Bostalsee Lake Festival
23rd edition of the biggest summer festival at Bostalsee — four stages, drone show, fireworks
About Lake Festival at Bostalsee
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One of the largest summer festivals in Saarland
The Bostalsee Lake Festival has been the summer classic in the St. Wendel region for over two decades. The 2026 edition is already the 23rd — and it has grown into a three-day multi-genre open air event with over 100,000 visitors, transforming the entire Bostalsee into a single festival ground. Free admission, four stages, market mile, drone show, fireworks — the concept works.
Four stages, four worlds
Musical diversity is the centerpiece. The Sparkasse Mainstage is the largest stage with pop and electronic acts. On the Bitburger Live-on-Stage, it rocks — in 2026 with the Coldplay tribute band VIVA LA VIDA and the Peter Maffay tribute band Sieben Brücken. On the Staudamm Stage, it's more relaxed — reggae and soul, in 2026 with the Saarbrücken reggae formation Riddim Posse. And the Bosener Mühle becomes the acoustic stage with jazz and singer-songwriter acts.
The spectacular drone show
On Saturday evening, Bostalsee experiences one of the most impressive moments of the Saarland summer: a choreographed music drone show, where hundreds of LED drones fly in formation over the lake to live music — images, logos, figures, kinetic sculptures of light. A modern alternative to classic fireworks, quieter, more ecological, highly technical.
Sunday: musical fireworks
On Sunday evening, the classic musical fireworks follow — synchronized to a composition played over the lake's loudspeakers. Thousands of people sit on the meadows around the lake, on the dam, on the loungers, watching the spectacle.
The market mile along the illuminated lake path
Over the three festival days, the market mile opens along the illuminated lake path: regional artisans, food stalls from Saarland and the greater region, European street artists, acrobats, and magicians performing between the stalls. The lido remains open, boat rentals are available, and the festival is spread over several kilometers along the lake.
The Bostalsee — Southwest Germany's largest reservoir
With its 120 hectares of water surface, the Bostalsee is the largest reservoir in Southwest Germany. Created in 1979 as a recreational area, it is located in the district of St. Wendel in northern Saarland, nestled in the hilly landscape of the Hochwald. Today, it is one of Saarland's most important tourism locations with Center Parcs, sandy beaches, a surf school, a high-ropes course, and a 7-kilometer circular path around the water.
Lake Festival at Bostalsee — edition 2026
The 23rd edition of the Bostalsee Lake Festival from July 24 to 26, 2026, offers three days of open-air enjoyment by the lake. Four stages are spread across the festival grounds: Sparkasse Mainstage for pop and electro, Bitburger Live-on-Stage for rock, Staudamm Stage for reggae and soul, Bosener Mühle for acoustic acts.
Headliners: VIVA LA VIDA (Coldplay Tribute Band), Sieben Brücken (Peter Maffay Tribute), Riddim Posse (Reggae). Highlights: Drone show on Saturday evening, musical fireworks on Sunday evening. Market mile with crafts, food stalls, and European street artists.
Programme Lake Festival at Bostalsee 2026
Friday, July 24, 2026 — Opening Day
- 5:00 PM — Opening of the festival grounds and market mile
- 6:00 PM — First acts on stage
- 8:00 PM — Opening concert on the Sparkasse Mainstage
- 9:00 PM — Concerts on all four stages
- 11:00 PM — Acoustic closing at the Bosener Mühle
Saturday, July 25, 2026 — Main Festival Day with Drone Show
- 11:00 AM — Stages and market mile open
- 2:00 PM–6:00 PM — Program on all four stages
- 7:00 PM — VIVA LA VIDA (Coldplay Tribute) on the Bitburger Live-on-Stage
- 8:30 PM — Riddim Posse (Reggae) on the Staudamm Stage
- 10:00 PM — Spectacular music drone show over the lake
- 11:00 PM — After-program on stage
Sunday, July 26, 2026 — Family Day with Fireworks
- 11:00 AM — Morning pint with brass band
- 1:00 PM — Program for families
- 4:00 PM — Sieben Brücken (Peter Maffay Tribute) on the Bitburger Live-on-Stage
- 6:00 PM — Closing acts
- 10:00 PM — Musical fireworks over Bostalsee
- 11:00 PM — Official end of the festival
Highlights Lake Festival at Bostalsee 2026
- Four stages with different genres
- Spectacular music drone show on Saturday evening
- Musical fireworks on Sunday evening
- Headliners VIVA LA VIDA (Coldplay Tribute) and Sieben Brücken (Peter Maffay Tribute)
- Illuminated market mile along the lake path
- Free admission, all stages free of charge
- 23rd edition of the festival
Prices Lake Festival at Bostalsee 2026
Free admission to the entire festival grounds. Food and drinks are paid for on-site at stalls and bars.
Practical information — Lake Festival at Bostalsee
Getting there
By train to Türkismühle station (Saarbrücken–Mainz line), then shuttle bus to Bostalsee (increased frequency during the festival). By car via the A 62 (Pirmasens–Trier) or A 1, exit Nohfelden-Bosen. During the festival, a Park & Ride system with shuttle buses is in operation.
Admission
Free admission to the entire festival grounds and all stages. Food and drinks are paid for on-site.
Accommodation
Center Parcs Park Bostalsee directly on the lake, hotels in Nohfelden and St. Wendel, campsites around the lake, holiday apartments — book early due to the festival.
Tip
Come during the day, the lido is also open during the festival — perfect for families. For the drone show on Saturday, secure a good spot on the dam early. If traveling with small children: the market mile is most family-friendly between 4 PM and 7 PM.
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Where it takes place Lake Festival at Bostalsee
Bostalsee und Strandbad Gonnesweiler
Bostalsee, 66625 Nohfelden