Speyer Spring Fair
444th Speyer Spring Fair — Funfair with 62 showman businesses at the festival grounds, opening on Maundy Thursday and anniversary fireworks to conclude
About Speyer Spring Fair
444 Years of the Speyer Spring Fair
With its 444th edition in 2026, the Speyer Spring Fair reaches a remarkable anniversary. The fair dates back to the medieval market rights of the Free Imperial City of Speyer and is one of the oldest continuously held funfairs in Germany. Over centuries, it has evolved from a trading and bartering market into a modern Volksfest (popular festival) — the tradition has remained, while its appearance has adapted to the times.
62 Showman Businesses at the Festival Grounds
In 2026, a total of 62 businesses will set up their rides, stalls, and stands at the Speyer festival grounds. The basic inventory includes the Ferris wheel offering views over the cathedral city, several carousels for different age groups, bumper cars, roller coasters, and high-speed rides. Alongside these, classic funfair elements shape the scene: shooting galleries, game stalls, gingerbread stalls, roasted almond vendors, crêpe and bratwurst stands, cotton candy, and candied almonds.
Opening on Maundy Thursday
The opening ceremony takes place on Maundy Thursday, April 2nd, 2026, at 6:30 PM, led by Mayor Stefanie Seiler. The traditional beer tapping marks the official start of the 18-day fair. From this moment on, carousels and stalls will operate daily until the conclusion on Sunday, April 19th.
Family Days, Ladies Nights, and Easter Egg Hunt
Several special events are spread throughout the 18 days. On Family Days — Wednesday, April 8th, and Wednesday, April 15th — reduced prices apply to many rides. Ladies Nights on Friday, April 10th, and Friday, April 17th, offer a €1 discount for women on selected rides starting from 7 PM. On Easter Sunday, April 5th, a large Easter egg hunt will take place — 4,444 eggs are hidden, a tribute to the 444th edition.
Anniversary Fireworks to Conclude
The finale on Sunday, April 19th, 2026, at 9 PM, will be anniversary fireworks over the festival grounds — a special pyrotechnic display for the 444th edition. The fireworks are traditionally the most popular moment of the Spring Fair, regularly attracting tens of thousands of spectators.
Speyer Spring Fair — edition 2026
The 444th edition in 2026 begins on Maundy Thursday and concludes on Sunday, April 19th, with anniversary fireworks. Special events are spread over 18 days — from family days and Ladies Nights to an Easter egg hunt on Easter Sunday.
The exact program for 2026 will be published by the organizer in the spring. The structure will follow the proven cornerstones of previous years.
Programme Speyer Spring Fair 2026
Program Structure 2026
- Thu, April 2nd, 2026, 6:30 PM — Opening of the 444th Speyer Spring Fair by Mayor Stefanie Seiler.
- Sun, April 5th, 2026 (Easter Sunday) — Grand Easter Egg Hunt, 4,444 eggs hidden.
- Wed, April 8th, 2026 — 1st Family Day with reduced prices on many rides.
- Fri, April 10th, 2026 from 7 PM — 1st Ladies Night, €1 discount for women.
- Wed, April 15th, 2026 — 2nd Family Day.
- Fri, April 17th, 2026 from 7 PM — 2nd Ladies Night.
- Sun, April 19th, 2026, 9 PM — Anniversary Fireworks to conclude.
Highlights Speyer Spring Fair 2026
- 444th anniversary edition of one of Germany's oldest funfairs
- 62 showman businesses at the festival grounds
- 2 Family Days with reduced prices
- 2 Ladies Nights with €1 discount
- Easter Egg Hunt with 4,444 eggs on Easter Sunday
- Anniversary Fireworks to conclude on April 19th
Prices Speyer Spring Fair 2026
Free admission. Rides and stalls are paid for individually. Special prices on Family Days and Ladies Nights.
Practical information — Speyer Spring Fair
Date 2026
Thursday, April 2nd to Sunday, April 19th, 2026 (18 days). Opening on Maundy Thursday, April 2nd, at 6:30 PM.
Location
Speyer Festival Grounds.
Admission
Admission to the festival grounds is free. Rides and stalls are paid for individually.
Special Events
Family Days: Wed, April 8th + Wed, April 15th (reduced prices). Ladies Nights: Fri, April 10th + Fri, April 17th from 7 PM (1 € discount). Easter Egg Hunt: Sun, April 5th (4,444 eggs). Anniversary Fireworks: Sun, April 19th, 9 PM.
Getting There
Speyer Main Station, festival grounds within walking distance. Park & Ride facilities are signposted.
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