Name: Maifest Schlich Langerwehe 2026
Start: 2026-05-13T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-05-14T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Schützenplatz Schlich, Langerwehe-Schlich

Maifest Schlich

About Maifest Schlich

The Maifest in Schlich is one of the oldest traditional May festivals in the Düren district. From May 13 to 14, 2026, the Volksfest (folk festival) will take place at the Schützenplatz in Langerwehe-Schlich. Organized by the Maigesellschaft Schlich-D'horn, a traditional customs society that preserves the Rhenish May festival customs with a Maypole, dancing, a festival tent, and culinary offerings. Authentic village atmosphere. Free admission.

Dates 13 May — 14 May 2026

Venue Langerwehe (05358)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Maifest Schlich — edition 2026

Traditional Maifest of the Maigesellschaft Schlich-D'horn from May 13–14, 2026, at the Schützenplatz in Langerwehe-Schlich. Festival tent with live music, family program, dance ball on Thursday evening (Ascension Day / Father's Day). Free admission. Authentic village atmosphere.

Two days of Rhenish Maypole tradition in one of the small Düren-Eifel villages. The Maigesellschaft Schlich-D'horn unites the districts of Schlich and D'horn for the erection of the Maypole and for feasting together.

Highlights Maifest Schlich 2026

Authentic village Maifest with real Rhenish customs
Festival tent with live music
Dance ball on Thursday evening (Father's Day)
Family program
Free admission

Programme Maifest Schlich 2026

Program Maifest Schlich 2026

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 — Festival Kickoff

Evening: Festival tent opening
Live music with Schlager and regional bands
Bratwurst, beer, potato pancakes (Reibekuchen)

Thursday, May 14, 2026 — Main Festival Day (Ascension Day)

Morning: Morning pint (Frühschoppen) at the festival tent
Afternoon: Family program with children's activities
Evening: Grand Dance Ball in the festival tent

More information about the Maigesellschaft Schlich-D'horn on Instagram.

Prices Maifest Schlich 2026

Admission completely free. Beer €3, Bratwurst €3–5.

Practical information

Practical information — Maifest Schlich

Getting There

By car: A4 exit Eschweiler-Ost, then towards Langerwehe-Schlich. By public transport: Bus or Regio train to Langerwehe, then bus or walk to Schlich.

Prices

Admission completely free. Beer €3, Bratwurst €3–5, Potato pancakes (Reibekuchen) €3.

Tip

Thursday evening with the dance ball is the main attraction. Authentic village May festival with real local traditions — those who want to experience customs live will find an original version here.

May Tradition in Schlich

The Maifest in Schlich is one of the established, centuries-old traditional events in the Düren district. On Wednesday, May 13, and Thursday, May 14, 2026, the traditional May Volksfest will take place at the Schützenplatz Schlich in Langerwehe-Schlich. The organizer is the Maigesellschaft Schlich-D'horn — one of the many May societies in the Düren-Aachen region that preserve the Rhenish Maypole tradition.

What is a Maigesellschaft?

The Maigesellschaften (May societies) are a specific Rhenish tradition: Young unmarried men (originally) formed voluntary societies that erected the Maypole in the village square on May 1st and organized the associated folk festival. The centerpiece is the erection of the Maibaum (a tall, debarked tree trunk), the traditional dancing around the Maypole, and the convivial gathering with beer, bratwurst, and live music. The Maigesellschaft Schlich-D'horn includes members from the two districts of Schlich and D'horn.

Program of the Maifest

The two-day program follows the traditional choreography:

Wednesday, May 13, 2026: Festival kickoff, erection of the Maypole (if not already done on May 1st), festival tent opening with live music
Thursday, May 14, 2026 (Ascension Day — Father's Day): Main festival day with morning pint (Frühschoppen), family program, evening dance ball

The program typically includes:

Festival tent with live music (Schlager, regional bands)
Bratwurst, potato pancake (Reibekuchen), and cake stands
Draught beer and cocktail bar
Family program with children's activities
Dance event on Thursday evening

Langerwehe and the Schlich district

Langerwehe is a municipality in the Düren district in the Rhineland region between Aachen and Cologne, on the edge of the Eifel. Schlich is one of the smaller districts with a village structure. The Maigesellschaft Schlich-D'horn maintains the close connection between the two districts — both villages celebrate the Maifest together, strengthening the village community and carrying on the tradition.