Zülpich – Michaelkirmes 2027

Michaelkirmes Zülpich 2027 is provisionally scheduled for Saturday, 2 October to Tuesday, 5 October 2027. No official confirmation from the town has yet been published for this period. The events in 2025 and 2026, by contrast, both ran from Friday to Monday, so the dates may still change. The traditional funfair takes place in the car park at Kölntor, near Kölnstraße.

Michaelkirmes Zülpich 2027 at Kölntor

Every year, the car park at Kölntor becomes a small but lively funfair site. Families can enjoy classic rides and sweet stalls there. The town regularly holds Michaelkirmes as a four-day event in early October. The exact start date for 2027 is still unknown, as the town has not published a date for this year. This planned event should therefore be regarded as provisional.

The history of Michaelkirmes

Michaelkirmes is named after the Archangel Michael. His feast day falls on 29 September. Zülpich already had an important Michaelismarkt in the Middle Ages. According to the town, this market was once particularly important for trade beyond the local area. It was mentioned as early as 1436 in a historical market regulation. The present-day event therefore combines the history of a market with a modern family fair.

Michaelkirmes Zülpich 2027: rides and stalls

For 2026, the town described an offering that included a children's carousel, tin-can and dart throwing, and a shooting gallery. There were also sweet stalls, a food stand, crêpes and a drinks pavilion. These examples give an idea of a typical funfair, but do not guarantee what will be there for 2027. The exact line-up of rides will be added once new information is published. This keeps the details of different years' events clearly separate.

Dates and previous opening times

The officially announced Michaelkirmes 2026 ran from 2 to 5 October. On Fridays, Saturdays and Mondays, it was open from 14 until about 21. On Sundays, the funfair opened at 11. For 2027, neither a confirmed date nor a complete daily schedule is available yet. In particular, the Tuesday included in the provisional listing has not been officially confirmed. Opening times are therefore not yet available.

Visiting with children and admission

The focus is mainly on smaller, family-friendly attractions. These usually include children's rides, stalls and food. Based on past practice, no ticket is needed to enter the freely accessible car park site. However, rides, games and food and drink must be paid for separately. Prices for the 2027 event are not yet available. Showmen may also change their offerings from year to year.

Getting to the car park at Kölntor

The funfair site is on Kölnstraße in the town of Zülpich. The address to use as a guide is Kölnstraße 77, 53909 Zülpich. During set-up and dismantling, parking spaces and access routes may be temporarily restricted. For example, in 2026, the electric vehicle charging point there was temporarily unavailable. No such closure has yet been announced for 2027. Check the town's latest information before setting off.

Find more related dates in the funfair calendar. You can find the latest information from the organisers on the official town website.