Delft- und Hafenfest Emden
Maritime Volksfest with several stages, decorated sailing ships and Top 40 bands around the Ratsdelft Emden
About Delft- und Hafenfest
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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.
Delft- und Hafenfest — edition 2026
The 2026 festival programme follows the proven structure of previous years. The festival opens on Friday evening, followed by two full festival days on Saturday and Sunday. Preliminary communication from the East Frisian event platform ostfriesland.travel confirms the weekend as the date for 2026. The detailed line-ups for each stage will be announced by the organiser in early summer 2026.
The maritime atmosphere, the central location, and the combination of live entertainment and market area make the festival an accessible family event that is well-received by locals and day-trippers from the region.
Programme Delft- und Hafenfest 2026
The exact programme for 2026 will be published by the organiser in early summer. The structure follows the proven key points of previous years:
- Friday, 17.07.2026 – Festival opening at the Ratsdelft, first live concerts on the main stage (Top 40 sound)
- Saturday, 18.07.2026 – Full festival day with stage programme all day, ship visits, flea markets, family activities
- Sunday, 19.07.2026 – Morning pint, family day, closing concert
- Throughout: decorated sailing ships, lightship, food stalls, exhibitors
Current detailed programme items will be communicated in the weeks leading up to the festival via emden-touristik.de.
Highlights Delft- und Hafenfest 2026
- One of the largest maritime Volksfeste in East Frisia
- Several stages with live music, Top 40 bands in the evening
- Decorated sailing ships and lightship in the Ratsdelft
- Flea markets and family programme
- Free admission, central location in Emden city centre
Prices Delft- und Hafenfest 2026
Practical information — Delft- und Hafenfest
Date 2026
- Friday, July 17th, 2026 to Sunday, July 19th, 2026
Location
- Ratsdelft and adjacent city centre
- 26721 Emden, East Frisia, Lower Saxony
Admission
- Free admission to the entire festival area
Getting There
- Emden Main Station (Hauptbahnhof), approx. 15 min. walk to the Ratsdelft
- By car via the A 31 or A 28 motorways
- P+R parking spaces on the outskirts recommended
Organiser & Contact
- City of Emden / Emden Tourist Information
- Stage Coordination: Martin Sährig (0171/4458551), Frank Nowak (0176/96009243)
- Website: emden-touristik.de
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