Schwerin – Schweriner Old Town Festival 2027

Schweriner Altstadtfete 2027 is expected to take place from Friday, 8 October to Sunday, 10 October 2027. A continuation of the Altstadtfete, which began in 2026, has not yet been officially confirmed for 2027.

Schweriner Altstadtfete 2027: provisional dates

The City of Schwerin held the new Altstadtfete from 9 to 11 October in October 2026. Following the same second weekend in October, 2027 would provisionally run from 8 to 10 October. There is no independent official confirmation of the next edition yet, so the dates are listed only as a planning suggestion. The programme may also change after the inaugural event. For your visit, the later information from the state capital is definitive.

Pfaffenteich, Markt and Schlachtermarkt

The new concept divided Schwerin city centre into several areas of activities in 2026. Around Markt and Schlachtermarkt there was music, socialising and activities for children. The shores of Pfaffenteich were used for various attractions. This makes it possible to enjoy a long walk between the squares, with several stops along the way. The map therefore shows Alexandrinenstraße by Pfaffenteich as the starting point of the fair area, rather than the entire festival route. Routes and installations for 2027 have not yet been announced.

Schweriner Altstadtfete 2027: fair and rides

A traditional fair area was planned for 2026 on the north shore of Pfaffenteich and in Alexandrinenstraße. Showmen created a fairground atmosphere with rides and typical attractions. This is an important part of the Altstadtfete for families and funfair fans. However, the specific attractions and operators taking part in 2027 have not been announced. For this reason, attractions from the previous edition are not listed as the current line-up of rides. The cover image is a generic illustration, not a photo of the event.

Light displays in the old town

For the inaugural event, light installations transformed the streets and façades between the event venues into a special evening setting. Visitors could follow the illuminated paths through the historic lanes. This connection set the Altstadtfete apart from an ordinary market with just one festival site. If the concept is brought back in 2027, the routes could once again be part of the experience. However, it is not yet known which buildings and squares will be illuminated. The new lighting plan will be published later.

Family activities, concerts and dancing

There were activities for children and families to take part in at Schlachtermarkt in 2026. The market was used for concerts, dance events and food and drink. There was also an area with DJs and evening entertainment at Pfaffenteich. The programme was spread across several locations. So, for a new edition, you should check which activities are planned for which age groups and locations. The names of the 2026 performers and their set times do not automatically apply to 2027, so they have deliberately not been listed as new dates.

Admission and provisional visiting times

The public areas of the Altstadtfete could generally be visited without an overall admission ticket for the inaugural event. Individual rides, food and drinks were paid for separately. However, programmes ran at different times of day. There is no shared, confirmed opening-hours schedule for the 2027 edition yet, so no daily times have been invented for the MEC time field. Fireworks over Pfaffenteich were also part of the inaugural event in 2026, but have not yet been confirmed again for 2027. Check the programme before planning an evening visit.

Getting to Schwerin city centre

Pfaffenteich is near Schwerin Central Station. From there, you can walk to the first event areas. The areas around Markt and Schlachtermarkt are also easy to reach on foot within the old town. If you are travelling by car, you should use car parks outside the immediate festival streets. There may be road closures during set-up and the event. The city already recommended using public transport in 2026. Published route maps will be especially helpful for people with reduced mobility.

You can find further information on the official event website. Discover more fairs in our funfair calendar.