Mannheim – Frost & Fun 2026

Frost & Fun Mannheim 2026 runs from 20 November to 20 December 2026 at Neuer Messplatz. Look forward to a new winter fair with rides and special offers.

Frost & Fun Mannheim 2026: Winter fair makes its debut

Frost & Fun makes its debut at Neuer Messplatz in Mannheim from Friday, 20 November to Sunday, 20 December 2026. The winter fair is organised by VTM Mannheim GmbH. Unlike a traditional Christmas market, the focus here is on rides, funfair entertainment and showmen's businesses. You can also look forward to food stalls and places to eat and drink. The event complements Mannheim's May and October fairs with an edition in the run-up to Christmas. It is not yet known whether it will continue in future years.

Frost & Fun Mannheim 2026: Rides and line-up

Published event information for 2026 lists Bayern Breaker by Lagerin, Magic by Spangenberger and the Ferris wheel Eyecatcher by Kipp. According to the organisers, the Ferris wheel has heated gondolas. Recent showmen's announcements also mention Avenger Royal by Kirschbaum, Königliche Wellenflug by Kaplan, Tiki Taki by Paulsen, Mike’s Pitstop by Cornelius and Musik Express by Schoeneseifen. These additional appearances have been reported by secondary sources and are therefore provisional. A complete official list of rides is not yet available. A specialist forum also mentions bumper cars, but their operator has not yet been clearly identified. For this reason, no unrelated bumper-car profile is linked.

Neuer Messplatz: Location and character of the fair

The winter fair takes place at the well-known Neuer Messplatz in Mannheim-Neckarstadt. The fairground also hosts the large Mannheim Spring Fair and October Fair, so many visitors are already familiar with the site. Frost & Fun will bring its own winter showmen's offering to the venue. Food and drink stalls complement the rides. However, a complete, up-to-date site map is not yet available, so the exact layout of the rides may change before opening.

Opening times and special days

The published regular opening times apply throughout the event. From Monday to Friday, the winter fair opens at 15:00. On Saturdays and Sundays, the funfair opens earlier, at 14:00. Closing time is 21:30 each day. See the MEC timetable in the calendar entry for the exact details. In addition, four Tuesday special days have been announced: 24 November and 1, 8 and 15 December. On these days, showmen offer special deals and discounted rides. Exact offers may vary from one attraction to another.

Admission and tips for your visit

This new event is aimed at families, young people and anyone who enjoys fast rides. You can also try traditional fairground food or visit the illuminated Ferris wheel. Rides, games, food and drinks are paid for separately. However, no explicit confirmation has yet been issued about general admission to the fairground. For this reason, admission to the site is not simply listed as free. Please also note that the line-up reported by secondary sources may still change.

Getting there and official information

Neuer Messplatz is in Mannheim's Neckarstadt district, on Waldhofstraße. You can get there by public transport via the Neuer Messplatz stop. If you are travelling by car, check the latest traffic and parking information. Demand in the area may be high, especially at weekends. Find more winter funfairs in the event calendar. The organiser, VTM Mannheim GmbH, provides information about its events on its official website. New confirmed ride announcements will be added.