Kite Festival by the Sea Norddeich
34th Kite Festival with 400–500 Kites on Norddeich Beach during Ascension
About Kite Festival by the Sea
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Kites Over the Wadden Sea
When the first colorful large kites take to the skies at the beginning of May on Norddeich Beach, one of the most spectacular Volksfeste (public festivals) on the East Frisian North Sea coast begins: the Kite Festival by the Sea. The 34th edition in 2026 will take place from May 14th to 17th over the Ascension weekend. The venue is the spacious beach with a view of the Wadden Sea – ideal conditions for the typical fresh North Sea breeze.
International Kite Sports Scene
Over 100 international kite athletes travel here annually. They bring 400 to 500 kites, from classic stunt kites to large structures like meter-long octopuses, kite rays, manta rays, and choreographed multi-line formation teams. Those who only know kites as toys will experience artistry and sport combined here.
Evening Flight Show with Illuminated Kites
The emotional highlight is the evening flight show on Saturday at 10 PM. Illuminated kites float over the dusky beach, often accompanied by music – a unique spectacle that captivates thousands of spectators. Those visiting Norddeich this weekend should secure a spot on the beach in good time.
Family Program in the Okka Kids Club
Specifically for children, there are kite-building workshops, games, and hands-on activities in the Okka Kids Club. Tourism Norddeich thus makes the festival a family-friendly experience. Free admission to the beach area – gastronomy and kite sales stands complement the experience.
Kite Festival by the Sea — edition 2026
The 34th edition makes the kite festival one of the oldest continuously held kite sports events in Germany. The international kite festival community meets on Norddeich's beach for the season opener – many Dutch, Belgian, and British teams are also regularly represented.
Programme Kite Festival by the Sea 2026
Four-Day Structure (Based on Previous Years)
The exact program for 2026 will be published by Tourismus Norddeich shortly before the weekend. The structure follows the proven cornerstones of previous years:
- Thursday, May 14th (Ascension Day): Arrival of kite teams, setup of large kites, first flight formations in the afternoon, opening of the Okka Kids Club
- Friday, May 15th: Full flight operations during the day, demonstrations by individual teams (octopus kites, mantas, animal figures), children's activities
- Saturday, May 16th: Main day with the largest visitor frequency, show choreographies, multi-line formations, and in the evening around 10 PM, the spectacular evening flight show with illuminated kites
- Sunday, May 17th: Family Day, individual flight demonstrations, kites for visitors to try, winding down in the afternoon
Kite Highlights (Typical)
- Large kites in animal shapes: octopus, manta ray, whale, jellyfish
- Choreographed multi-line stunt kite teams
- Classic single-line and stunt kites
- Mini-kites for children, built in workshops
Accompanying Program
- Okka Kids Club: Kite-building workshops, craft activities, play stations
- Kite sales stands and specialist retailers
- Beach gastronomy: fish rolls, fries, crêpes, ice cream
Highlights Kite Festival by the Sea 2026
Prices Kite Festival by the Sea 2026
Practical information — Kite Festival by the Sea
Location
Grünstrand Norddeich, 26506 Norden-Norddeich (Aurich District, North Sea Coast).
Date 2026
Thursday to Sunday, May 14–17, 2026 (Ascension Weekend).
Admission
Free admission. Kite-building workshops in the Okka Kids Club may incur a small material fee.
Highlight
Evening flight show with illuminated kites on Saturday, May 16th, around 10 PM – a must-see for all visitors.
Getting There
Norddeich is a ferry port for Juist and Norderney and is well connected by train (terminal station Norddeich Mole) and car via the B 70 / B 72. Parking spaces are designated at the beach.
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