Schützenfest Köln-Dünnwald — St. Sebastianus-Schützenbruderschaft 1648 — Edition 2026

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14 Aug 2026 — 22 Aug 2026 Confirmed Free

Overview

The 2026 Schützenfest week in Cologne-Dünnwald runs from Thursday, August 14th to Saturday, August 22nd, 2026 – featuring bird shooting, a parade, guild and neighborhood shooting competitions, and the coronation ball. Organizer: St. Sebastianus Schützenbruderschaft Köln-Dünnwald, founded around 1648 e.V.

The detailed daily program will be published promptly via duennwalder-schuetzen.de and Instagram. The fraternity upholds the motto 'For Faith, Custom, Homeland' and has continuously maintained the tradition for almost 400 years.

Programme

Schützenfest 2026 Program

  • Thu 14.08.2026: Bird Shooting on the festival grounds – the king shot determines the king couple for 2026/27.
  • Fri 15.08.2026: Grand Parade through Dünnwald with all marksmen, music corps, and guest clubs.
  • Sat 16.08.2026: Guild and Neighborhood Shooting Competition – competitions among the individual shooting groups.
  • Sun 17.08. – Fri 21.08.2026: Prayers, receptions, shooting competitions.
  • Sat 22.08.2026: Coronation Ball in the Josef-Barten-Halle.

Highlights

  • Bird Shooting on Aug 14th
  • Grand Parade on Aug 15th
  • Coronation Ball on Aug 22nd in the Josef-Barten-Halle
  • Tradition since 1648

Prices

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Most of the program is free to attend. Coronation ball requires a ticket.

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