Radevormwald City Festival

Radevormwald City Festival — A Weekend in the Bergisches Land

The Radevormwald City Festival is one of the annual must-attend events in the Oberbergischer Kreis. From May 8th to 10th, 2026, the town center of this Bergisches Land municipality will transform into a festival mile. The town of Radevormwald, as the organizer, focuses on a blend of tradition (Historic Market) and modernity (live music, family program, Sunday shopping). The event is professionally promoted with an official 6-page flyer brochure and an A3 poster.

Radevormwald — A Town in the Bergisches Land

Radevormwald is located in the Oberbergischer Kreis, in the Bergisches Land region, between Wuppertal and Remscheid. With around 21,000 inhabitants, it's a small town in the Bergisches Land, known for its tool and jewelry industries. The town center, with Marktstraße and the Rathausvorplatz (town hall square), forms the natural stage for a city festival. May in the Bergisches Land often means mild weather with long days — ideal for a three-day event.

2026 Program — Three Days

Friday, May 8th, 2026 — Kick-off

• Small Historic Market in the town center
• Stage opening with live music
• Start of the three-day festival atmosphere
• First catering stands open

Saturday, May 9th, 2026 — Main Day

• Live music on the town center stage
• Entertainment program for all ages
• Family activities with events for children
• Hourly prize draws with prizes
• Catering on Marktstraße

Sunday, May 10th, 2026 — Sunday Shopping

• Sunday shopping in the town center — shops open
• Live music continues
• Family activities continue
• Hourly prize draws
• Weekend highlight: Shopping and festival combined

What Makes Radevormwald Special

The Radevormwald City Festival is a classic three-day event with small-town charm. Unlike big city festivals (Bonn, Dortmund, Cologne), there are no overwhelming crowds here — the format is family-friendly, the Marktstraße is easily walkable, and the live music has local roots. If you want to avoid commercial mega-events and prefer a cozy Bergisches Land city festival, this is the place for you.

Getting There

By car: A1 or A46 to Remscheid, then B229 to Radevormwald. Public transport: Bus lines from Wuppertal and Remscheid. Parking in the town center — usually busy on festival weekends, but solutions are available. If arriving by bike: Radevormwald is hilly, sturdy shoes or an e-bike are recommended.