800 Years Wittenburg — City Anniversary
Festival week for the 800th city anniversary
About 800 Years Wittenburg
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A City Anniversary with 800 Years of History
The city of Wittenburg in the Ludwigslust-Parchim district of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern looks back on 800 years of history in 2026. To mark this occasion, the city is organizing a major festival week celebrating the anniversary with a packed program throughout the city center.
Festival Week and Stage Program
For several days, Wittenburg will transform into a festival mile: stage programs, live music, street festivals, culinary stands with regional specialties, and family activities will characterize the event. Spectacular shows, fireworks, and a laser show in front of the historic city wall will provide the grand moments of the anniversary year.
The Grand Parade
The highlight of the festival week is the grand parade: around 60 parade scenes will trace Wittenburg's history – from its Slavic origins and city founding through the Middle Ages to the early modern period. Brass bands, historic vehicles, and carriages will complement the procession, which is organized by numerous clubs and groups from the city.
Concerts and Special Events
The anniversary program extends far beyond the festival week. Announced events include a special concert by the internationally renowned ensemble German Brass in the Bürgermeister-Hebinck-Halle, an NDR MV Summer Party, a Museum Night, a Wine Evening, a Simson rally, a bike tour with the mayor, and a street flea market. Thus, the city's 800th anniversary becomes a year full of events for all generations.
800 Years Wittenburg — edition 2026
The 800th city anniversary of Wittenburg will be celebrated in 2026 with a festival week from July 4 to 12.
Program
- Festival Week July 4–12 — Stage programs, live music, street festivals, culinary offerings with regional specialties
- Special Concert German Brass on Saturday, July 5, 2026, in the Bürgermeister-Hebinck-Halle
- Grand Parade on Saturday, July 11, 2026, with around 60 scenes depicting the city's history, brass bands, historic vehicles, and carriages
- Laser Show in front of the city wall on the Bürgerwiese on July 11, 2026
An NDR MV Summer Party will take place in advance on June 20, 2026.
Programme 800 Years Wittenburg 2026
Saturday, June 20, 2026 (Pre-event)
- NDR MV Summer Party
Festival Week July 4–12, 2026
- Saturday, July 5 — Special concert by the ensemble German Brass in the Bürgermeister-Hebinck-Halle
- Stage programs, live music, and street festivals in the city center
- Wine evening in the Amtsbergkeller, bike tour with the mayor, Simson rally, Museum Night, street flea market
- Friday, July 10 — Undine election
- Saturday, July 11 — Grand parade with around 60 scenes (Slavic origins, city founding, Middle Ages, modern times), brass bands, historic vehicles, and carriages
- July 11, evening — Laser show in front of the city wall on the Bürgerwiese
The complete program with all times and locations will be published by the city of Wittenburg.
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Getting There
Wittenburg is located near the A24 motorway (Hamburg–Berlin), Wittenburg exit. By train via Hagenow Land and then by bus.
Admission
The festival week is largely a public city festival; individual concerts and events may be subject to a charge. The city of Wittenburg will provide details.
Tip
The grand parade on July 11, 2026, is the central program point – a good time to visit the festival week.
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Where it takes place 800 Years Wittenburg
Innenstadt Wittenburg und Bürgerwiese