Saarlouis – Ludwigskirmes 2027

Ludwigskirmes Saarlouis 2027 is scheduled to take place in Saarlouis from 27.08.2027 to 31.08.2027. The main Sunday, 29 August 2027, is determined by the official Saarlouis market regulations, which specify the first Sunday on or after 25 August. The expected five-day period from 27 to 31 August follows the 2025 and 2026 editions; the official programme announcement 2027 is still pending.

Ludwigskirmes Saarlouis 2027: Five days of fair on Großer Markt

Ludwigskirmes is one of Saarlouis's traditional annual fairs. Rides and funfair stalls are set up on part of Großer Markt, right in the city centre. In addition to the funfair, market stalls and nearby restaurants and cafés are also a draw. The city's market regulations set the funfair Sunday as 25 August or the following Sunday. This makes Sunday, 29 August, the relevant date for 2027. The usual period from Friday to Tuesday is still provisional.

Ludwigskirmes Saarlouis 2027: Ludwigskirmes Saarlouis 2027: rides

For the 2026 edition, the city reported, among other things, the nostalgic Ferris wheel Alte Liebe, a Breakdancer, the ride Chaos and Marvel. Ice Road Cars, bungee trampolines and children's carousels were also there. However, the line-up of showmen changes from year to year. These rides from previous years are therefore not listed as confirmed attractions for 2027. Once new lists or commitments for the target year are available, the relevant profiles can be assigned correctly.

Ludwigskirmes Saarlouis 2027: market stalls

The market stalls traditionally take place on Monday and Tuesday alongside Ludwigskirmes. At the 2026 edition, around 50 traders offered goods in the pedestrian zones around Großer Markt. These include clothing, household goods and various gift items, for example. Following the usual schedule, in 2027 this would be Monday, 30 August, and Tuesday, 31 August. However, the final market layout and the exact number of market traders have not yet been announced.

Family day and food

Another traditional highlight is Children's and Family Day on the last day of the funfair. In 2026, it was held on Tuesday, with reduced ride prices. The city has yet to announce whether this arrangement will apply again on Tuesday in 2027. In previous years, the fairground has had food stalls serving savoury dishes as well as ice cream, candyfloss and almonds. You can also combine a visit with a stroll through Saarlouis's old town. Ride prices are set by the individual showmen.

Admission and opening hours

Großer Markt is a public square in the city centre, part of which is occupied by rides during Ludwigskirmes. In previous years, admission was free, while rides and purchases were paid for separately. The showmen's daily opening hours for 2027 have not yet been officially announced. The market regulations do specify opening hours for the separate market stalls, but these do not automatically apply to the funfair. For this reason, no misleading schedule for the rides is shown.

Getting there and sources

Großer Markt is in the centre of Saarlouis and is easy to reach from the surrounding city-centre streets. During set-up and dismantling, parts of the square are unavailable for regular parking. Drivers should therefore check car parks nearby. The City of Saarlouis publishes the exact line-up and programme. Find more dates in the funfair calendar.