Alte Post Festival Emden

JZ Alte Post as Initiator

JZ Alte Post Emden is a well-known youth and cultural center in the city of Emden, serving for decades as a hub for alternative music, concerts, workshops, and subculture. The Alte Post Festival is an initiative of this center, in cooperation with the City of Emden, to provide an open-air stage for regional bands and to liven up the city center with live music.

Part 1 – Neuer Markt

The first festival day takes place on June 12, 2026, at the Neuer Markt. Over five hours, four regional bands will perform, covering a broad spectrum of popular music: Troubadour, Skatties, Janosh, and Sascha & die Heringe. The program includes pop, rock, indie, and ska elements. Free admission, limited seating.

Part 2 – Hahnsche Insel in front of the Kunsthalle

The second part takes place on September 4, 2026, in front of the Kunsthalle Emden on the Hahnsche Insel – a new open-air venue integrated into the Kultursommer 2026. Four more bands are planned here as well. The exact band names will be announced by the organizer in the run-up.

Significance for the Emden Music Scene

The festival is an important platform for the regional music scene and complements the established programs of Kulturevents Emden as well as the concert series Summer in the City and Kultursommer. Free admission and a central location make the festival an accessible meeting place for music enthusiasts of all generations.