Ahlen – Ahlener Maikirmes 2027

Ahlener Maikirmes 2027 is scheduled for the period from 30.04.2027 to 04.05.2027 at Dr.-Paul-Rosenbaum-Platz in Ahlen. Ahlener Maikirmes takes place around 1 May and is one of the city's traditional fairs. Rides, skill games, food stalls and confectionery stalls attract visitors to Dr.-Paul-Rosenbaum-Platz. In previous years, the municipal market has included around sixty showmen, but this is not the confirmed number for 2027. You can also find the key information here to help you plan your visit.

Ahlener Maikirmes 2027: Location and character of the fair

The town of Ahlen confirms that edition 2027 will run from 30 April to 4 May. Dr.-Paul-Rosenbaum-Platz has been redeveloped as the fairground in recent years. Edition 2026 featured an opening with a raffle, fireworks, a coupon day and a family day. The programme yet to be announced will determine which of these activities take place in 2027. The May and autumn funfairs are Ahlen's two regular funfair dates. This makes the fair a recurring part of the town's events calendar and an attraction for visitors from the Warendorf district. For your visit, the precise venue is therefore more important than a general reference to the town. Different areas may also have separate entrances and routes. It is therefore worth getting your bearings in advance.

Rides, market stalls and more experiences

Ahlener Maikirmes takes place around 1 May and is one of the city's traditional fairs. Rides, skill games, food stalls and confectionery stalls attract visitors to Dr.-Paul-Rosenbaum-Platz. In previous years, the municipal market has included around sixty showmen, but this is not the confirmed number for 2027. The showmen and individual attractions attending edition 2027 may change before it opens. A previous line-up of rides does not confirm what will be there in the new year. We therefore list only the confirmed features of the fair and do not present any specific rides as guaranteed attractions. Families in particular should also check the final programme information.

Ahlener Maikirmes 2027: Opening hours and dates

The exact schedule for this edition has not yet been confirmed separately in all sources. Opening hours provisional, as of 2026: The daily times have been matched to the corresponding days of the week 2027 using the official Ahlen programme 2026. The opening hours list shows the relevant groups of days and any exceptions. Be sure to check the latest organiser information, especially at weekends. Any additional exceptions, closing periods or changes will only be listed as confirmed once the organisers have approved them. If you are planning to visit for a particular activity, check the official announcement again beforehand.

Admission, family tips and possible costs

A binding admission price for the new edition has not yet been announced. The grounds are therefore not described as generally free to enter. Rides, food and drink, and purchases may cost extra regardless. Individual rides and games have their own prices. Food, drinks or reservations may also incur a charge. If you are visiting with children, discounts may be of interest. However, previous special offers do not automatically apply again. You should therefore check the announcements from the showmen and organisers.

Getting there and finding your way around

You can reach the event site at Dr.-Paul-Rosenbaum-Platz in Ahlen. Depending on where you are starting from, public transport is a good alternative to driving. The area around the fairground can get busy on major funfair days, so allow plenty of time for your journey. Also look out for possible road closures and changes to parking arrangements. These are usually announced in detail shortly before the fair.

Official information and more funfair dates

You can find new information on the official event information page. Further details about the programme, access and the current schedule will be added there. You can also explore our funfair and fair calendar if you are looking for more events in North Rhine-Westphalia. This lets you compare dates and plan your next funfair visit with confidence.