Schützenfest Oldenburg — Stadtschützen Bogenstraße
Traditional city marksmen's festival on the Bogenstraße fairground with king proclamation and parade
2026
About Schützenfest Oldenburg
Schützenfest Oldenburg — edition 2026
The 2026 edition follows the traditional festival week of the Oldenburg city marksmen. The exact program surrounding the king shooting competition, proclamation, and parade will be communicated by the organizers in advance.
Highlights Schützenfest Oldenburg 2026
- King shooting competition
- King proclamation
- Parade on Sunday
- Dance evenings
- Bogenstraße Fairground / Alte Allgemeine
Programme Schützenfest Oldenburg 2026
The exact program for 2026 will be published by the organizer. The structure follows the proven cornerstones of a North German city marksmen's festival:
Thursday 06/04
- 3 PM Opening of the fairground
- Tent erection and start of festival operations
- First shooting competitions
- Evening with live music
Friday 06/05
- Shooting competitions
- King shooting competition
- Festival tent operations
- Dance evening
Saturday 06/06
- King proclamation
- Festival evening in the tent
- Dancing and music until 11:30 PM
Sunday 06/07
- Parade through the surrounding streets
- Family day with amusement rides
- Conclusion in the evening
Accompanying Program
- Festival tent
- Amusement rides and carousels
- Stalls
- Shooting ranges
Prices Schützenfest Oldenburg 2026
Practical information — Schützenfest Oldenburg
Venue
Festplatz an der Bogenstraße, 26121 Oldenburg.
Date
Thursday 04/06 to Sunday 07/06/2026, 3 PM–11:30 PM daily.
Admission
Free. Consumption à la carte.
Getting There
- Train / Bus: Oldenburg Main Station + City Bus
- Car: Access Bogenstraße / Fairground
Notes
- King shooting competition and parade
- Festival tent with dancing
- Amusement rides for children
The marksmen's festival of the Oldenburg city marksmen is one of the firm pillars of the city's club year. For four days, the fairground at Bogenstraße transforms into a traditional marksmen's festival mile with a festival tent, shooting ranges, carousels, and stalls.
Bogenstraße Fairground
The fairground at Bogenstraße in Oldenburg is the traditional site of the city marksmen's festival. It is located in the district between the city center and the western residential areas and offers sufficient space for the festival tent, amusement rides, and shooting ranges. The Alte Allgemeine, as the historic club inn, is part of the ensemble.
Four Festival Days Thursday to Sunday
The marksmen's festival runs from Thursday, June 4th, to Sunday, June 7th, 2026, from 3 PM to 11:30 PM daily. This structure allows working people to join on Thursday and Friday evenings and make full use of the weekend.
Tent Erection and Opening
Thursday is dedicated to the opening. The festival tent and tent operations begin, the first shooting competitions commence, and the marksmen's clubs gather.
King Proclamation and Shooting Competition
The central element of every marksmen's festival is the determination of the new marksmen's majesties. The traditional king shooting competition — usually targeting a wooden bird or a disc — determines the king, queen, and adjutants. The proclamation is celebrated in the festival tent.
Parade
The parade on Sunday leads through the surrounding streets — with traditional costumes, club flags, music bands, and floats. Residents line the route and celebrate the marksmen's majesties.
Dancing and Conviviality
Dance evenings with live music or DJs characterize the evenings. The festival tent fills up, beer and schnapps flow, and the sense of community is strengthened — in the spirit of classic North German marksmen's festivals.
Family-Friendly
During the day, the marksmen's festival is family-friendly. Amusement rides, candy stalls, and games appeal to younger guests.
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