Campus Festival Osnabrück 2026

Third Year, New Standard

In just two editions, the Campus Festival Osnabrück has established itself as a fixture on the Lower Saxony festival calendar. Designed as an interface between university culture and city society, it attracts an audience ranging from students to those in their mid-thirties. The Halle Gartlage, a historic industrial hall with a large forecourt, offers ideal conditions for an urban open-air event.

Headliner Giant Rooks

The indie band Giant Rooks from Hamm is among the most internationally successful German acts of recent years. Their performance in Osnabrück is one of the most in-demand bookings in the region. The band is known for its energetic live sets and melancholic indie-pop, which works well at festivals across Europe.

Diverse Supporting Program

The headliner set is complemented by a varied lineup:

• Disarstar — political rap from Hamburg
• BLOND — indie-pop trio from Chemnitz with anthemic choruses
• Tiefbasskommando — hip-hop crew from Bremen
• Kasi
• PaulWetz
• Fayan

Two stages and an additional dance floor ensure seamless transitions. Those who want to keep dancing after the bands will find their spot on the dance floor.

Venue and Atmosphere

The Halle Gartlage at Schlachthofstraße 48 is an architectural landmark of Osnabrück: a former slaughterhouse, now a multifunctional event venue. Brick facades, high hall spaces, and a spacious outdoor area create a backdrop that oscillates between festival ambiance and urban culture.

Street Food and Drinks

Numerous street food stalls on the festival grounds offer vegan, vegetarian, and classic hearty options. Bar areas, cocktail stations, and non-alcoholic options complete the offerings.

Tickets from €69.90

The Campus Festival uses tiered ticket pricing. Early bird tickets start at €69.90, with regular tickets priced at €79.90. Ticket sales are available through KölnTicket and the festival website.