Staakener Kinder- und Volksfest
Five days of spring Volksfest in the Spandau garden city of Staaken – tradition for over 70 years
About Staakener Kinder- und Volksfest
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Over Seven Decades of Tradition
The Staakener Kinder- und Volksfest is one of Berlin's oldest Volksfeste – the first editions took place in the early 1950s. In 2024, the festival marked its 72nd edition; in 2026, according to the organizer, it will be the 64th counted edition (depending on the counting method). This makes it one of the city's most traditional district festivals – in a district that itself has a special history.
Gartenstadt Staaken – A Historic Ensemble
The Gartenstadt Staaken was built between 1914 and 1917 according to plans by Paul Schmitthenner as a model settlement – with low terraced houses, village-like street layouts, workshop buildings, and an architectural consistency that is now a listed monument. It is located in the west of Spandau, close to the Brandenburg state border, and despite several urban planning interventions, it has retained its village-like, cooperative character. The festival grounds at Ungewitterweg are located directly within the garden city.
What the Volksfest Offers
From May 13th to 17th, 2026, the festival grounds will be open for five days. On the program:
- Rides: Break Dance, dodgems, chain carousel, children's carousels, skill games
- Showman and food stalls (bratwurst, crêpes, cotton candy, almonds)
- A small festival stage with daily entertainment
- Beer garden
- Parade on Sunday through the Gartenstadt Staaken
The opening hours follow the traditional Volksfest rhythm:
- Wednesday 2 PM–10 PM, Thursday (Ascension Day) 12 PM–10 PM
- Friday and Saturday 2 PM–10 PM
- Sunday 12 PM–10 PM
Spandau and the Volksfest Tradition
The Spandau district maintains its Volksfest tradition with particular tenacity – in addition to the Staakener Kinder- und Volksfest, there is the Spandauer Pfingstfest at Scharfe Lanke, the Spandauer Havelfest, and the Spandauer Oktoberfest at the Zitadelle. Volksfeste here are not tourist attractions but part of the residents' annual rhythm. Ascension Day – the central festival day of the Staakener Fest – is a public holiday in Berlin and traditionally the occasion for family outings.
Staakener Kinder- und Volksfest — edition 2026
From Wednesday, May 13th to Sunday, May 17th, 2026, the Staakener Kinder- und Volksfest will once again take place on the festival grounds at Ungewitterweg in the Gartenstadt Staaken. The date spans Ascension Day (Thursday, May 14th) – traditionally the central festival day with the largest family turnout.
Free admission. Organized by Schaustellerbetrieb Wollenschläger Berlin in cooperation with the Spandau district.
Programme Staakener Kinder- und Volksfest 2026
Five Days of Volksfest in the Gartenstadt Staaken
- Wednesday, May 13th (2 PM–10 PM) – Opening, program for adults and children
- Thursday, May 14th (Ascension Day, 12 PM–10 PM) – Central festival day, highest attendance
- Friday, May 15th (2 PM–10 PM) – Ongoing program
- Saturday, May 16th (2 PM–10 PM) – Stage program and showmen
- Sunday, May 17th (12 PM–10 PM) – Family Day, traditional parade through the Gartenstadt Staaken
Rides and Showmen
- Break Dance, dodgems, chain carousel
- Children's carousels for younger visitors
- Skill games, shooting gallery
- Food and candy stalls (bratwurst, crêpes, cotton candy, roasted almonds)
- Beer garden
Stage
- Daily stage program: regional bands, DJ sets, family shows
The detailed stage program will be published at the end of April 2026 on the channels of Schaustellerbetrieb Wollenschläger.
Highlights Staakener Kinder- und Volksfest 2026
Prices Staakener Kinder- und Volksfest 2026
Admission free. Rides and refreshments on-site are charged at market rates (typically €2–€5 per ride).
Practical information — Staakener Kinder- und Volksfest
Getting There
Bus 237 to Ungewitterweg stop (200 m). Bus 130 to Spandauer Damm-Allee. By car via Heerstraße or Cosmarweg – parking in the Gartenstadt is scarce, public transport or bicycle recommended.
Admission
Completely free. Rides and refreshments on-site are charged at market rates.
Organizer
Schaustellerbetrieb Wollenschläger Berlin. Further information at www.wollenschlaeger-berlin.de and in cooperation with the Spandau district.
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Where it takes place Staakener Kinder- und Volksfest
Festplatz am Ungewitterweg, Gartenstadt Staaken
Ungewitterweg, 13591 Berlin