Name: Remscheider Schützen- und Heimatfest with Sommerkirmes 2026
Start: 2026-07-03T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-07-07T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Schützenplatz am Stadtpark Remscheid

Schützenfest Remscheid

About Schützenfest Remscheid

More than two centuries old: The Remscheider Schützen- und Heimatfest has combined the club tradition of the Remscheider Schützenverein with the largest Sommerkirmes (summer funfair) in the major Bergisches city since 1816. From July 3rd to 7th, 2026, the Schützenplatz am Stadtpark will transform into a five-day stage of citizen shooting, Großer Zapfenstreich (a ceremonial tattoo), parade, king shooting, amusement rides, and a fireworks display. A family day, live music, and over 200 years of Bergisches shooting culture make the festival a fixed date in the event calendar of the city of Remscheid and the Bergisches Land.

Dates 03 Jul — 07 Jul 2026

Venue Remscheid (05120)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Schützenfest Remscheid — edition 2026

The 210th edition of the Remscheider Schützen- und Heimatfest with Sommerkirmes takes place from July 3rd to 7th, 2026, at the Schützenplatz am Stadtpark. Five days of citizen shooting, Großer Zapfenstreich, parade, king shooting, amusement rides, and fireworks.

The 210th anniversary of the Remscheider Schützenverein von 1816 will be celebrated with a five-day Heimat- und Schützenfest. At the classic festival grounds at Stadtpark, you can expect traditional fairground attractions — carousels, bumper cars, food stalls — combined with the shooting association's traditional customs programme.

Highlights Schützenfest Remscheid 2026

210th anniversary edition of the Schützenfest
Großer Zapfenstreich at Theodor-Heuss-Platz
Grand fireworks display on the opening Friday
Historic parade on Sunday
Family Day with reduced ride prices
Free admission to the festival grounds

Programme Schützenfest Remscheid 2026

Friday, July 3, 2026 — Opening

8:00 PM Citizen shooting
10:30 PM Grand fireworks display over the Stadtpark

Saturday, July 4, 2026 — Großer Zapfenstreich

8:00 PM Großer Zapfenstreich at Theodor-Heuss-Platz

Sunday, July 5, 2026 — Parade & Prince Shooting

3:00 PM Grand parade through Remscheid city centre
6:00 PM Prince shooting

Monday, July 6, 2026 — King Shooting

3:00 PM King shooting — Proclamation of the new shooting king

Tuesday, July 7, 2026 — Family Day

Reduced ride prices for families on all amusement rides at the Sommerkirmes.

Throughout

Amusement rides, food stalls, live music in the festival tent, traditional shooting ranges.

Prices Schützenfest Remscheid 2026

Free admission. Individual rides and food stalls are subject to charges. Family Day with reduced ride prices.

Practical information

Practical information — Schützenfest Remscheid

Getting There

S-Bahn line S7 from Wuppertal or Solingen to Remscheid Hauptbahnhof, then a 10-minute walk to the Stadtpark. By car, take the A1 motorway, exit Remscheid-Lennep or Remscheid-Lüttringhausen. Parking available at the Stadtpark and in surrounding streets.

Opening Hours

Monday to Saturday 2:00 PM–11:00 PM, Sunday 12:00 PM–11:00 PM. Family Day with reduced ride prices.

Tip

It's best to watch the parade on Sunday afternoon from Alleestraße or Theodor-Heuss-Platz — these offer the best views of the shooting companies and music bands.

210 Years of Tradition — From Civic Association to Major Event

The Remscheider Schützenverein von 1816 e.V. is one of the oldest civic associations in the city. What began as a citizens' militia more than two centuries ago is today a firmly established urban tradition: the Schützen- und Heimatfest with its associated Sommerkirmes at the Schützenplatz am Stadtpark. In 2026, the association celebrates its 210th edition — a remarkable anniversary that reflects the close connection between the association, the city, and the Bergisches homeland culture.

Five Days of Programme Between Tradition and Volksfest

The festival is classically divided into two worlds of experience: the traditional programme with citizen and king shooting, Großer Zapfenstreich, and parade on one side, and the Sommerkirmes funfair with amusement rides, showmen, and food stalls on the other. Both worlds intertwine and attract thousands of visitors from Remscheid, Wuppertal, Solingen, and the entire Bergisches Städtedreieck (Bergisches Tri-City Area) every year.

The Schützenplatz — The Heart of the Festival

Located directly next to the Remscheid Stadtpark, the Schützenplatz offers the necessary space for the festival tent, carousels, and shooting ranges. The venue is within a few minutes' walk from the city centre, and the Remscheid train station is just a short stroll away. Those arriving by car will find several paid parking facilities around the Stadtpark.

Highlights of the Festival Weekend

The Großer Zapfenstreich at Theodor-Heuss-Platz marks the ceremonial start, and the parade on Sunday afternoon leads the shooting societies back through the Remscheid city centre to the festival grounds. The king shooting crowns the new shooting king, and the fireworks display on the opening Friday provides a dazzling highlight. In between, live music in the festival tent, a family day with reduced ride prices, and the traditional citizen shooting offer round-the-clock entertainment.

Remscheid and the Bergisches Land

The city of Remscheid is an independent city in the Bergisches Städtedreieck (North Rhine-Westphalia), together with Wuppertal and Solingen. The Schützenfest is one of the most traditional Volksfeste (popular festivals) in the Bergisches Land and has shaped the cultural identity of the city for generations.