Bitte recht freundlich – Family Festival Emden

Family Culture in Autumn

As the days grow shorter and the East Frisian coast is bathed in autumnal grey, Kulturevents Emden invites you to a warm, lively indoor experience with the "Bitte recht freundlich" family festival. The event is specifically aimed at families with children and creates a day where both generations – adults and children – can experience something together.

Festspielhaus am Wall

The Festspielhaus am Wall is one of Emden's central cultural venues. With its historic atmosphere and several performance spaces, it provides the ideal setting for a diverse family program: small theater scenes, workshops, play stations, musical performances, and creative hands-on activities can take place simultaneously, allowing families to individually decide what they want to attend and when.

Concept and Atmosphere

Unlike a classic children's festival, "Bitte recht freundlich" focuses on a gentle, quality-oriented approach. Instead of loud entertainment and pressure to consume, the emphasis is on creative encounters, playing together, and a more relaxed form of entertainment. This aligns the festival with a growing movement of family-friendly cultural events that prioritize quality over quantity.

Date 2026

The family festival will take place on Friday, October 30, 2026, at the Festspielhaus am Wall. The program, tickets, and times will be published on the Kulturevents Emden website.

Emden for Families

With its proximity to the North Sea, the Wadden Sea, the Kunsthalle Emden, and a packed cultural calendar, the port city is an attractive destination for families. The family festival complements this offering with a unique indoor highlight during the transition period between summer holidays and Advent.