Annakirmes 2027 – Folk Fair and Funfair in Düren

Welcome to the Annakirmes 2027 in Düren

The Annakirmes is Düren’s major folk festival from 31 July to 8 August 2027 and one of the best-known fairs in the Meuse-Rhine Euroregion. On Annakirmesplatz by the Rur, about 160 to 170 showmen, traders and food stalls turn the grounds into a funfair for nine days. Admission to the site is free; visitors pay for rides, games and food.

The City of Düren sets the start for Saturday, 31 July 2027, at 12:00: three cannon shots, then 15 minutes of free rides until 12:15. The same morning at 09:00 the Anna Octave opens in St. Anne’s Church. The fair grew out of devotion to Saint Anne. The relic of her head reached Düren in 1501, a pilgrimage market followed, and the present funfair took shape over the centuries. It has been held on the current grounds since 1892.

Highlights & Attractions at Annakirmes in Düren

• Major rides including a Ferris wheel, roller coaster and classic plus new fairground attractions across roughly 50,000 square metres
• Opening on 31 July 2027 at 12:00 with cannon shots, a keg tapping at the Hexenhof and 15 minutes of free rides
• 49th World Championship in cherry-pit spitting on 31 July 2027 at 15:00 at the dog-sports field on Rurdammweg; the known record is 22.52 metres
• Family Day on Tuesday, 3 August 2027, from 11:00, with half-price rides and deals at stalls and food stands
• Senior citizens’ afternoon on Monday, 2 August 2027, from 15:00 to 17:00 at the Hexenhof
• Rhenish Evening on Wednesday, 4 August 2027, at 19:00 at the Hexenhof with carnival and Rhineland music
• Night atmosphere with strings of lights, candy floss, roasted almonds, potato pancakes, bratwurst and beer; the big Friday fireworks is a long-standing tradition, and the city programme confirms the exact 2027 time

Program & Schedule: What to Expect in 2027

Annakirmes 2027 runs from Saturday, 31 July, to Sunday, 8 August. Under the schedule pattern published by the city, opening Saturday starts at 12:00 and runs until about 02:00. Sundays usually open at 11:00, and Family Day also starts at 11:00; other days generally open at 12:00. Midweek closing is often around 00:30, Thursday to Saturday often near 02:00, and the final Sunday at midnight. Daily times on dueren.de remain the binding source if the city adjusts them.

Games of skill, prize stalls and food counters sit among the rides. Family Day on 3 August is the best-value day for families because ride chips cost half. Anyone who wants the cherry-pit championship must be at the dog-sports field behind the roller coaster at 15:00 on opening Saturday. The Rhenish Evening on 4 August brings live music and carnival clubs to the Hexenhof. The brightest atmosphere is after dark, when the wheel and stalls are fully lit.

Tickets & Admission for Annakirmes Düren

There is no entry ticket: access to Annakirmesplatz is free. Rides, game stalls and food are paid for separately, usually with ride chips. On Family Day, Tuesday, 3 August 2027, the city states that ride prices are halved. Exact euro prices for individual rides and dishes are set by each operator and published closer to the season. Official programme details are on the City of Düren website.

Visitor Tips: Travel & Accommodation in Düren

• Take the Rur Valley Railway to the Annakirmesplatz stop, or bus and train to central Düren and walk. The grounds fill early on opening weekend and on Family Day.
• Late July and early August are often warm by day and cooler after dark. Wear comfortable shoes, bring a light jacket for late hours, and a hat if the sun is strong.
• Book hotels in Düren and the nearby Euroregion early, especially for the first and last weekends.
• Families should aim for Tuesday, 3 August, because of half-price rides. The cherry-pit championship is only on Saturday, 31 July, at 15:00.
• Bring cash or a card for chips, food and drinks. Check current hours, fireworks and travel advice on dueren.de shortly before you go.