Essen (Belgium) – Paaskermis 2027
What to expect
Paaskermis Essen 2027 is the Easter funfair in the Belgian town of Essen. According to the annual Easter schedule described by the municipality, it is expected to fall on Sunday, 28 March, and Monday, 29 March 2027. The town has not yet published a separate event date for 2027.
Paaskermis Essen 2027: Heuvelplein as a meeting place
The municipality of Essen holds its Easter funfair in the Essen-Centrum district at Heuvelplein. This square is in the Belgian town of Essen, in the province of Antwerp. It should not be confused with the German city of the same name in North Rhine-Westphalia. So if you are planning a route, make sure you use postcode 2910 and select Belgium as the country.
The municipality's official overview distinguishes between several district funfairs. In addition to the Easter funfair at Heuvelplein, it lists events in Hoek, Horendonk and Wildert, for example. These are separate funfairs on other dates. For Paaskermis Essen 2027, Heuvelplein remains the venue listed by the municipality; a new site plan has not yet been published.
What can you expect at the Easter funfair?
At its heart is a small local funfair tradition around Easter. The municipality confirms that funfairs are held every year in the various districts. However, it is not yet known which rides, stalls or food and drink options will be there at the next Easter edition. We therefore do not list attractions as confirmed or reuse the line-up of rides from a previous year.
If you are mainly interested in a particular ride, check the official announcements shortly before Easter weekend. The showman list can change from year to year. Special activities or programme items for Paaskermis Essen 2027 have not yet been published either.
Paaskermis Essen 2027: How the date is determined
The municipality of Essen explicitly lists an annual Easter funfair at Heuvelplein. For 2026, it gives 5 April as Easter Sunday and 6 April as Easter Monday. According to this municipal Easter rule, the dates for 2027 work out as 28 and 29 March. This is a logical date calculation, but it is not yet individual confirmation of the 2027 edition.
Opening hours, prices and travel
Opening hours have not yet been published. There is also no official information about admission, ride prices or special discounts for Paaskermis 2027. We therefore do not provide unverified prices. There is also no official traffic or parking plan for this edition yet.
Use Heuvelplein in the centre of Essen, Belgium, as your guide. Check for any traffic rules in force at the venue, and contact the municipality for information before setting off. This will help you avoid confusing it with Easter funfairs in Germany. You can find other funfair dates in our events calendar.
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Heuvelplein, 2910 Essen, province of Antwerp, Belgium. Not Essen in Germany. Parking and traffic rules for 2027 have not yet been published.
Frequently asked questions
When is Paaskermis Essen 2027?
Expected on Easter Sunday, 28 March, and Easter Monday, 29 March 2027. The municipality lists an annual Easter funfair on these public holidays; a separate date for 2027 has not yet been announced.
Which Essen is the funfair in?
In the Belgian town of Essen, postcode 2910, in the province of Antwerp – not Essen in North Rhine-Westphalia.
Where are the festival grounds?
The municipality lists Heuvelplein in the Essen-Centrum district as the venue for the Easter funfair.
What are the opening hours?
Opening hours for 2027 have not yet been published.
Which rides are being set up?
An official line-up of rides for 2027 has not yet been published.
How much does admission cost?
Admission and ride prices for 2027 have not yet been officially announced.
Are there parking facilities?
A special traffic or parking plan for Paaskermis 2027 has not yet been published. The destination address is Heuvelplein in 2910 Essen.
