Neunkircher Kirmes
Traditional summer funfair with fireworks on the Eisweiher fairground
About Neunkircher Kirmes
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Summer Funfair with Tradition
The Neunkircher Kirmes is one of the great traditional funfair classics of Saarland. Every year at the beginning of August, the Festplatz Eisweiher (Eisweiher fairground) on Fernstraße becomes the focal point: rides, stalls, music, and fireworks transform the area into a vibrant microcosm that shines far beyond the district capital – visitors from the entire Neunkirchen district, the Saarpfalz district, and the Saarbrücken regional association make their way here.
Rides and Fair Stalls
Around 40 showmen are present every year, including six large rides and a dodgem car attraction. Classics like the Ferris wheel, carousel, and haunted house stand alongside modern loop-the-loops and high-thrill rides. More than ten stalls provide guests with bratwurst, fries, crêpes, roasted almonds, cotton candy, and of course, draft beer – and the unavoidable Saarland specialties, Lyoner and Schwenker.
Opening Fireworks on Friday Evening
The highlight of every Kirmes is the traditional opening fireworks display on Friday evening at dusk. Thousands flock to the fairground, standing crowded around the Eisweiher, as the sky over Neunkirchen is bathed in colour for about twenty minutes. Live music accompanies the spectacle on the central stage, where bands like the Zwoa Spitzbuam or Italian Schlager groups provide the atmosphere.
Family Day on Tuesday
On the last day of the funfair, Tuesday, it's Family Day: all rides are half-price. Parents with children take the opportunity to try out all the attractions without the crowds – from the small carousel to the big loop-the-loop. It's the quieter, but particularly popular, conclusion to the five days of the festival.
A Funfair in the Middle of Neunkirchen
The Eisweiher fairground is centrally located, just a few minutes' walk from Neunkirchen station. This makes the Kirmes easily accessible by train for visitors from Saarbrücken or Homburg – an advantage not every funfair in Saarland can claim.
Neunkircher Kirmes — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Neunkircher Kirmes spans five days from Friday, July 31, to Tuesday, August 4. As every year, the district capital Neunkirchen is the organizer; the exact stage program will be announced in the summer.
Around 40 stalls and rides are expected, along with the traditional fireworks on the opening evening and the Family Day with half-price offers on Tuesday.
Programme Neunkircher Kirmes 2026
Friday, July 31, 2026 — Opening
- 6:00 PM — Keg tapping ceremony and official opening by the Mayor
- 7:00 PM — Stage program with live bands (program to be announced in July)
- 10:30 PM — Grand opening fireworks display over the Eisweiher
Saturday, August 1, 2026
- 10:30 AM — Blessing of the new rides
- From 2:00 PM — Full program of all showmen
- Evening — Live music on the main stage
Sunday, August 2, 2026
- Family Day with children's program
- Evening — Stage show with regional artists
Monday, August 3, 2026
- General Kirmes operation, from the afternoon
Tuesday, August 4, 2026 — Family Day
- Half-price tickets on all rides
- Closing atmosphere until late
The detailed stage program will be published on neunkirchen.de in mid-July 2026.
Highlights Neunkircher Kirmes 2026
- Grand opening fireworks on Friday evening
- 40 showmen with rides and stalls
- Family Day on Tuesday with half-price offers
- Centrally located, within walking distance of Neunkirchen station
Prices Neunkircher Kirmes 2026
Admission to the fairground is free. Rides cost between €3 and €8 per ride. On Family Day (Tuesday), rides are half-price.
Practical information — Neunkircher Kirmes
Getting There
By train: ICE/RE to Neunkirchen Hauptbahnhof (main station), then about a 10-minute walk to the Eisweiher fairground. By car: A8 exit Neunkirchen, follow signs for Festplatz. Parking is available around the fairground and in the town centre, but can fill up quickly on busy days.
Admission
Admission to the fairground is free. Rides and food are priced individually. On Family Day (Tuesday), all carousels are half-price.
Accommodation
Hotels in Neunkirchen-Mitte or in neighbouring Homburg (15 minutes by train). Those exploring Saarland over a weekend can combine the Kirmes with a visit to the Saarschleife (Saar Loop) or the Völklinger Hütte (Völklingen Ironworks).
Tip
Arrive early on Friday evening – the fireworks attract thousands of visitors, and the best spots with a clear view are occupied from 8 PM onwards.
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Where it takes place Neunkircher Kirmes
Festplatz Eisweiher
Fernstraße, Festplatz Eisweiher, 66538 Neunkirchen