Theaterverein Gillenfeld – Festival of Surprises

The Festival of Surprises by the Theaterverein Gillenfeld is an unusual and charming event in the summer program of the Vulkaneifel municipality. The club, which has shaped the village's theater scene for years, invites you to a club festival with a special concept: many small surprises instead of a fixed program.

Concept of the Surprise Festival

Instead of a classically planned theater evening or village festival, the Theaterverein relies on the element of surprise. What program items will actually take place, what the ensemble members, guest artists, or local actors will contribute – visitors will only find out on site. This concept has developed into a signature event for the club, attracting curious guests every year.

Theaterverein Gillenfeld

The Theaterverein Gillenfeld is one of the most important cultural carriers in the Vulkaneifel municipality. With its own theater productions, readings, interactive formats, and festivals, the club shapes the cultural life of the village, which has around 1,300 inhabitants. The theater work is carried out on a voluntary basis and creates opportunities for intergenerational encounters.

Gillenfeld in the Vulkaneifel

Gillenfeld is located between Daun and Manderscheid in the Südeifel Nature Park, directly on the Pulvermaar – the deepest maar in the Vulkaneifel. Its location on the edge of the maar, the Eifel landscape, and the vibrant village community shape the atmosphere of the place.

Weekend Format

The festival spans two days – Saturday and Sunday, May 30 and 31, 2026. This gives visitors several opportunities to experience the surprises. Admission rules, program details, and exact times will be communicated via the municipality of Gillenfeld before the event begins.