Schützenfest Liebenburg
142nd Schützenfest of the Liebenburg Marksmen's Association from May 14th to 17th, 2026 — four days of festivities at Amtsrichtergarten below the castle, with a Warm-up on May 14th
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Liebenburg — Castle and Schützenfest
Liebenburg is a municipality in the Goslar district with a long history. The name derives from the medieval Liebenburg, a castle complex, on whose site the magnificent baroque Liebenburg Castle was built in the 18th century. Today, the castle is one of the most important sights in the Salzgitter-Goslar region. The annual Schützenfest takes place at the Amtsrichtergarten — an area below the castle that offers a unique backdrop for a Schützenfest.
142nd Edition of a Club Tradition Since 1872
The Schützengesellschaft Liebenburg was founded in 1872, making it one of the oldest marksmen's associations in the Goslar district. With the 142nd edition of its Schützenfest in 2026, the association looks back on an exceptionally long tradition. Over the generations, the festival has established itself as a central date in Liebenburg's club life and the municipality's event calendar.
Four Days of Festivities with a Warm-up on Thursday
The 2026 Schützenfest spans four days. The kick-off is the WarmUp Schützenfest on Thursday, May 14th — a pre-event that has been established in recent years and brings together the marksmen's community and citizens even before the actual festival weekend. From Friday to Sunday, the main festival follows with its classic structure: opening evening, festival Saturday with the King's shooting and parade, morning pint, and family day on Sunday.
Municipal Administration Closed on May 15th
The importance of the Schützenfest for Liebenburg is also underscored by the fact that the municipal administration will be closed on Friday, May 15th, 2026 — the second day of the festival. This tradition shows how deeply the Schützenfest is embedded in the village community.
Marksmen's Service, Parade, and King's Proclamation
The program follows the classic structure of a North German Schützenfest: marksmen's service or festival church service, King's shooting with proclamation of the new marksmen's king, parade through the municipality with participation of friendly marksmen's associations and music bands, dance evening in the festival tent with live music, morning pint on Sunday, and family program.
Note on the 2026 Festival Dates
The dates May 14–17, 2026, are estimates based on previous years' programs and information available from the association. Binding dates and detailed program are published by the Schützengesellschaft Liebenburg on sges-liebenburg.de.
Schützenfest Liebenburg — edition 2026
Four Days of Festivities by the Castle
The 142nd edition continues the long-standing tradition. The location at the Amtsrichtergarten below Liebenburg Castle lends the festival a unique backdrop that combines historical grandeur and village community.
Note on Dates
The exact festival dates are estimates based on previous years' programs. Current and binding dates are published by the Schützengesellschaft on sges-liebenburg.de.
Programme Schützenfest Liebenburg 2026
Program Structure May 14–17, 2026
The exact 2026 program will be published by the Schützengesellschaft Liebenburg in the spring. The structure follows the proven key points of previous years:
Thursday, May 14th, 2026 (WarmUp Schützenfest)
- Pre-evening event
- Introduction to the main festival weekend
- First catering at Amtsrichtergarten
- Sociable start
Friday, May 15th, 2026
- Liebenburg municipal administration closed
- Festive opening evening
- Live music in the festival tent
- Reception of the first guests and friendly associations
Saturday, May 16th, 2026
- King's shooting in the morning and afternoon
- Marksmen's service or festival church service
- Grand parade through Liebenburg
- Dance evening with live music in the festival tent
Sunday, May 17th, 2026
- Morning pint in the morning
- Family program and children's activities
- Proclamation of the new marksmen's king
- Festive conclusion in the late afternoon
Participants
- Schützengesellschaft Liebenburg (Organizer)
- Friendly marksmen's associations from the region
- Music bands and drum corps
- Local clubs and initiatives
Highlights Schützenfest Liebenburg 2026
- 142nd edition — one of the region's oldest marksmen's traditions
- WarmUp Schützenfest on Thursday
- Parade and King's shooting on Saturday
- Unique backdrop at Amtsrichtergarten below Liebenburg Castle
Prices Schützenfest Liebenburg 2026
Practical information — Schützenfest Liebenburg
2026 Dates (Estimated)
Thursday, May 14th (WarmUp) to Sunday, May 17th, 2026 (4 festival days).
Edition
142nd Liebenburg Schützenfest.
Venue
Amtsrichtergarten Liebenburg, below the castle, 38704 Liebenburg (Goslar district).
Organizer
Schützengesellschaft Liebenburg e.V. of 1872.
Special Features
Municipal administration closed on Friday, May 15th.
Program
WarmUp on Thursday, classic Schützenfest program Friday to Sunday with opening, King's shooting, marksmen's service, parade, dance evening, morning pint, and family day.
Admission
Free entry to the festival grounds. Consumption is charged.
Getting There
By car via the B248 or the A395 (exit Goslar / Salzgitter). Parking available at Amtsrichtergarten or in the town center.
Further Information
Current and binding program details at sges-liebenburg.de.
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