Schützenfest in Lützenkirchen

Schützenfest Lützenkirchen — Bergisches Tradition in Leverkusen

From Friday, June 12th, to Sunday, June 14th, 2026, the St. Sebastianus Schützenbruderschaft Lützenkirchen invites you to the Lützenkirchen Parish Centre — three days of shooting competitions, a parade, dancing, and hospitality. Venue: Lützenkirchen Parish Centre, Von-Knoeringen-Straße 3, 51381 Leverkusen. Admission is free; the Schützenfest is an open Volksfest for all residents and guests of the Bergisches Land.

St. Sebastianus — The Patron Saint of Marksmen

St. Sebastianus is the patron saint of marksmen — the Lützenkirchen brotherhood has borne his name for generations. Schützenbruderschaften (marksmen's brotherhoods) in the Rhineland and Bergisches Land have been documented since the Middle Ages; they combine religious customs, military history, and social community. Today, they are purely traditional associations and cornerstones of village and town life.

Lützenkirchen — Leverkusen's Green North

Lützenkirchen is one of Leverkusen's eleven districts, located in the north, characterized by its rural and green surroundings. The district, with around 11,000 inhabitants, has its own identity, its own parish (St. Maurinus), and a strong club scene — from the Schützenbruderschaft to carnival clubs and the football club.

2026 Programme — Three Days in Lützenkirchen

The programme follows the classic Schützenfest format with local specialities:

Friday, June 12th — 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM

• 5:00 PM — Shooting for the Brotherhood Bird and Hat King (shooting competitions for the first titles)
• Followed by a cosy evening gathering with refreshments

Saturday, June 13th — 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM

• From 3:00 PM onwards, shooting for the Crown Prince, the Wanderkettenschießen (wandering chain shooting), and the Bird Shooting
• 7:00 PM Emperor's party in the parish hall with the band NORDSTARS

Sunday, June 14th — 11:30 AM to 10:00 PM

• 11:30 AM Grand Parade through Lützenkirchen
• Followed by a communal coffee reception
• From 1:00 PM onwards, shooting for the new Majesty, the Crown Prince, and the Prince titles
• 7:00 PM Grand Crowning Ball in the parish hall with the music 'Ne Kölsche Jukebox'

NORDSTARS and 'Ne Kölsche Jukebox'

The musical entertainment throughout the weekend is varied: on Saturday evening, the band NORDSTARS will perform as a party band for the King's evening — with a repertoire of rock, pop, and Schlager. On Sunday evening, 'Ne Kölsche Jukebox' will provide the right atmosphere at the Crowning Ball with music from Cologne and the Rhineland (Höhner, Bläck Fööss, Brings, Kasalla).

Grand Parade on Sunday

The highlight of the weekend is the parade on Sunday morning starting at 11:30 AM. Marksmen in uniform, the old and new Majesties, the brass band, and the guard march through Lützenkirchen — from St. Maurinus Church to the Parish Centre and through the streets of the district. Hundreds of residents line the route, applauding and participating in the traditions of their marksmen's brotherhood.