Schützenfest Cappenberg 2026 — Selm
Three days of tradition, music, and community in the Selm district of Cappenberg — General Parade on June 6th as a prelude, main festival from June 12th to 14th, 2026
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Schützenfest in a Historic Monastery Complex
Cappenberg is not just a district — it is one of Westphalia's most historically significant sites: a former Premonstratensian monastery (founded in 1122), now featuring Schloss Cappenberg as its main building. In this special setting — on the hill north of Lünen, overlooking the Ruhr area — the Schützenverein Cappenberg e.V. celebrates its annual Schützenfest. The 2026 festival spans two weekends: the General Parade on Saturday, June 6th, 2026, and the main festival from Friday, June 12th, to Sunday, June 14th, 2026.
When and Where?
- General Parade: Saturday, June 6th, 2026, from 3:00 PM
- Main Festival: Friday, June 12th, to Sunday, June 14th, 2026
- Location: Schützenplatz Cappenberg, 59379 Selm
- Admission: Free
Program 2026
Saturday, June 6th — General Parade
- 3:00 PM — General Parade: Practice march through the district
- Battalion assembly at the Gildebaum, followed by various stations in the village
- Kick-off for the main festival in the following week
Friday, June 12th — Main Festival Kick-off
- 4:00 PM — Senior citizens' afternoon with coffee and cake
- 8:00 PM — "Let's Dance" — Disco evening for the community in the festival tent
Saturday, June 13th — Main Festival Day
- 9:30 AM — Battalion assembly at the Gildebaum
- 10:00 AM — Bird shooting begins
- 6:45 PM — Coronation of the new King and Queen
- 7:00 PM — Coronation Ball in the festival tent
Sunday, June 14th — Festival Parade
- 7:30 AM — Wake-up call with cannon shots
- 10:00 AM — Schützenmesse (Shooters' Mass)
- 3:00 PM — Grand parade through Cappenberg
- 6:30 PM — Festival ends, farewell to the shooters
Schloss Cappenberg and the District
Cappenberg is now a district of the town of Selm (Unna district) — historically, it was an important monastery complex. The current Schloss Cappenberg evolved from the former monastery, belongs to the von Kanitz family, and today hosts concerts, exhibitions, and the Cappenberger Kupferkopf (one of Westphalia's most significant medieval sculptures, kept in the monastery). The Schützenverein uses this historic atmosphere as an anchor for its identity — the festival thus possesses a depth that many other Schützenfeste lack.
Selm and the Unna District
Selm is a small town with around 26,000 inhabitants in the Unna district, located between the Ruhr area and the Münsterland. The town consists of the districts Selm-Mitte, Bork, Cappenberg, and Beifang. The Cappenberg district, with its historic monastery complex, is one of the most attractive and is increasingly being marketed for tourism.
Schützenfest Cappenberg — edition 2026
The 2026 Schützenfest takes place from June 12th to 14th, 2026, with the General Parade on June 6th as a prelude.
Programme Schützenfest Cappenberg 2026
Program 2026
Saturday, June 6th — General Parade (Prelude)
- 3:00 PM — Practice parade through Cappenberg, battalion assembly at the Gildebaum
Friday, June 12th — Main Festival Kick-off
- 4:00 PM — Senior citizens' afternoon with coffee and cake
- 8:00 PM — "Let's Dance" disco evening in the festival tent
Saturday, June 13th — Highlight
- 9:30 AM — Battalion assembly at the Gildebaum
- 10:00 AM — Bird shooting
- 6:45 PM — Coronation of the new King and Queen
- 7:00 PM — Coronation Ball
Sunday, June 14th — Festival Parade
- 7:30 AM — Wake-up call with cannon shots
- 10:00 AM — Schützenmesse (Shooters' Mass)
- 3:00 PM — Grand parade through Cappenberg
- 6:30 PM — Festival ends
Highlights Schützenfest Cappenberg 2026
- General Parade on June 6th as a prelude
- Bird shooting, coronation, festival parade
- Historic setting of Schloss Cappenberg
- Three days of the main festival
- Free admission
Prices Schützenfest Cappenberg 2026
Free admission. Food and drinks in the festival tent.
Practical information — Schützenfest Cappenberg
Getting There
Schützenplatz Cappenberg, 59379 Selm. By car: A1, exit Lünen-Nord or A2 via Hamm, then follow signs for Cappenberg; parking available at the Schützenplatz and at the castle. By train: Lünen station, then take a bus to Cappenberg.
Admission
Free admission. Food and drinks available directly at the festival tent.
Tip
Combine the Sunday parade (3 PM) with a visit to Schloss Cappenberg and its grounds. If you want to experience traditional club life, come to the festival tent on Saturday evening for the coronation ceremony. Wear comfortable shoes — the Schützenfest and the parade cover several kilometers.
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Schützenplatz Cappenberg (Ortsteil von Selm)
Schützenplatz Cappenberg, 59379 Selm