:00 PM–10:00 PM
Friday 2:00 PM–11:00 PM
Saturday 2:00 PM–11:00 PM
Sunday 2:00 PM–10:00 PM
Monday/Tuesday closed

Rides

Dodgems (several setups)
Ferris wheel with views over the Leipzig Auenwald forest area
Haunted House
Carousel
Swing Ride
Children's Roller Coaster
Classic Carousels

Themed Days

Wednesdays Family Day — 20% discount on rides, children's entertainment
Fridays from 7 PM Ladies Night — 2 € rides for women
Several fireworks displays over the festival grounds on weekends (dates on website)

Stalls

Game stalls, shooting ranges, throwing stalls
Bratwurst, fries, crêpes, almonds, cotton candy
Gingerbread hearts, mulled wine, Saxon beer

Current fireworks dates: leipziger-kleinmesse.net.

Prices Leipzig Spring Fair 2026

Admission to the fair is free. Rides cost €3–€5 per ride, depending on the attraction. Wednesdays Family Day with 20% discount. Fridays from 7 PM Ladies Night with 2 € rides for women on selected attractions. Food and drinks at usual Volksfest prices.

Practical information

Practical information — Leipzig Spring Fair

Date

Saturday, April 4 to Sunday, May 17, 2026 (six weeks).

Opening Hours

Wed–Thu 2 PM–10 PM, Fri 2 PM–11 PM, Sat 2 PM–11 PM, Sun 2 PM–10 PM. Monday and Tuesday closed.

Location

Festival grounds at Cottaweg, 04155 Leipzig (Möckern/Gohlis-Süd districts).

Admission

Free. Rides and stalls at individual showmen's prices.

Themed Days

Wednesday: Family Day with 20% discount. Friday from 7 PM: Ladies Night with 2 € rides.

Getting There

Tram 3, 7, or 15 from Central Station, stop Sportforum or Stadion. Car: A 9 exit Schkeuditzer Kreuz. Parking is scarce — public transport recommended.

Spring at Cottaweg

The Leipzig Spring Fair has been an integral part of Leipzig's spring for generations. From April 4 to May 17, 2026, the festival grounds at Cottaweg (in the north of Leipzig, on the border between the Möckern and Gohlis-Süd districts) will open its gates — six weeks of Volksfest, traditional family funfair, and a meeting place for Leipzig's showmen. This date, along with the autumn fair in late summer, marks the annual rhythm of the Cottaweg festival grounds.

Rides and Stalls

Each year, the spring edition features a mix of classic and modern rides. Always present: dodgems, a Ferris wheel with views over the Leipzig Auenwald forest area, a haunted house, a carousel, a swing ride, a mini-roller coaster for children, and several other carousels. In addition, there are game stalls, shooting ranges, throwing stalls, and the classic showman's trade of the region. Food stalls offer Bratwurst, fries, crêpes, almonds, gingerbread hearts, cotton candy, mulled wine, and Saxon beer.

Family Day, Ladies Night, and Fireworks

Several themed days structure the spring program. Every Wednesday is Family Day: 20% discount on all rides, plus children's entertainment and reduced food prices. On Fridays from 7 PM, Cottaweg transforms into a Ladies Night with 2 € rides for women on selected attractions. Several fireworks displays over the festival grounds characterize the weekends — dates are announced on the website of the Leipzig Showmen's Association. Admission to the fair is free; individual rides and stalls are paid for separately.

Getting There and Neighborhood

The festival grounds at Cottaweg are located between the districts of Möckern (east) and Gohlis-Süd (west) in the north of Leipzig, directly between the stadium and the Elster flood basin. By tram, it takes about 10 minutes from Leipzig Hbf (lines 3, 7, or 15, stop Sportforum or Stadion). By car: A 9 exit Schkeuditzer Kreuz, then B 6 towards Leipzig-Mitte. Parking at the festival grounds and in the surrounding area is scarce during the fair, especially on weekends — public transport is recommended.