About Festungssommer Koblenz

The Festungssommer Koblenz is the most important open-air concert series in the region between the Middle Rhine and the Moselle. From May to September, the inner courtyard of Ehrenbreitstein Fortress is transformed into a spectacular open-air stage overlooking the UNESCO World Heritage Upper Middle Rhine Valley. The concert series is organized by Café Hahn and brings top acts from rock, pop, Schlager, folk, metal, and comedy each season. The 2026 lineup ranges from Saltatio Mortis and Bodo Wartke to Max Giesinger, Brings, Sportfreunde Stiller, and Völkerball, as well as In Extremo, Helge Schneider, Doro Pesch, and Kasalla.

The Festungssommer Koblenz is the musical summer calling card of the city at the Deutsches Eck. The organizer is the Koblenz cultural center Café Hahn, which has been producing concerts at Ehrenbreitstein Fortress for years and brings a variety of top acts to the city during the high summer season.

Venue

Ehrenbreitstein Fortress is one of the largest preserved fortress complexes in Europe and is easily accessible via the cable car from Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer in just a few minutes. The inner courtyard offers a spectacular open-air stage with a view of the Rhine Valley — one of the most atmospheric concert backdrops in Germany.

2026 Program

The 2026 lineup is musically diverse:

May: Saltatio Mortis (May 22–23), medieval rock.
June: Bodo Wartke (June 3, sold out), Max Giesinger (June 12), Brings (June 13), Sportfreunde Stiller (June 20, sold out).
July: Völkerball (July 17–18), Europe's largest Rammstein tribute band.
August: In Extremo, Helge Schneider, Kasalla.
September: Goldplay (September 5), Doro Pesch (September 12).

Concerts usually start in the early evening and end before midnight. Food and drinks are available at the fortress.

Getting There

For the Festungssommer, the city of Koblenz offers special rates for the cable car. Shuttle buses also run from the main train station to the fortress. Those arriving by car can park in the parking lots on the fortress plateau.

Festungssommer Koblenz — edition 2026

The 2026 Festungssommer spans almost four months, from May 22 to September 12, offering more than 15 concerts and comedy nights at Ehrenbreitstein Fortress. Confirmed acts include Saltatio Mortis, Bodo Wartke, Max Giesinger, Brings, Sportfreunde Stiller, Völkerball, In Extremo, Helge Schneider, Kasalla, Goldplay, and Doro Pesch. The spectacular backdrop high above the Deutsches Eck makes the Festungssommer one of the most atmospheric open-air series in Germany.

The 2026 Festungssommer brings together an extraordinary musical spectrum: medieval rock, German pop, Karneval, comedy, metal, indie. Several concerts are already sold out, while others are still on presale. Concerts usually start at 7 or 8 PM, with admission including a special cable car rate.

Programme Festungssommer Koblenz 2026

Confirmed 2026 program:

May 22 and 23: Saltatio Mortis — Medieval rock to open the season.
June 3: Bodo Wartke (sold out) — Piano cabaret and word acrobatics.
June 12: Max Giesinger — German pop and singer-songwriter.
June 13: Brings — Kölsch Karneval and rock.
June 20: Sportfreunde Stiller (sold out) — German indie rock.
July 17 and 18: Völkerball — Europe's largest Rammstein tribute band.
August: In Extremo (medieval metal), Helge Schneider (comedy), Kasalla (Kölsch rock).
September 5: Goldplay — Coldplay tribute with an XXL stage show.
September 12: Doro Pesch — the German metal icon to close the season.

Exact dates in August and further acts will be published by the organizer in spring 2026.

Highlights Festungssommer Koblenz 2026

Saltatio Mortis opening on May 22 and 23.
Medieval metal with In Extremo in August.
Völkerball as Rammstein tribute on July 17 and 18.
Doro Pesch to close the season on September 12.
The backdrop of Ehrenbreitstein Fortress high above the Middle Rhine Valley.

Prices Festungssommer Koblenz 2026

Tickets via cafehahn.de and reservix.de. Prices vary depending on the act (typically 35 to 80 Euros). Early booking recommended, especially for sold-out concerts (Bodo Wartke, Sportfreunde Stiller).

Practical information — Festungssommer Koblenz

Venue: Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, 56077 Koblenz.

Period: May 22 to September 12, 2026.

Tickets: via cafehahn.de and reservix.de. Prices vary depending on the act.

Getting there: Cable car from Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer (special event ticket rate), shuttle bus from the main train station, parking lots on the fortress plateau.

Tip: Early booking for top acts is highly recommended.

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Festungssommer Koblenz – Ehrenbreitstein Open-Air Concerts