Delft- und Hafenfest Emden

Harbour Festival with a Long Tradition

The Delft- und Hafenfest originated from the idea of making Emden's maritime heritage visible in an annual citizens' and folk festival. The city centre around the Ratsdelft provides the ideal backdrop: the open harbour basin, the historic buildings, the town hall, and the adjacent alleys allow for an atmospherically dense festival concept. Today, alongside the Matjes Days, the festival is considered the second central summer highlight of Emden's event season.

Several Stages and Musical Diversity

Live concerts are presented on several stages along the harbour edge: Schlager, folk, and country music during the day, and Top 40 bands from the Bremen and Hamburg regions in the evening. Admission to the concerts is free. Stage coordinators are Martin Sährig (Tel. 0171/4458551) and Frank Nowak (0176/96009243).

Ships and Maritime Atmosphere

Decorated sailing ships and a lightship dock in the Ratsdelft over the festival weekend. Many of the ships can be visited; harbour tours and sail-away tours are also offered. The maritime look – with flag decorations, fairy lights, and East Frisian pennant decorations – characterises the image of the festival weekend.

Market, Gastronomy, and Flea Markets

Numerous exhibitors offering maritime decorations, East Frisian specialities, crafts, and souvenirs can be found on the festival grounds. Food stalls offer Matjes, shrimps, bratwurst, potato pancakes, and international specialities. Several flea markets (including a children's and family flea market) are held concurrently. Admission to the entire festival area is free.