Burgdorf – Fair and Marksmen's Festival 2027
What to expect
Burgdorf Fair and Marksmen's Festival 2027 is scheduled to take place from Thursday, 24 June, to Sunday, 27 June 2027, in accordance with the annual rule officially published by the Burgdorfer Schützengesellschaft. The association specifically names the last weekend in June as the traditional date and lists these exact four days as the expected period for the next edition. The traditional festival at Schützenplatz on Kleiner Brückendamm is usually accompanied by a funfair with rides, a festival tent and marksmen's events. However, the final programme and line-up of showmen for 2027 have yet to be announced.
Burgdorf Fair and Marksmen's Festival 2027: Date
The Burgdorfer Schützengesellschaft von 1593 e. V. sets a fixed rule for the festival: it is held on the last weekend in June. There is an exception only if 1 July falls on a Monday. In 2027, however, 1 July is a Thursday. The regular period is therefore Thursday, 24 June, to Sunday, 27 June. The association itself uses the word “expected”, so this calendar date is also marked as provisional. The previous edition, 2026, ran from 25 to 28 June.
Four days of fair and marksmen's tradition
The fair and marksmen's festival is one of Burgdorf's oldest festivals. It is organised by the Burgdorfer Schützengesellschaft von 1593 e. V. Alongside marksmen's traditions, bringing the community together is an important part of the festival. In previous years, the programme included a ceremonial opening, the Großer Zapfenstreich, various shooting competitions, dances and the grand marksmen's parade. However, the individual events for 2027 have not yet been announced in full. The events from 2026 are therefore described here only as historical examples.
Burgdorf Fair and Marksmen's Festival 2027: Funfair
The marksmen's festival is traditionally accompanied by a funfair at the Schützenplatz. For the 2026 edition, the town of Burgdorf described a festival site with various rides, treats and a large festival tent. The carousels, children's rides and showmen taking part in the next edition, 2027, have not yet been officially announced. We therefore do not list any unconfirmed attractions or operators as confirmed participants. A complete line-up of rides can be added once it has been published.
Venue and how to get there
The main festival area is at Schützenplatz, Kleiner Brückendamm, 31303 Burgdorf, in Lower Saxony. This address is confirmed by the town's official event calendar for the 2026 edition. Traditional festival parades also pass through the town centre and along Marktstraße. The exact route for 2027 has yet to be confirmed. If you are travelling by car, please allow for possible road closures and parking restrictions around the town centre. Detailed information should be published before the festival.
Opening hours and admission
The full daily opening and closing times for the funfair in 2027 have not yet been officially announced. General admission rules and specific prices for individual rides are also still to be confirmed. We therefore do not include any unverified funfair times or ticket prices in this event listing. The association's official website does describe the festival site opening on Thursday in previous editions, but this is not a final confirmation for 2027. You can find dates for other festivals in Lower Saxony in the funfair calendar.
Official sources and latest information
The Burgdorfer Schützengesellschaft publishes the annual date rule and the expected period for 2027. For 2026, the Town of Burgdorf documented the Schützenplatz and the traditional combination of fair and marksmen's programme. This listing can be updated once specific opening times, rides and a programme for 2027 have been announced.
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When is Burgdorf Fair and Marksmen's Festival 2027?
According to the Burgdorfer Schützengesellschaft's official annual rule, it is expected to run from Thursday, 24 June, to Sunday, 27 June 2027. The exact dates for 2027 are still provisional.
Why is the marksmen's festival held from 24 to 27 June 2027?
The association schedules the fair and marksmen's festival for the last weekend in June (except when 1 July is a Monday). In 2027, 1 July is a Thursday, so the regular dates are 24–27 June.
Where is the festival site in Burgdorf?
The funfair is traditionally held at Schützenplatz on Kleiner Brückendamm, 31303 Burgdorf. The specific setup and parade plans for 2027 have yet to be announced.
Which rides are coming to the marksmen's festival in 2027?
A complete line-up of rides specifically for 2027 has not yet been published.
What can you expect at the fair and marksmen's festival?
Traditional highlights of previous editions include festival parades, marksmen's competitions, the Großer Zapfenstreich, a festival tent and a funfair. Individual events for 2027 will be confirmed only after the organisers make an announcement.
Are opening times and admission prices known?
The exact daily funfair opening times, prices for individual rides and general admission conditions for 2027 have not yet been finalised or published.
