Elbstrand Festival Otterndorf 2026

Two Festivals in One Weekend

The Elbstrand Festival Otterndorf is a young, dual-format festival that focuses on clear curation: two days, two completely different programs, two target audiences. This attracts a broad audience from Northern Germany directly to the Elbe riverbank.

Norderteiler Weg 2a — Directly on the Elbe Beach

The venue is the festival grounds at Norderteiler Weg 2a, 21762 Otterndorf — directly on the Elbe. The natural water backdrop, the wide sky, and the soft sandy ground make the location an ideal festival site. Up to 5,000 visitors can find space here.

Friday, September 4th, 2026 — EDM Edition (5:00 PM–1:00 AM)

The EDM Edition is aimed at electronic, house, and festival sound fans:

• Luca Dante Spadafora
• Le Shuuk
• Jerome
• Felix Harrer
• Yamas

Saturday, September 5th, 2026 — Party Edition (2:00 PM–12:00 AM)

The Party Edition focuses on Schlager, après-ski, and party music:

• Voxxclub — Alpenfolk boyband
• Mickie Krause — Ballermann Schlager
• Julian Sommer — Party Schlager
• Oli.P — 90s Schlager classics
• Anna-Maria Zimmermann — DSDS Schlager

Age Restrictions and Camping

The festival is accessible from age 16. Teenagers between 16 and 17 must come with a guardian. For those staying overnight: Camping on the Elbe is possible, and there is a VIP area for enhanced comfort.

Otterndorf — Festival Location by the Water

Otterndorf has developed into a festival destination in recent years — Kulturstrand, Lüttes Altstadtfest, See in Flammen, and now the Elbstrand Festival. This makes the historic marsh town one of the most versatile summer cities on the Lower Saxony North Sea coast.