St. Wendel – Wendelskirmes 2027

Wendelskirmes St. Wendel 2027 is scheduled to take place in St. Wendel from 13.10.2027 to 24.10.2027. The period from 13 to 24 October 2027 has not yet been officially confirmed. Based on the recurring schedule 2026, the pilgrimage week is expected to begin on 13 October, with the funfair only running from 16 to 24 October.

Wendelskirmes St. Wendel 2027: Pilgrimage and fair in St. Wendel

Wendelskirmes combines the religious pilgrimage to Saint Wendelin with a large showman's fair in the district town. While Wendelsfestwoche is held around the basilica, the actual funfair site is at Bosenbach on Missionshausstraße. There is also an extensive market in the town centre. In 2026, the overall event ran from 13 to 25 October. For 2027, the sequence of events is expected to follow the usual October schedule, but an official annual announcement has not yet been made.

Wendelskirmes St. Wendel 2027: Wendelskirmes St. Wendel 2027: Funfair site

The funfair at Bosenbach fairground is one of the largest autumn funfairs in Saarland. Alongside classic rides, there are children's attractions, confectionery stalls and food outlets. In 2026, the funfair ran from 17 to 25 October. Accordingly, it is likely to begin on Saturday, 16 October, and end on Sunday, 24 October, in 2027. The individual operators and rides have not yet been confirmed for the new year. Existing attraction profiles will therefore only be linked once specific new appearances have been confirmed.

Wendelskirmes St. Wendel 2027: Wendelsmarkt

Wendelsmarkt traditionally draws many visitors to the town centre. In the 2026 edition, more than 200 market stalls were spread across the streets and squares of the pedestrian zone. The pilgrimage week, with services and pilgrim events around Wendelinus Basilica, also takes place. The town patron's feast day is on 20 October. The exact market schedule and any Sunday shopping dates for 2027, however, have yet to be announced. No unconfirmed programme times are therefore listed.

Festival tent, children's festival and fireworks

The funfair is also known for its large Oktoberfest tent, run by a separate organiser and sometimes requiring an admission fee. In 2026, there was also a children's festival at the funfair, with reduced ride prices, followed by a showman's fireworks display. These programme items should not simply be repeated as fixed dates for 2027. Times and tickets for the fireworks and individual festival tent evenings are announced separately. So check in advance whether you want to visit the open funfair or a ticketed party evening.

Opening hours and admission

The town centre markets and the Bosenbach fairground are organised separately. If you mainly want to enjoy the rides, you should not arrive at the start of the pilgrimage week, as that takes place first. The exact opening times for the 2027 showmen and the closing days have not yet been officially confirmed. In 2026, the funfair was closed on the Thursday of the festival week. It may close again, but this has not yet been confirmed. Admission to the public funfair is usually free; rides are charged separately.

Getting there and reliable information

You can find Bosenbach fairground on Missionshausstraße. The basilica and the Wendelsmarkt traders are in the town centre. You can walk from St. Wendel station to the town centre; the walk to the fairground is a little longer. Traffic changes may apply during the market and festival days. The municipal events service provides information about the official Wendelskirmes. More events are listed in the funfair calendar.