Name: Pirate Festival in Maximilianpark Hamm 2026
Start: 2026-08-16T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-08-16T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Maximilianpark Hamm

Pirate Festival Maxipark

About Pirate Festival Maxipark

For one Sunday afternoon, the Maximilianpark in Hamm transforms into a pirate cave for the whole family. A treasure hunt between the Glass Elephant and the Butterfly House, saber fight theater, activities for little pirates, all set against the open-air backdrop of one of the most beautiful parks in the eastern Ruhr area. With regular park admission, you'll experience a family festival tailored to Hamm that makes the city a stronghold for little buccaneers every year.

Dates 16 Aug — 16 Aug 2026

Venue Hamm (05915)

Prices 4.00€ — 6.00€

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Pirate Festival Maxipark — edition 2026

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On August 16, 2026, Maximilianpark Hamm will once again transform into a pirate cave. Four hours of treasure hunt, saber fight theater, craft stations, and activities for little buccaneers — all set against the open-air backdrop of the Glass Elephant, Butterfly House, and themed gardens. Admission is at the regular park rate.

Pirate stations in Maxipark will open from 2 PM. Families can explore the various themed gardens with treasure maps, participate in saber fight demonstrations, or craft their own eye patches, pirate hats, and small treasure chests. The mini-theater performances will run in several slots between 2:30 PM and 5:30 PM — hidden within the park, allowing families to plan their afternoon as they wish.

The festival officially concludes at 6 PM. The park itself remains open until 7 PM for a relaxed end to the day. The event is included in the regular park admission — no extra tickets are needed.

Highlights Pirate Festival Maxipark 2026

Treasure hunt throughout the park with maps and clues. Saber fight demonstrations under stunt supervision. Mini-theater in the style of "Pirates of the Caribbean" for children. Craft stations and walk the plank.

Programme Pirate Festival Maxipark 2026

Sunday, August 16, 2026

10:00 AM — Park opens
2:00 PM — Pirate Festival Opening: all stations active
2:00 PM–6:00 PM — Ongoing activities:
- Treasure hunt throughout the park (maps available at the Tourist Information)
- Saber fight demonstrations under stunt supervision
- Mini-theater performances "Pirates of the Caribbean" (child-friendly)
- Craft stations: Pirate hat, eye patch, treasure chest
- Walk the plank (inflatable structure)
- Face painting for children
6:00 PM — Pirate Festival ends
7:00 PM — Park closes

On Site

Food stalls, ice cream, coffee
Playgrounds around the Glass Elephant
Dogs not allowed (except assistance and therapy dogs)

Prices Pirate Festival Maxipark 2026

Included in regular park admission: Adults €6, Children €4, Family Ticket €16. Tickets on-site or online via ticketfritz.de.

Practical information

Practical information — Pirate Festival Maxipark

Getting There

By car via the A2 (Hamm exit) or A1 (Hamm-Bockum). Parking available directly at the park entrance. By train to Hamm Hauptbahnhof, then bus line 1, 4, or 9 to Maxipark.

Admission

Regular park admission (Adults €6, Children €4, Family Ticket €16). Tickets also available online at maximilianpark.ticketfritz.de. Dogs not allowed (except assistance and therapy dogs).

Tips

Early arrival recommended — treasure hunt stations open at 2 PM. Bring enough drinking water, sun protection in warm weather.

Pirate Festival in Maxipark — The Park Becomes a Robber's Lair

Looking for a family festival where the kids fall asleep in the car, exhausted but happy? Then the Pirate Festival in Maximilianpark Hamm is the place for you. On one summer Sunday afternoon, the sprawling grounds of Maxipark turn into an adventure land for little pirates — and adults are welcome too. Four hours of open-air entertainment, nestled in one of Westphalia's most beautiful parks.

What Happens at the Pirate Festival?

The entire park area is dotted with stations offering genuine pirate content: treasure hunts with maps and clues leading through the park, saber fights under the supervision of trained stunt professionals, theatrical mini-performances in the style of "Pirates of the Caribbean" — child-friendly versions, but visually elaborate. There are also craft stations where little pirates can create hats, eye patches, or treasure chests, and a "walk the plank" over an inflatable floor that simulates the feeling of being on a ship.

Maximilianpark as a Backdrop

Maxipark originated in 1984 from the grounds of the former Maximilian colliery and is part of the Route of Industrial Heritage. Spanning 22 hectares, it features themed gardens, a butterfly house, the distinctive Glass Elephant landmark (a walk-in sculpture by artist Horst Rellecke), and several playgrounds integrated into the Pirate Festival. The mix of historical industrial architecture and blooming gardens provides the most unusual festival backdrop you can find in Hamm.

Who's Behind It?

The organizer is Maximilianpark Hamm GmbH, a subsidiary of the City of Hamm. The Pirate Festival is part of the park's series of recurring annual themed festivals, alongside the Kite Festival in September, the International Maxi Kite Trophy, and various concert formats. The event planning focuses on an accessible entry fee — park admission covers all activities.

Hamm and the Eastern Ruhr Area

Hamm is an independent city in the eastern Ruhr area, in the administrative district of Arnsberg, North Rhine-Westphalia. With around 180,000 inhabitants, it's one of NRW's larger medium-sized cities, characterized by its railway (large marshalling yard), the Lippe floodplains, and former collieries. Maxipark is the city's most important green space and one of NRW's most visited themed parks outside of amusement parks.