Big shooting festival in Hanover: Traditional celebration attracts millions!

Big shooting festival in Hanover: Traditional celebration attracts millions!

What a special day for Hanover! On July 4, 2025, the official starting shot for the Schützenfest 2025 , the largest folk festival in the world. This year, a fresh wind shapes the traditional event, which takes place from July 4th to 13th. The opening, which was celebrated at 8 p.m. in the new town hall with the barrel beer tapping by the mayor, promises an entertaining evening. A solemn fireworks at 10:45 p.m. puts on the crown of the opening day.

The shooting festival not only has a long tradition - this year it is almost 500 years of history and moves over a million visitors to the city every year. With an event area of ​​around 10 hectares, the Schützenplatz offers space for numerous attractions and gastronomic offers. Schützenverein President Paul Eric Stolle has announced a colorful program and a varied fairground that will combine both traditional and modern elements. New this year are attractions such as the giant swing "Best XXL" with a height of 45 meters and the "fun avenue", a running business with water features.

unique events for all

A highlight of the shooting festival is the rifle march , which takes place on July 6th at 10 a.m. With over 150 clubs and 100 music trains, this march is the largest of its kind worldwide. The Norddeutsche Radio broadcasts this spectacular event live, so that fans at home can also follow the hustle and bustle. An impressive route of about 10 kilometers is expected for the march, where around 10,000 participants: inside.

The traditional family day takes place on July 9, where up to 50 percent discounts are offered on many attractions. The festival also has a social focus: a new security concept with the motto "together. Attention." ensures a safe and pleasant atmosphere for all visitors: inside. Measures such as the "Saferspaces" QR code, a support team and retreats are ready to offer support and prevent discrimination. Security player: Inside, the gate gate will be responsive.

gastronomic highlights and new attractions

The gastronomic diversity is just as impressive: among the 15 large gastronomies there are renowned companies such as the Herrenhausen brewery and the Ernst-August brewery. A new Irish pub beer garden with whiskey tastings and live music ensures another highlight in the gastronomic offer. In the gaypeople tent, an entertaining program with live DJs and travesty shows is offered that is very popular for all party goers:

A total of around 200 shells were selected: inside to exceed around 500 applications. The shooting festival offers over 32 driving and running transactions, including 11 special children's driving shops that give young guests a lot of fun. The event is a perfect mix of tradition and innovation that makes the shooting festival an unforgettable experience for everyone.

be there when the world's largest shooting festival again the hearts and palates of the visitors: conquered inside! Further information and current updates can be found on the official websites [NDR] (https://www.ndr.de/fernehung/sendungen/hallo_niedersachsen/hallo-niedersachsen, show1548472.html), Schützenfest Hannover [N-AG] (https://n-ag.net/deutschland/schuetzenfest-hanover-2025-tradition-auf- Neue attractions).