Name: fill in Jazz Festival Saar — Bostalsee 2026
Start: 2026-07-31T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-08-01T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Strandbad Gonnesweiler / Surferbasis am Bostalsee

fill in Bostalsee

About fill in Bostalsee

For the first time in 2026, the renowned fill in International Jazz Festival Saar will bring its sounds to Bostalsee: two days of open-air jazz directly on the beach of Gonnesweiler, featuring Manouche, Swing, Soul, and Blues against the natural backdrop of the largest lake in Saarland. Free admission – a unique summer concert in one of the state's most beautiful landscapes.

Dates 31 Jul — 01 Aug 2026

Venue Nohfelden (10046)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

fill in Bostalsee — edition 2026

Premiere at Bostalsee: The fill in Jazz Festival Saar moves for the first time to Saarland's largest lake, delivering two days of open-air jazz at the Gonnesweiler lido. Four acts between Manouche, Swing, Soul, and Blues – free admission.

First Bostalsee edition of the fill in Festival, organized in cooperation with the St. Wendel district and the municipality of Nohfelden. The open-air stage will be set up directly at the surfer base in the Gonnesweiler lido. Mayor Andreas Veit (Nohfelden) and District Administrator Daniela Schlegel-Friedrich welcomed the concept.

Highlights fill in Bostalsee 2026

Very first Bostalsee edition of the fill in Festival
Free admission – enjoy open-air music for free
Directly on the beach with swimming facilities
Manouche classics with Marcel Loeffler from Strasbourg
Sabine Kühlich live with the Jörg Seidel Trio

Programme fill in Bostalsee 2026

Friday, July 31, 2026

Evening — Jörg Seidel Trio feat. Sabine Kühlich (Swinging tribute sound)
Evening — Franz Becker & Friends (Blues)

Saturday, August 1, 2026

Afternoon — Torino Reinhardt Ensemble feat. Marcel Loeffler (Jazz Manouche)
Evening — Valeria Maurer Quartet (Lyrical jazz with soul elements)

Exact performance times will be announced in good time before the festival starts at fillin-festival.de. In case of bad weather, a sheltered area will be used.

Prices fill in Bostalsee 2026

Free admission. Food and drinks will be sold on-site by local vendors. Beach chairs and picnic blankets are recommended.

Practical information

Practical information — fill in Bostalsee

Getting There

By car: Take the A1 motorway, exit 134 Nonnweiler-Otzenhausen, then approx. 10 km. Take the A62 motorway, exit Türkismühle, then approx. 8 km to Bostalsee. By train: Türkismühle station, then take bus 503/504 to Bostalsee.

Parking

Ample parking is available at Bostalsee (paid during high season, approx. €4–6 per day).

Admission

Free admission – one of the main advantages of this first Bostalsee edition.

Accommodation

Center Parcs Park Bostalsee (holiday homes), hotels in Nohfelden, St. Wendel, and Türkismühle. Bostalsee campsite is located directly on the lake.

Tip

Arrive early: Bring a beach towel, sunscreen, and swimwear. You can perfectly combine your festival visit with swimming fun before and after the concerts. Restaurants by the lake offer regional Saarland cuisine, including trout from Bostalsee itself.

Jazz Under the Open Sky at Bostalsee

Bostalsee in the St. Wendel district, covering 120 hectares, is the largest lake in Saarland and one of the region's most important recreational areas. In 2026, the fill in International Jazz Festival Saar – the major Saarbrücken jazz event – will expand its program with an open-air edition directly at the Gonnesweiler lido. This is the first edition at this unusual festival location.

An Offshoot of the fill in Jazz Festival

Since its inception, the fill in Festival has established itself as one of the most important jazz events in southwestern Germany. The main festival takes place annually at the end of June at the E-Werk Saarbrücken, bringing international stars like Mario Biondi, Rebekka Bakken, and the Yellowjackets to Saarland. The Bostalsee edition complements the program with a summer format in a relaxed beach atmosphere.

Four Acts Between Manouche, Swing, Soul, and Blues

The 2026 musical program features four bands from the regional and supra-regional jazz scene: the Jörg Seidel Trio with singer Sabine Kühlich (swinging tribute sound), Franz Becker & Friends (Blues), the Torino Reinhardt Ensemble with accordionist Marcel Loeffler (Jazz Manouche in the spirit of Django Reinhardt), and the Valeria Maurer Quartet (lyrical jazz with soul elements).

Bostalsee as a Venue

Bostalsee is part of the St. Wendel district and is located in the municipality of Nohfelden. The Gonnesweiler lido offers a fine sandy beach, which will be transformed into an open-air stage for the festival. Those who wish can combine attending the concert with a dip in the cool water, a stand-up paddle tour, or a bike ride around the lake. The nearby Center Parcs Park Bostalsee offers accommodation options.

Saarland as a Jazz Land

Saarland has a strong jazz tradition – not least thanks to the Saarland broadcasting station (SR) and the Hochschule für Musik Saar with its renowned jazz program. The fill in Festival at Bostalsee adds a new, summery facet to this tradition, making Bostalsee a meeting point for jazz lovers in 2026.