25th Spencerhill Festival Ilmenau
Grand fan festival in honor of Bud Spencer and Terence Hill — 25th anniversary with Hector Games, film concerts, and stunt show at the Festhalle Ilmenau
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'Hillmenau' — 25 Years of Spencerhill Festival
The Spencerhill Festival is Europe's largest fan festival honoring the Italian film legends Bud Spencer and Terence Hill. In 2026, it celebrates its 25th anniversary — and for four days, Ilmenau will officially become 'Hillmenau'. The Festhalle and the surrounding area will transform into a Western experience world: US film vehicles, stunt shows, concerts with film music legends, cult movie screenings, and Hector Games. The festival attracts thousands of fans from Germany, Italy, Austria, and Switzerland every year.
Program Highlights 2026
The anniversary features the German premiere of the stunt show 'Four Hands and a Gentleman'. Additionally, there's the 2nd round of the Hector Games with classic disciplines like arm wrestling, tug-of-war, and 'Bud's Steamhammer Challenge'. In the 360° Spencerhill Cinema Lounge, cult films are shown with immersive audio; on the festival grounds, 'Trinity Marcel' performs his knife-thrower show, and the film vehicle parade through Ilmenau has been a local spectacle for years. Iconic film cars are on display in the park; live concerts with film music composers round off the program.
Family-Friendly and Community-Oriented
Despite its fan focus, the festival is decidedly family-oriented: bumper cars, Wild West Derby, giant bouncy castles in the Kids Area, a beer garden, St. Kilian Whisky tastings for adults, and a film poster gallery are accessible free of charge. Sunday is Family Day with reduced prices and free admission for children under 16 accompanied by adults. This social component is part of the festival's DNA — the Bud Spencer spirit extends beyond the films.
Ilmenau in the Ilm district
The university city of Ilmenau is located on the northern edge of the Thuringian Forest in the Ilm district (state of Thuringia). Known for its Goethe heritage and the TU Ilmenau, it offers sufficient hotel capacity and good transport links for the festival — A71 exit Ilmenau-West, train via Erfurt. During the festival, the film vehicle parade goes through the city center, integrating the entire urban landscape.
Spencerhill Festival — edition 2026
2026 Edition — Anniversary 'Hillmenau'
For its 25th anniversary, the Spencerhill team is pulling out all the stops: the Festhalle Ilmenau will become a Western saloon backdrop, and the park around the hall will be filled with US film vehicles and stage performances. Ilmenau will unofficially be 'Hillmenau' — a tribute to Terence Hill that shapes the entire cityscape. Four days of programming, free activities in the Kids Area, and a consistently fan-oriented spirit.
Programme Spencerhill Festival 2026
Thursday, September 3, 2026 (6 PM-1 AM)
- Opening ceremony in the Festhalle
- First film screenings in the 360° Spencerhill Cinema Lounge
Friday, September 4, 2026 (1 PM-1 AM)
- Kick-off of the Hector Games — 2nd Round: Arm wrestling, tug-of-war, Bud's Steamhammer Challenge
- Film vehicle parade through Ilmenau
- Live concert with film music legends
Saturday, September 5, 2026 (10 AM-1 AM)
- German premiere of the stunt show 'Four Hands and a Gentleman'
- Knife-thrower show Trinity Marcel
- Exhibition of iconic film cars in the park
- St. Kilian Whisky tastings
- Grand evening concert
Sunday, September 6, 2026 (10 AM-6 PM) — Family Day
- Reduced prices: Adults €25, children under 16 free with accompanying person
- Bouncy castle area, Wild West Derby, bumper cars
- Closing ceremony
Highlights Spencerhill Festival 2026
- 25th Anniversary — Ilmenau becomes 'Hillmenau'
- German premiere stunt show 'Four Hands and a Gentleman'
- 2nd round Hector Games — Arm wrestling, tug-of-war, Steamhammer Challenge
- 360° Spencerhill Cinema Lounge with immersive audio
- Film vehicle parade through Ilmenau
- Knife-thrower show Trinity Marcel
- Live concerts with film music legends
- Family Day Sunday — Children under 16 free
Prices Spencerhill Festival 2026
Club Members: €110 (December special), €126 (from January). Non-Members Weekend Ticket: €145. Day Tickets: Friday €55, Saturday €95. Children 1-16 years: €1 per year of age. Family Sunday: €25 per adult, children under 16 free with accompanying person. Order via spencerhill-festival.de.
Practical information — Spencerhill Festival
Date 2026
September 3rd to 6th, 2026.
Opening Hours
Thu 6 PM-1 AM, Fri 1 PM-1 AM, Sat 10 AM-1 AM, Sun 10 AM-6 PM.
Location
Festhalle Ilmenau, Naumannstraße 22, 98693 Ilmenau.
Getting There
Car: A71 exit Ilmenau-West, then follow signs for Festhalle. Train: Ilmenau station (regional train from Erfurt), city bus to Festhalle. Parking at the festival grounds (fee applies).
Tickets
Club members €110 (in December), €126 (from January). Non-members weekend €145, Friday €55, Saturday €95. Children 1-16 years: €1 per year of age. Family Sunday €25 per adult, children under 16 free. Order via spencerhill-festival.de.
Accommodation
Hotels in Ilmenau (book early), additional capacity in Erfurt, Gehren, Stützerbach.
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Where it takes place Spencerhill Festival
Festhalle Ilmenau
Naumannstraße 22, 98693 Ilmenau