Spencerhill Festival 2026 – Action, Fun & Pure Cult Entertainment!
Updated: 23 July 2026
The latest festival programme will be available for download here soon.
A printed copy will also be handed out at the festival entrance and will be available in participating hotels.
The Ultimate Spencerhill Festival 2026
Experience an unforgettable weekend featuring live concerts, legendary movie soundtracks, classic Spencer & Hill films, and exclusive VIP guests with live interviews and special appearances!
For the first time in Germany, the spectacular Hector Games are coming to the festival! Test your strength in exciting competitions including arm wrestling, tug of war, and Bud’s legendary Steam Lobster Challenge.
Enjoy your favourite food in our large beer garden and food court, taste premium St. Kilian Whisky, and discover free attractions such as the Wild West Derby and the bumper cars.
One of the absolute highlights is the largest US & Movie Car Parade through Ilmenau, featuring iconic vehicles from famous films—a must-see spectacle for movie lovers and photographers alike!
There’s plenty for younger visitors too! The Kids Area, complete with giant inflatable castles and the Bubble Circus, guarantees fun for the whole family.
Spencerhill Festival 2026 - Line Up
Thursday, 3 September 2026
Weekend Ticket Holders Only
6:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Warm-Up Party – Music & Movies
6:00 PM Festival gates open – attractions, beer garden, cinemas, shops and gallery
7:00 PM Official welcome for all fans
8:00 PM Spencerhill Fan Quiz by the Heyse Brothers
9:00 PM World Premiere of the Western Show
"Four Fists and a Gentleman" at the theatre
1:00 AM End of programme
Bubble Circus: Premiere at 7:00 PM
Western Show: 9:00 PM (Theatre)
Spencerhill Cinema Lounge: Non-stop movie screenings from 6:00 PM to midnight
Friday, 4 September 2026
Weekend or Day Ticket Required
1:00 PM Festival gates open – attractions, cinemas, shops, gallery and all festival areas
2:00 PM Festival Film
4:00 PM Live Music – Spencerhill Toni
5:00 PM Rehearsal for the US Car Parade through Ilmenau
6:00 PM Official Festival Opening with Fans & VIP Guests hosted by Pascal
6:30 PM Trinity Marcel – Spencerhill Live Performance
7:00 PM Bean Eating Contest in the Wrestling Ring
7:30 PM Costume & Tattoo Showcase
8:00 PM Wrestling Show – The Hardest Hit
9:00 PM Live Concert & Show – Bud & Terence Tribute Band (Hungary)
11:00 PM Festival Party until approximately 1:00 AM
Bubble Circus: 2:00 PM / 4:00 PM / 6:00 PM
Western Show: 4:00 PM & 7:00 PM (Theatre)
Spencerhill Cinema Lounge: Non-stop screenings from 1:00 PM to midnight
Saturday, 5 September 2026
Weekend or Day Ticket Required
10:00 AM – 1:00 AM
10:00 AM Festival gates open
11:00 AM Festival Film – Main Stage
1:00 PM Official Welcome for Fans & VIP Guests
1:30 PM Costume & Tattoo Showcase
2:00 PM Live Music – Spencerhill Toni
2:30 PM VIP Interviews & Autograph Session
3:00 PM Beer & Sausage Eating Contest
4:00 PM Grand US & Movie Car Parade through Ilmenau
5:00 PM Special Guest Performance – Shotgun Jones, Premium Country Music
5:30 PM Trinity Marcel – Spencerhill Live Performance
6:00 PM Arm Wrestling & Spencerhill Challenge
7:00 PM Double Trouble Band
8:00 PM Wrestling Show – The Hardest Hit
9:00 PM Costume & Tattoo Awards Ceremony, Raffle & Meet & Greet with Terence
9:30 PM Live Concert & Show – Dune Buggy Band (Italy)
Midnight Festival Party until approximately 1:00 AM
Bubble Circus: 12:00 PM / 2:00 PM / 4:00 PM / 6:00 PM
Western Show: 2:00 PM / 4:00 PM / 7:00 PM (Theatre)
Spencerhill Cinema Lounge: Non-stop screenings from 10:00 AM to midnight
Sunday, 6 September 2026
Family Sunday
Weekend or Day Ticket Required
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
10:00 AM Festival gates open – attractions, beer garden, cinema, shops, food court and gallery
10:30 AM Live Music – Spencerhill Toni
11:00 AM Live Performance – Shotgun Jones, Premium Country Music
12:00 PM Live Concert – Stützerbach Orchestra
1:00 PM Trinity Marcel – Spencerhill Live Performance
2:00 PM Live Performance – Shotgun Jones
3:00 PM Festival Film – Main Stage
6:00 PM Festival Closing
Bubble Circus (Kids Area):
3 performances (20 minutes each)
11:00 AM / 1:00 PM / 4:00 PM
Western Show (Festival Hall):
"Four Fists and a Gentleman" – 3:00 PM
Spencerhill Cinema Lounge:
Non-stop Spencerhill movie screenings
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
