47th Cuxhaven Port Days 2026
Maritime Port Festival with Shanty Choir, Ship Tours, and Helicopter Flights — July 21st to 23rd, 2026
About Cuxhaven Port Days
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Maritime Festival at the Port
The Cuxhaven Port Days are the main maritime festival of the North Sea spa town. The venue is the quay at the swing bridge, Kapitän-Alexander-Straße — the heart of Cuxhaven's inner harbor, where fishing boats, cruise ships, and maritime history meet.
47th Edition from July 21st to 23rd, 2026
The 2026 edition is the approx. 47th edition and takes place from Tuesday, July 21st to Thursday, July 23rd, 2026. The official opening is on Friday from approx. 2:00 PM.
2 Stages with Live Music and Shanties
Two stages provide almost continuous live music:
- Shanty choir as an indispensable maritime program item
- Bands playing rock, pop, and maritime folk music
- DJ sets in the late evening hours
Ship Tours and Maritime Stalls
A highlight is the ship tours: Navy, research, and traditional ships, as well as historic sailing vessels, will be docked at the quay during the Port Days and can be visited. The maritime stalls offer souvenirs, sailor's clothing, model boats, jewelry, and specialties.
Helicopter Flights
A special service of the Cuxhaven Port Days are the helicopter flights, offering a unique view of Cuxhaven, the harbor, the Elbe estuary, and the Wadden Sea.
Culinary Delights with Harbor Flair
The culinary stalls along the quay present shrimp rolls, smoked fish, Matjes herring, fish rolls, and everything the Cuxland fishing heritage has to offer in terms of cuisine — plus bratwurst, fries, and drinks for those with less maritime tastes.
Cuxhaven — Gateway to the World
Cuxhaven is Germany's largest deep-sea fishing port and one of Northern Europe's most important cruise destinations. The Port Days celebrate this maritime heritage and make it an annual experience for the entire city every July.
Cuxhaven Port Days — edition 2026
Key Facts
- Date: July 21–23, 2026
- Edition: approx. 47th
- Location: Harbor quay, Kapitän-Alexander-Straße, 27472 Cuxhaven
- Opening: from approx. 2:00 PM
- Stages: 2
- Admission: free
Programme Cuxhaven Port Days 2026
2026 Program — Typical Schedule
The detailed 2026 program will be published by the North Sea spa town of Cuxhaven in advance. The structure follows the proven key points of previous years:
- Opening from approx. 2:00 PM
- 2 stages with live music and shanty choir throughout
- Ship tours — Navy, research, and traditional ships at the quay
- Maritime stalls with souvenirs, sailor's clothing, model building, handicrafts
- Helicopter flights over Cuxhaven, the harbor, the Elbe estuary, and the Wadden Sea
- Culinary delights along the quay: shrimp rolls, smoked fish, Matjes, fish rolls, bratwurst, fries
- Evening — DJ sets and dancing opportunities
Highlights Cuxhaven Port Days 2026
Prices Cuxhaven Port Days 2026
Practical information — Cuxhaven Port Days
Getting There
Hafenkaje, Kapitän-Alexander-Straße, 27472 Cuxhaven. Via the A 27 to Cuxhaven, follow signs to the inner harbor. Train connection to Cuxhaven station, then a short walk.
Admission
Free admission to the festival grounds. Helicopter flights and individual activities are subject to a charge.
Tip
Book a helicopter flight for a unique aerial experience of Cuxhaven. Listen to a live shanty choir — it's one of the most authentic harbor experiences on the German North Sea coast.
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