Frost & Fun Mannheim 2026: Winter fair debut

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Frost & Fun Mannheim 2026 makes its debut at Neuer Messplatz

With Frost & Fun Mannheim 2026, the city is getting a new winter fair. From 20 November to 20 December, VTM Mannheim GmbH invites you to Neuer Messplatz. Instead of another traditional Christmas market, the focus is explicitly on fairground fun. The organiser is therefore banking on rides, shared experiences and the typical atmosphere of a funfair – in the middle of the cold season.

A new winter format instead of a Christmas market

The debut is more than just another date in the events calendar. Mannheim is expanding its leisure offering with a dedicated showmen's event in the run-up to Christmas. In its press release dated 5 November, VTM Mannheim GmbH stresses that Frost & Fun is deliberately not designed as a Christmas market. You can therefore expect the character of a traditional fair. The new event is also intended to appeal equally to families, groups of friends and funfair fans.

Frost & Fun Mannheim 2026: rides and food

The concept centres on a varied selection of rides and entertainment. There will also be food and drink options intended to make a visit appealing even in winter temperatures. The organiser highlights the mix of fun rides, socialising and shared experiences. However, the press release reviewed here does not include a complete list of showmen by name. You should therefore not consider individual rides officially confirmed based solely on this announcement.

How the idea for the winter fair came about

According to VTM Mannheim GmbH, the initiative for the new event format came from department head Patrick Müller. His idea developed into a standalone concept through collaboration between several company departments. The debut is intended to complement Mannheim's varied events programme in winter. Whether Frost & Fun will become a regular fixture in the long term has not yet been decided with this first edition.

Frost & Fun Mannheim 2026: dates and venue

It starts on Friday, 20 November 2026. The final day of the event is Sunday, 20 December 2026. The venue is Neuer Messplatz in Mannheim. When planning your visit, you can find the latest opening times, confirmed special days and information about the line-up of rides in the event listing for Frost & Fun Mannheim 2026. New confirmed details will be added there as they become available.

Getting there and further information

Neuer Messplatz is an established fairground in Mannheim. For your journey, it is worth checking the latest public transport connections and local traffic information shortly before your visit. The press release about the debut does not mention any specific new road closures, parking bans or shuttle arrangements. This announcement therefore provides no basis for an additional traffic and visitor map. The organiser's official press release gives you background information about the debut.

What you should know before your visit

The announcement introduces the new winter concept, but it is not a complete site plan. It is therefore worth checking the official information again shortly before opening. Families in particular may be interested in which attractions and facilities will actually be available on site. The organiser's latest communications will also be the authoritative source for any programme changes. One thing is certain: this year, Mannheim will have a new way to combine a traditional funfair visit with the winter season.

Source: Press release from Veranstaltungen – Tourismus – Marketing: Mannheim erleben GmbH dated 05.11.2026 (original announcement).

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