Memmingen Children's Festival
Over 440 years of tradition — all primary school children sing and dance in the market square
About Kinderfest Memmingen
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One of Bavaria's Oldest Children's Festival Traditions
The Memmingen Children's Festival boasts a tradition spanning over 440 years. The earliest documented mention dates back to a council protocol from 1571; the custom originated from a spring school procession. To this day, it remains one of the largest and oldest children's festivals in the region and a symbol of identity for the Swabian city of Memmingen.
Joint Singing in the Market Square
At 9:15 AM, all children from Memmingen's primary schools gather in the market square. Following church services, songs ring out from over 2,000 children's voices, accompanied by dances and a welcome address by the Lord Mayor. Five primary schools each perform a dance on the stage in the market square — the Theodor-Heuss-School traditionally performs the "Mautanz" (guild dance).
The Grand Parade
In the afternoon, at 1:30 PM, the colorful children's parade forms up at Hallhof and marches through Maximilianstraße, Roßmarkt, Lindauer Straße, and Bodenseestraße to the stadium grounds, where the festival concludes with games and entertainment.
Connection to Fishermen's Day
The Children's Festival is closely linked to Memmingen's Fishermen's Day, another major traditional festival in the city. In 2026, Fishermen's Day will be held on July 21st, and the Children's Festival on July 23rd — both festivals shape Memmingen's festival week in high summer.
Kinderfest Memmingen — edition 2026
Children's Festival 2026 — July 23rd
The 2026 edition follows the traditional schedule: singing and dancing in the market square in the morning, followed by the grand parade to the stadium grounds in the afternoon. The festival is part of Memmingen's festival week, which includes Fishermen's Day on July 21st.
Songs 2026
The song selection includes, among others, "Aufsteh'n, aufeinander zugeh'n" as a choral piece, the Swabian song "Handy Cap", the international "I like the flowers" (in German and English), and "Alle Pinguine" as a modern summer song; the closing song is "Weckruf" by Adalbert Maier.
Programme Kinderfest Memmingen 2026
Morning — from 9:15 AM, Market Square
- Assembly of all primary school children after church services
- Joint singing by over 2,000 children's voices (incl. "Aufsteh'n, aufeinander zugeh'n", "Handy Cap", "I like the flowers", "Alle Pinguine", closing song "Weckruf")
- Welcome address by the Lord Mayor
- Dances by five primary schools on the stage; "Mautanz" by the Theodor-Heuss-School
Afternoon — from 1:30 PM, Parade
- Assembly at Hallhof
- Parade through Maximilianstraße, Roßmarkt, Lindauer Straße, and Bodenseestraße to the Stadium Grounds
- Program and conclusion at the stadium grounds
The complete Children's Festival program will be available from early July 2026 at the City Information Office.
Highlights Kinderfest Memmingen 2026
Prices Kinderfest Memmingen 2026
Practical information — Kinderfest Memmingen
Getting There
Memmingen is located in the Allgäu region, easily accessible via the A7/A96 motorways and by train (Memmingen main station). The event locations (market square, city center, stadium grounds) are centrally located.
Admission
The Children's Festival is a public city festival; attending the market square program and the parade is free.
Schedule 2026
July 23, 2026: From 9:15 AM, assembly, singing, and dances in the market square; from 1:30 PM, parade from Hallhof through the city center to the stadium grounds. The Children's Festival program will be available from early July at the City Information Office. Organizers: City of Memmingen and the Memmingen Primary Schools.
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Where it takes place Kinderfest Memmingen
Marktplatz Memmingen, Innenstadt, Stadiongelände