Name: Schlossfest with Summer Fair Saarwellingen 2026
Start: 2026-07-31T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-08-03T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Schloßplatz und Marktplatz Saarwellingen

Schlossfest Saarwellingen

About Schlossfest Saarwellingen

Since the 1980s, the municipality of Saarwellingen has celebrated its Schlossfest on the first weekend of August – a four-day open-air event with live music on two stages at the Schloßplatz, an extensive children's program, Saarland club gastronomy, and the parallel Summer Fair with amusement rides. The 40th anniversary edition took place in 2025, and the 41st edition is expected in 2026 – a summer highlight in the Saarlouis district.

Dates 31 Jul — 03 Aug 2026

Venue Saarwellingen (10044)

Prices Free

Status —

Edition 2026

Schlossfest Saarwellingen — edition 2026

The 41st Saarwellingen Schlossfest is expected to take place from July 31 to August 3, 2026 (first weekend of August) at the Schloßplatz. Four days of open-air festival with live music on two stages, a summer fair, and Family Day.

The organizer is the municipality of Saarwellingen – Cultural Office (Cornelia Rohe and Roman Jacob). Applications for stalls and bands are possible until the end of February 2026. The detailed band program is expected to be published in early summer 2026.

Highlights Schlossfest Saarwellingen 2026

41st Saarwellingen Schlossfest
Two live stages at the Schloßplatz
Summer fair with amusement rides
Family Day on Sunday
Free admission – Saarland club gastronomy

Programme Schlossfest Saarwellingen 2026

The exact date and program for 2026 will likely be published by the municipality of Saarwellingen in spring 2026. The proven structure is as follows:

Friday (Opening Day)

6:00 PM — Festival opening at the Schloßplatz with keg tapping
8:00 PM — First bands on the two stages
Summer fair with amusement rides in full operation

Saturday

3:00 PM — Fair operation
7:00 PM — Stage program with regional and national bands
10:00 PM — Headline concerts

Sunday (Family Day)

2:00 PM — Children's program: face painting, bouncy castles, magicians, walking acts
3:00 PM — Showmen with special prices for families
5:00 PM — Summer concert
8:00 PM — Main concert of the day

Monday

3:00 PM — Last day of the fair
8:00 PM — Festival closing concert
11:00 PM — Festival end

Prices Schlossfest Saarwellingen 2026

Free admission. Amusement rides €3–€6 per ride, reduced on Sunday (Family Day). Food and drinks at club stalls.

Practical information

Practical information — Schlossfest Saarwellingen

Getting there

By car: A8 exit Saarwellingen. By train: Saarlouis station, then take bus 471 to Saarwellingen.

Parking

Free parking around the Schloßplatz, at the sports grounds, and in the side streets.

Opening hours

Friday and Saturday from 6:00 PM, Sunday from 2:00 PM (Family Day), Monday from 6:00 PM.

Admission

Free. Food, drinks, and amusement rides at usual market prices.

Tip

Come on Sunday afternoon for the family program – showmen offer reduced prices, and the castle serves as a backdrop for children's activities. Those staying overnight in Saarwellingen can combine their visit with the Saarschleife (40 km) or the city of Saarlouis.

One of the most traditional open-air festivals in Saarland

The Saarwellingen Schlossfest is one of the largest and most popular open-air events in Saarland. Organized by the municipality of Saarwellingen, the festival has taken place annually on the first weekend of August since 1986 – from Friday to Monday. The 40th anniversary edition took place in 2025; the 41st edition is expected in 2026.

Two stages at the Schloßplatz

The musical heart of the festival are two stages at the Schloßplatz and the Marktplatz, where regional and national bands perform. The genre spectrum ranges from Saarland dialect rock to pop covers, indie, and hits and party acts. A highlight of previous years was the performance by Saarland musician Maxim Maurice.

Summer Fair parallel to the stage program

During the Schlossfest, showmen set up their Summer Fair on the festival grounds. Amusement rides for all ages, bumper cars, carousels, children's rides, and food stalls complement the concerts, making the festival a four-day Volksfest (popular festival). The fair runs from Friday to Monday.

Children's program and Family Day

Sunday is dedicated to Family Day: face painting, bouncy castles, craft activities, magicians, and walking acts attract families from all over the Saarlouis district. Showmen also offer reduced prices on Sundays.

Saarland Club Gastronomy

Saarwellingen clubs run the food stalls: Schwenkbraten (grilled pork neck), Lyoner (sausage), Bratwurst (sausage), fries, salads, crêpes, and of course, Saarland and Bavarian beer characterize the culinary offerings. The local heritage and tourism association, the sports club, the carnival society, and other clubs share the catering – proceeds go to youth work.

Saarwellingen in the Saarlouis District

Saarwellingen is a municipality with around 13,500 inhabitants in the Saarlouis district. The castle of the same name at the Schloßplatz was once the seat of the Counts of Saarwellingen and is now the administrative seat of the municipality. Visitors to the festival can combine their Saarland summer day with a hike in the Köllertal valley or a visit to the baroque fortress town of Saarlouis (10 km away).