Name: Rheinbach May Fair 2026
Start: 2026-04-30T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-05-04T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Prümer Wall / Pützstraße Rheinbach

May Fair Rheinbach

About May Fair Rheinbach

From April 30 to May 4, 2026, the Prümer Wall and Pützstraße in Rheinbach will transform into a spring festival mile. Five days of showmen, carousels, the almost hundred-year-old caterpillar train, Route 66 bumper cars, Disco Dance, Aladdin, and Circus Dream Journey – new in 2026: the interactive Poco Loco Labyrinth with app-guided scavenger hunt. Free admission. One of the oldest Kirmes traditions in the Rhein-Sieg district – combinable with the charm of Rheinbach's neighboring Glass City.

Dates 30 Apr — 04 May 2026

Venue Rheinbach (05382)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

May Fair Rheinbach — edition 2026

The 2026 Rheinbach May Fair runs from April 30 to May 4 on Prümer Wall and in Pützstraße. 5 days of Volksfest with Caterpillar Train, Route 66 bumper cars, carousels, and the new Poco Loco (interactive labyrinth with app). Free admission.

Bridge day format with May Day holiday and weekend. Classic showmen's program plus interactive new Poco Loco.

Highlights May Fair Rheinbach 2026

5 days of May Fair with bridge day
New Poco Loco – interactive labyrinth with app
Nostalgic Caterpillar Train (almost 100 years old)
Route 66 Bumper Cars, Aladdin, Circus Dream Journey
Free admission

Programme May Fair Rheinbach 2026

Thu, April 30, 2026 · 3 PM–11 PM

Opening of the May Fair

Fri, May 1, 2026 · 12 PM–10 PM · May Day

Full program at all rides

Sat, May 2, 2026 · 2 PM–11 PM

Main visitor day, evening program

Sun, May 3, 2026 · 12 PM–10 PM

Family Day, early evening gathering

Mon, May 4, 2026 · 12 PM–9 PM

Festival winding down

Details: rheinbach.de/kirmes.

Prices May Fair Rheinbach 2026

Festival grounds free. Rides with individual prices.

Practical information

Practical information — May Fair Rheinbach

Date & Opening Hours

Thu 30.04. · 3:00 PM–11:00 PM
Fri 01.05. · 12:00 PM–10:00 PM (May Day)
Sat 02.05. · 2:00 PM–11:00 PM
Sun 03.05. · 12:00 PM–10:00 PM
Mon 04.05. · 12:00 PM–9:00 PM

Location

Prümer Wall and Pützstraße, 53359 Rheinbach.

Admission

Festival grounds free. Rides with individual prices.

Getting There (Public Transport Recommended)

Bus to Wilhelmsplatz stop or S-Bahn 23 (Voreifelbahn) to Rheinbach station. By car via the A61 (Meckenheim exit).

Closures

Prümer Wall and Martinstraße are closed to car traffic from April 26 to May 5, 2026.

New in 2026

Poco Loco – interactive Mexican labyrinth with app scavenger hunt.

Organizer

City of Rheinbach (rheinbach.de).

Spring Volksfest in the Glass City

The Rheinbach May Fair is the traditional spring Volksfest (folk festival) of the city of Rheinbach in the southern Rhein-Sieg district. For decades, it has occupied the Prümer Wall – one of the central squares of the historic old town – and the adjacent Pützstraße at the beginning of May. The organizer is the City of Rheinbach in cooperation with the regional showmen's association.

Dates 2026 – April 30 to May 4

The 2026 edition runs for five days, from Thursday, April 30 to Monday, May 4 – covering the bridge day (Friday, May 1 = May Day holiday) and the weekend. An optimal constellation for families and day-trippers.

Opening Hours

Thursday, April 30: 3:00 PM–11:00 PM (Opening Day)
Friday, May 1 (May Day): 12:00 PM–10:00 PM
Saturday, May 2: 2:00 PM–11:00 PM
Sunday, May 3: 12:00 PM–10:00 PM
Monday, May 4: 12:00 PM–9:00 PM (Winding Down)

Food stalls open earlier depending on weather and crowd.

Attractions 2026

The 2026 May Fair brings the classic repertoire to the city center:

Poco Loco – interactive Mexican labyrinth with app scavenger hunt (New in 2026)
Caterpillar Train – almost hundred-year-old classic attraction with nostalgic charm
Bumper Cars "Route 66"
"Disco Dance" – Roundabout carousel
Children's Carousel "Aladdin"
Giant Slide "Circus Dream Journey"
Shooting galleries, lottery stalls, shooting gallery
Kirmes classic gastronomy: Bratwurst, Reibekuchen, Crêpes, candied almonds, almond ice cream, mulled wine, beer

Closures and Arrival

During the fair, Prümer Wall and Martinstraße will be completely closed to traffic from April 26 to May 5, 2026. Arrival by public transport is recommended: Bus to Wilhelmsplatz stop or by train to Rheinbach station (S-Bahn 23 Voreifelbahn). By car: Parking facilities in the city center around the Wall, early arrival recommended.

Rheinbach – The Glass City

Rheinbach is the German "Glass City" – home to the vocational school for glass (Glasfachschule) and organizer of the glass fair. This industrial and craft tradition makes the city an attractive day trip destination. The May Fair combines well with a visit to the Glass Museum or the city center.