Name: Abendmarkt on Klosterplatz Bielefeld 2026
Start: 2026-07-09T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-08-27T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Klosterplatz Bielefeld Altstadt

Abendmarkt Klosterplatz

About Abendmarkt Klosterplatz

For eight Thursday evenings, Klosterplatz in the heart of Bielefeld's Old Town transforms into a relaxed open-air meeting point. From July 9 to August 27, 2026 (8 dates, Thursdays 5:00 PM to 9:30 PM), up to ten local food vendors will serve food and drinks, accompanied by live music (6:30 PM–9:00 PM) — singer-songwriters and bands from various genres, curated in collaboration with Rockakademie OWL. Free admission.

Dates 09 Jul — 27 Aug 2026

Venue Bielefeld (05711)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Abendmarkt Klosterplatz — edition 2026

Abendmarkt on Klosterplatz 2026: 8 Thursday evenings from July 9 to August 27, from 5:00 PM to 9:30 PM each. Up to 10 Bielefeld food vendors, live music 6:30 PM–9:00 PM in cooperation with Rockakademie OWL. Free admission.

Organizer: Bielefeld Marketing GmbH. On the historic Klosterplatz in Bielefeld's Old Town. After-work atmosphere, wine, beer, street food, and relaxed live music. Detailed program (which vendor on which date, which music act) will be updated on bielefeld.jetzt.

Highlights Abendmarkt Klosterplatz 2026

8 Thursday evenings over the summer
Up to 10 Bielefeld food vendors per date
Live music 6:30 PM–9:00 PM (Rockakademie OWL)
Historic Klosterplatz in the Old Town
Family-friendly, free admission

Programme Abendmarkt Klosterplatz 2026

Abendmarkt Klosterplatz 2026 Program

8 Thursday dates:
- July 9, July 16, July 23, July 30, 2026
- August 6, August 13, August 20, August 27, 2026
Daily schedule:
- 5:00 PM: Food stalls open
- 6:30 PM: Live music begins
- 9:00 PM: Live music ends
- 9:30 PM: Abendmarkt closes
Food vendors: up to 10 Bielefeld restaurants and caterers per date
Music: curated by Rockakademie OWL — singer-songwriters, acoustic bands, regional artists from various genres

Weekly updated program: bielefeld.jetzt/abendmarkt.

Prices Abendmarkt Klosterplatz 2026

Free admission. Food and drinks at the regular prices of the Bielefeld food vendors.

Practical information

Practical information — Abendmarkt Klosterplatz

Getting There

Train: Bielefeld Hbf, from there a 10-minute walk or take the Stadtbahn (Line 1 to Adenauerplatz/Altstadt). Car: Parking garages at Altstädter Kirchplatz or Beckhausstraße.

Prices

Free admission. Food and drinks at the vendors' regular prices.

Tip

If you want seats at the main seating area, arrive before 6:00 PM — Klosterplatz fills up quickly after work.

Summer Evening in Bielefeld's Old Town

The Abendmarkt on Klosterplatz is one of Bielefeld's most charming open-air events. Over eight Thursday evenings in the summer, the historic Klosterplatz in the Old Town transforms into an open, atmospheric meeting place — street food, wine, live music under the summer sky, a cozy get-together after work. The organizer is Bielefeld Marketing GmbH.

Dates 2026 — 8 Thursdays

In 2026, the Abendmarkt runs every Thursday from July 9 to August 27, 2026:

Thursday, July 9, 2026
Thursday, July 16, 2026
Thursday, July 23, 2026
Thursday, July 30, 2026
Thursday, August 6, 2026
Thursday, August 13, 2026
Thursday, August 20, 2026
Thursday, August 27, 2026

Opening hours each day from 5:00 PM to 9:30 PM. Live music from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM.

Up to 10 Food Vendors per Date

Local food vendors from Bielefeld set up their stalls — up to ten per Thursday. The range includes street food classics, international cuisine, pizza, Asian dishes, burgers, desserts, and drinks. Wine, beer, aperitifs, and non-alcoholic options are available at the drink bars. Seating with bistro tables, fairy lights, and decorations create an after-work atmosphere.

Musical Concept: Rockakademie OWL

The musical program is curated in collaboration with Rockakademie OWL — a Bielefeld-based music education institution. Typically performing are singer-songwriters, acoustic duos, and small bands from various genres (Folk, Indie, Pop, Soul, Blues, Latin). The stage is centrally located on Klosterplatz; the acoustics in the courtyard between the Klosterkirche and the row of houses are intimate and good.

Klosterplatz and Bielefeld's Old Town

Klosterplatz is a quiet square framed by historic buildings in Bielefeld's Old Town — just a few steps from the Alter Markt. Bielefeld, with around 340,000 inhabitants, is the central city of Ostwestfalen-Lippe and culturally much more active than the much-cited 'Bielefeld Conspiracy' meme suggests. The Abendmarkt is part of the city's vibrant summer calendar.