49th Bad Zwischenahner Woche 2026

Five days of city festival on the Zwischenahner Meer — August 12 to 16, 2026

Bad Zwischenahn — Landkreis Ammerland (03451) • Since 1977
Music Pop Variety
49th Bad Zwischenahner Woche 2026
Edition
2026
Bad Zwischenahner Woche

About Bad Zwischenahner Woche

The Bad Zwischenahner Woche is the largest city festival in the region. The 49th edition runs from August 12 to 16, 2026, transforming the Kurpark and promenade into a five-day festival mile with live music, culinary delights, and a family program. It's open daily until late at night — with extended hours until 3 AM on Friday and Saturday.
Dates 12 Aug — 16 Aug 2026
Venue Bad Zwischenahn (03451)
Prices Free
Status Finished
Edition 2026

Bad Zwischenahner Woche — edition 2026

The 49th Bad Zwischenahner Woche 2026 takes place from August 12 to 16 in the Kurpark and Promenade. Five days of city festival with live music, Kirmes, and culinary delights. Wed. 6 PM–1 AM, Thu. 2 PM–2 AM, Fri. 2 PM–3 AM, Sat. 11 AM–3 AM, Sun. 11 AM–11 PM. Free admission.

Key Dates

  • Date: August 12–16, 2026 (49th Edition)
  • Location: Kurpark and Promenade Bad Zwischenahn
  • Admission: Free

Opening Hours

  • Wed: 6 PM–1 AM
  • Thu: 2 PM–2 AM
  • Fri: 2 PM–3 AM
  • Sat: 11 AM–3 AM
  • Sun: 11 AM–11 PM

Highlights Bad Zwischenahner Woche 2026

Five days of city festival on the Zwischenahner Meer with live music, Kirmes, food stalls, and extended festival nights until 3 AM — the 49th edition of a Northern German classic.

Programme Bad Zwischenahner Woche 2026

2026 Program

The program follows the key points of the proven previous years over five days:

  • Multiple stages with live bands, cover acts, and DJ sets running concurrently
  • Genres: Pop, Rock, Schlager, Cover Hits, House, and electronic sounds in the late hours
  • Kirmes (funfair) area with carousels, Ferris wheel, bumper cars, game stalls
  • Food mile along the promenade with bratwurst, fries, burgers, Asian specialties
  • Cocktail bars and café areas
  • Family program and children's activities during the day
  • Sunday morning pint (Frühschoppen)
  • Fireworks on Saturday or Sunday (depending on concept)

Detailed lineup and daily program will be published on bad-zwischenahner-woche.de.

Prices Bad Zwischenahner Woche 2026

Free admission
Practical information

Practical information — Bad Zwischenahner Woche

Getting There

Kurpark and Promenade Bad Zwischenahn. Via the A 28 (Zwischenahn exit). Bad Zwischenahn train station is within walking distance. Parking is available around the Kurpark — travel by bike or train is recommended.

Admission

Free admission. Costs apply for rides and food.

Tip

Wednesday and Thursday are quieter and more family-friendly, while Friday and Saturday offer the full festival atmosphere with extended opening hours until 3 AM.

Festival of Superlatives

Since 1977, the Bad Zwischenahner Woche has been a firm fixture in the Ammerland summer calendar — and with its five days and nights, it's one of the largest folk and city festivals in the region between Bremen and East Frisia. The venue is the Kurpark and the Promenade around the Zwischenahner Meer.

49th Edition from August 12 to 16, 2026

The 2026 edition is the 49th edition of the Bad Zwischenahner Woche and runs from Wednesday, August 12, to Sunday, August 16, 2026. The opening hours are generous:

  • Wednesday, August 12: 6 PM to 1 AM
  • Thursday, August 13: 2 PM to 2 AM
  • Friday, August 14: 2 PM to 3 AM
  • Saturday, August 15: 11 AM to 3 AM
  • Sunday, August 16: 11 AM to 11 PM

Program and Atmosphere

Expect several stages with live bands, cover acts, and DJ sets — from pop and rock to Schlager and electronic sounds in the late hours. A Kirmes (funfair) area with carousels, rides, and game stalls complements the program; food stands, cocktail bars, and café areas line the promenade. A family program and children's activities are available during the day at designated spots.

Bad Zwischenahn as a Festival City

The Bad Zwischenahner Woche confirms the spa town's status as the most important festival center in Ammerland. Anyone coming to Bad Zwischenahn during these August days should book accommodation in advance — holiday apartments and hotels are in high demand during the festival week.

Where it takes place Bad Zwischenahner Woche

Kurpark und Promenade Bad Zwischenahn
Kurpark und Promenade, 26160 Bad Zwischenahn

Bad Zwischenahner Woche at a glance

Music Pop Variety Gastronomy Food truck Farmers market Family Children Outdoor Night Free Landkreis Ammerland

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Published by Valentin Contard, festival listings writer. Reviewed, corrected and approved by Christophe Contard, editor-in-chief. .