Circus and Kite Festival Tossens
30th anniversary edition of the Circus and Kite Festival at Friesenstrand Tossens — three days of kite flying, circus school, and family magic on the North Sea
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Circus and Kite Festival Tossens — A Sky Full of Wonders at Friesenstrand
The Circus and Kite Festival Tossens is the largest family event on the Lower Saxony North Sea coast and one of the defining Pentecost events in the region. In 2026, the festival celebrates its 30th anniversary edition with the motto A Sky Full of Wonders. The venue is once again the Friesenstrand Tossens, a spacious beach and dike area in the municipality of Butjadingen directly on the North Sea.
Three Days of Program for Families
From May 23rd to 25th, 2026, the festival opens daily from 10 am. For three days, Friesenstrand will be transformed into a colorful mix of circus tent, kite flying field, workshop area, and play zone. The concept consistently focuses on hands-on experiences for children — from building their own kite to acrobatics under the guidance of professional circus educators.
Kite Workshops with HQ Flightschool
A highlight for kite fans: The renowned HQ Flightschool offers kite workshops for beginners and advanced flyers throughout the festival. The spectrum ranges from piloting simple single-line kites to spectacular stunt kite maneuvers. Professional kite flyers will demonstrate what is possible with wind and skill in the sky above Friesenstrand.
Circus School, Clowns, and Acrobatics
The Circus School invites children to dive into the world of juggling, acrobatics, unicycling, and diabolo. Trampoline facilities, drum workshops, and clown performances complement the program. Those who prefer a quieter activity can participate in the digital scavenger hunt — an interactive discovery tour across the festival grounds.
Prices and Family Tickets
Day ticket €8 (adults), with guest card €6. The three-day family ticket costs €39 (€34 with guest card). Guests of Center Parcs and Regenbogen AG have free admission. With this pricing model, the festival positions itself as one of the most accessible family offers of the North Sea summer.
Whitsun Weekend on the North Sea
With its timing on the Whitsun weekend, the festival benefits from the long weekend and the traditionally high number of overnight stays on the North Sea coast. Tossens is reachable in under two hours for day-trippers from Bremen, Bremerhaven, Oldenburg, and Wesermarsch.
Circus & Kite Tossens — edition 2026
The 30th anniversary edition promises a particularly dense program and special additions for the festival's birthday. Kite and circus offerings are spread across the entire beach area, allowing families to move flexibly between the different zones.
In case of stormy weather, individual program points will be adjusted; the kite and beach areas are divided by activity type.
Programme Circus & Kite Tossens 2026
Program 2026 — Daily from 10 am
Saturday, May 23rd, 2026
- 10 am: Festival opening at Friesenstrand
- Morning: HQ Flightschool kite workshop for beginners
- Noon: Circus school (juggling, acrobatics) for children
- Afternoon: Kite flying demonstrations, clown performances
- Late Afternoon: Drum workshop, digital scavenger hunt
Sunday, May 24th, 2026
- 10 am: Opening
- Morning: Kite workshop for advanced flyers
- Noon: Circus school, acrobatics showcase
- Afternoon: Trampoline and drum workshops
- Late Afternoon: Grand kite flying in the beach sky
Monday, May 25th, 2026 (Whit Monday)
- 10 am: Opening
- Morning: Family kite building workshop
- Noon: Circus family workshop
- Afternoon: Grand finale spectacle with kite flying, clown show, and acrobatics
- Late Afternoon: Festival wind-down
Ongoing Activities
- HQ Flightschool kite pilot offerings
- Circus tent with juggling and acrobatics
- Trampoline facilities
- Drum and craft workshops
- Digital scavenger hunt
- Catering with food and drinks
Highlights Circus & Kite Tossens 2026
- 30th anniversary edition — Motto: A Sky Full of Wonders
- HQ Flightschool kite workshops
- Circus school with acrobatics, juggling, unicycling
- Trampoline and drum workshops
- Digital scavenger hunt
- 3-day family ticket: €39 (€34 with guest card)
- Guests of Center Parcs and Regenbogen AG: free entry
Prices Circus & Kite Tossens 2026
Practical information — Circus & Kite Tossens
Date 2026 (30th Edition)
- Saturday, May 23rd to Monday, May 25th, 2026 (Whitsun weekend)
- Open daily from 10 am
Location
- Friesenstrand Tossens, Zum Friesenstrand 1
- Municipality of Butjadingen, 26969
- District of Wesermarsch, Lower Saxony
Organizer
- Tourismus-Service Butjadingen (TSB)
Prices
- Day ticket: €8 (reduced €6 with guest card)
- 3-day family ticket: €39 (€34 with guest card)
- Guests of Center Parcs and Regenbogen AG: free entry
Program Highlights
- Kite workshops with HQ Flightschool
- Kite flying demonstrations in the beach sky
- Circus school (juggling, acrobatics, unicycling)
- Clown and acrobatics performances
- Trampoline facilities and drum workshops
- Digital scavenger hunt
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