Schützenfest Buxtehude – Schützengilde
Grand Schützenfest of the Schützengilde Buxtehude with five days of festivities and a preceding children's Schützenfest
About Schützengilde Buxtehude
Schützengilde Buxtehude
The Schützengilde Buxtehude e.V. is the custodian of marksmen's traditions in the Hanseatic city of Buxtehude. Club life is characterized by shooting competitions, social evenings, traditional events, and social activities. The annual Schützenfest is one of the highlights of the Buxtehude event calendar, bringing together members, families, friendly clubs, and citizens of the city for an extended week of festivities.
Children's Schützenfest as a Kick-off
A week before the main festival – on Saturday, June 27th, 2026 – the children's Schützenfest will take place. The youngest marksmen will have their own day of celebration with a festive parade, laser rifle competition, proclamation of the children's king, carousels, and a family program. The preceding children's Schützenfest makes the Guild particularly attractive to young families and secures the club's future generation of members.
Five Days of Main Festival
The main festival from July 3rd to 7th, 2026, is one of the longest Schützenfeste in the district of Stade. Over five days, the festival opening, several dance evenings, the king's shooting competition, the festive parade, the proclamation of the king, a morning pint (Frühschoppen), a family day, and the king's reception are spread out. The duration allows for a more relaxed program and appeals to different target groups – from the younger generation at the dance evenings to the family audience on Family Sunday.
Festival Grounds in Buxtehude
The festival grounds of the Schützengilde Buxtehude are located close to the city center and are easily accessible via the S-Bahn line S3. A festival tent, shooting ranges, carousels, food stalls, and a beer garden will be set up for the festival week. The citizens of Buxtehude decorate the streets along the parade route with birch branches and club flags.
Schützengilde Buxtehude — edition 2026
Prelude on June 27th
The children's Schützenfest on June 27th focuses on the Guild's youngest members – with a children's parade, laser rifle competition, and the proclamation of the children's king.
Five Days of Main Festival
From July 3rd to 7th, the main festival follows with five intensive days of festivities. The duration allows for spread-out dance evenings, an extended family day, and space for various program points.
Programme Schützengilde Buxtehude 2026
Program Schützenfest Schützengilde Buxtehude 2026
The exact program for 2026 will be published by the Schützengilde Buxtehude in the spring. The structure will follow the proven key points of previous years:
Saturday, June 27th, 2026 – Children's Schützenfest
- Gathering of the children's marksmen at the club house
- Children's festive parade
- Laser rifle competition for the title of children's king
- Proclamation of the children's king in the afternoon
- Carousels and family program
Friday, July 3rd, 2026
- Opening of the main festival with gathering of the marksmen
- Reception of guest clubs
- First dance evening in the festival tent
Saturday, July 4th, 2026
- Marksmen's breakfast
- King's shooting competition / Bird shooting
- Grand parade through the Hanseatic city
- Proclamation of the king – new majesties
- King's Ball with live band
Sunday, July 5th, 2026 – Family Day
- Morning pint (Frühschoppen) with a folk band
- Family program and children's entertainment
- King's reception in the afternoon
Monday and Tuesday, July 6th and 7th, 2026
- King's dinner with club members
- Final social evenings in the festival tent
- Festival conclusion on Tuesday
Highlights Schützengilde Buxtehude 2026
- Grand Schützenfest of the Schützengilde Buxtehude
- Five days of main festival activities plus a preceding children's Schützenfest
- Grand parade on Saturday through the Hanseatic city
- Several dance evenings with live band
- Morning pint (Frühschoppen) and family day on Sunday
Prices Schützengilde Buxtehude 2026
Practical information — Schützengilde Buxtehude
Date
- Saturday, June 27th, 2026 – Children's Schützenfest (preliminary program)
- Friday, July 3rd – Tuesday, July 7th, 2026 – Main Festival
Venue
- Festival Grounds Schützengilde Buxtehude
- 21614 Buxtehude, District of Stade
Admission
- Festival grounds and parade are publicly accessible
- Dance evenings and King's Ball require admission
Getting There
- S-Bahn Hamburg S3 to Buxtehude
- Public transport recommended
- Parking available at the festival grounds
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