Freilichtbühne Prerow — Summer Programme

The Stage in the Darß Forest

The Freilichtbühne Prerow is located on the edge of the Darß forest, one of Northern Germany's most unusual natural areas – a forest that borders the Baltic Sea directly, transitioning into the beach without any town in between. The open-air stage is part of the holiday resort Prerow and is operated by the Kur- und Tourismusbetrieb Prerow (Spa and Tourism Association of Prerow). During the peak summer season, there's a programme almost weekly: concerts, cabaret, comedy, family theatre, tribute shows.

Programme Philosophy

The Freilichtbühne focuses on mainstream entertainment in the best sense: well-known names, well-produced tribute shows, comedians with successful national tours, plus highlights from rock and pop. The mix suits the audience – summer holidaymakers with families, day-trippers from Stralsund and Rostock, and spa guests of older generations. The format works best on warm summer evenings; in case of bad weather, events are moved to an alternative venue.

2026 Programme Highlights

The 2026 season showcases the full spectrum of the Freilichtbühne:

• 25.05. Ulla Meinecke »Bessere Zeiten« with Reinmar Henschke (Liedermacher cabaret)
• 09.06. Lisa Feller »Schön für dich!« (Stand-up comedy)
• 07.07. Faust 'n' Roll – Rock theatre based on Goethe (Michael Manthey)
• 21.07. MAFFAY pur – Peter Maffay Tribute Band
• 27.07. Ostrock deluxe – Die Ossis (Rock)
• 05.08. Summer Swing Night with Pasternack Big Band
• 08.08. Tan Caglar »Der Teufel trägt Rollstuhl« (Comedy)
• 12.08. Die Seilschaft unplugged »Gegen den Strom«
• 22.08. BOUNCE – Bon Jovi Tribute
• 26.08. Klangfeder (Concert)

In the Context of Prerow

Visitors to the Freilichtbühne Prerow are usually not just there for the evening programme. Prerow is a Baltic Sea resort with a long tradition on the Darß – a peninsula in the Vorpommern-Rügen district, nestled within the Vorpommersche Boddenlandschaft National Park. Beach, forest, the Seemannskirche (Seamen's Church), the maritime heritage – the town's character is shaped by a calm, sometimes almost melancholic atmosphere. The Freilichtbühne provides a contrasting, loud, and cheerful accent to this image.

Also a Children's Programme

In addition to the adult programme, the stage offers a daily children's programme during the summer: Punch and Judy shows, magic shows, interactive concerts, small theatrical productions, often in the late morning or early afternoon. These children's offerings are an important service for the many families holidaying on the Darß. The programme is complemented by events at the Kulturkaten Kiek In, a smaller venue in Prerow.