Aachen – Öcher Sommerbend 2027
What to expect
The Öcher Sommerbend 2027 brings a funfair atmosphere to Aachen's Bendplatz from 13 to 23 August. Aachen Event has confirmed eleven event days with no closing day. Here you'll find the reliable information available so far about the date, fairground and getting there – along with clear notes on all the details still missing for 2027.
Öcher Sommerbend 2027: dates and visitor planning
The Sommerbend starts on Friday, 13 August, and ends on Monday, 23 August 2027. Aachen Event explicitly lists eleven event days with no closing days. This date information is the organiser's corrected version; an incorrect date had appeared in earlier public notices due to a transmission error.
Aachen Event lists a start time of 14 for 13 August 2027. For planning purposes, the daily schedule published by the organiser for 2026 is recorded here. The general opening hours from 2026 serve as a guide; adjustments for 2027 are possible. Until an official announcement is made, the event is listed as an all-day event.
Öcher Sommerbend 2027: fairground and attractions
The organiser is Aachen Event. The event takes place at Bendplatz on Süsterfeldstraße in Aachen. The official venue description lists a paved event area of 32.000 square metres, with facilities for administration, toilets, police, emergency services and security staff.
Because of Aachen's location in the border region between three countries, the Öcher Bend also attracts visitors from the Netherlands and Belgium. No reliable visitor forecast or confirmed number of participating businesses for the Sommerbend 2027 has been published so far.
Rides and line-up
The Öcher Bend combines thrilling rides with family-friendly carousels, children's attractions, and games and amusement stalls. Which rides will actually be set up in August 2027 will be decided through Aachen Event's application and selection process.
A final list of showmen, special new rides, stall locations and a site map for 2027 are not yet available. Therefore, no attractions from the 2026 edition are presented as confirmed. Specific ride prices and possible discounts are also not yet known.
Food and festival areas
The usual Bend offerings include sweet funfair specialities, savoury snacks and drinks stalls. The food businesses, menus and prices for the Sommerbend 2027 have not yet been announced.
It has also not yet been confirmed whether larger catered areas or a festival tent are planned. Booking options, music and special food events will only be added once Aachen Event or officially approved businesses publish them for 2027.
Tradition in the Aachen border region
The Öcher Bend is celebrated as a spring and summer edition. The name “Bend” is closely associated with Aachen's fair; since 1927, Bendplatz has been its permanent venue. In 2027, Aachen will therefore look back on 100 years of funfair history at this site.
The Sommerbend is the second edition of the anniversary year, following the extended Osterbend. The organiser has not yet announced which historical or additional anniversary features are planned for August.
Supporting programme, family days and fireworks
Previous editions have featured special event days and programme highlights. However, the programme for the Sommerbend 2027 has not yet been announced. Opening events, stage performances and possible closing events are therefore not being carried over from previous years.
Family days, low-sensory periods, fireworks and special discounts have also not yet been officially scheduled for 2027. Check the event website shortly before your visit once Aachen Event publishes the daily programme.
You can also find more fairs in the funfair calendar. Source: Aachen Event – Öcher Bend.
Updated date source: Aachen Event: Sommerbend 2027.
Opening hours note: The daily times are based on the organiser's most recently published schedule for 2026; changes for 2027 are possible.
Highlights at a glance
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You can take the train to Aachen West. The Bendplatz stop on Roermonder Straße is served by several ASEAG routes; you can walk to the fairground from the West railway station. As parking is limited, Aachen Event recommends travelling by public transport. Special timetables, road closures and the exact parking arrangements for 2027 have not yet been published.
- Accessible with some difficultyWheelchair & pushchair
- Public toilets
- Good public transport links / special services
Frequently asked questions
When is Öcher Sommerbend 2027?
Öcher Sommerbend 2027 takes place from 13 to 23 August, with eleven event days at Bendplatz in Aachen.
Where is the event venue?
Bendplatz Aachen, Süsterfeldstraße 37, 52072 Aachen.
What are the opening hours for 2027?
According to the published schedule for Öcher Bend 2026, the funfair opens at 14 daily; it closes at 23 on Sunday to Tuesday and Thursday, and at midnight on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Changes for 2027 are possible.
Which rides will be there in 2027?
A final line-up of rides for 2027 has not yet been published. Previous participants are therefore not confirmed for this edition.
Is the programme for 2027 already fully known?
The full programme of events for 2027 has not yet been published. Specific fireworks, special promotions and prices will be added only after official confirmation.
