50 Sommer WIR — Anniversary Weekend
Three gala evenings on Schlossplatz for the 50th anniversary of the Oldenburg City Festival
2026
About 50 Sommer WIR Anniversary Weekend
50 Sommer WIR Anniversary Weekend — edition 2026
The anniversary edition brings together these three programmatic pillars—Comedy, Musical, and Opera—for the first time in a concentrated open-air festival weekend on Schlossplatz. Schlossplatz will be equipped with grandstands and a large stage.
Highlights 50 Sommer WIR Anniversary Weekend 2026
- Comedy Summit with four stars
- Musical Fever by the State Theater
- Oldenburg Opera Night with the State Orchestra
- Three gala evenings on Schlossplatz
- Anniversary price €50 per evening
Programme 50 Sommer WIR Anniversary Weekend 2026
Thursday, August 27th — Comedy Summit
- Atze Schröder
- Ilka Bessin
- Markus Krebs
- Matze Knop
- Start 8 PM
Friday, August 28th — Musical Fever
- Oldenburgisches Staatstheater
- Soloists + State Orchestra
- Best of international musical repertoire
- Start 8 PM
Saturday, August 29th — Oldenburg Opera Night
- Oldenburgisches Staatsorchester
- Soloists from the State Theater
- Arias, choruses, symphonic works
- Start 8 PM
Ticketing
- Anniversary price €50 per evening
- Sales via 50sommerwir.de and Staatstheater
Prices 50 Sommer WIR Anniversary Weekend 2026
Practical information — 50 Sommer WIR Anniversary Weekend
Venue
Schlossplatz, 26122 Oldenburg.
Date
Thursday, August 27th to Saturday, August 29th, 2026, starting at 8 PM each evening.
Admission
Anniversary price €50 per evening. Tickets available at 50sommerwir.de and Staatstheater Oldenburg.
Getting There
- Train: Oldenburg Main Station, approx. 15 min walk
- Car: Schlossplatz / Theaterwall parking garages
Notes
- Open-air seating at Schlossplatz
- Three distinct gala evenings
- Complements the main weekend, August 20th–22nd
The Anniversary Weekend is the festive culmination of the 50th City Festival anniversary. While the main weekend spans 18 stages across the entire city center, the Anniversary Weekend focuses on Schlossplatz and three thematically distinct gala evenings. Schlossplatz will be transformed into an open-air ballroom with seating, a grandstand, and a large concert stage.
Thursday, August 27th: Comedy Summit
Four of Germany's most renowned comedians will share the stage: Atze Schröder, Ilka Bessin (alias Cindy aus Marzahn), Markus Krebs, and Matze Knop. The Comedy Summit brings together four very different stage personalities for a best-of evening that appeals to a broad audience.
Friday, August 28th: Musical Fever
The second evening belongs to the Oldenburgisches Staatstheater with "Musical Fever." Soloists from the theater will present the greatest hits from the international musical repertoire—from Broadway classics to contemporary hits. Supported by the State Orchestra, Schlossplatz will become an open-air musical stage.
Saturday, August 29th: Oldenburg Opera Night
The highlight will be the Oldenburg Opera Night with the Oldenburgisches Staatsorchester. Grand arias, choruses, and symphonic works will be performed in an atmosphere that blends an open-air summer concert with a classical opera evening. Soloists from the State Theater and guests are announced.
Anniversary Price 50 Euros
To celebrate the anniversary, all three evenings are available at the anniversary price of 50 Euros per ticket—a deliberate gesture by the organizers to make high-quality culture widely accessible. Reservations can be made through the official sales points of the City Festival and the State Theater.
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