32nd Festival of Small Arts
Several cabaret and small arts evenings at the Pumpwerk in autumn
2026
About Small Arts Festival WHV
Small Arts Festival WHV — edition 2026
32nd Edition
The 32nd edition continues a remarkable tradition. The festival is a central element of Wilhelmshaven's autumn culture and offers a cross-section of the current small arts scene every year.
Tickets Per Evening
Each evening can be booked individually. Regular attendees can subscribe to the entire series, while others choose specifically based on artist or date.
Highlights Small Arts Festival WHV 2026
- 32nd edition of a long-standing small arts tradition
- Jens-Heinrich Claassen with “Ohne Liebe rostet nichts” (Nothing rusts without love)
- Dr. Pop with a musical-comedy special
- Several evenings in September–October 2026
Programme Small Arts Festival WHV 2026
2026 Programme
The exact 2026 programme with all dates and acts will be published by Pumpwerk Wilhelmshaven. The structure follows the proven cornerstones of previous years:
- 17.10.2026 — Jens-Heinrich Claassen with “Ohne Liebe rostet nichts” (Nothing rusts without love)
- Dr. Pop with the musical cabaret special “hitverdächtig” (hit-worthy)
- Further evenings with national and regional acts from cabaret and comedy
- Each evening from 8 PM at the Pumpwerk
- Bar and interval catering
Tickets for each evening via Reservix, Eventim, and Pumpwerk Wilhelmshaven.
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Practical information — Small Arts Festival WHV
Getting There
The Pumpwerk cultural centre is located at Banter Deich 2 in Wilhelmshaven, within walking distance of the main train station. Arrive via the A 29. Parking is available in the immediate vicinity.
On Site
Seated concert hall with approximately 450 seats. Bar and cloakroom.
Tickets
Tickets for individual evenings are available via Reservix, Eventim, and directly at the Pumpwerk Wilhelmshaven.
32 Years of Small Arts at the Pumpwerk
The Festival of Small Arts is one of the oldest continuously maintained small arts series in Northern Germany. 32 editions mean 32 years of curatorial work at the Pumpwerk Wilhelmshaven — a consistency that has become rare in the cultural landscape. Over the decades, the festival has brought numerous prominent stage stars to Wilhelmshaven while simultaneously promoting regional artists. This makes it not only an entertainment format but also an important contribution to the promotion of small arts and cabaret in Northern Germany.
Several Evenings in Autumn
Unlike some festivals that fill a single weekend, the Festival of Small Arts is spread over several weeks in September and October. Each evening can be ticketed independently, but the overall programme forms a curated unit. This format gives the audience the opportunity to specifically attend individual acts or to experience the entire series as a regular attendee.
2026 Programme Highlights
Among the 2026 programme highlights is Jens-Heinrich Claassen with his current programme “Ohne Liebe rostet nichts” (Nothing rusts without love) on October 17th. In addition, Dr. Pop offers a musical-comedy special titled “hitverdächtig” (hit-worthy) — a mix of music history, pop analysis, and stage comedy. Further acts will be communicated by the Pumpwerk through the season's programme. Those who appreciate small arts and cabaret will find the Festival of Small Arts a reliable address.
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