Name: Quickborn Owl and Marksmen Festival 2026
Start: 2026-09-11T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-09-20T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Rathausplatz Quickborn und Freizeitsee

Quickborn Owl Festival

About Quickborn Owl Festival

For over 25 years, the Quickborn Owl and Marksmen Festival has been the most important festival date in the town of Quickborn in the Pinneberg district. Traditionally held at the end of September, the town hall square and leisure lake transform into a ten-day festival mile with an opening concert (Thursday), lantern procession and fireworks (Friday evening at the leisure lake), Owl Market flea market (Saturday in the town center), marksmen's king committee and festival ball (Sunday). Live music, funfair, and shooting range complement the program — a modern marksmen festival for all generations.

Dates 11 Sep — 20 Sep 2026

Venue Quickborn (01056)

Prices 0.00€ — 30.00€

Status —

Edition 2026

Quickborn Owl Festival — edition 2026

The 2026 Quickborn Owl and Marksmen Festival is planned for the second half of September, based on experience from previous years — likely September 11-20, 2026. Classic ten-day program: opening concert (Thursday), lantern procession and fireworks at the leisure lake (Friday evening), Owl Market flea market (Saturday), marksmen's king committee and festival ball (Sunday). Exact dates and lineup will be announced by the organizer in spring 2026.

2026 — The Next Edition

After 2025 (September 12-21 with Lotto King Karl on Friday and Mallorca party on Saturday), the 2026 edition is likely planned for the same September weekend. The proven program schedule remains the same — the exact lineup will be announced by the organizer, the town of Quickborn, and the Quickborn Marksmen's Association in spring 2026.

Highlights Quickborn Owl Festival 2026

Ten days of program
Lantern procession and fireworks at the leisure lake
Owl Market flea market in the town center
Marksmen's King Committee on Sunday
Live concerts and party evenings in the festival tent
Funfair with rides

Programme Quickborn Owl Festival 2026

Program Schedule (Based on the Proven Structure)

Thursday — Opening Concert in the festival tent at the Town Hall Square, starting at 7 PM
Friday — Live music in the festival tent in the evening, headliner act
Friday Evening (approx. 9–10 PM) — Lantern Procession followed by Fireworks at the Leisure Lake
Saturday Afternoon — Owl Market Flea Market in the town center, opening shot at 2:30 PM
Saturday Evening — Mallorca Party or Schlager Evening in the festival tent (ages 18+, from approx. €25)
Sunday Morning — Country & Line Dance Breakfast (often free)
Sunday Afternoon (from 3 PM) — Citizens' King Shooting and Marksmen's Prize Shooting
Sunday Evening — King's Proclamation and Festival Ball in the festival tent
Following Days — smaller events, funfair open

Binding dates and tickets from spring 2026 at quickborn.de. Festival tent tickets via Eventim.

Prices Quickborn Owl Festival 2026

Owl Market, lantern procession, and Sunday program are free. Festival tent concerts and party evenings require admission (typically €12–€30 depending on the headliner). Funfair according to stall tariffs.

Practical information

Practical information — Quickborn Owl Festival

Getting There

Quickborn is located on the A7 motorway (Quickborn exit) between Hamburg and Norderstedt. AKN train station Quickborn on the Hamburg-Eidelstedt – Kaltenkirchen line. Parking available at the town hall and at the leisure lake.

Festival Tent Tickets

Advance sales typically start in May. 2025 prices: Live concert Friday from €25, Mallorca party Saturday from €12. Lantern procession, Owl Market, and Sunday program are free.

Dates 2026

To be officially confirmed by the organizer in spring 2026 — typically the second half of September.

Over 25 Years of Town Festival with Marksmen Tradition

The Quickborn Owl and Marksmen Festival originated more than 25 years ago as a merger of the traditional marksmen festival with a modern folk festival. The town of Quickborn, with just under 22,000 inhabitants in the Pinneberg district, Schleswig-Holstein, has thus created a festival that connects generations — from the classic marksmen's brother to the young festival guest.

Two Venues, One Festival

The festival takes place at two main locations:

The Town Hall Square with the funfair, the festival tent, and the Owl Market flea market on Saturday
The Quickborn Leisure Lake as the venue for the lantern procession and fireworks on Friday evening

The Classic Program Schedule

Over ten days, the festival follows a proven schedule:

Thursday — Opening Concert in the festival tent
Friday Evening — Lantern Procession and Fireworks at the Leisure Lake
Saturday Afternoon — Owl Market (Flea Market) in the town center, with the opening shot at 2:30 PM
Sunday Afternoon — Citizens' King Shooting and Marksmen's Prize Shooting
Sunday Evening — King's Proclamation and Festival Ball

Live Music and Party Concept

The musical program goes far beyond classic brass music — regionally known acts perform on the festival tent stage. In 2025, Lotto King Karl & die 4 Richtigen played with support act Edelg!ft on Friday evening, and Saturday featured a Mallorca party with a sangria atmosphere (ages 18+). This makes the Quickborn Festival one of the most youth-friendly marksmen festivals in Northern Germany.

Funfair and More

Classic funfair with rides, food stalls, shooting range, and stalls from regional clubs complement the program. The Owl Market on Saturday afternoon in the town center attracts thousands of bargain hunters — an independent major event that connects the marksmen festival with downtown retail.