174th edition of the Schützen- und Volksfest of the Samtgemeinde Isenbüttel
Isenbüttel is the seat of the municipality of the same name in the Gifhorn district and, with around 4,800 inhabitants, is one of the medium-sized communities in the region. The annual Schützen- und Volksfest has a particularly long tradition here: with the 174th edition in 2026, the festival's history dates back to the mid-19th century.
The BSC Isenbüttel (Bürgerschützen-Corps) organizes the festival. The club, embedded in the tradition of German marksmanship, has modernized the program in recent years to appeal to a younger audience without abandoning the classic elements. Shooting competitions, the proclamation of the king, and the festival parade remain mandatory; in addition, there are modern live bands and catering concepts.
On Saturday evening of the 2026 Schützenfest, the band UpToDate will play – an established cover and party band that appeals to a broad audience with its current pop and rock repertoire. Tickets for the UpToDate concert are limited and available via the BSC website (bsc-isenbuettel.de/utd26).
On Sunday morning, the Bürgerfrühstück will take place – a culinary and social event accompanied musically by the Big Band Tappenbeck. The Big Band Tappenbeck is a well-known formation in the region with a swing, jazz, and show repertoire. Tickets for the breakfast are also limited (bsc-isenbuettel.de/bf26).
In addition to the innovations, the classic elements remain: king's shooting, proclamation of the new monarch, the grand festival parade on Sunday, and the traditional king's dinner. Friendly shooting clubs from the Samtgemeinde Isenbüttel (Calberlah, Wasbüttel, Ribbesbüttel) and the wider Gifhorn district will march along.
With its 174th edition, the BSC Isenbüttel celebrates an exceptionally long festival tradition. The modernized program design aims to secure the next century of the Schützenfest and attract new generations to the format.
The close integration with friendly clubs from the Samtgemeinde Isenbüttel and the Gifhorn district makes the festival a regional event.
The exact program for 2026 will be published by the BSC in the spring. The structure follows the proven key points:
Festplatz Isenbüttel, 38550 Isenbüttel (Samtgemeinde Isenbüttel, Gifhorn District).
By car via the A2, exit Braunschweig-Nord, then towards Gifhorn. Parking available at the festival grounds.
Friday to Sunday, June 5th to 7th, 2026.
Admission to the festival grounds is traditionally free. Tickets for the UpToDate concert (bsc-isenbuettel.de/utd26) and Bürgerfrühstück (bsc-isenbuettel.de/bf26) must be booked separately.
Secure tickets for the two highlight events in good time – capacity is limited.
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