MEGA Kirmes Wuppertal

Wuppertal's Largest Funfair — at the Stadium Forecourt by the Zoo

The MEGA Kirmes Wuppertal is the largest of Wuppertal's ten funfairs in 2026. On the spacious stadium forecourt at the Zoo (Hubertusallee 4, 42117 Wuppertal-Sonnborn), high-rise rides, family carousels, food stalls, shooting galleries, and live stages line up across several hectares. Anyone wanting to experience Wuppertal's funfair on an industrial scale will find it here.

When: June 12th to 21st, 2026 — Ten Days for the First Time

In 2026, the MEGA Kirmes will be extended to 10 days for the first time (previously 8 days). The full program:

• Friday, June 12th, 2026: Opening — Grand Fireworks Display
• Saturday, June 13th & Sunday, June 14th: Main Visitor Weekend
• Monday–Tuesday, June 15th–16th: Weekday Funfair
• Wednesday, June 17th: Family Day with Reduced Prices
• Thursday, June 18th: Standard Funfair
• Friday, June 19th, 2026: Second Grand Fireworks Display
• Saturday, June 20th & Sunday, June 21st: Final Weekend, Festival Wind-down

TIKI TAKA — 45-Meter Giant Swing in the Bergisches Land

The biggest premiere in 2026 is TIKI TAKA — a spectacular 45-meter-high giant swing, one of the tallest transportable rides in Europe. Operator: Paulsen. The swing oscillates back and forth with ten times the force of gravity — offering views over the entire Wuppertal Zoo and the Bergisches Land region. Not for the faint-hearted, but a must-ride for adrenaline fans.

Big Bamboo — Caribbean Vibes in the Bergisches Land

Second premiere in 2026: Big Bamboo, a high-rise ride with Caribbean-themed decoration. Operator: Hempen. Bamboo aesthetics, tropical soundscape, dynamic movements — a visual and auditory attraction that Wuppertal audiences will experience in this form for the first time in 2026.

Two Fireworks Displays — Friday, June 12th, and Friday, June 19th

In 2026, the MEGA Kirmes offers not one, but two grand fireworks displays:

• Friday, June 12th: Opening fireworks in the evening
• Friday, June 19th: Second fireworks display mid-festival

Best viewing spots are around the stadium forecourt and from the banks of the Wupper river. Both start around 10:30 PM (summer twilight).

Family Day — Wednesday, June 17th

Wednesday, June 17th, 2026 is the official Family Day. On this day, many showmen offer reduced prices on rides and family packages. Tip for families with children: Wednesday afternoons are the least crowded times at the funfair, meaning children get to the carousels faster.

Wuppertal-Sonnborn — Main Location by the Wuppertal Zoo

The MEGA Kirmes takes place in the Sonnborn district, on the western edge of Wuppertal. Right next door: the Wuppertal Zoo, one of Germany's most beautiful zoo complexes set in a park landscape. For those planning a family day out, combine a morning at the zoo with an afternoon at the funfair — day tickets for both attractions are sold separately. The Schwebebahn (suspension railway) station Zoo/Stadion is just a few minutes away — the ideal way to arrive.

Ten Wuppertal Funfairs in 2026 — MEGA as the Leader

Wuppertal is a city of funfairs. With the MEGA Kirmes as the premier event, a total of ten Volksfeste will be held across the city in 2026 — from the Cronenberger Kirmes and Sonnborner Kirmes to the Barmer Kirmes. The MEGA is by far the largest and most ambitious — showmen from all over Northern Germany bring their top attractions.