75 years of Heinerfest: Darmstadt celebrates with a ferris wheel and fireworks!

75 years of Heinerfest: Darmstadt celebrates with a ferris wheel and fireworks!

From 3rd to July 7, 2025, the heart of Darmstadt will fill up with life again. The 75th Darmstadt Heinerfest, which takes place in the city center around the castle, is just around the corner and promises a varied program. This special anniversary is reminiscent of the beginnings of the Heiner Festival 75 years ago when the city took the first step towards reconstruction after the war and celebrated together. As now, the sausage and beer focused on, and the arc on today's festival culture spans friendship, joy and tolerance. As reported [FFH] (https://www.ffh.de/nachrichten/suedhessen/404876-heinerfest-2025- in-darmstadt-gent-ter-infos.html), is counted on the festival site with over 200 showmen from all over Germany, which offer both culture and culinary delicacies. The number of visitors is estimated at several hundred thousand.

In five days, guests can expect an exciting program: six stages offer space for bands, dance groups and dialect artists, including the "Swinging Tuxedos" and Charly Landblags for musical highlights. There are also various vineyards and beer gardens that invite you to linger. For the younger festival visitors, a children's program will be offered in the Glockenhof, especially on Sunday, which is enthusiastic about children's disco, magic shows and hands-on activities. Felix Hotz will celebrate the opening as festival president and the TU Darmstadt and the AStA have also prepared exciting program points, such as the "International Students Lounge" and the "early late show". The crowning glory is a fireworks display on Monday evening at 10:30 p.m. from the roof of the intestinal city.

festivities and attractions

The Heinerfest not only convinces musically, but also with numerous rides. Highlights such as a ferris wheel, a car scooter, the renowned white water railway and the spectacular “Look” viewing platform guarantee thrills and fun for young and old. Festivals in Germany have gained popularity in recent years; Statista shows that many Germans regularly take part in such events. No wonder that the Heiner Festival has been involved here for decades.

The culinary side of the festival is also very important. In the "All World Meeting", guests can try specialties from Darmstadt's partner cities, which represents a wonderful opportunity to feast and discover. In addition to the numerous snack companies that take 89 places, the visitor offer is rounded off by the 211 showmen.

Special ticket offer

Visitors can travel up to five people in the Dadina area with the Heiner Festival ticket. The prices are 17.00 euros for the Darmstadt region and the surrounding area and 24.50 euros for the entire Dadina area. The opening times are also set: Thursday from 4:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m., Friday and Saturday from 12:00 p.m. to 02:00 a.m., Sunday from 12:00 p.m. to 00:00 and Monday from 11:00 a.m. to 00:00. An ideal time window to enjoy the festive mood to the fullest.

The Darmstadt Heinerfest is looking forward to numerous visitors who spend an exciting time together and celebrate the tradition of the festival. Whether with friends, family or alone - there is something to discover and experience for everyone!