Saarbrücken – Saarbrücker Oktoberkirmes 2027

Saarbrücker Oktoberkirmes 2027 is scheduled to take place in Saarbrücken from 24.09.2027 to 03.10.2027. The dates, from Friday, 24 September, to Sunday, 3 October 2027, have not yet been confirmed by the state capital. They follow the ten-day pattern of the 2026 edition; opening times are provisionally based on those officially published for the previous year.

Saarbrücker Oktoberkirmes 2027: funfair at Saarterrassen in Saarbrücken

Saarbrücker Oktoberkirmes is an autumn fair held at the Burbach fairground. In 2026, a total of around 45 rides, food stalls, confectionery stalls and games stalls were announced there. The funfair traditionally lasts ten calendar days and includes two weekends. This is why the period from the last Friday in September to the first Sunday in October is expected for 2027. This date is still a forecast, not a new official announcement from the city.

Saarbrücker Oktoberkirmes 2027: rides at the autumn funfair

There are various rides for families, children and fans of fast-spinning carousels. For 2026, the city listed Break Dance, Tropical Trip, bumper cars, Convoy Star and children's rides, for example. However, this does not mean that the same rides will also be there in 2027. In particular, operators and touring schedules for travelling attractions can change. The rides will therefore only be linked to the event once their participation in the next edition has been confirmed.

Family day, ceremonial keg tapping and closing events

The usual traditions at Saarbrücker Oktoberkirmes include a ceremonial keg tapping, special offers and a closing programme. In 2026, the opening took place on a Friday, while family day fell on the Thursday of the second week of the funfair. A closing firework display was also announced for the previous year's edition. However, specific confirmations and times for 2027 are not yet available. These recurring events are therefore mentioned as a look back, not as confirmed programme items for the new edition.

Opening times and rest day

For 2026, the state capital had announced a later opening on the first Friday, longer evening hours at the weekend and earlier closing on the other days. Wednesday was also a non-operating day. The provisional opening times for 2027, based on this schedule, are shown in the calendar. The possible rest day on Wednesday, 29 September, is particularly important. The schedule will need updating if new official information is released. There has not usually been a general admission charge for the funfair site; individual rides cost extra.

How to get there and parking

Burbach fairground is near Saarterrassen in western Saarbrücken. The city recommends travelling via nearby Burbach station and notes that free parking is available at Saarterrassen. However, some areas may be restricted during set-up, the funfair or after heavy rain. You should therefore check traffic and parking information before your visit. The fairground itself is marked on the map and should not be confused with an Oktoberfest festival tent in the city centre.

Official sources and other funfairs

The state capital Saarbrücken publishes the opening times and line-up of rides for Oktoberkirmes. At present, the information there mainly relates to 2026. Once the city confirms the 2027 edition, the dates, possible rest days and programme should be updated in particular. You can discover more fairs in Saarland in the funfair calendar.