Hanover celebrates 496. Rifle festival: Festival full of tradition and fun!

Hanover celebrates 496. Rifle festival: Festival full of tradition and fun!

Hannover, Deutschland - The shooting festival in Hanover has opened its gates! On July 4, 2025, the 496th shooting festival in the Lower Saxony state capital was ceremoniously opened. Mayor Belit Onay headed the festival, which lasts until July 13, with a strong tapping of the first beer barrel at 8:24 p.m. The festival promises ten days full of fun and tradition, with carousels and celebrations on Schützenplatz.

This year there was a special obligation for the breakers, which took place as part of a service in the market church in the new town hall. Phillip Gliesmann, Lucy-Marie Schneider, Kevin Küker and Torben Cornils are the new breakmaster 2025. They not only stand out due to their unique clothing-black cut, black pants, white shirt and black cylinder with cloverleaf-but also through their properties: You have to be "single, unsolved, of good leumund and character", and none of them have been over 35 years old. Everyone also brings their membership in a shooting club.

a festival with tradition

The roots of the shooting festival go back to 1529 and since then it has grown to one of the largest rifle festivals in the world. Every year, the festival attracts 4 million visitors who can look forward to the approximately 10 hectare shooting pitch with its numerous attractions. This year, the shooting festival offers a varied program with DJs, live bands and brass bands. A highlight will be the rifle march on Sunday, July 6th, that connects with over 10,000 participants, including shooters, game people and folklore groups, to a train length of over 10 kilometers with a path of 4 kilometers.

The anticipation for the festival is not unfounded - the eventful history and the multitude of activities make the heart of every festival visitor beat faster. In addition, international participation is recognized this year, which makes the shooting festival a real event. In Hanover you get something really offered and you can let off steam while celebrating, because there is no curfew at the celebrations!

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Visit the shooting festival and experience a celebration that combines tradition and joy. Enjoy the exciting program and be part of one of the biggest festivals in the world, according to the motto: "There is something!"

For more information about the shooting festival in Hanover, take a look at the official websites: Hannover.de , vhs-hannover.info and schuetzenfest-hanover.de .