Schützenfest Thüle 2026
Edition 2026 Music Sacred music Heritage

Schützenfest Thüle 2026

St. Johannes Schützenbruderschaft — King's Shoot May 16, Festival June 30 to July 1, 2026

Friesoythe — Landkreis Cloppenburg (03453)
Dates 30 Jun — 01 Jul 2026
Venue Friesoythe (03453)
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About Schützenfest Thüle

The Schützenfest Thüle is organized by the St. Johannes Schützenbruderschaft Thüle. In 2026, the King's Shoot falls on May 16, 2026, and the actual Schützenfest on June 30 and July 1, 2026. The Catholic Schützenbruderschaft in the Thüle district of Friesoythe maintains a long tradition with a King's Shoot, parade, and ball at the Thüle festival grounds.

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St. Johannes Schützenbruderschaft Thüle — Catholic Marksmen Tradition

The St. Johannes Schützenbruderschaft Thüle is one of the traditional Catholic Schützenbruderschaften in the Oldenburger Münsterland region. Unlike most marksmen's clubs in predominantly Protestant Northern Germany, the Bruderschaften in the Catholic-influenced western Lower Saxony have a strong church-religious tradition: The name of a patron saint (here: John the Baptist) is programmatic, the festival traditionally begins with a celebratory church service, and the religious component is an integral part.

King's Shoot in Advance on May 16

A special feature of the Thüle Bruderschaft: The King's Shoot will take place in 2026 on May 16 — more than a month before the actual festival weekend. This separation is not unusual in the Schützenwesen: The shooting requires concentrated conditions and does not need the festival tent atmosphere. The determined King and his court will then be presented and celebrated at the main festival.

Schützenfest on June 30 and July 1, 2026

The actual festival weekend takes place on June 30 and July 1, 2026 — a date at the transition from June to July, falling between the Pentecost Schützenfeste and the main Friesoythe festival in early August. Over two days, the Bruderschaft celebrates with a parade, ball, proclamation of the King and Queen chosen in May, catering, and the typical Schützenfest atmosphere.

Thüle — Friesoythe Hamlet

Thüle is one of the districts of the town of Friesoythe and belongs ecclesiastically to the parish of St. Marien Friesoythe. The Schützenbruderschaft is closely linked to the parish — the Schützenfest and church life are part of this tradition. The Schützenfest is the highlight of the village community's calendar.

Schützenfest Thüle — edition 2026

The Schützenfest Thüle 2026 takes place on June 30 and July 1; the King's Shoot is held in advance on May 16, 2026. The St. Johannes Schützenbruderschaft Thüle celebrates with a parade, ball, proclamation of the royal couple, and catering at the Thüle festival grounds.

Key Dates

  • King's Shoot: May 16, 2026
  • Schützenfest: June 30 and July 1, 2026
  • Location: Schützenplatz Thüle, Friesoythe district
  • Organizer: St. Johannes Schützenbruderschaft Thüle
  • Parish: St. Marien Friesoythe
  • District: Cloppenburg

Programme Schützenfest Thüle 2026

Program 2026

  • May 16, 2026: King's Shoot — Determination of the new King and his court
  • June 30, 2026 (Tuesday): Festival opening, assembly of the Schützenbruderschaft, evening celebration
  • July 1, 2026 (Wednesday): Festive church service, parade through Thüle, proclamation of the royal couple, ball, morning pint, festival conclusion
  • Marksmen's events with assembly and flag escorts
  • Catering in the festival tent with beer, bratwurst, and classics
  • Family program with children's entertainment

Highlights Schützenfest Thüle 2026

Catholic Schützenfest of the St. Johannes Schützenbruderschaft Thüle with King's Shoot on May 16, festival weekend June 30–July 1 with parade and ball.

Prices Schützenfest Thüle 2026

Admission fees apply for evening dances on-site; parade and church service are freely accessible.

Practical information — Schützenfest Thüle

Getting There

Schützenplatz Thüle, Friesoythe district. Take the A1 motorway, exit Cloppenburg, then approx. 25 km. Parking is available at the Schützenplatz and in the surrounding streets.

Admission

Admission fees apply for evening dances on-site. The parade and church service are freely accessible.

Tip

At the 2026 Schützenfest, the royal couple, chosen on May 16, will be officially proclaimed — a special moment for the Thüle Schützenbruderschaft.

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