Schützenfest St. Antonius Titz
Main festival of the St. Antonius Marksmen's Brotherhood, existing since 1442, in the Düren district
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Schützenfest Titz — Main Festival of a 580-Year-Old Brotherhood
The St. Antonius Marksmen's Brotherhood Titz was founded in 1442, making it one of the oldest marksmen's brotherhoods in the Lower Rhine region. The annual Schützenfest in Titz is its central main festival and will take place on Friday, September 11, 2026. It marks the culmination of a marksmen's year, during which the brotherhood also participates in festivals in neighboring Pattern (May 3), Müntz (May 31), Welldorf (July 5), Rödingen (July 19), and Jackerath (September 27).
The Royal Couple 2025/2026
During the 2025/2026 festival year, the brotherhood is led by the royal couple Arno and Michaela Emmerich as reigning majesties. Thomas and Claudia Weber serve as the honorary royal couple. During the Schützenfest in September, the royal couples are celebrated and placed at the center of the festival tent. On Corpus Christi (June 4, 2026), the Vogelschießen (bird shooting) will also take place, where the new royal couple for the following 2026/2027 marksmen's year will be chosen.
Program Structure
Like all Rhineland Schützenfeste, the one in Titz follows the classic sequence:
- Festival Parade of the brotherhood with the royal couple, throne retinue, and music band through the town center
- Festival Tent with beer service, marksmen's meal, live music, and dancing
- Festival High Mass in the St. Antonius Parish Church (Sunday)
- Honors and Speeches for deserving members
- Ceremony with Commands and Honor Volley
The exact daily program for 2026 will be published by the brotherhood shortly before the festival date on their website and in the parish.
Titz — Lower Rhine Community in the Düren District
Titz is a community of around 9,000 inhabitants in the Düren district of North Rhine-Westphalia, located between Aachen, Mönchengladbach, and Cologne, at the transition from the Lower Rhine to the Jülich Börde. The municipality of Titz is composed of several villages — Titz itself, Pattern, Müntz, Rödingen, Jackerath, and Welldorf — with each district maintaining its own marksmen's tradition. The St. Antonius Brotherhood Titz is the central, oldest brotherhood in the community.
Schützenfest Titz — edition 2026
Program 2026 — Main Festival on September 11
The 2026 marksmen's year of the St. Antonius Brotherhood Titz is marked by the following key dates:
January 17, 2026 — General Assembly
Following the traditional brotherhood mass, the general assembly convenes in the brotherhood home.
May 3, 2026 — Schützenfest Pattern
Participation of the Titz brotherhood in the Schützenfest of neighboring Pattern.
May 31, 2026 — Schützenfest Müntz
Participation in the Müntz Schützenfest and the regional district festival in Hoengen.
June 4, 2026 — Corpus Christi / Vogelschießen
On Corpus Christi, the traditional Vogelschießen takes place, determining the new royal couple for 2026/2027.
June 6, 2026 — Coronation Mass
Followed by the general assembly and presentation of the new royal couple.
July 5, 2026 — Schützenfest Welldorf | July 19, 2026 — Schützenfest Rödingen
⭐ September 11, 2026 — Main Festival Schützenfest Titz
- Festival parade of the brotherhood with the royal couple and music band
- Festival tent with beer, marksmen's meal, dance music
- High mass in the St. Antonius Parish Church (usually Sunday)
September 27, 2026 — Village Festival Jackerath
The complete hourly program for the main festival on September 11 will be published by the brotherhood shortly before the date.
Programme Schützenfest Titz 2026
Marksmen's Year 2026 — Overview
- 01/17/2026 — General Assembly after mass
- 05/03/2026 — Schützenfest Pattern
- 05/31/2026 — Schützenfest Müntz + District Festival Hoengen
- 06/04/2026 — Corpus Christi / Vogelschießen in Titz (new Royal Couple 2026/2027)
- 06/06/2026 — Coronation Mass + General Assembly
- 07/05/2026 — Schützenfest Welldorf
- 07/19/2026 — Schützenfest Rödingen
- ⭐ 09/11/2026 — MAIN FESTIVAL Schützenfest Titz
- 09/27/2026 — Village Festival Jackerath
September 11, 2026 — Schützenfest Titz
The complete hourly program follows the traditional schema of Rhineland Schützenfeste:
- Gathering of the brotherhood in the town center
- Festival parade with Royal Couple Arno and Michaela Emmerich and music band
- Ceremony in the festival tent with honors and marksmen's meal
- Dance music until the late hours
Updates at schuetzen-titz.de.
Highlights Schützenfest Titz 2026
- Main festival in Titz on September 11, 2026
- Vogelschießen on Corpus Christi, June 4, 2026
- Royal Couple 2025/26: Arno and Michaela Emmerich
Prices Schützenfest Titz 2026
Festival tent admission during the main festival is free. Food and drinks at usual Schützenfest prices. Additional gala evenings or King's Ball may have an entrance fee.
Practical information — Schützenfest Titz
Getting There
Titz is located in the Düren district, accessible via the A44 or A61 motorways. Jülich or Düren train stations with connecting buses. Parking available at the festival grounds.
Admission
Festival tent admission is usually free; there may be an entrance fee for special evenings (King's Ball, Gala Evening). Food and drinks are priced at typical Schützenfest rates.
Tip
During the festival high mass on Sunday (St. Antonius Parish Church), you can experience the religious roots of the brotherhood tradition — an aspect that has shaped the Rhineland Schützenfest since the 15th century.
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Festzelt und Ortskern Titz
Ortskern Titz, 41843 Titz