Akyürek-Fest 2026
Neighbourhood festival of encounter in Osnabrück's Schinkel district – 5th edition
About Akyürek-Fest
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Neighbourhood Festival of Encounter
Schinkel is one of Osnabrück's most vibrant and culturally diverse districts. People from over 100 countries of origin live together here, and the neighbourhood is an example of successful urban coexistence. The Akyürek-Fest honours this diversity and creates a visible occasion every four years to celebrate togetherness.
Yilmaz Akyürek as the Naming Donor
The festival is named after Yilmaz Akyürek, a voluntarily engaged citizen who worked for decades to foster community life in Schinkel. For his commitment, he received the Medal of Merit of the City. Akyürek-Platz on Iburger Straße was named after him and is the venue for the festival.
2026 Programme
Mayor Katharina Pötter will open the festival at 3:00 PM. The Franz-Hecker-Schule, singer Ozan Tunç, artist Ismail Türker, and the children's groups of DITIB will present their contributions on stage. Between performances, stands offering food, drinks, games, and information from local initiatives will ensure a colourful atmosphere.
City of Peace in the Neighbourhood
The Akyürek-Fest is part of the 'Frieden leben jetzt' (Living Peace Now) programme, which the City of Osnabrück, as a City of Peace, has been pursuing for years. In Schinkel, it becomes evident how the aspiration for lived peace is concretely implemented in the neighbourhood – beyond the historical remembrance of the Peace of Westphalia in 1648.
Akyürek-Fest — edition 2026
The Akyürek-Fest 2026 marks the 5th edition of the neighbourhood festival and is dedicated to the theme of lived peace in Schinkel. Honouring Yilmaz Akyürek, recipient of the Medal of Merit, cultural contributions from the neighbourhood, and encounters between generations and cultures characterize the afternoon.
Programme Akyürek-Fest 2026
Afternoon Schedule – May 9, 2026
- 2:00 PM: Opening of the festival grounds at Akyürek-Platz
- Stands of local initiatives with information, food, and drinks
- 3:00 PM: Opening by Mayor Katharina Pötter
- Honouring Yilmaz Akyürek, recipient of the Medal of Merit
- Performance by the Franz-Hecker-Schule
- Stage contributions by the DITIB children's groups
- Music by Ozan Tunç
- Performance by Ismail Türker
- Interactive stands and games for children
- 7:00 PM: End of the festival
Note
Detailed programme available at friedensstadt.osnabrueck.de.
Highlights Akyürek-Fest 2026
- 5th edition of the Akyürek-Fest, held every 4 years
- Honouring Yilmaz Akyürek
- Stage performances by the Franz-Hecker-Schule and DITIB children
- Music by Ozan Tunç and Ismail Türker
- Free admission
Prices Akyürek-Fest 2026
Practical information — Akyürek-Fest
Date 2026
Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
Location
Akyürek-Platz, Iburger Straße (between Bröckerweg and Hammersenstraße), Schinkel district, 49082 Osnabrück.
Opening
3:00 PM by Mayor Katharina Pötter.
Getting There
Public transport: Bus lines to Schinkel. By car: Parking available on side streets.
Admission
Admission to the Akyürek-Fest is free.
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