Historischer Annamarkt 2027 – Medieval Festival in Duren

Welcome to the Historischer Annamarkt 2027 in Duren

From 11 to 13 June 2027 the Historischer Annamarkt returns to Duren’s old town after a break of more than seven years. The last edition was held in 2019. Organised by the Duren historical-festival association together with the city, the weekend brings the years 1501 to 1543 back to life, when the relic of Saint Anne turned Duren into a pilgrimage town and Emperor Charles V visited the city.

This is not an annual fair. The yearly Annakirmes in late July is a separate event. After 2027 the organisers intend to hold the Annamarkt about every two years. The city calendar lists the weekend as an all-day festival; exact daily hours may still be adjusted.

Highlights & Attractions at Historischer Annamarkt in Duren

• Two late-medieval markets in Duren’s old town, with craft stalls and hundreds of performers in period costume
• Living history of the relic of Saint Anne, brought to Duren in 1501 and the reason the town became a place of pilgrimage
• Scenes linked to Albrecht Dürer, Emperor Charles V and the prosperous years before the city was destroyed in 1543
• A landsknecht camp with camp life, armour and the military look of the period
• A grand historical parade through the old town as the centrepiece of the weekend
• A new staging of a historical play about Duren’s hardest days, centred on the siege of 1543
• Music, performances and contributions from clubs, schools and groups from Duren and the region

Program & Schedule: What to Expect in 2027

The Historischer Annamarkt runs from Friday 11 June to Sunday 13 June 2027 in Duren’s city centre. Late-medieval market stalls, traditional crafts and costumed groups show everyday life, guilds and courtly society of the early modern period. A landsknecht camp sits beside the markets and adds camp life and armour.

A special feature of the 2027 edition is a new production of a historical play about the siege and destruction of Duren in 1543. The large parade through the old town recalls the splendid entry of Emperor Charles V in 1531. The city is still shaping the detailed timetable, so visitors should check Duren’s official calendar shortly before the weekend.

Tickets & Admission for Historischer Annamarkt Duren

No admission tickets have been published for the Historischer Annamarkt 2027. Access to the festival in the old town is free. Food, drink and handmade goods at the stalls are paid for separately. Current updates are published by the City of Duren and on eifel.info.

Visitor Tips: Travel & Accommodation in Duren

• Duren is on the Cologne–Aachen railway. The old town is a short walk from the station. Streets in the centre are likely to be closed during the festival, so public transport is the better option.
• Mid-June in the Eifel is usually mild. Wear sturdy shoes for cobbled streets and bring a light rain jacket.
• Book hotels in Duren and the surrounding district early. The weekend draws visitors from the Rhineland and the Eifel.
• Do not miss the parade. In earlier editions it was the strongest moment of the weekend. Confirm the start time in the city’s programme.
• Do not confuse this event with the Annakirmes. That is the large annual funfair in late July and early August, with a completely different programme.